NOTICE OF SUSPENSION ADB 102-88 Donald F. Cadotte, P 24919, Birmingham, MI by the Attorney Discipline Board affirming a hearing panel order of suspension.
1) Suspension - 30 days; 2) Effective June 27, 1989. Upon consideration of a petition for review filed by the respondent, the Discipline Board affirmed the hearing panel's finding that the respondent attempted to coerce the payment of attorney fees from a former client by using improper threats and promises in violation of MCR 9.104(1-4) and Canon 1 of the Code of Professional Responsibility, DR 1-102(A)(l,3,5-6). Costs were assessed in the amount of $337.50.
The suspension was stayed pending consideration of the respondent's application for leave to appeal filed with the Michigan Supreme Court. Leave to appeal was denied by an order dated June 27, 1989 and the suspension became effective on that data.