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 Nos. 11-113-JC; 11-114-GA Notice Issued: February 20,2012
James R. Harris, P 68222, Detroit, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County Hearing Panel #28.
1. Suspension - 120 Days 2. Effective February 18, 2012 The respondent appeared at the hearing but was found to be in default for his failure to file an answer to the formal complaint. Based on respondent's default IN Case No. 11-114-GA, and
his criminal conviction established in Case No. 11-113-JC, the panel found that respondent had committed professional misconduct. Specifically, respondent was found to have been convicted of operating while intoxicated, first offense, a misdemeanor, in violation of MCl 257.6254(A) and MCR 9.1 04(A)(5). Additionally, respondent failed to report the 'Criminal conviction, in violation of
MCR 9.120(A); failed to answer a request for investigation; in violation of MCR 9.1 049(A)(7) and MCR 9.113(A) and (B); knowingly failed to respond to a lawful demand for information by a disciplinary authority; engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice, in violation of
MCR 9.104(A)(4) and MRPC 8.4(c); and engaged in conduct that is 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 120 days and that he pay costs in the amount of $1 ,824.04.
Dated: FEB20a