NOTICE OF SUSPENSION WITH CONDITIONS Case No. 04-128-GA Notice Issued: April 27, 2006 William D. Hunter, P 30911, Detroit, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County Hearing Panel #8.
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Suspension - One Year
Effective April 25, 2006
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The hearing panel found that respondent engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice; engaged in conduct that exposed the legal profession to contempt and censure; neglected a matter entrusted to him; failed to act with reasonable promptness and diligence; and, upon termination of his representation, failed to take reasonable steps to protect his client=s interests. Respondent=s conduct was in violation of MCR 9.104(A)(1), (2), and (4); and Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1(c); 1.3; 1.16(d); 8.4(a) and (c).
The hearing panel ordered that respondent=s license be suspended for one year with conditions relative to the established misconduct. Costs were assessed in the amount of $3,943.76.
1 Respondent has been continuously suspended from the practice of law in Michigan since June 1, 2003. Please see Notice of Suspension and Restitution, dated February 26, 2003.