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NOTICE OF SUSPENSION AND RESTITUTION WITH CONDITIONS (By Consent)
Case No. 11-99-GA Notice Issued: April 11, 2012
Hearing Panel #68.
, Birmingham, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County
1. Suspension - 60 Days 2. Effective April 10, 2012 The respondent and the Grievance Administrator filed a stipulation for a consent order of discipline, in accordance with MCR 9.115(F)(5). The stipulation was approved by the Attorney Grievance Commission and was accepted by the hearing panel. The stipulation contains
respondent's admission that he neglected a legal matter, in violation of MRPC 1.1 (c); failed to act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing his client, in violation of MRPC 1.3; failed
to keep his client reasonabJy informed about the status of his matter and comply promptly with reasonable requests for information, in violation of MRPC 1.4(a); failed to explain a matter to the extent reasonably necessary to permit the client to make informed decisions regarding the representation, in violation of MRPC 1.4(b); engaged in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit,
misrepresentation, or violation of the criminal law, where such conduct reflects adversely on the lawyers honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a lawyer, in violation of MRPC 8.4(b); engaged in
conduct prejudicial to the proper administration of justice, in violation of MCR 9.1 04(A)(1) and MRPC 8.4(c); engaged in conduct that exposes the legal profession or the courts to obloquy, contempt, censure or reproach, in violation of MCR 9.1 04(A)(2); and violated or attempted to violate the Rules of Professional Conduct, contrary to MRPC 8.4(a).
The hearing panel ordered that respondent's license to practice law in Michigan be suspended for 60 days and that he pay restitution in the amount of $150.00. Respondent was also ordered to be subject to conditions relevant to the admitted misconduct for a period of two years. Costs were assessed in the amount of $800.43.
John F. Van Bolt APR 112012; Dated: ________