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CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM J. DANHOF
VICE-CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM L. MATTHEWS, CPA SECRETARY GEORGE H. LENNON BILLY BEN BAUMANN, M.D. HON. RICHARD F. SUHRHEINRICH ANDREA L. SOLAK THOMAS G. KIENBAUM EILEEN LAPPIN WEISER
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DISMISSAL Case No. 07-153-GA Byron O. Kuxhaus, P 24420, Southfield, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County Hearing Panel #51.
1. Dismissal 2. Effective June 12, 2008 The formal complaint filed by the Grievance Administrator charged that respondent, when retained to prepare estate planning documents, neglected the matter; failed to act with reasonable diligence and promptness; failed to keep his clients reasonably informed about the status of their matter and comply promptly with reasonable requests for information; and engaged in conduct that is a violation of the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct. The complaint also charged that 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); and 8.4(a).
After the hearing, the respondent filed a motion for summary disposition pursuant to MCR 2.116(C)(10), on the basis that there was no genuine issue of material fact presented by the petitioner. Upon review of the testimony and the parties' stipulation as to relevant facts, the hearing panel agreed that there was no genuine issue of material fact presented and that respondent's motion for summary disposition should be granted.
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Accordingly, the hearing panel dismissed the formal complaint with prejudice and without
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