MEMBERS WILLIAM J. DANHOF CHAIRPERSON THOMAS G. KIENBAUM VICE·CHAlRPERSON WILLIAM L. MATTHEWS, CPA SECRETARY ANDREA L. SOLAK ROSALIND E. GRIFFIN, M.D. 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 AND RESTITUTION [Pending Appeal]
Case No_ 10-70-GA Notice Issued: November 10, 2010 William L. Fette, P 13397, Kalamazoo, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Kalamazoo County Hearing Panel #2.
1. Suspension - 120 Days 2. Effective November 10, 2010 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 a criminal matter, collected a clearly excessive fee; failed to hold property of his client in connection with representation separate from his own property; failed to deposit legal fees paid in advance into a trust account; failed to refund unearned legal fees paid in advance upon termination of representation, and failed to answer two requests for investigation served upon him by the Grievance Administrator.
Respondent's conduct was in violation of MCR 9.104(A)(2)-(4) and (7); MCR 9.113(A) and (B); and Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct 1.5; 1.15(d) and (g); 1.16(d); and 8.4(a).
The panel ordered the respondent's license to practice law be suspended for 120 days and pay restitution in the amount of $7,000.00. The Grievance Administrator filed a petition for review and this matter has been scheduled for hearing before the Attorney Discipline Board.
Dated: ___________