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NOTICE OF SUSPENS'ION WITH CONDITIONS (By Consent)
Case No. 08-112-GA Notice Issued: May 29,2009 Bruce G. Hartrick, P 27845, Troy, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County Hearing Panel #55.
1. Suspension - 60 Days 2. Effective June 1, 2009 The respondent and the Grievance Administrator filed a stipulation for a consent order of discipline, in accordance with MeR 9.115(F)(5), which was approved by the Attorney Grievance Commission and accepted by the hearing panel. Respondent pled no contest to the allegations that he failed to expedite litigation consistent with the interests of a tribunal and engaged in conduct prejudicial to the proper administration of justice, in violation of Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct 3.2 and 8.4(c).
Pursuant to the agreement of the parties, the hearing panel ordered that respondent's license to practice law in Michigan be suspended for 60 days, effective June 1, 2009. The panel also ordered that respondent be subject to conditions relevant to the alleged misconduct. Costs were assessed in the amount of $891.63.
Dated:
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