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 JENNIFER M. PETTY LEGAL ASSISTANT
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FINAL NOTICE OF SUSPENSION AND RESTITUTION WITH CONDITION Case No. 09-51-GA Notice Issued: November 30, 2011 Arnold D. Dunchock, P 13013, Corunna, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board, affirming Genesee County Hearing Panel #2's order of suspension.
1. Suspension - One Year 2. Effective August 31,2010 The panel found that respondent committed professional misconduct by entering into a business transaction with his client; failed to give his clients a reasonable opportunity to seek the advice of independent counsel in the transaction; and made a false statement of a material fact. In a second matter, respondent was found to have failed to provide his clients with competent representation; neglected the representation; and failed to keep his clients reasonably informed concerning the status of their matter.
Respondent's conduct was found to be in violation MCR 9.104(A)(1)-(4); and Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1; 1.1 (c); 1.4(a); 1.8(A)(1) and (2); 4.1; and 8.4(a)-(c).
The panel ordered the respondent's license to practice law in Michigan be suspended for one year and that he pay restitution in the amount of $12,416.04. The panel also ordered that respondent shall be subject to conditions relevant to the admitted misconduct.
Respondent filed a petition for review and a request for stay of discipline. The Board denied respondent's request for a stay of discipline, but modified the effective date of suspension to August 31, 2010. On August 11, 2010, respondent filed a motion for a new trial, which was denied by the Board on August 25, 2010. Respondent also filed a verified complaint with the Michigan Supreme Court requesting that the Court exercise superintending control over the Attorney Grievance Commission and the Attorney Discipline Board. That relief was denied in an order entered by the Court on September 10, 2010. The Board, upon review, affirmed the hearing panel's order of suspension on December 16, 2010, and respondent filed a motion for reconsideration which was denied by the Board on February 18, 2011.
On March 18,2011, respondent filed an application for leave to appeal with the Michigan Supreme Court, which was denied on September 7, 2011. Respondent then filed a Motion for Reconsideration, which was denied by the Court on November 21, 2011. Total costs were assessed' the a unt of $5,088.03.
John F. Van Bolt Dated:__N_OV_ _30_2_01_1J__