Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Rossbach

Summary

The Supreme Court of Maryland independently reviewed an attorney-discipline matter that proceeded in default and treated the hearing judge's unexcepted factual findings as established. It upheld violations based on Rossbach's failure to perform, communicate, refund unearned fees, and cooperate honestly with Bar Counsel, but rejected the charged violations concerning safekeeping funds and communication about the fee deposits because the record did not prove lack of informed consent. The Court imposed an open-ended indefinite suspension without a minimum reinstatement waiting period.