Background
The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland and respondent Jay Barry Shuster jointly filed a petition asking the Supreme Court of Maryland to transfer Shuster to disability inactive status by consent and to grant appropriate relief.
The parties filed the joint petition on August 24, 2026. It was accompanied by Shuster’s affidavit under Maryland Rule 19-736(c)(2).
The Court’s Holding
The Supreme Court of Maryland granted the parties’ joint petition. Pursuant to Maryland Rules 19-736(c) and 19-740(c), the court transferred Shuster to disability inactive status by consent.
The transfer remains in effect pending further order of the court. The court also directed its clerk to provide notice of the order in accordance with Maryland Rule 19-761.
Key Takeaways
- The court approved the parties’ jointly requested transfer of Shuster to disability inactive status by consent.
- The transfer was ordered under Maryland Rules 19-736(c) and 19-740(c).
- Shuster will remain on disability inactive status pending further order of the court, and the clerk must provide the required notice.
Why It Matters
The order records the Supreme Court of Maryland’s acceptance of a consent-based disability inactive status transfer supported by the respondent’s affidavit. It also specifies the transfer’s duration and the clerk’s notice obligation.