Dishonest attorneys get disbarred, report says

Dishonest attorneys continue to be a nagging problem throughout Maryland, the Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland wrote in its recent 2006 annual report.

“As far as dishonesty is concerned, or stealing funds, we?re telling lawyers: Don?t make misrepresentations to a client,” said Melvin Hirshman, bar counsel for the Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland and the report?s author. “The Court of Appeals has said the purpose of disciplining an attorney is to protect the public.”