NOTICE OF SUSPENSION AND RESTITUTION (WITH CONDITION)
Case No. 03-166-GA Notice Issued: April 10, 2006
Lawrence J. Bogos, P 10943, Westland, Michigan, by Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County Hearing Panel #29.
1. Suspension - 2 Years 2. Effective July 1, 2005 1 Based on respondent=s admissions, the hearing panel found that he commingled and misappropriated client funds in violation of MCR 9.104(A)(1)-(4); and Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct 1.15(a)-(d); and 8.4(a)-(c).
On June 24, 2005, pursuant to an agreement between the parties, the hearing panel issued an interim order suspending respondent=s license to practice in Michigan for two years, commencing July 1, 2005. The panel also ordered that respondent pay restitution in the amount of $11,983.34, and that he be subject to certain conditions relevant to the established misconduct.
Respondent filed a timely petition for review but withdrew the portion objecting to the suspension imposed and sought review only as to the panel=s exclusion of evidence offered for the purpose of impeaching the complainant during the hearing to determine restitution.
Following review proceedings conducted under MCR 9.118, the Board clarified a condition of the panel=s order but otherwise affirmed the panel=s decision. Costs were assessed in the total amount of $2,863.78.
1 Respondent has been continuously suspended from the practice of law in Michigan since July 1, 2005. Please see Notice of Interim Suspension and Restitution (With Conditions), dated July 6, 2005.