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NOTICE OF SUSPENSION AND RESTITUTION Case No. 11-112-GA Notice Issued: April 4, 2012
Daniel E. Hunter, P 56222, Ypsilanti, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Washtenaw County Hearing Panel #4.
1. Suspension - Three Years 2. Effective April 4, 2012 Respondent did not appear at the hearing and 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, in violation of MRPC 1.1 (c); failed to act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing a client, in violation of MRPC 1.3; failed to keep his client reasonably informed about the status of a matter and comply promptly with reasonable requests for information, in violation of MRPC 1.4(a); failed to explain a matter to his client to the extent necessary for his client to make informed decisions regarding the representation, in violation of MRPC 1.4(b); failed to make reasonably diligent efforts to comply with a legally proper discovery request by an opposing party, in violation of MRPC 3.4(d); failed to answer a request for investigation, in violation of MCR 9.104(A)(7) and MCR 9.113(A) and (B); knowingly failed to respond to a lawful demand for information by a disciplinary authority, in violation of MRPC 8.1 (a)(2); engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice, in violation of MRPC 8.4(c); engaged in conduct that exposes the legal profession to obloquy, contempt, censure, or reproach, in violation of MCR 9.1 04(A)(2); engaged in conduct that is contrary to justice, ethics, honesty, or good morals, in violation of MCR 9.1 04(A)(3); and engaged in conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice, in violation of MRPC 8.4(c) and MCR 9.1 04(A)(4).
The panel ordered that respondent's license to practice law in Michigan be suspended for three years and that he pay restitution in the amount of $3,975.00. Costs were assessed in the amount of $1,741.72.
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