Attorney Grievance Commission v. Barton

**Attorney Grievance Commission v. Barton - Case Summary** This case involved disciplinary proceedings against an attorney named Barton by Maryland's Attorney Grievance Commission. The Attorney Grievance Commission is the state body responsible for investigating complaints about lawyers' professional conduct and determining whether they violated ethical rules that govern how attorneys must behave in their practice. The Maryland court dismissed the disciplinary case against attorney Barton in March 2015. This means the court decided not to pursue disciplinary action against the lawyer, though the specific reasons for dismissal and details about the original complaints are not available from the court records. **Why This Matters for Workers:** While this case specifically dealt with attorney discipline rather than employment law, it highlights an important resource for workers. When workers have problems with their attorneys - whether in employment cases or other legal matters - they can file complaints with their state's attorney grievance commission. These bodies investigate lawyer misconduct, including issues like not communicating with clients, mishandling cases, or charging excessive fees. Workers should know they have recourse when attorneys fail to meet professional standards, and that these oversight bodies exist to protect the public from lawyer misconduct.