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NOTICE OF SUSPENSION AND RESTITUTION WITH CONDITIONS Case No. 15-125-GA Notice Issued: May 27,2016 Trevor M. Robinson, P 69326, Lansing, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Ingham County Hearing Panel #7.
~. Suspension - 3 Years 2. Effective May 27,20161 Respondent appeared at the hearing but was found to be in default for his failure to answer the formal complaint. Based on respondent's default, the panel found that he neglected five legal matters, in violation of MRPC 1.1 (c); failed to act with reasonable diligence and promptness with regard to those legal matters, in violation of MRPC 1.3; failed to keep his clients reasonably informed and failed to comply promptly with reasonable requests for information, in violation of MRPC 1.4(a); failed to explain matters to the extent reasonably necessary to permit his clients to make informed decisions, in violation of MRPC 1.4(b); failed to refund unearned fees and failed to surrender papers and property to which his clients were entitled, in violation of MRPC 1.16(d); failed to make reasonable efforts to expedite litigation, in violation of MRPC 3.2; failed to respond to lawful demands for information from a disciplinary authority, contrary to MRPC 8.1 (a)(2); failed to answer three requests for investigation, in violation of MCR 9.113(A) and (B)(2) and MCR 9.104(7); failed to appear and give evidence as commanded by a subpoena, contrary to MCR 9.112(0)(2); and, engaged in conduct that involved dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation, where such conduct reflected adversely on his honesty, trustworthiness or fitness as a lawyer, in violation of MRPC 8.4(b). The panel also found that respondent had violated MRPC 8.4(c) and MeR 9.104(1)-
(3).
The panel ordered that respondent's license to practice law in Michigan be suspended for three years and that he pay restitution in the aggregate amount of $5,400.00. The panel also ordered that respondent be subject to a condition relevant to the established misconduct. Costs were assessed in the amount of $2,140.77.
'f~(J~") Mark A. Armitage MAY 2 7 2016 Dated: ________
1 Respondent has been continuously suspended from the practice of law in Michigan since April 29, 2015. Please see Notice of Suspension and Restitution With Condition, issued April 29, 2015.