MEMBERS WILLIAM J. DANHOF
CHAlRPERSON THOMAS G. KIENBAUM VICE·CHAlRPERSON WILLIAM l. MATIHEWS, 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 Case No. 10-49-GA Notice Issued: September 10, 2010 David O. Perlman, P 42750, Farmington Hills, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County Hearing Panel #53.
1. Suspension - 180 Days 2. Effective September 10, 2010 Respondent was found to be in default for failing to file an answer to the formal complaint, but he did appear at the hearing. Based on the default and respondent's verbal stipulation in which he agreed to the to the misconduct alleged in the formal complaint, the panel found that respondent, in a collection matter; failed to respond to his client's inquiries; neglected her legal matter; failed to act with reasonable diligence and promptness; and failed to communicate adequately with his client. Additionally, respondent failed to submit an answer to a request for investigation, despite being granted an extension of time to answer; and failed to fully provide the information sought in the original request for investigation.
Respondent's conduct was in violation of MCR 9.1 04(A)( 1 )-(4), (6) and (7); MCR 9.113; and Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1(c); 1.3; 1.4(a) and (b); 8.1(a)(2); and 8.4(a) and (c).
The hearing panel ordered that respondent's license to practice law in Michigan be suspended for 180 days and assessed costs in the amount of $1,807.14.
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