The Michigan Attorney Discipline Board has issued a reprimand against Amy L. Klann (P83831) of Dryden, Michigan, after finding professional misconduct connected to her representation of a client in a property-line dispute and related litigation in Washtenaw County Circuit Court.
The discipline was imposed by consent under Michigan Court Rule 9.115(F)(5) and accepted by Tri-County Hearing Panel #73.
🔗 Michigan Court Rules – Chapter 9 (Attorney Discipline, including MCR 9.115)
🔗 Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct (PDF)
Case Overview
- Respondent: Amy L. Klann, P83831
- Location: Dryden, Michigan
- County: Lapeer
- Case Number: 25-59-GA
- Notice Issued: October 30, 2025
Ms. Klann and the Grievance Administrator filed a Stipulation for Consent Order of Discipline, which was approved by the Attorney Grievance Commission and accepted by the hearing panel. Ms. Klann entered a plea of no contest to the allegations.
Underlying Misconduct
The misconduct arose from Ms. Klann’s representation of a client in a property-line dispute with a neighboring landowner, followed by litigation filed in Washtenaw County Circuit Court.
Based on the stipulation and no-contest plea, the panel found that Ms. Klann failed to adequately manage the matter and failed to meet multiple core professional obligations during the course of the representation and its conclusion.
Rules Violated
The hearing panel found violations of the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct, including:
- MRPC 1.1(c) – Neglect of a legal matter
- MRPC 1.2(a) – Failure to seek the lawful objectives of a client
- MRPC 1.3 – Failure to act with reasonable diligence and promptness
- MRPC 1.4(a) – Failure to keep a client reasonably informed and comply with requests for information
- MRPC 1.4(b) – Failure to explain matters sufficiently to allow informed client decisions
- MRPC 1.16(d) – Failure to protect a client’s interests upon termination of representation, including surrender of papers and refund of unearned fees
- MRPC 3.2 – Failure to make reasonable efforts to expedite litigation
The panel also found violations of MCR 9.104(1)–(4) and MRPC 8.4(a) and (c), reflecting conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice and contrary to professional standards.
Discipline Imposed
In accordance with the stipulation of the parties, the hearing panel ordered that:
- Amy L. Klann be reprimanded, effective October 30, 2025
- Costs of $762.14 be assessed
Why This Matters
This case underscores how property disputes and civil litigation, often perceived as routine matters, still demand consistent communication, diligence, and proper case closure. Failures in follow-through, client communication, and case management can trigger discipline even absent allegations of intentional wrongdoing.
The reprimand reflects the disciplinary system’s focus on baseline professional competence and client protection.
