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NOTICE OF REVOCATION AND RESTITUTION Case No. 10-63-GA Notice Issued: October 27, 2010
Ramsey F. Malkawi, P 63212, Southfield, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County Hearing Panel #76.
1 . Revocation 2. Effective October 27,2010 The respondent did not appear at the public hearing, and was found to be in default for his failure to file an answer to the formal complaint. Based on that default, the panel found that respondent handled legal matters which he knows or should know that he was not competent to handle; neglect legal matters; failed to act with reasonable diligence and promptness; failed to keep his clients reasonably informed about the status of their matters; failed to refund any advance fees' that have not been earned and failed to surrender property to which his clients were entitled; knowingly failed to respond to a lawful demand for information from a disciplinary authority; and failed to answer a request for investigation.'
Respondent's conduct was in violation of MCR 9.1 04(A)(1 )-(4) and (7); MCR 9.113(A) and (B)(2); and Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1(a) and (c); 1.3; 1.4(a); 1.16(d); 8.1(a)(2); and 8.4(a) and (c).
The panel ordered that respondent's license to practice law in Michigan be revoked and that he pay restitution in the aggregate amount of $67,900.00. Costs were assessed in the amount of $1,772.32.
Dated: OCT 2 7 2010