MEMBERS JAMES M. CAMERON, JR. CHAIRPERSON LAWRENCE G. CAMPBELL VICE·CHAIRPERSON SYLVIA P. WHITMER, Ph.D. SECRETARY ROSALIND E. GRIFFIN, M.D. DULCE M. FULLER LOUANN VAN DER WIELE MICHAEL MURRAY JAMES A. FINK JOHN W. INHULSEN
STATE OF MICHIGAN ATTORNEY DISCIPLINE BOARD
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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
FINAL NOTICE OF DISBARMENT
Case No. 13-21-GA Notice Issued: November 11,2014 Shawn P. Davis, P42546, Muskegon, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board increasing discipline from a Two Year Suspension to Disbarment.
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Disbarred
2. Effective January 3, 2014 1 Respondent appeared at the hearing and filed an answer to the formal complaint. Based on the testimony and evidence presented, the hearing panel found that respondent, in at least 22 matters, failed to promptly notify a third person when funds in which a third person has an interest is received, in violation of MRPC 1.15(b){1); failed to promptly payor deliver funds that a third person is entitled to receive, in violation of MRPC 1.15(b)(3); failed to hold property of client orthird persons in connection with a representation separate from the lawyer's own property, in violation of MRPC 1.15(d); and failed to deposit legal fees and expenses that have been paid in advance in a client trust account until earned or expenses are incurred, in violation of MRPC 1.15(g). The panel further found that respondent violated MRPC 8.4(a) and (b) and MCR 9.104(2)-(4).
The panel ordered that respondent's license to practice law in Michigan be suspended for two years. On December 23, 2013, the Grievance Administrator filed a petition for review, seeking an increase in discipline. Upon review, the Attorney Discipline Board increased discipline to disbarment. Total costs were assessed in the amount of $2,960.69.
~~0~ Mark A. Armitage Dated: NOV 1 1 ZI14
1 Respondent has been continuously suspended from the practice of law in Michigan since January 3,2014. Please see Notice of Suspension (Pending Appeal) issued January 21, 2014.