client neglect

Attorney Deborah K. Schlussel Suspended for 30 Days Following Misconduct Findings in Compassionate Release Matters

By Rita Williams February 18, 2026

Case Information Attorney: Deborah K. Schlussel (P 56420)Case No.: 23-093-GACounty: OaklandCity: Southfield, MichiganDiscipline: 30-Day SuspensionEffective Date: January 10, 2026 Quick Facts Who is the…

Attorney John F. Calvin Disbarred and Ordered to Pay Restitution After Multiple Client Neglect Findings

By Rita Williams February 17, 2026

Case Information Quick Facts Who is the attorney?John F. Calvin, P 74477, West Bloomfield, Michigan. What discipline…

Michigan Attorney Craig A. Tank Suspended Four Years Following Widespread Client Neglect and Misconduct

By Rita Williams February 3, 2026

The Michigan Attorney Discipline Board has imposed a four-year suspension with restitution and conditions against Craig A. Tank (P58360) of St. Clair Shores,…

Attorney Thomas M. Ripley Reprimanded After Client Neglect and Failure to Supervise Staff in Divorce Matter

By Rita Williams January 13, 2026

The Michigan Attorney Discipline Board has issued a reprimand against Thomas M. Ripley (P40192) of Shelbyville, Michigan, effective September 5, 2025, following consent discipline…

Attorney Sufi Y. Ahmad Disbarred Following Extensive Client Neglect, Misconduct, and Trust Account Violations

By Rita Williams January 5, 2026

The Michigan Attorney Discipline Board has ordered the disbarment of Sufi Y. Ahmad (P43206) of Pleasant Ridge, Michigan, effective August 23, 2025, following consent…

Tracie Gittleman Facing Discipline for Client Neglect – But Is It Enough?

By Rita Williams September 5, 2025

There are very few things I would wish on anyone. But in my personal opinion, one of the…