The Michigan Attorney Discipline Board approved an order of disbarment based on findings of misappropriation.

He served as “paymaster” for two joint ventures.

On review, respondent argued that the withdrawals from his trust account were permissible, and that the discipline imposed by the panel was excessive because, according to respondent, no misappropriation occurred. Respondent requested that the Board vacate the order of disbarment, dismiss all findings of misappropriation, and enter an order imposing reduced discipline solely for failure to maintain adequate documentation of his trust account.