NOTICE OF REPRIMAND
(By Consent)
Case No. 23-62-GA
Notice Issued: August 29, 2023
Clarice Y. Williams, P 33415, Southfield, MI, by the Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County Hearing Panel #58
Reprimand - Effective August 16, 2023
The respondent and the Grievance Administrator filed a Stipulation for Consent Order of Discipline, in accordance with MCR 9.115(F)(5), which was approved by the Attorney Grievance Commission and accepted by the hearing panel. The parties’ stipulation contained respondent’s admission that she committed professional misconduct during her representation of the defendant in a quiet title action.
Based on respondent’s admissions and the stipulation of the parties, the panel found respondent committed misconduct when she failed to competently represent her client in a matter, in violation of MRPC 1.1; failed to act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing her client, in violation of MRPC 1.3; filed pleadings and motions, asserting or controverting issues without a basis for doing so that was frivolous, in violation of MRPC 3.1; failed to make reasonable efforts to expedite litigation consistent with the interests of the client, in violation of MRPC 3.2; engaged in conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice, in violation of MRPC 8.4(c) and MCR 9.104(1); engaged in conduct that exposes the legal profession or the courts to obloquy, contempt, censure, or reproach, in violation of MCR 9.104(2); and, engaged in conduct that is contrary to justice, ethics, honesty, or good morals, in violation of MCR 9.104(3).
In accordance with the stipulation of the parties, the hearing panel ordered that respondent be reprimanded. Total costs were assessed in the amount of $789.20.