NOTICE OF SUSPENSION WITH CONDITIONS Case Nos. 05-10-GA; 05-61-JC; 05-91-GA Notice Issued: December 15, 2005 David S. Feinberg, P 42854, Lansing, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Ingham County Hearing Panel #8.
1. Suspension - 2 Years 2. Effective March 31, 2005 The respondent was found to be in default for his failure to file answers to the formal complaints. Based on those defaults, the panel found that respondent, with respect to Formal Complaint 05-10-GA, committed misconduct that was prejudicial to the administration of justice; exposes the legal profession or the courts to obloquy, contempt, censure, or reproach; and contrary to justice, ethics, honesty, or good morals. In Formal Complaint 05-91-GA, respondent failed to appear on behalf of three clients in criminal matters; and failed to answer a request for investigation served by the Grievance Administrator. Finally, in Formal Complaint 05-61-JC, respondent was convicted of a probation violation and possession of a controlled substance less than 25 grams. Respondent=s conduct was in violation of MCR 9.104(A)(1)-(5) and (7); MCR 9.113(A) and (B)(2); Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1(a)-(c); 1.2(a); 1.3; 1.16(d); 3.2; 3.5(c); 8.1(a)(2); and 8.4(a)-(c); and MCL 333.74032A5 and MCL 771.4.
The hearing panel ordered that respondent=s license be suspended for two years and that he pay restitution in the amount of $2,000.00. The panel also imposed conditions relevant to the established misconduct. Costs were assessed in the amount of $2,133.24.