NOTICE OF SUSPENSION Case Nos. 91-92-GA; 91-109-FA Timothy A. Wright, P37471, Monroe, Michigan, by Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County Hearing Panel #11.
1) Suspension - two (2) years; 2) Effective August 8, 1991. Respondent failed to answer the formal complaints and failed to appear at the hearing held in Detroit on July 16, 1991. Respondent's default was entered and the panel determined that the default established the allegations of the formal complaints. Respondent was retained to represent a client in a divorce action, but failed to file an ex-parte petition for a preliminary injunctive order, failed to notify his client of court dates, failed to keep his client informed concerning the status of the matter, failed to release his client's file materials, and failed to answer the request for investigation. Respondent's conduct was found to be in violation of MCR 9.104(1-4,7); MCR 9.113(A); MCR 9.113(B)(2); and the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct, 1.1(c); 1.3; 1.4(a,b); 1.16(d); 8.1(b); 8.4(a,c). Costs were assessed in the amount of $147.08.