Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Finke

Summary

The Supreme Court of Maryland ordered a six-month suspension of Christopher Michael Finke for violations of specified Maryland Attorneys’ Rules of Professional Conduct. The suspension was stayed for one year subject to probation conditions, and Finke was ordered to reimburse the Attorney Grievance Commission $1,196.40 in costs.

Holdings

1. The Supreme Court of Maryland approved the parties' proposed disciplinary disposition and suspended Christopher Michael Finke from practicing law in Maryland for six months, with the suspension stayed for one year under the terms and conditions of the probation agreement.
2. Respondent was ordered to pay $1,196.40 to the Attorney Grievance Commission within 90 days as reimbursement for costs associated with the matter.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the parties' joint petition for a six-month suspension stayed in favor of one year of probation should be approved.
2. What disciplinary sanction and cost reimbursement should be imposed for the identified violations of the Maryland Attorneys' Rules of Professional Conduct.

Disposition

other