Attorney Can Be Disciplined for Conduct While Not Practicing Law

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Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland v. Shaw
732 A.2d 876, 1999 Md. LEXIS 384
US
State Court
Maryland
Supreme Court
Bell

Summary

The two issues that arose in this matter of attorney discipline were: "whether an attorney who researches stock for a disabled person's estate is engaged in the practice of law" and "under what circumstances any attorney may be disciplined for violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct, occurring while not practicing law."

See Also

Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland v. Shaw

AT issue is whether an attorney who researches stocks for a disabled person's estate is engaged in the practice of law.