NOTICE OF REVOCATION AND RESTITUTION Case No. 97-78-GA Robert M. Pocock, P-40059, Warren, Michigan, by Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County Hearing Panel #104.
1) Revocation; 2) Effective July 18, 1997.
Respondent was retained by the complainant to represent her in two separate matters, one of which was to effectuate a change of name. In his Answer to Formal Complaint, respondent admitted that he neglected the change of name matter; failed to keep the complainant reasonably informed; failed to respond to the complainant's inquiries; abandoned the representation; failed to refund the unearned $350 fee; and failed to answer the Request for Investigation. Respondent also failed to appear at the disciplinary hearing.
In his Answer to Formal Complaint, respondent admitted that his conduct violated MCR 9.103(C); MCR 9.104(1)-(4) and (7); MCR 9.113(A) and (B)(2); and Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct 1.1(c); 1.3; 1.4(a) and (b); 1.15(b); 1.16(d); 3.2; 8.1(b); and 8.4(a) and (c).
The panel ordered that respondent's license to practice law be revoked a second time1. and that he make restitution to the complainant in the amount of $350 plus interest. Costs were assessed in the amount of $165.89. 1. Respondent has been continuously suspended from the practice of law in Michigan since June 21, 1996. His license to practice law was also revoked effective April 3, 1997.