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NOTICE OF SUSPENSION AND RESTITUTION Case No. 15-11-GA Notice Issued: November 11,2015
John S. Davidson, P 35979, Troy, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County Hearing #59.
1. Suspension - 120 Days 2. Effective November 11, 20151 Respondent appeared at the hearing but was found to be in default for failing to file an answer to the formal complaint. Based on respondent's default, the hearing panel found that he neglected a legal matter, in violation of MRPC 1.1 (c); failed to act with reasonable diligence when representing his client, in violation of MRPC 1.3; failed to keep his client reasonably informed regarding the status of a legal matter and failed to respond to reasonable requests for information, in violation of MRPC 1.4(b); failed to respond to a legally proper discovery request by opposing counsel, in violation of MRPC 3.4(d); engaged in conduct prejudicial to the proper administration
of justice, in violation of MCR 9.104(1); engaged in conduct that exposes the legal profession to obloquy, contempt, censure, and/or reproach, in violation of MCR 9.104(2); and engaged in conduct that is prejudicial to justice, ethics, honesty, and/or good morals, in violation of MCR 9.104(3).
The panel ordered that respondent's license to practice law in Michigan be suspended for 120 days and that he pay restitution in the amount of $2,110.00. Costs were assessed in the amount of $1 ,920.89.
~a~ Mark A. Armitage ttU~ 1 1 ZII Dated: _______
1 Respondent has been suspended from the practice of law in Michigan since January 21 , 2015. Please see Notice of Disbarment (Pending Appeal) which was issued on February 13, 2015.