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FINAL NOTICE OF SUSPENSION Case No: 04-168-GA Notice Issued: January 3,2008 Arnold D. Dunchock, P 13013, Corunna, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Genesee County Hearing Panel #1.
1. Suspension - 30 Days 2. Effective January 2, 2008 The respondent filed an answer to the formal complaint and appeared at the hearing. The panel found that respondent neglected a legal matter entrusted to him; failed to act with reasonable diligence and promptness on behalf of a client; and failed to keep his client reasonably informed about the status of the matter and/or failed to comply promptly with reasonable requests for information. The panel also found that respondent's one year delay in responding to lawful demands made by the Grievance Administrator also constituted professional misconduct. Respondent's conduct was in violation of Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1(c); 1.3; 1.4(a); and 8.1 (a)(2).
The hearing panel ordered that respondent's license to practice law in Michigan be suspended for 30 days. Costs were assessed in the amount of $4,718.52.
Dated:
JAN 3200B -------