NOTICE OF SUSPENSION WITH CONDITIONS (By Consent)
Case Nos. 96-48-GA; 96-72-FA William R. Moore, P-31906, Brighton, Michigan, by Attorney Discipline Board Washtenaw County Hearing Panel #1.
1) Suspension - 179 days; 2) Effective September 15, 1996. Respondent represented a woman in various legal matters, including estate planning, for approximately ten years prior to her death. The woman executed a Last Will and Testament prepared for her by respondent, which designated respondent as the personal representative and trustee of her estate. Respondent pled no contest to allegations that he prepared a letter of testamentary intent, executed by his client, through which respondent would receive an interest in his client's estate.
Respondent's conduct was alleged to be in violation of MCR 9.104(1)-(4); and Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct 1.7(b); 1.8(a)(1)-(3)and(c); and 8.4(a)-(c).
The parties stipulated that respondent be suspended from the practice of law in Michigan for a period of 179 days effective September 15, 1996; that he attend a law office management course; and that he "shall not engage in any self-dealing with any future clients and will at all times in the future comply with MRPC 1.8." Costs were assessed in the amount of $222.00.