NOTICE OF REVOCATION Case Nos. 02-118-AI; 02-121-JC Notice Issued: September 19, 2005
Saunders V. Dorsey, P 29761, West Bloomfield, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board increasing Tri-County Hearing Panel #28's order of discipline from a 30 month suspension to revocation.
1. Revocation 2. Effective October 30, 2002 Based on respondent=s plea of guilty to Criminal Contempt, Aiding & Abetting, a violation of 18 U.S.C. '' 401(1), 2, a felony, in the United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan, the hearing panel ordered that respondent=s license to practice law in Michigan be suspended for 30 months.
The Grievance Administrator filed a timely petition for review seeking an increase in discipline. Upon review, the Board issued its order and opinion vacating Tri-County Hearing Panel #28's order of a 30 month suspension and increasing discipline to a revocation. Respondent filed an application for leave to appeal with the Michigan Supreme Court which was denied on August 26, 2005. Total costs were assessed in the amount of $3,240.82.