Attorney Grievance Commission v. Cinquegrani

# Attorney Grievance Commission v. Cinquegrani ## What Happened Attorney Peter Joseph Cinquegrani faced discipline proceedings before Maryland's Attorney Grievance Commission. The commission sought to remove him from practicing law based on reciprocal discipline—meaning he had already faced serious discipline in another jurisdiction. ## What the Court Decided The court sided with the Attorney Grievance Commission. Cinquegrani was disbarred, meaning he lost his license to practice law in Maryland. His name was removed from the state bar register immediately. ## Why This Matters for Workers This case shows that professional licensing boards enforce standards across state lines. If a lawyer faces serious discipline elsewhere, Maryland will act on that information. For workers dealing with employment law issues, this reinforces that attorneys must maintain ethical standards or lose their ability to represent clients. It's a reminder to verify a lawyer's current license status and disciplinary history before hiring them for legal matters, including employment disputes.