MEMBERS WILLIAM J. DANHOF
CHPJRPERSON THOMAS G. KIENBAUM VICE-CHPJRPERSON ROSALIND E. GRIFFIN, M.D.
SECRETARY WILLIAM l. MATTHEWS ANDREA l. SOLAK CARL E. VER BEEK CRAIG H.LUBBEN JAMES M. CAMERON, JR. SYlVIA P. WHITMER, Ph.D
STATE OF MICHIGAN ATTORNEY DISCIPLINE BOARD
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NOTICE OF SUSPENSION Case No. 11-19-GA Notice Issued: June 15. 2011
James C. Hall. P 39216. Warren, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County Hearing Panel #104.
1. Suspension - 180 Days 2. Effective June 15, 2011 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 respondent, in three matters. neglected the matters; failed to act with reasonable diligence and promptness; and failed to keep his clients reasonably informed about the status of their matters and comply promptly with reasonable requests for information. In two of those matters, respondent failed to make reasonable efforts to expedite litigation consistent with the interests of his clients; and failed to explain a matter to the extent reasonably necessary to permit his clients to make informed decisions regarding their representation. In one matter, respondent failed to take reasonable steps to protect his client's interests upon termination of representation. Finally, respondent failed to answer to requests for investigation, and knowingly failed to respond to lawful demands for information from a disciplinary authority.
Respondent's conduct was in violation of MCR 9.1 04(A)(1 )-(4) and (7); and Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1 (c); 1.3; 1.4(a) and (b); 1.16(d); 3.2; 8.1 (a)(2); and 8.4(a) and (c).
The panel ordered that respondent's license to practice law in Michigan be suspended for 180 days. Costs were assessed in the amount of $2,214.96.
John F. Van Bolt Dated:. ___J_U__N_ _1__5_'2_0__1_1_ ___ _