MEMBERS WILLIAM J. DANHOF
CHAIRPERSON THOMAS G. KIENBAUM VICE· CHAIRPERSON 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
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NOTICE OF SUSPENSION AND RESTITUTION WITH CONDITIONS Case No. 10-34-GA Notice Issued: October 4, 2010
Wendy A. Jansen, 39297, Clinton Township, Michigan, by Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County Hearing Panel #105.
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Suspension - One Year Effective October 2, 20101
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 divorce matter, neglected the matter; failed to act with reasonable diligence and promptness; failed to keep her client reasonably informed and comply promptly with reasonable requests for information; and failed to explain a matter to the extent reasonably necessary to permit her client to make informed decisions regarding the representation. Respondent also failed to respond to a request for investigation served upon her by the Grievance Administrator
Respondent's conduct was found to be in violation of MCR 9.104(A)(1)-(4) 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 panel ordered that respondent's license to practice law in Michigan be suspended for one year and that she pay restitution in the amount of $2,500.00. The panel also ordered that respondent shall be subject to conditions relevant to the established misconduct. Costs were assessed in the amount of $1 ,966.94.
Dated: ________
1 Respondent has been continuously suspended from the practice of law in Michigan since May 21 , 2010. Please see Notice of Interim Suspension Pursuant to MCR 9.115(H).
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