Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Antonacci

Summary

The Supreme Court of Maryland ordered that Louis Bernardo Antonacci be suspended from practicing law in Maryland for one year and two days for violations of Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct 1.9(c)(1), 1.9(c)(2), and 3.1. The suspension was made effective nunc pro tunc to a temporary suspension imposed on May 27, 2026, and reinstatement requires proof of fitness to practice law.

Holdings

1. Respondent Louis Bernardo Antonacci violated Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct 1.9(c)(1), 1.9(c)(2), and 3.1, warranting suspension from the practice of law in Maryland.
2. Antonacci was suspended from the practice of law in Maryland for one year and two days, effective nunc pro tunc to May 27, 2026, and the suspension may be lifted only after he demonstrates fitness to resume practice to the satisfaction of the court.

Questions Presented

1. Whether disciplinary or remedial action was warranted for Respondent's violations of Virginia Rules of Professional Conduct 1.9(c)(1), 1.9(c)(2), and 3.1.
2. What sanction and reinstatement conditions should apply.

Disposition

other