Attorney Grievance Commission v. Weinrauch

Md.August 27, 2008No. Misc. Docket AG No. 5Cited 1 time

SettlementWeinrauch$209.5 awarded

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Case Details

Status — whether other courts must follow this ruling: Published
Procedural Posture — the stage the case had reached: consent decree

Related Laws

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Outcome

Attorney Aaron D. Weinrauch was disbarred by consent following a joint petition by the Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland. A judgment of $209.50 was entered against the respondent.

What This Ruling Means

Attorney Grievance Commission v. Weinrauch: Plain English Summary

What Happened

Attorney Aaron D. Weinrauch faced disciplinary action brought by Maryland's Attorney Grievance Commission, the state agency responsible for overseeing lawyer conduct. The commission alleged violations of employment law rules that govern how lawyers must treat clients and conduct their professional responsibilities.

What the Court Decided

Rather than fight the charges in a full hearing, Weinrauch and the commission agreed to settle the matter. The court approved their joint agreement, and Weinrauch was disbarred—meaning he lost his law license and could no longer practice law in Maryland. The court also ordered him to pay $209.50 in damages.

Why This Matters for Workers

This case demonstrates that attorneys who violate employment law can face serious consequences, including losing their licenses permanently. For workers, this reinforces that regulatory bodies actively police attorney misconduct. If you hire a lawyer for an employment dispute, knowing that lawyers face real penalties for violations provides some assurance of accountability and professional standards.

This summary was generated to explain the ruling in plain English and is not legal advice.

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