Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland v. Massagli

ORDER This matter came before the Court on the Joint Petition of the Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland and Respondent, Edward Charles Massagli, Esquire. The Court, having considered the Petition, it is this 18th day of December, 1998 ORDERED that the Respondent, Edward Charles Massagli, be and he is hereby indefinitely suspended from the prac ²⁷⁸ tice of law in the State of Maryland, effective immediately; and it is further ORDERED that Respondent shall file notices of withdrawal as of the effective date of this suspension in every pending matter before any Court, agency or tribunal in which his appearance is entered as counsel; and it is further ORDERED that Respondent shall resign as of the effective date of this suspension all appointments as guardian, executor, administrator, trustee, attorney-in-fact or other fiduciary positions; and it is further ORDERED that Respondent shall take other appropriate actions to protect the interests of his clients, including surrendering papers and property to which the clients are entitled and refunding any advance payments of fees that have not been earned; and it is further ORDERED that Respondent shall file an Affidavit with Bar Counsel certifying that he has complied with the aforementioned conditions; and it is further ORDERED that the Respondent shall pay to the Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland the sum of $275.50, for which judgment is