Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Ross - Indefinite Suspension
Summary
The Maryland Supreme Court has ordered the indefinite suspension of attorney Bryan S. Ross from the practice of law in the state. This action follows a joint petition and is a result of violations of Rules 19-308.4(c) and (d) concerning professional conduct.
What changed
The Maryland Supreme Court issued an order on March 20, 2026, indefinitely suspending attorney Bryan S. Ross from practicing law in the state. The suspension is based on violations of Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct 19-308.4(c) and (d), which typically relate to dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation, and conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice.
This order signifies a severe disciplinary action against Mr. Ross, effectively barring him from legal practice in Maryland until further notice or until conditions for reinstatement are met. The Clerk of the Court is directed to notify relevant parties as per Maryland Rule 19-761. Compliance officers in legal firms should note this disciplinary action as an example of stringent enforcement of professional conduct rules.
What to do next
- Review professional conduct rules 19-308.4(c) and (d) for applicability to your practice.
- Ensure all legal professionals within the firm are aware of the implications of these rules.
- Consult with legal counsel regarding any potential ethical concerns arising from similar conduct.
Penalties
Indefinite suspension from the practice of law.
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Attorney Grievance Comm'n v. Ross
Court of Appeals of Maryland
- Citations: None known
Docket Number: 47ag/25
Combined Opinion
- IN THE ATTORNEY GRIEVANCE COMMISSION
SUPREME COURTOF MARYLANDv.
AG No. 47BRYAN S. ROSS
September Term, 2025
ORDER
Upon consideration of the joint petition for indefinite suspension, it is this
20th day of March 2026, by the Supreme Court of Maryland,
ORDERED that the Respondent, Bryan S. Ross, is indefinitely suspended
from the practice of law in the State of Maryland for violation of Rule 19-308.4(c)
and (d); and it is further
ORDERED that the Clerk of this Court shall send notice of this Order in
accordance with Maryland Rule 19-761.
/s/ Matthew J. Fader
Chief Justice
Pursuant to the Maryland Uniform Electronic Legal
Materials Act (§§ 10-1601 et seq. of the State
Government Article) this document is authentic.
2026.03.20
'00'04- 11:05:22
Gregory Hilton, Clerk
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