MEMBERS JAMES M. CAMERON, JR. CHAIRPERSON CRAIG H. LUBBEN VICE-CHAIRPERSON SYLVIA P. WHITMER, Ph.D.
SECRETARY ROSALIND E. GRIFFIN, M.D.
CARL E. VER BEEK LAWRENCE G. CAMPBELL
DULCE M. FULLER LOUANN VAN DER WIELE MICHAEL MURRAY
STATE .oF MICHIGAN ATTORNEY DISCIPLINE BOARD
211 WEST FORT STREET, SUITE 1410 DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48226-3236 PHONE: 313-963ยท5553 I FAX: 313-963-5571
MARK A. ARMITAGE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
WENDY A. NEELEY DEPUTY DIRECTOR
SHERRY L. MIFSUD OFFICE ADMINISTRA TOR
JENNIFER M. PETTY PARALEGAL
KATHLEEN PHILLIPS CASE MANAGER
ALLYSON M. PLOURDE CASE MANAGER JULIE M. LOISELLE RECEPTIONIST
DISMISSAL Case No. 13-123-GA R. Reid Krinock, P 19648, Clawson, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County Hearing Panel #74.
1. Dismissal 2. Effective June 25, 2014 Formal Complaint 13-123-GA alleged that respondent, in a bankruptcy matter, neglected the matter, in violation of MRPC 1.1 (c); failed to seek the lawful objectives of his client through means reasonably permitted by law, in violation of MRPC 1.2(a); failed to act with reasonable diligence and promptness, in violation of MRPC 1.3; failed to keep his client reasonably informed about the status of his matter, in violation of MRPC 1.4(a); failed to refund any advance payment of fee that had not been earned upon termination of representation, in violation of MRPC 1.16(d); engaged in conduct in violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct, contrary to MRPC 8.4(a) and MCR 9.104(4); engaged in conduct that exposes the legal profession or the courts to obloquy, contempt, censure, or reproach, in violation of MCR 9.104(2); and engaged in conduct that is contrary to justice, ethics, honesty, or good morals, in violation of MCR 9.104(3).
The hearing panel found that the Grievance Administrator did not prove the allegations in Formal Complaint 13-123-GA by a preponderance of the evidence and the complaint was dismissed. No costs were assessed against respondent.
Dated:__________