The Michigan Attorney Discipline Board has ordered a 60-day suspension and restitution for Daniel J. Andoni (P67098) of Flint, Michigan, following admitted misconduct in a child custody matter and a failure to cooperate with disciplinary investigators.
The suspension is effective February 23, 2024, pursuant to a consent discipline agreement.
? Michigan Court Rules – Chapter 9 (Attorney Discipline, including MCR 9.115)
? Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct (PDF)
Case Overview
- Respondent: Daniel J. Andoni, P 67098
- City: Flint, Michigan
- County: Genesee
- Case Number: 25-74-GA
- Notice Issued: December 11, 2025
- Discipline: Suspension and Restitution (By Consent)
- Effective Date: February 23, 2024
Findings of Misconduct
According to the stipulation for consent discipline approved by the Attorney Grievance Commission and accepted by Genesee County Hearing Panel #3, Mr. Andoni admitted to misconduct arising from two separate counts.
Count One involved his representation of a client in a custody matter, where he failed to properly manage and conclude the representation.
Count Two involved his failure to respond to the Grievance Administrator’s Request for Investigation.
Rules Violated
Based on respondent’s admissions, the panel found violations of the following provisions of the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct and Michigan Court Rules:
- MRPC 1.1(c) – Neglect of a legal matter
- 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 1.16(d) – Failure to refund an unearned advance fee upon termination of representation
- MRPC 8.1(a)(2) – Knowingly failing to respond to a lawful demand for information from a disciplinary authority
- MCR 9.104(7) and MCR 9.113(A), (B)(2) – Failure to answer a Request for Investigation
- MRPC 8.4(c) and MCR 9.104(1)–(3) – Conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice and contrary to ethics and honesty
Discipline Imposed
In accordance with the stipulation of the parties, the hearing panel ordered that:
- Daniel J. Andoni’s license be suspended for 60 days, effective February 23, 2024
- Restitution of $1,250.00 be paid
- Costs of $794.12 be assessed
Why This Matters
This case underscores two recurring discipline triggers in Michigan’s attorney oversight system:
- Client neglect in family law matters, where delay and silence directly affect custody outcomes
- Failure to respond to disciplinary inquiries, which often escalates otherwise limited misconduct into formal discipline
Even short suspensions serve as public notice that noncommunication and unfinished representation are incompatible with professional obligations, particularly in cases involving children and family stability.
