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Attorney Grievance v. Panteleakis

Md.August 12, 2019No. 99ag/18
Defendant WinPanteleakis

Case Details

Judge(s)
Order
Status
Published
Procedural Posture
consent decree

Related Laws

No specific laws identified for this ruling.

Outcome

The Attorney Grievance Commission and respondent attorney jointly petitioned for disbarment, which was granted. Nicholas P. Panteleakis was disbarred from the practice of law in Maryland effective September 3, 2019, for violations of professional conduct rules regarding candor toward the tribunal and misconduct.

What This Ruling Means

**Attorney Disciplinary Case: Panteleakis** This case involved disciplinary proceedings against attorney Panteleakis in Maryland. The state's attorney grievance system brought charges against the lawyer, though the specific details of what the attorney allegedly did wrong are not available in the court records provided. The outcome of this disciplinary case is not specified in the available information. Attorney disciplinary proceedings can result in various consequences ranging from warnings and reprimands to suspension or disbarment, depending on the severity of the violations. **What This Means for Workers:** While this case doesn't directly impact workers' rights, it highlights an important protection in the legal system. When attorneys violate professional rules or fail to properly represent clients, state disciplinary boards can take action against them. This oversight helps ensure that lawyers who handle employment cases maintain professional standards. For workers considering legal action against employers, this shows that there are accountability measures for attorneys. If you ever believe a lawyer has mishandled your case or acted unprofessionally, you can file a complaint with your state's attorney disciplinary board, which investigates and can discipline lawyers who violate their professional obligations.

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