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NOTICE OF AUTOMATIC INTERIM SUSPENSION Case No. 21-79-AI Notice Issued: November 9, 2021 Anthony J. Semaan, P 37589, Livonia, Michigan Effective November 2, 2021 On November 2, 2021, respondent pleaded guilty to embezzlement of $50,000 or more, but less than $100,000, in violation of MCL 750.174(6), a felony, in the matter titled People of the State of Michigan v Anthony Joseph Semaan, Wayne County Circuit Court Case No. 21-003498-01-FH. Respondent’s plea was accepted by the court the same day. In accordance with MCR 9.120(B)(1), respondent’s license to practice law in Michigan was automatically suspended on the date of his felony conviction.
Upon the filing of a certified 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.