Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Rossbach

Summary

The Supreme Court of Maryland independently reviewed the established factual record and held that Natasha Rossbach violated multiple professional-conduct rules through neglect of two bankruptcy representations, inadequate communication, retention of unearned fees, false statements to Bar Counsel, and obstruction of the disciplinary investigation. The Court rejected the alleged safekeeping-property violations and declined to find an additional communication violation because Bar Counsel failed to prove the absence of informed consent to the fee-account arrangement. The Court imposed an open-ended indefinite suspension without a minimum reinstatement waiting period.