Attorney Grievance v. Friedlander

**What Happened** This case involved disciplinary action against attorney Jonathan Kenneth Friedlander by Maryland's Attorney Grievance Commission. Despite being labeled as an employment law case, this was actually a professional conduct proceeding where the state's attorney oversight body investigated Friedlander's behavior as a lawyer, not a workplace dispute between an employer and employee. **What the Court Decided** The court accepted Friedlander's disbarment by consent, meaning he agreed to give up his law license rather than fight the disciplinary charges. This resulted in him losing his ability to practice law in Maryland. No monetary damages were involved since this was a professional licensing matter, not a civil lawsuit. **Why This Matters for Workers** This case has limited direct impact on typical workplace rights since it was a lawyer disciplinary proceeding rather than an employment dispute. However, it serves as a reminder that professional licensing boards can take action against licensed professionals who violate ethical standards. Workers who believe their attorney has acted improperly can file complaints with their state's attorney grievance commission, which has the power to investigate and potentially revoke law licenses.