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
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NOTICE OF SUSPENSION AND RESTITUTION Case No. 11-143-GA Notice Issued: July 9, 2012 Debra F. Brady, P 68784, Westland, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Genesee County Hearing Panel #4.
1. Suspension - 49 Months 2. Effective April 28, 2011 1 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 six separate bankruptcy matters, and one child support matter, committed professional misconduct by providing incompetent representation, in violation of MRPC 1.1; neglecting clients' matters, in violation of MRPC 1.1 (c); failing to provide diligent representation to clients, in violation of MRPC 1.3; failing to keep clients reasonably informed about the status of a matter and comply promptly with their reasonable requests for information, in violation of MRPC 1.4(a); failing to explain a matter to the extent reasonably necessary to permit her clients to make informed decisions regarding their representation, in violation of MRPC 1.4(b); failing to refund unearned retainers, in violation of MRPC 1.16(d); knowingly making false statements of material fact or law to a tribunal, in violation of MRPC 3.3(a)(1); engaging in conduct in violation of the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct, contrary to MRPC 8.4(a) and MCR 9.104(4); engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, deceit, or misrepresentation where such conduct reflects adversely on her honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness to practice law, in violation of MRPC 8.4(b); engaging in conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice, in violation of MRPC 8.4(c) and MCR 9.1 04( 1); engaging in conduct that exposes the legal profession orthe courts to obloquy, contempt, censure, or reproach, in violation of MCR 9.104(2); engaging in conduct that is contrary to justice, ethics, honesty, or good morals, in violation of MCR 9.104(3); knowingly failing to respond to a lawful demand for information from a disciplinary authority, in violation of MRPC 8.1 (a)(2); and failing to answer requests for investigation, in violation of MCR9.1 04(7) and MCR 9.113(A) and (B)(2).
The panel ordered that respondent's license to practice law in Michigan be suspended for49 months, retroactive to April 28, 2011, to run concurrently with the two year suspension ordered in Grievance Administrator v Debra L. Brady, Case No. 10-131-GA. The panel also ordered that respondent pay restitution in the aggregate amount of $4,100.00. Costs were assessed in the amount of $1 775.16
1 Respondent has been continuously suspended from the practice of law in Michigan since April 28, 2011. Please see Notice of Suspension and Restitution issued April 28, 2011.