NOTICE OF SUSPENSION Case No. 00-105-GA Notice Issued: May 8, 2002 Martin A. Scott, P-25214, Charlevoix, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board increasing discipline from a reprimand and probation with conditions to a 60 day suspension.
1. Suspension - 60 days; 2. Effective May 7, 2002. The hearing panel found that respondent committed misconduct by preparing a complaint and attempting to negotiate a settlement on his client's behalf while suspended from the practice of law; and making a false statement in his affidavit of compliance, in violation of MCR 9.101(1)-(4), and (8); MCR 9.119(A)-(C), and (E); MCL 600.916; MSA 27A.916; and Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct 3.4(c); 5.5(a); and 8.4(a) and (c).
The Grievance Administrator petitioned for review and the Attorney Discipline Board vacated the hearing panel's order of reprimand and increased discipline to a 60 day suspension. Total costs were assessed in the amount of $821.22.