Background
The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland petitioned the Supreme Court of Maryland for an order transferring attorney Robert William Thompson to disability inactive status.
The order also identified a related matter, In Re: Robert W. Thompson, Case No. 26-mc-72, pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland.
The Court’s Holding
The Supreme Court of Maryland granted the petition and transferred Thompson to disability inactive status pending further order of the court.
The court directed its clerk to provide notice under Maryland Rule 19-761. It also ordered Bar Counsel to notify the court of the final disposition of the related federal proceeding.
Key Takeaways
- Thompson was transferred to disability inactive status.
- The transfer remains effective pending further order of the Supreme Court of Maryland.
- Bar Counsel must report the outcome of Thompson’s pending federal matter to the court.
Why It Matters
The order changes Thompson’s attorney-registration status and requires notice under Maryland’s governing rule. It also keeps the state court informed about the related proceeding in federal district court.