NOTICE OF SUSPENSION AND RESTITUTION Case No. 01-156-GA Notice Issued: February 26, 2003 William D. Hunter, P-30911, Detroit, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County Hearing Panel #33.
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Suspension - 15 Months;
Effective June 1, 2003.
The hearing panel found that respondent failed to file a brief or motion on behalf of his client; failed to keep his client reasonably informed; and failed to refund the unearned portion of the retainer. Respondent=s conduct was in violation of MCR 9.104(A)(1)-(4); and Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1(c); 1.2(a); 1.3; 1.4(a); 1.5; 1.15(b); 1.16(d); and 8.4(a) and (c).
The hearing panel ordered that respondent=s license be suspended for15 months and that he pay restitution in the amount of $5,000.00. Costs were assessed in the amount of $1,004.30