NOTICE OF SUSPENSION Case No. 99-35-GA
Notice Issued: June 10, 2002 Frederick B. Gold, P-14086, Farmington Hills, Michigan, by Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County Hearing Panel #74.
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Suspension - 1 Year;
2. Effective June 10, 2002. The hearing panel found that respondent made false and/or misleading statements to a tribunal, specifically to an Oakland County Circuit Judge. Respondent's conduct was in violation of MCR 9.101(1)-(4); and Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct 3.3(a); 3.4(b) and (c); and 8.4(a)-(c).
The hearing panel ordered that respondent's license to practice law be suspended for six months. Both the Grievance Administrator and the respondent petitioned for review. The Board, upon review, affirmed the panel's finding of misconduct but vacated the panel's order regarding the six month suspension and increased the discipline to a one year suspension. Total costs were assessed in the amount of $1,583.01.