MEMBERS WILLIAM P. HAMPTON
CHAIRPERSON LORI McALLISTER VICE-CHAIRPERSON WILLIAM L. MATTHEWS, CPA
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NOTICE OF SUSPENSION AND RESTITUTION WITH CONDITIONS (By Consent)
Case No. 07-32-GA Notice Issued: August 10, 2007 Ronald J. Plunkett, P 31185, Canton, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Livingston County Hearing Panel #1.
1. Suspension - 2 Years 2. Effective August 9,2007 The respondent and Grievance Administrator filed a stipulation for consent order of discipline, in accordance with MCR 9.115(F)(5), containing respondent's plea of no contest, in two matters, to neglecting those matters; failing to seek the lawful objectives of his clients; failing to act with reasonable diligence and promptness; failing to keep his clients reasonably informed about the status of their matters; failing to refund unearned fees and failing to return client property; engaging in conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice; engaging in conduct that exposes the legal profession or the courts to obloquy, contempt, censure, or reproach; engaging in conduct that is contrary to justice, ethics, honesty, or good morals; knowingly failing to respond to a lawful demand for information from a disciplinary authority; and failing to answer requests for investigation.
Respondent's conduct was alleged to be in violation of Michigan Court Rules 9.1 04(A)(1)-(4) and (7); MCR 9.113(A) and (8)(2); and Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1 (c); 1.2(a); 1.3; 1.4(a); 1.16(d); 8.1 (a)(2); and 8.4(a) and (c).
In accordance with the stipulation approved by the Attorney Grievance Commission, the panel ordered that respondent's license to practice law in Michigan be suspended for two years. The panel also ordered that respondent pay restitution and be subject to conditions relevant to the alleged misconduct. Costs were assessed in the amount of $789.13.
Dated:
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