NOTICE OF SUSPENSION AND RESTITUTION (By Consent)
Case No. 05-71-GA Notice Issued: June 23, 2006 Frank G. Proctor, P 19112, Waterford, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County Hearing Panel #54.
1. Suspension - 15 Months 2. Effective June 21, 2006 The respondent and the Grievance Administrator filed a stipulation for a consent order of discipline containing respondent=s plea of no contest to the allegations that, in a
litigation matter; he neglected the matter; failed to act with reasonable diligence and promptness; failed to keep his client reasonably informed regarding the status of their matter and comply promptly with reasonable requests for communication; failed to explain a matter to the extent reasonably necessary to permit the client to make informed decisions regarding the representation; failed to expedite the litigation; failed to refund the unearned portion of his fee; failed to provide an accounting of his fee upon his client's request; engaged in conduct that exposes the legal profession or the courts to obloquy, contempt, censure, or reproach; engaged in conduct contrary to justice, ethics, honesty, or good morals; engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice; and violated or attempted to violate the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Respondent was charged with violations of MCR 9.104(A)(1)-(4); and Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1(c); 1.3: 1.4(a) and (b); 1.16(d); 3.2; and 8.4(a) and (c). The parties agreed that respondent=s license to practice law in Michigan should be suspended for 15 months and that respondent pay restitution in the amount of $1,250.00. Costs were assessed in the amount of $848.71.