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FINAL NOTICE OF SUSPENSION
Case No. 05-155-GA Notice Issued: June 22,2007 Christopher G.L. Titus, P 63271, Marlette, Michigan by the Attorney Discipline Board, affirming St. Clair County Hearing Panel #l's order of suspension.
1. Suspension - 2 Years 2. Effective January 22,2007' In his answer, respondent admitted all of the allegations contained in the formal complaint. Based on his admissions, the hearing panel found that respondent commingled client or third party funds; and misappropriated client or third party funds. Respondent's conduct was in violation of MCR 9.104(A)(I )-(4); and Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1 5(b)(3); 1.1 5(d); and 8.4(a)- (c). The panel ordered that respondent's license to practice in Michigan be suspended for two years. The parties filed a stipulation to modify the effective date of the suspension from December
8, 2006 to January 22, 2007, which was granted.
The Grievance Administrator filed a timely petition for review seeking an increase in discipline. The Attorney Discipline Board, after review, affirmed the hearing panel's order of a two year suspension. Total costs were assessed in the amount of $1,790.94.
Dated:
JUN 2 2 2W
Respondent has been continuously suspended from the practice of law in Michigan since January 22,2007. See Notice of Suspension (Pending Appeal), issued December 8,2006.