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NOTICE OF SUSPENSION AND RESTITUTION WITH CONDITION (Pending Appeal)
Case No. 09-51-GA Notice Issued: September 24,2010 Arnold D. Dunchock, P 13013, Corunna, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Genesee County Hearing Panel #2.
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 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.
This matter has been scheduled for a November 10,2010, review hearing before the Board.
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