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NOTICE OF REPRIMAND (By Consent)
Case No. 10-33-GA Notice Issued: July 12, 2011 Arnold D. Dunchock, P 13013, Corunna, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Genesee County Hearing Panel #3.
1. Reprimand 2. Effective June 25, 2011 The respondent and the Grievance Administrator filed a stipulation for a consent order of discipline in accordance with MCR 9.115(f)(5) which was approved by the Attorney Grievance Commission and accepted by the hearing panel. Respondent pleaded no contest to the allegations that he committed professional misconduct in a bankruptcy matter by handling a legal matter without preparation adequate in the circumstances, and failing to explain a matter to the extent reasonably necessary to permit the client to make informed decisions regarding the representation.
Respondent's conduct was alleged to be in violation of Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1 (c); and 1.4(b).
Based upon the stipulation of the parties, the hearing panel ordered that respondent be reprimanded. Costs were assessed in the amount of $1 ,036.27.
Dated:. ___________