Section 10-701 – Short Title
This title may be cited as the “Maryland Lawyers Act”.
Section 10-215 – Special Admission
(a) Subject to subsections (b) and (c) of this section, on a motion filed as required by rules adopted by the Court of Appeals, a court may grant special admission to practice law in a particular case to an individual who is: (1) admitted to the bar of another state; and (2) employed by a party in the […]
Section 10-404 – Investigation by Attorney General — Investigative and Enforcement Powers
(a) In an investigation under this subtitle, the Attorney General, a deputy attorney general, or any assistant attorney general whom the Attorney General designates may: (1) issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness to testify or the production of evidence; (2) administer oaths; and (3) examine witnesses. (b) The laws that relate to civil actions govern the attendance […]
Section 10-218 – Termination of Subtitle
Subject to the evaluation and reestablishment provisions of the Maryland Program Evaluation Act, this subtitle shall terminate and be of no effect after July 1, 2030.
Section 10-405 – Investigation by Attorney General — Duty of Public Officers and Staff
In an investigation under this subtitle, an officer of the State or of a political subdivision of the State or a deputy, clerk, or employee of the officer shall provide the information and help requested by the Attorney General, a deputy attorney general, or any assistant attorney general whom the Attorney General designates.
Section 10-301 – Definitions
(a) In this Part I of this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Attorney trust account” means an account that a lawyer or law firm maintains at a financial institution for the deposit of trust money. (2) “Attorney trust account” includes an escrow account. (c) “Beneficial owner” means a person, other than the client of a […]
Section 10-406 – Action for Injunction
(a) The Attorney General or Bar Counsel appointed under Maryland Rule 16-712 may sue to enjoin an unauthorized person from practicing, attempting to practice, or offering to practice law. (b) (1) If the Attorney General brings an action under this section, Bar Counsel may intervene for good cause at any stage of the proceeding. (2) If Bar Counsel brings […]
Section 10-302 – Attorney Trust Account
(a) Unless a lawyer or the firm of the lawyer maintains an attorney trust account in accordance with this subtitle and the Maryland Rules, the lawyer may not accept trust money. (b) Each attorney trust account shall be maintained at an approved financial institution, as provided in the Maryland Rules. (c) (1) An attorney trust account may be an […]
Section 10-407 – Other Remedies Available
The remedies and procedures set forth in this subtitle are in addition to and not in substitution for other remedies and procedures that address the unauthorized practice of law.
Section 10-303 – Accounts Earning Interest for Maryland Legal Services Corporation
(a) Subject to this section a lawyer shall deposit trust money in an attorney trust account, all interest on which is payable to the Maryland Legal Services Corporation Fund established under § 11–402 of the Human Services Article. (b) A lawyer shall deposit trust money in an interest bearing account under this section whenever the lawyer reasonably […]