MEMBERS THOMAS G. KIENBAUM CHAIRPERSON JAMES M. CAMERON, JR. VICE-CHAIRPERSON SYLVIA P. WHITMER, Ph.D.
SECRETARY ROSALIND E. GRIFFIN, M.D. CARL E. VER BEEK CRAIG H. LUBBEN LAWRENCE G. CAMPBELL DULCE M. FULLER LOUANN VAN DER WIELE
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NOTICE OF SUSPENSION WITH CONDITION Case No. 12-80-GA Notice Issued: April 23, 2013 Anthony T. Chambers, P 38177, Detroit, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Tri County Hearing Panel #16.
1. Suspension - 180 Days 2. Effective April 22, 2013 Respondent appeared at the hearing but was found to be in default for failing to file an answer to the formal complaint. Based on respondent's default, the hearing panel found that respondent neglected two legal matters, in violation of MRPC 1.1 (c); failed to seek the lawful objectives of his clients, 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 clients reasonably informed of the status of their matters, in violation of MRPC 1.4(a); failed to explain a matter to his clients to the extent necessary to permit the clients to make informed decisions regarding their representation, in violation of MRPC 1.4(b); failed to properly payor deliver any funds that his clients are entitled to, in violation of MRPC 1.15(b)(3); failed to hold property of his clients or third persons in connection with a representation separate from the lawyer's own property, in violation of MRPC 1.15(d); failed to deposit his clients' funds into an IOLT A or non-IOLTA account separate from the lawyer's own property, in violation of MRPC 1.15(d); failed to deposit legal fees paid in advance into a client trust account, in violation of MRPC 1.15(g); failed to refund, upon termination of the representation, any advance payment of fee that has not been earned, in violation of MRPC 1.16(d); knowingly failed to respond to a lawful demand for information from a disciplinary authority, in violation of MRPC 8.1 (a)(2); engaged in conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice, in violation of MRPC 8.4(c) and MCR 9.1 04(A)(1); exposed the legal profession or the courts to obloquy, contempt, censure, or reproach, in violation of MCR 9.1 04(A)(2); engaged in conduct was contrary to justice, in violation of MCR 9.1 04(A)(3); engaged in conduct that was a violation of the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct, contrary to MRPC 8.4(a) and MCR 9.1 04(A)(4); and engaged in conduct that violates the criminal law of a state or of the United States, in violation of MeR 9.104(5).
The panel ordered that respondent's license to practice law in Michigan be suspended for 180 days and that he be subject to a condition relevant to the established misconduct. Costs were assessed in the amount of $3,312.92.
Dated: _________