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NOTICE OF SUSPENSION AND RESTITUTION WITH CONDITION Case No. 12-26-GA Notice Issued: November 14, 2012
R. Reid Krinock, P 36162, Brighton, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Washtenaw County Hearing Panel #4.
1. Suspension - 30 Days 2. Effective November 8,2012 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 he neglected a legal matter entrusted to him, in violation of MRPC 1.1 (c); failed to keep his client reasonably
informed about the status of his matter and to comply promptly with reasonable requests for information. in violation of MRPC 1.4(a); charged an excessive fee, in violation of MRPC 1.5(a);; failed to return his client's property and to refund any unearned fee after the representation was terminate, in violation of MRPC 1.16(d); engaged in conduct that exposes the legal profession or the courts to obloquy, contempt. censure. or reproach, in violation of MCR 9.104(2); engaging in
conduct that is contrary to justice. ethics, honesty, or good morals. in violation of MCR 9.104(3); and violating, or attempting to violate the Rules of Professional conduct, contrary to MRPC 8.4(a).
The panel ordered that respondent's license to practice law in Michigan be suspended for 30 days. The panel also ordered that respondent pay restitution in the amount of $400.00 and be subject to a condition relevant to the established misconduct. Costs were assessed in the amount of $1,767.97.
Dated:NOV 14 2012