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NOTICE OF SUSPENSION AND RESTITUTION Case No. 12-123-GA Notice Issued: July 8, 2013
David B. Dunn, P 62773, Detroit, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County Hearing Panel #6.
1. Suspension - One Year 2. Effective July 6, 20131 Based on respondent's admissions and the testimony and evidence presented, the hearing panel found that respondent neglected a legal matter, in violation of MRPC 1.1 (c); failed to communicate, in violation of MRPC 1.4(a); failed to deposit advanced fees into a trust account, in violation of MRPC 1.15(d); failed to refund unearned fees upon being released from the representation of a client, in violation of MRPC 1.16(d); intentionally failed to respond to a lawful demand for information from a disciplinary authority, in violation of MRPC 8.1 (a)(2); and failed to answer a Request for Investigation, in violation of MCR 9.104(7) and MCR 9.113(A) and (B)(2). The panel also found that respondent violated MRPC 8.4(a) and (c); and MCR 9.104(1 )-(4).
The hearing panel ordered that respondent's license to practice law in Michigan be suspended for one year and that he should pay restitution in the amount of $900.00. Costs were assessed in the amount of $2,492.51.
Dated: JUt -8 n
1 Respondent has been continuously suspended from the practice of law in Michigan since February 20, 2013. Please see Notice of Automatic Suspension for Failure to Pay Costs issued February 20, 2013.