NOTICE OF REPRIMAND
(By Consent)
Case No. 25-25-GA
Notice Issued: July 16, 2025
Walter A. White, Jr., P 27792, Harrison, Michigan
Reprimand, Effective July 3, 2025
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 Genesee County Hearing Panel #3. The stipulation contained the parties’ agreement that subparagraphs 24(d) and 24(f) of the formal complaint be dismissed, and respondent's admissions to the factual allegations and remaining allegations of professional misconduct set forth in the formal complaint, specifically that, during respondent's representation of a client in a criminal jury trial, respondent failed to object to the introduction of evidence used for impeachment of a witness that was inadmissible pursuant to the Michigan Rules of Evidence, and that respondent's failure to object prejudiced his client.
Based upon respondent’s admissions and the stipulation of the parties, the panel found that respondent failed to provide competent representation to a client, in violation of MRPC 1.1; failed to seek the lawful objectives of his client, in violation of MRPC 1.2(a); failed to act with reasonable promptness and diligence in representing his client, in violation of MRPC 1.3; and engaged in conduct that exposes the legal profession or the court to obloquy, contempt, censure or reproach, in violation of MCR 9.104(2).
In accordance with the stipulation of the parties, the panel ordered that respondent be reprimanded. Costs were assessed in the amount of $750.00.