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NOTICE OF SUSPENSION WITH CONDITION Case No. 12-53-GA Notice Issued: November 15,2012
Harrell D. Milhouse, P 43392, Flint, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Genesee County Hearing Panel #2.
1. Suspension - 30 Days 2. Effective November 15,2012 The 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 panel found that, in two
matters, he neglected those legal matters, in violation of MRPC 1.1 (c); failed to act with reasonable diligence and promptness, in violation of MRPC 1.3; failed to keep his clients reasonably informed about the status oftheir matters, in violation of MRPC 1.4(a); failed to refund any advance payment offees that had not been earned and surrender property to which his clients are entitled, in violation of MRPC 1.16(d); knowingly failed to respond to a lawful demand for information from a disciplinary agency, in violation of MRPC 8.1 (a)(2); failed to timely provide a copy of his client file, in violation of MRPC 8.1 (a)(2); failed to timely answer two Requests for Investigation, in violation of MCR 9.104(7) and MCR 9.113(A) and (B)(2).
Additionally, the panel found that respondent engaged in conduct that is a violation of the Rules of Professional Conduct, contrary to MRPC 8.4(a) and MCR 9.104(4); is prejudicial to the administration of justice, in violation of MRPC 8.4(c) and MCR 9.104(1); exposes the legal
profession or the courts to obloquy, contempt, censure or reproach, in violation of MCR 9.104(2), and is contrary to justice, ethics, honesty, or good morals, in violation of MCR 9.104(3).
The panel ordered that respondent's license to practice law in Michigan be suspended for 30 days and that he be subject to a condition relevant to the established misconduct. Costs were assessed in the amount of $1,732.19.