Skype Testimony Allowed, Attorney Disbarred

The Maryland Court of Appeals has disbarred an attorney for an improper business transaction with a client. The attorney also engaged in dishonest conduct in connection with the client’s involvement with his real estate investment business.

Notably, the client testified over Skype from England. The attorney claimed that the arrangement (and the refusal to give him the client’s present address) violated his rights.

The court disagreed and concluded that the Skype testimony was a permissible arrangement for the receipt of the evidence. (Mike Frisch)