NOTICE OF SUSPENSION AND RESTITUTION (By Consent)
Case No. 05-135-GA Notice Issued: May 26, 2006 Philip I. Reznik, P 40277, Ferndale, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County Hearing Panel #2.
1. Suspension - 3 Years 2. Effective May 26, 2006 1 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 he
misappropriated client funds in three matters; failed to promptly notify his client upon receipt of funds in which the client has an interest; neglected a client=s matter; engaged in conduct that is a
violation of the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct; engaged in conduct that involves dishonesty, fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, or violation of the criminal law, where such conduct reflects adversely on the lawyer=s honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a
lawyer; engaged in conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice; engaged in conduct that exposes the legal profession or the courts to obloquy, contempt, censure, or reproach; and engaged in conduct that is contrary to justice, ethics, honesty, or good morals.
Respondent was charged with violations of MCR 9.104(A)(1)-(4); and Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1(c); 1.15(b); and 8.4(a)-(c). The parties agreed that respondent=s license to practice law in Michigan should be suspended for three years and that respondent pay restitution in the aggregate amount of $42,999.99. Costs were assessed in the amount of $770.01.
1 Respondent has been continuously suspended from the practice of law in Michigan since December 3, 2004. See Notice of Suspension With Conditions (By Consent) issued December 3, 2004.