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James G. Schmier: Embarrassing the Michigan State Bar1 comment

msjjj wrote 3 months ago: While representing Case No. GC 09 1653 in the Michigan 46th District Court, he James G. Schmier (P70 … more →

Tags: Michigan Law and Lawyers, Jeanne V. Barron, Law Office of Jeanne Vallez Barron, Attorney Ezra N. Goldman, Law Office of James G. Schmier, Wegner and Associates, Attorney Anthony Della Pelle, James G. Schmier, Jeffrey Vollmer

Tips on How to Deal with a Bar Counsel Complaint

ylsgavel wrote 7 months ago: For many attorneys, coming across an envelope with the return address marked “Attorney Grievance Com … more →

Tags: Communication 2, Grievances, Bar Counsel Complaint, Complaint, Fee dispute, misunderstanding, Tips

MSC announces appointments to AGC, ADB and state bar board of commissioners

Ed Wesoloski wrote 8 months ago: The Michigan Supreme Court announced a number of appointments to the Attorney Grievance Commission, … more →

Tags: Michigan Supreme Court, Attorney Discipline Board, state bar of michigan

ADB panel reprimands Baskin for misconduct

Ed Wesoloski wrote 8 months ago: An Attorney Discipline Board hearing panel has issued an order of reprimand to high-profile attorney … more →

Tags: Attorney Discipline Board, Robert Edick, Henry Baskin

Former Wayne assistant prosecutor Karen Plants disbarred1 comment

Brian Frasier wrote 1 year ago: Former Wayne County assistant prosecutor Karen Plants has been disbarred for her role in a perjury s … more →

Tags: Karen Plants, perjury, disbarred

MSC reduces discipline system dues

Ed Wesoloski wrote 1 year ago: State Bar of Michigan members will pay reduced dues to support the attorney discipline system beginn … more →

Tags: Professional Responsibility, Michigan Supreme Court, state bar of michigan, Attorney Discipline Board, attorney discipline system, Bar Dues, Client Security Fund, Discipline System

MSC announces appointments to jury instruction committee, AGC and ADB

Ed Wesoloski wrote 1 year ago: Former Michigan Supreme Court Justice Patricia J. Boyle has been appointed to serve on the Committee … more →

Tags: Michigan Supreme Court, Attorney Discipline Board, Jury Instructions, Thomas G. Kienbaum, Patricia J. Boyle, Jeffrey T. Neilson, Charles S. Kennedy III, R.B. Ouelette, Martha D. Moore

"Overzealous" Defense Leads to Suspension3 comments

Jennifer S. Lubinski wrote 2 years ago: Every lawyer with significant trial experience has a “problem” judge.  The lawyer and th … more →

Tags: Lawyer, Legal, Norman C. Usiak, Tilting at Windmills, Overzealous Defense, Maryland Rules of Professional Conduct, Prejudicial to administration of justice

MSC considering revamp of discipline rules

Ed Wesoloski wrote 2 years ago: The Michigan Supreme Court has released for comment a wholesale revision of the court rules pertaini … more →

Tags: Professional Responsibility, Michigan Supreme Court, Michigan Court Rules, attorneys, Court Rules, Michigan Rules of Professional Conduc

ADB’s dismissal of alcohol-related reprimand upheld

Ed Wesoloski wrote 2 years ago: The Michigan Supreme Court has refused to review the Attorney Discipline Board’s decision to vacate … more →

Tags: Professional Responsibility, Michigan Supreme Court, attorneys, Attorney Discipline Board, Elizabeth A. Weaver, Maura D. Corrigan, Robert P. Young Jr., Dianne L. Baker

Corrigan rebukes MSC colleagues for not reviewing ADB decision2 comments

Ed Wesoloski wrote 3 years ago: The Michigan Supreme Court has let stand the Attorney Discipline Board’s decision to not disci … more →

Tags: Attorney Discipline Board, Michigan Supreme Court, Professional Responsibility, Sheldon Miller, MRPC 1.4(b)

MSC adopts new trust accounts rule

Ed Wesoloski wrote 3 years ago: Banks providing Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts (IOLTA) and other trust accounts must notify the A … more →

Tags: Professional Responsibility, attorneys, IOLTA, Interest on Lawyer Trust Accounts (IOLTA), Rule 1.15A of the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduc, state bar of michigan, IOLTA overdrafts, Michigan State Bar Foundation

Stefani misconduct hearing to end today

Carol Lundberg wrote 3 years ago: “Today is expected to mark the conclusion of the professional misconduct hearing for Mike Stef … more →

Tags: Kwame Kilpatrick, Attorney Discipline Board, Michael Stefani, Christine Beatty, Michael Callahan, Mike Stefani

Attorney who investigated Judge Steven Servaas will not face Discipline Board, grievance panel rules

Brian Frasier wrote 3 years ago: From The Grand Rapids Press: The state Attorney Grievance Commission has ruled that Judicial Tenure … more →

Tags: Paul Fischer, Steven Servaas, extortion-like stuff


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