NOTICE OF REPRIMAND Case No. 06-05-GA Notice Issued: July 28, 2006 Charles A. Haas, P 14486, Redford, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County Hearing Panel #15.
1. Reprimand 2. Effective July 28, 2006 The hearing panel found that respondent failed to provide competent representation; neglected a legal matter; failed to act with reasonable diligence and promptness; failed to keep a client reasonably informed regarding the status of the matter; and failed to explain a matter to a client to the extent necessary to permit the client to make informed decisions regarding the representation, in violation of MCR 9.104(A)(1) and (4); and Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1(a); 1.1(c); 1.3; 1.4(a) and (b); and 8.4(a) and (c).
The hearing panel ordered that respondent be reprimanded and assessed costs in the amount of $1,768.67.