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* IN THE * SUPREME COURT IN THE MATTER OF THE PETITION FOR REINSTATEMENT OF * OF MARYLAND RICHARD J. TAPPAN TO THE BAR OF MARYLAND * AG No. 54 * September Term, 2025 ORDER Upon consideration of Richard J. Tappan’s petition for reinstatement and Bar Counsel’s response to the petition, it is this 26th day of May 2026, by the Supreme Court of Maryland, ORDERED that the petition is granted, and Richard J. Tappan is reinstated as a member of the Bar of Maryland; and it is further ORDERED that the Clerk of the Court shall give notice of this Order in accordance with 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. 2026.05.26 08:54:07 -04'00' Gregory Hilton, Clerk