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NOTICE OF SUSPENSION (Pending Appeal)
Case No. 08-83-GA Notice Issued: April 14, 2009
Tian Li, P 58834, Canton, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County Hearing Panel #29.
1. Suspension - Three Years 2. Effective April 11, 2009 The hearing panel found that respondent failed to deposit funds belonging to a third party into his IOLTA account; failed to promptly payor deliver any funds that the client or third person is entitled to receive; failed to keep the funds separate until the dispute was resolved between his clients and the opposing party; violated or attempted to violate the Rules of Professional Conduct; and engaged in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, or violation of the criminal law where such conduct reflects adversely on the lawyer's honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a lawyer. Respondent's conduct was in violation of Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct 1.15 and 8.4(a) and (b).
The panel ordered the respondent's license to practice law be suspended for three years. Respondent filed a petition for review and stay of discipline, and the Grievance Administrator filed a cross-petition for review, seeking an increase in discipline.
On April 9, 2009, the Attorney Discipline Board denied respondent's request for a stay of discipline. This matter will be scheduled for hearing before the Board.
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