NOTICE OF SUSPENSION (By Consent)
Case No. 06-19-GA Notice Issued: December 14, 2006 Stephanie A. Carson, P 57096, Detroit, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County Hearing Panel #21.
1. Suspension - 30 Days 2. Effective December 14, 2006 The respondent and the Grievance Administrator filed a stipulation for a consent order of discipline, in accordance with MCR 9.115(F)(5), containing respondent=s plea of no contest to the allegations that, during the representation of two clients, she neglected a legal matter entrusted to her; failed to seek the lawful objectives of a client; failed to act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing a client; failed to keep a client reasonably informed about the status of a matter; failed to explain a matter to the extent reasonably necessary to permit the client to make informed decisions regarding the representation; engaged in conduct that is prejudicial to the administrator of justice; engaged in conduct that exposes the legal profession or the courts to obloquy, contempt, censure or reproach; engaged in conduct that is contrary to justice ethics, honesty or good morals; failed to return the unearned portion of the fee; knowingly failed to respond to a lawful demand for information from a disciplinary authority; and failed to answer a request for investigation.
Respondent was charged with violations of Michigan Court Rules 9.104(A)(1)-(4) & (7); 9.113(A); and 9.113(B)(2); and the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1(c); 1.2(a); 1.3; 1.4(a); 1.4(b); 1.16(d); 8.1(a)(2); 8.4(a); and 8.4(c).
The parties agreed that respondent should be suspended for 30 days. Costs were assessed in the amount of $780.90.