Court Opinion

ID: 9738343
Source: CourtListenerOpinion
Date Created: 2023-08-26 19:50:44.33356+00
Date Added: 2024-06-11T07:24:05.506135
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Lindemer, J.
(dissenting). The oath of office to which we ask young people admitted to this Bar to subscribe recites:
"I will in all other respects conduct myself personally and professionally in conformity with the high standards of conduct imposed on members of the bar as conditions for the privilege to practice law in this State.”
It is a privilege to practice law in this state. The conditions should be rigorous.
On September 5, 1974, Mr. Williams was convicted by a Washtenaw County jury of embezzlement in connection with the transaction serving as the basis for the second formal complaint filed against him. It is my opinion that he should never be allowed to practice law in this state.
I would prefer permanent disbarment.
Ryan, J., took no part in the decision of this case.