Attorney John Tallman of Grand Rapids, MI; ethical leprechaun

The state of Michigan presented John D. Tallman with a law license in 1981 after he graduated from the University of Detroit School of Law.

The Kent County Hearing Panel #1 found Johnny guilty of engaging in the following misconduct

• Engaged in conduct adversely reflecting on fitness to practice
• Engaged in improper use of his IOLTA trust account
• Comingled client funds with personal funds
• Improperly deposited his own funds into an IOLTA in an amount more than reasonably necessary to pay financial institution service charges or fees
• Violated or attempted to violate Rules of Conduct by knowingly assisting or inducing another to do so, or doing so through the acts of another

As a direct consequence of his misconduct, the Michigan Supreme Court punished Johnny by gifting him with a complimentary reprimand and assessed costs of $750.00.

And lastly, as one would suspect, Johnny fails to mention the misconduct set forth above on their self-serving website at www.injurylawgrandrapids.com. Apparently, he decided to conceal this highly relevant information from prospective clients for the purpose of not limiting his future victim pool.

As we speak (ca. February 2022), Johnny practices his so-called brand of law with John D. Tallman PLC at 4020 East Beltline Avenue NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan.