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NOTICE OF AUTOMATIC INTERIM SUSPENSION Case No. 16-86-AI Notice Issued: August 26,2016
James L. Lindon, P 64433, Avon, Ohio. Effective June 16, 2016 On June 16, 2016, respondent was convicted of 4th degree theft of Hydrocodone, a felony, in violation of ORC Sec. 2913.02(A)(1); 5th degree drug possession, to wit: Hydrocodon, a Schedule
" drug equalling less than bulk amount, a felony, in violation of ORC Sec. 2925.11 (A); and 3rd degree tampering with evidence, a felony, in violation of ORC Sec. 2921.12(A)(1), in Cuyahoga County, Ohio Court of Common Pleas. In accordance with MCR 9.120(8)(1), respondent's license to practice law in Michigan was automatically suspended on the date of his felony conviction.
Upon the filing of a judgment of conviction, this matter will be assigned to a hearing panel for further proceedings. The interim suspension will remain in effect until the effective date of an order filed by a hearing panel.
Mark A. Armitage
Dated: August 26,2016