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NOTICE OF SUSPENSION Case No. 06-51-GA Notice Issued: September 18, 2009 Lamont M. Walton, P 25800, Chicago, Illinois, by the Attorney Discipline Board Ingham County Hearing Panel #3.
1. S'uspension - 35 Months 2. Effective July 1, 2006 Based on respondent's admission, and the stipulation of the parties, the panel found that respondent misappropriated funds belonging to the Black Lawyer's Association, for whom he was acting as treasurer. Respondent's conduct was in violation of MCR 9.104(A) (1)-(4) and MRPC 8.4(a).
The panel ordered that respondent's license to practice law in Michigan be suspended for 35 months, retroactive to July 1,2006. Costs were assessed in the amount of $2,632.55.
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