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NOTICE OF RECIPROCAL SUSPENSION Case No. 91-118-RD John S. Dunsmoor, P26857, Denver, Colorado, by Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County Hearing Panel #19.

1) Suspension one year and one day; 2) Effective April 18, 1991. Respondent's license to practice law in Colorado was suspended by the Colorado Supreme Court for a period of one year and one day effective April 18, 1991. Respondent was found to have neglected two divorce actions, a personal injury action and a federal habeas corpus case, charged an excessive fee, and failed to refund unearned fees. The Colorado Supreme Court found that respondent's actions were in violation of Canons 1, 2, 6, 7 and 9 of the Code of Professional Responsibility, DR 1-102(A)(1); DR 2-106(A); DR 6-101 (A)(3); DR 7-101(A)(2); and DR 9-102(B)(3,4).

In accordance with MCR 9.104, proof of the adjudication of misconduct In the disciplinary proceeding in Colorado was deemed to constitute conclusive proof of misconduct in the proceeding conducted in Michigan. On November 21, 1991, the hearing panel entered an order suspending respondent's license to practice law in Michigan for a period of one year and one day commencing April 18, 1991. Costs were assessed in the amount of $80.02.

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