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STATE OF MICHIGAN ATTORNEY DISCIPLINE BOARD
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NOTICE OF SUSPENSION WITH CONDITION (After Remand)
Case No. 05-44-GA Notice Issued: December 2, 2008 Robert L.,Wiggins, Jr., P 32359, Southfield, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County Hearing Panel #76.
1. Suspension - 30 Days 2'. Effective November 26, 2008 Respondent filed an answer to the formal complaint and appeared at the public hearing. The hearing panel found that respondent failed to provide competent representation; neglected a 'legal matter; failed to act with reasonable diligence and promptness; and charged a clearly excessive fee, in violation of Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1 (a); 1.1 (c); 1.3; and 1.5(a). The hearing panel ordered that respondent be reprimanded.
The Grievance Administrator filed a petition for review, seeking an increase in discipline. Upon review, the Attorney Discipline Board remanded the matter to the hearing panel for a supplemental report on discipline.
Upon further review of the record and the briefs of the parties, the panel issued its supplemental report and order. increasing respondent's discipline from a reprimand to a 30 day suspension. The panel also imposed a condition relevant to the established misconduct. Total costs were assessed in the amount of $3,278.62.
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