NOTICE OF SUSPENSION AND RESTITUTION
Case No. 25-23-GA
Notice Issued: November 14, 2025
Thomas J. Wilson, P 33071, Lexington, Michigan
Suspension - Two Years, Effective November 14, 2025
After proceedings conducted pursuant to MCR 9.115, Tri‑County Hearing Panel #54 found that respondent committed professional misconduct during his representation of a client, when he failed to comply with the conditions of his prior suspension from the practice of law and the requirements of MCR 9.119, and when he failed to answer a request for investigation.
Respondent did not file an answer to the complaint and his default was entered by the Grievance Administrator on May 13, 2025. Based on respondent's default, the hearing panel found that respondent neglected a legal matter, in violation of MRPC 1.1(c) [Count One]; failed to seek the lawful objectives of a client, in violation of MRPC 1.2(a) [Count One]; failed to act with reasonable diligence and promptness in representing a client, in violation of MRPC 1.3 [Count One]; failed to keep his client reasonably informed about the status of a matter and comply promptly with reasonable requests for information, in violation of 1.4(a) [Count One]; entered into an agreement for, charged, and/or collected an illegal or clearly excessive fee, in violation of MRPC 1.5(a) [Count One]; failed to take reasonable steps to protect the client's interests upon termination of representation, in violation of MRPC 1.16(d) [Count One]; violated or attempted to violate the Rules of Professional Conduct, or knowingly assisted or induced another to do so, or did so through the acts of another, in violation of MRPC 8.4(a) [Counts One, Two and Three]; engaged in conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice, in violation of MCR 9.104(1) and MRPC 8.4(c) [Counts One, Two and Three]; engaged in conduct that exposes the legal profession or the courts to obloquy, contempt, censure, or reproach, in violation of MCR 9.104(2) [Counts One, Two and Three]; engaged in conduct that is contrary to justice, ethics, honesty, or good morals, in violation of MCR 9.104(3) [Counts One, Two and Three]; engaged in conduct that violates the standards or rules of professional conduct adopted by the Supreme Court, in violation of MCR 9.104(4) [Counts One, Two and Three]; failed to respond to a lawful demand for information from a disciplinary authority, in violation of MRPC 8.1(a)(2) [Counts Two and Three]; violated an order of discipline, in violation of MCR 9.104(9) [Count Two]; failed to comply with MCR 9.119, including by a) failing to properly notify clients, courts, and opposing parties of his suspension, b) failing to provide proof to the Grievance Administrator of his compliance with MCR 9.119, and c) holding himself out as an attorney, in violation of MCR 9.119 [Count Two]; and failed to answer a request for investigation, in violation of MCR 9.104(7) and MCR 9.113(B)(2) [Count Three].
The panel ordered that respondent’s license to practice law in Michigan be suspended for two years and that he pay restitution in the amount of $750.00. Costs were assessed in the amount of $1,866.88.