Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Njoku

Summary

The Supreme Court of Maryland ordered that Chukwuemeka A. Njoku be suspended from practicing law for 60 days for violations of Maryland Attorneys’ Rules of Professional Conduct 1.7(a)(2), 1.8(e)(1)(2), 8.4(a), and 8.4(d). The suspension was stayed for one year under the parties’ probation agreement, and Njoku was ordered to reimburse the Attorney Grievance Commission $1,126.40 in costs.

Holdings

1. Respondent violated Maryland Attorneys' Rules of Professional Conduct 1.7(a)(2), 1.8(e)(1)(2), 8.4(a), and 8.4(d).
2. Respondent was suspended from the practice of law in Maryland for 60 days, with the suspension stayed for one year subject to the terms and conditions of the parties' probation agreement.
3. Respondent was ordered to pay $1,126.40 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 attorney discipline should be granted.
2. What discipline should be imposed for Respondent's violations of Maryland Attorneys' Rules of Professional Conduct 1.7(a)(2), 1.8(e)(1)(2), 8.4(a), and 8.4(d).

Disposition

other