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Attorney Peter Joseph Cinquegrani was disbarred from practicing law in Maryland based on reciprocal discipline, effective immediately, with his name struck from the state bar register.
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.
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