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NOTICE OF SUSPENSION AND RESTITUTION (Pending Appeal)
Case No. 07-37-GA Notice Issued: February 26, 2008 Ronald G. Kraft, P 16196, Southfield, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County Hearing Panel #70.
1. Suspension - 48 Months 2. Effective February 21, 2008 The hearing panel found that respondent failed to keep client funds safe; misappropriated client funds; co-mingled client funds with his funds; and made false statements to a tribunal. Respondent's conduct was found to be in violation of MeR 9.104(A)(1), (2), and (3); and Michigan Rules of Professional conduct 1.4(b); 1.15(a) (amended as 1.15(d»; 1.15(b) (amended as 1.15(b)(1) and (3»; 3.3(a)(1); 4.1; and 8.4(a)-(c). The panel orde"red that respondent's license to practice law in Michigan be suspended for 48 months, and that he pay restitution in the aggregate amount of $22,826.20.
The respondent filed a petition for review, along with a request for a stay of the discipline. On February 25,2008, the Attorney Discipline Board denied respondent's motion for a stay. This matter will be scheduled for hearing before the Board.
Dated:
FEB %62008 _