MEMBERS THOMAS G. KIENBAUM
CHAIRPERSON JAMES M. CAMERON, JR.
VICE-CHAIRPERSON ROSALIND E. GRIFFIN, M.D.
SECRETARY ANDREA L. SOLAK CARL E. VER BEEK CRAIG H. LUBBEN SYLVIA P. WHITMER, Ph.D
LAWRENCE G. CAMPBELL DULCE M. FULLER
STATE OF MICHIGAN
ATTORNEY DISCIPLINE BOARD
JOHN F. VAN BOLT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
MARK A. ARMITAGE DEPUTY DIRECTOR JENNIFER M. PETTY LEGAL ASSISTANT
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NOTICE OF SUSPENSION Case No. 10-57-GA Notice Issued: July 2, 2012
Gregory B. Jones, P 15572, Monroe, Michigan, by Attorney Discipline Board, affirming Tri County Hearing Panel #5's Order of Suspension.
1. Suspension - 30 Days 2. Effective July 2,2012 The respondent appeared at the hearing and filed an answerto the formal complaint. Based on the testimony and exhibits, the hearing panel found that respondent, in a bankruptcy matter, neglected the matter, 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 client reasonably informed of the status of her matter, in violation of MRPC 1.4(a); and knowingly failed to reply to a lawful demand for information from a disciplinary authority, in violation of MRPC 8.1 (a)(2). Additionally, the panel found that respondent committed professional misconduct which exposed the legal profession or
the courts to obloquy, contempt, censure, or reproach, in violation of MCR 9.1 04(A)(2); and was contrary to justice, ethics, honesty, or good morals, in violation of MCR 9.1 04(A)(3).
The panel ordered that respondent's license to practice law in Michigan be suspended for 30 days. Respondent filed a petition for review, along with a request for a stay of discipline, both
of which were granted by the Attorney Discipline Board.
Upon review, the Board affirmed the hearing panel's order of suspension and, on June 11, 2012, the Board also approved the stipulation of the parties to modify the effective date of the 30
day suspension to July 2, 2012. Total costs were assessed in the amount of $2,594.28 .
.D ated: J l - 2 2012