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NOTICE OF SUSPENSION Case No. 14-50-GA Notice Issued: February 24,, 22015
Gerald M. Zamborowski, P 28122, Algonac, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board, affirming the hearing panel's order of suspension.
1. Suspension - 45 Days 2.. Effective February 20, 2015 The respondent appeared at the hearing but was found to be in default for failing to file an answer to the formal complaint. 8Based on respondent's default, the panel found that he neglected a legal matter, in violation of MRPC 1.1 (c); failed to act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing his client, in violation of MRPC 1.3; failed to keep his client reasonably informed about the status of his legali matter and failied to compily promptily with reasonable requests for information, in violation of MRPC 1.4(a). The panel further found that respondent engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice, in violation of MRPC 8.4(c) and MCR 9.104(1); conduct that exposed the legal profession to obloquy, contempt, censure, or reproach in violation of MCR MCR 9.104(2); conduct which violated the standards or rules of professional responsibility adopted by the Supreme Court, contrary to MCR 9..1 04(4); and failed to timely answer a request for investigation, in violation of MCR 9.104(7) and MCR 9.113(A) and (B8 )(2).
The hearing panel ordered that respondent's license to practice law be suspended for 45 days.. Respondent filed a petition for review and stay of discipline. The stay of discipline was automatically granted and, upon review, the Attorney Discipline Board affirmed the hearing panel's order of suspension. Total costs were assessed in the amount of $2,309.24. .
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