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NOTICE OF DISBARMENT Case No. 13-71-GA Notice Issued: December 5, 2013
James C. Hall, P 39216, Warren, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County Hearing Panel #106.
1. Disbarred 2. Effective December 3,20131 Respondent did not appear at the hearing and was found to be in default for failing to file an answer to the formal complaint. Based on respondent's default and the exhibits presented at the hearing, the panel found that respondent neglected two legal matters, in violation of MRPC 1.1 (c); failed to act with reasonable diligence and promptness in the representation of his clients, in violation of MRPC 1.3; failed to keep his clients reasonably informed about the status of their matters and to comply promptly with reasonable requests for information, in violation of MRPC 1.4(a); failed to explain a matter to the extent reasonably necessary to permit the clients to make informed decisions regarding their representation, in violation of MRPC 1.4(b); failed to take reasonable steps to protect the clients' interests and surrender papers/property to which the clients were entitled upon termination ofthe representation, in violation of MRPC 1.16(d); failed to respond to lawful demands for information from a disciplinary authority, in violation of MRPC 8.1 (a)(2); and failed to answer a request for investigation or complaint in conformity with MCR 9.113 and MCR 9.1 15(0), in violation of MCR 9.104(7). The panel also found that respondent violated MRPC 8.4(a) and (c) and MCR 9.104(1)-(4).
The panel ordered that respondent be disbarred from the practice of law in Michigan. Costs were assessed in the amount of $1 ,772.36.
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1 Respondent has been continuously suspended from the practice of law in Michigan since June 15, 2011. Please see Notice of Suspension issued June 15, 2011.