Attorney James Galen Jr. of Clinton Township, MI; convicted druggie, slacker

The state of Michigan presented James L. Galen Jr. with a law license in 1990 after he graduated from the University of Michigan School of Law. 

The Washtenaw County Hearing Panel #5 found Jimmy guilty of engaging in the following misconduct.

• Neglected legal matter entrusted to him
• Failed to act with due diligence (slacker)
• Failed to keep client informed of status of matter
• Failed to comply with client information requests
• Failed to make reasonable efforts to ensure that his nonlawyer staff complied with the rules of professional conduct
• Violated or attempted to violate Rules of Conduct and/or knowingly assisted or induced another to do so
• Engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice
• Pled guilty to violations of use of cocaine, in three matters
• Neglected client’s driver’s license restoration appeal by failing to file the appeal with the Michigan Secretary of State
• Neglected client’s criminal matter by failing to appear for two consecutive hearings
• Ordered to pay $1,750 in restitution to former clients [victims]

As a direct consequence of his misconduct, the apologists for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Michigan Supreme Court punished Jimmy by gifting him with a complimentary 120-day suspension of his law license effective April 1, 2020 and assessed costs of the investigation of $8,83.96

As we speak (ca. June 2020), Jimmy will resume his practice with the Law Offices of James L. Galen Jr. at 21321 Cass Avenue in early October 2020.