The state of Michigan presented Mary S. Hickey with a law license in 1984 after she graduated from the University of Detroit Law School. The Tri-County Hearing Panel #125 found Mary guilty of the following misconduct. Failed to cooperate with ethics investigators (Up yours, said Mary!)
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I hired Mary for my appeal could never get her on the phone and it almost got dismissed. Had to fire her and hire someone that would do the work on a timely fashion
Hired his lawyer, paid her in full. Seen her one time in over a year,can't never get a hold of her on the phone she never calls you back, she took our money, and can not get a hold of her now, she never filed any paper work for the case and now it's too late for filing. DO NOT HIRE THIS LAWYER !
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Yes. If a disqualified lawyer has been suspended from the practice of law for non-payment of bar dues (administrative suspension) and is subject to a disciplinary suspension, the disqualified lawyer must comply with MCR 9.119.
Yes. MCR 9.119 applies if a disqualified lawyer has active client matters as of the effective date of the order of suspension. If a disqualified lawyer has been suspended for non-payment of bar dues, the disqualified lawyer is not an active member of the SBM and, therefore, may not engage in the practice of law. Rule 3 (A) of the Rules Concerning the State Bar of Michigan ( SBR ).
No. Whether a disqualified lawyer may perform or may not perform certain work depends on the nature of the work and not whether or not the individual is paid for the work. A disqualified lawyer shall not provide pro bono legal work, because such conduct by a disqualified lawyer constitutes the unauthorized practice of law.
No. Unless ordered otherwise, after the entry of a discipline order but prior to its effective date, a disqualified lawyer may not accept any new retainer or engagement as an attorney for another in any new case or legal matter of any nature, unless specifically authorized by the chairperson of the Attorney Discipline Board for good cause shown. This precludes the provision of new legal services to existing clients as well as retention by new clients even if the representation could be completed prior to the effective date of the order of discipline. See MCR 9.119 (D).
Yes. Unless ordered otherwise, after the entry of a discipline order but prior to its effective date, a disqualified lawyer may attempt to complete on behalf of any existing client all matters that were pending on the entry date. See MCR 9.119 (D).
A disqualified lawyer cannot earn legal fees for work performed while disqualified and cannot share in the profits of a law firm with respect to profits earned during the period of disqualification. MCR 9.119 (F); MRPC 1.5 (e); Ethics Opinions RI-270, RI-030, and RI-019.
Yes. If a disqualified lawyer has been suspended from the practice of law for non-payment of bar dues (administrative suspension) and is subject to a disciplinary suspension, the disqualified lawyer must comply with MCR 9.119.
Yes. MCR 9.119 applies if a disqualified lawyer has active client matters as of the effective date of the order of suspension. If a disqualified lawyer has been suspended for non-payment of bar dues, the disqualified lawyer is not an active member of the SBM and, therefore, may not engage in the practice of law. Rule 3 (A) of the Rules Concerning the State Bar of Michigan ( SBR ).
No. Whether a disqualified lawyer may perform or may not perform certain work depends on the nature of the work and not whether or not the individual is paid for the work. A disqualified lawyer shall not provide pro bono legal work, because such conduct by a disqualified lawyer constitutes the unauthorized practice of law.
No. Unless ordered otherwise, after the entry of a discipline order but prior to its effective date, a disqualified lawyer may not accept any new retainer or engagement as an attorney for another in any new case or legal matter of any nature, unless specifically authorized by the chairperson of the Attorney Discipline Board for good cause shown. This precludes the provision of new legal services to existing clients as well as retention by new clients even if the representation could be completed prior to the effective date of the order of discipline. See MCR 9.119 (D).
Yes. Unless ordered otherwise, after the entry of a discipline order but prior to its effective date, a disqualified lawyer may attempt to complete on behalf of any existing client all matters that were pending on the entry date. See MCR 9.119 (D).
A disqualified lawyer cannot earn legal fees for work performed while disqualified and cannot share in the profits of a law firm with respect to profits earned during the period of disqualification. MCR 9.119 (F); MRPC 1.5 (e); Ethics Opinions RI-270, RI-030, and RI-019.