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NOTICE OF DISBARMENT (By Consent)
Case Nos. 21-83-AI; 22-50-JC Notice Issued: September 30, 2022 Jay A. Schwartz, P 45268, Northville, Michigan, by the Attorney Discipline Board Tri-County Hearing Panel #21.
Disbarment, Effective November 17, 2021 Respondent and the Grievance Administrator filed a Stipulation for Consent Order of Disbarment which was approved by the Attorney Grievance Commission and accepted by the hearing panel. The stipulation contained respondent’s admission that he was convicted of by jury verdict of one count of bribery conspiracy concerning programs receiving federal funds, a felony, in violation of 18 § USC 666(a)(2) and 18 § USC 371; and two counts of bribery concerning programs receiving federal funds, felonies, in violation of 18 § USC 666(a)(2), in United States of America v Jay A. Schwartz, United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan Case No. 3:19-cr-20451-RHC. In accordance with MCR 9.120(B)(1), respondent’s license to practice law in Michigan was automatically suspended, effective November 17, 2021, the date of his felony conviction.
Based on respondent’s convictions, admissions and the parties' stipulation, the panel found that respondent committed professional misconduct when he engaged in conduct that violated a criminal law of a state or of the United States, an ordinance, or tribal law pursuant to MCR 2.615, in violation of MCR 9.104(5).
In accordance with the stipulation of the parties, the hearing panel ordered that respondent be disbarred from the practice of law in Michigan. Total costs were assessed in the amount of $1,252.84.