On Thursday, July 31, 2025, the Supreme Court of Maryland disbarred Attorney James E. McCollum, Jr., following a Joint Petition for Disbarment by Consent filed on July 29, 2025. The petition, submitted by both parties, sought McCollum’s disbarment under Rule 19-736(b) of the Maryland Attorneys’ Rules of Professional Conduct.
The case is entitled “Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland v. James E. McCollum, Jr.,” with case no. 59.
The Court’s order, signed by Senior Justice Shirley M. Watts, stated that the disbarment is effective immediately due to violations of several ethical rules, specifically Rules 19-804 (a), (b), (c), and 19-408(d).
Under Maryland Rule 19-761, the Clerk of the Court has been instructed to notify relevant parties about the disbarment. This decision reflects the Court’s commitment to upholding the integrity of the legal profession in the state.
According to Avvo.com, Mr. McCollum was an employment and labor attorney in College Park, Maryland. He attended the Howard University School of Law, graduating in 1983. He acquired his law license in Maryland in 1985.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
