Steven Mirsky

DCCA Order (October 21, 2004)

Summary: In a reciprocal matter from Maryland, the court imposed nonidentical discipline and suspended Mirsky for six months. The Maryland Court of Appeals had suspended Mirsky by consent for 90 days for negligent misappropriation of client funds in violation of Rules 1.3, 1.4(a), 1.4(b), 1.15(a), 1.16(d), and 8.4(b)–(d) of the Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct; Maryland Rules 16-604, 16-607, and 16-609; and Business Occupations and Professions Article of Maryland Code § 10-306 (1989).

Board Report and Orders (March 15, 2004)

Summary: In a reciprocal matter from Maryland, the board recommends that the court impose nonidentical discipline and suspend Mirsky for six months. The Maryland Court of Appeals suspended Mirsky for 90 days based on a Joint Petition by Consent for neglecting his client’s case, failing to keep his unearned retainer in an escrow account, refunding a retainer fee with a check that was dishonored by the bank for unsufficient funds, and using funds belonging to another client to cover the refund check.