MEMBERS LORI McALLISTER
CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM J. DANHOF VICE-CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM l. MAITHEWS, CPA SECRETARY GEORGE H. LENNON BILLY BEN BAUMANN, M.D. HON. RICHARD F. SUHRHEINRICH ANDREA l. SOLAK THOMAS G. KIENBAUM EILEEN LAPPIN WEISER
STATE OF MICHIGAN ATTORNEY DISCIPLINE BOARD
JOHN F. VAN BOLT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARKA. ARMITAGE DEPUTY DIRECTOR
JENNIFER M. PETTY LEGAL ASSISTANT
211 WEST FORT ST. SUITE 1410 DETROIT",MICHIGAN 48226-3236 PHuNE: 313-963-5553 FAX: 313-963-5571 WWW.ADBMICH.ORG
NOTICE OF SUSPENSION (Pending Appeal)
Case No. 06-137-GA Notice Issued: April 4, 2008
J. Terence O'Donnell, P 31181, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County Hearing Panel #54.
1. Suspension - 180 Days 2. Effective April 2, 2008 The hearing panel found that respondent neglected a client's legal matter; exhibited a lack of diligence; failed to notify and promptly deliver funds to a third person; failed to obey a lawful demand ofa disciplinary authority; submitted a false answerto the Attorney Grievance Commission; failed to provide a trust accounting; and engaged in dishonest and deceitful conduct, in violation of MCl 700.7103(3); MCR 9.1 04(A)(1), (3) and (7); MCR 9.113(A); and Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1(c); 1.15(b); 1.3; 8.1(a)(1); and 8.4(a)-(c).
The hearing panel ordered that respondent's license be suspended for 180 days. The Grievance Administrator filed a timely petition for review which will be scheduled for hearing before the Attorney Discipline Board.
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STATE OF MICHIGAN Attorney Discipline Board
GRIEVANCE ADMINISTRATOR Attorney Grievance Commission, Petitioner, v J. TERENCE ODONNELL, P31181, Respondent. _________________________________________________________________________________/
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ORDER OF SUSPENSION Issued by the Attorney Discipline Board Tn-County Hearing Panel #54 This matter is before the panel upon the filing of Formal Complaint 06-137-GA charging that respondent, J. Terence ODonnell has committed acts of professional misconduct warranting discipline. The panel has filed its report which includes application of the American Bar Associations Standards for Imposing Lawyer Sanctions, its findings and conclusions as to misconduct and discipline, and being otherwise fully advised;
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED that respondent is SUSPENDED FROM THE PRACTICE OF LAW IN MICHIGAN FOR A PERIOD OF 180 DAYS COMMENCING Apri 1 2, 2008 , and until further order of the Supreme Court, theAttorney Discipline Board or a hearing panel, and until respondent complies with the requirements of MCR 9.123(8) and MCR 9.124.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the effective date of this order is April 2- 2008 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that from the effective date of this order and until reinstatement in accordance with the applicable provisions of MCR 9.123, respondent is forbidden from practicing law in any form; appearing as an attorney before any court, judge, justice, board, commission or other public authority; or holding himself out as an attorney by any means. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that respondent shall, in accordance with MCR 9.119(A), within seven days after the effective date of this order, notify all of his active clients, in writing, by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, of the following:
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the nature and duration of the discipline imposed; the effective date of such discipline;
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respondents inability to act as an attorney after the effective date of such discipline;
the location and identity of the custodian of the clients files and records which will be made available to them or to substitute counsel;
that the clients may wish to seek legal advice and counsel elsewhere; provided that if respondent is a member of a law firm, thefirm may continue to represent each client with the clients express written consent;
6. the address to which all correspondence to respondent may be addressed. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that in accordance with MCR 9.119(B), respondent must, on or before the effectivedate of the order, in every mailer in which respondent is representing a client in litigation, file with the tribunal and all parties a notice of respondents disqualification from the practice of law.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that respondent shall, within 14 days after the effective date of the order, file with the Grievance Administrator and the Attorney Discipline Board an affidavit of compliance as required by MCR 9.119(C).
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that respondents conduct after the entry of this order but prior to its effective date, shall be subject to the restrictions set forth in MCR 9.119(D); and respondenfs compensation for legal services shall be subject to the restrictions described in MCR 9.119(F).
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that respondent shall, on or before April 2, 2008 pay costs in the amount of $4jZ~28.Check or money order shall be made payable to the State Bar of Michigan, but submitted to the Attorney Discipline Board [211 West Fort St., Ste. 1410, Detroit, MI 48226] for proper crediting. (See attached instruction sheet).
ATTORNEY DISCIPLINE BOARD Tn-County Hearing Panel #54
By:
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DATED: March 11, 2008