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
STATE OF MICHIGAN
ATTORNEY DISCIPLINE BOARD
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MARK A. ARMITAGE DEPUTY DIRECTOR JENNIFER M. PETTY LEGAL ASSISTANT
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FINAL NOTICE OF SUSPENSION AND RESTITUTION WITH CONDITION Case No. 09-67 -GA Notice Issued: September 10, 2010
James T. Roslund, P 19662, Alma, Michigan, by Attorney Discipline Board Genesee County Hearing Panel #1. 1 . Suspension - 18 Months 2. Effective April 13,20101 The hearing panel found that respondent, in seven separate legal matters, neglected the legal matters; failed to act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing his client; failed to comply promptly with his clients' reasonable requests for information; and failed to surrender papers and property to which his clients were entitled. In one of those matters, respondent was also found to have knowingly failed to respond to a lawful demand for information from a disciplinary authority.
Respondent's conduct was in violation of MCR 9.1 04(A)(4); and Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1(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 be suspended for 18 months, retroactive to April 13, 2010. The panel also ordered that respondent pay restitution in the aggregate amount of $4,516.82 and be subject to a condition relevant to the established misconduct. Total costs were assessed in the amount of $2,468.97.
Dated: SEP 1 0 2010
1 Respondent has been continuously suspended from the practice of law in Michigan since October 28,2009. Please see Notice of Interim Suspension issued October 28,2009.
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