Attorney Grievance Commission v. McLaughlin

BATTAGLIA, Judge.

The respondent, Thomas J. McLaughlin (hereinafter “McLaughlin” or “respondent”) was admitted to the Bar of this Court on June 18, 1987. On September 12, 2001, the Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland (hereinafter “Bar Counsel”), acting pursuant to Maryland Rule 16-709(a), filed a petition for disciplinary action against McLaughlin charging numerous violations of the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct (hereinafter “MRPC”), 1 including MRPC 1.4 (Communication), 2 MRPC 1.5 (Fees), 3 MRPC 1.7 (Conflict of Interest), 4 MRPC 1.8(a) (Conflict of Interest: Prohibited…