NOTICE OF SUSPENSION Case Nos. 92-110-GA; 92-137-FA John J. Devers, Jr., P12716, Portland, Oregon (formerly of Mt. Clemens, Michigan) by Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County Hearing Panel #16, and the Attorney Discipline Board dismissing respondent's petition for review.
1) Suspension - 121 days; 2) Effective December 9, 1992. Respondent failed to answer the formal complaints and failed to appear at the hearing held in Detroit on June 29, 1992. Respondent's default was entered, and the panel determined that the default established the allegations of the formal complaints.
Respondent was retained to prepare a Last Will and Testament and to take custody of an unsigned quit-claim deed, but failed to return the quit-claim deed upon demand; failed to return his client's telephone calls and answer her letters; and, failed to answer the request for investigation.
Respondent's conduct was found to be in violation of MCR 9.104 (1-4,7) and the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct, 1.4(a); 8.1(b); 8.4(a,c). Costs were assessed in the amount of $180.62.