Daily Briefs . . .

 Jeffrey Neilson renamed to Attorney Grievance Committee 

Jeffrey T. Neilson, of the law firm Lipson, Neilson, Cole, Seltzer & Garin, P.C., has been reappointed by the Michigan Supreme Court to serve on Michigan’s Attorney Grievance Committee. The appointment runs through Oct. 1, 2017. He will also serve as the secretary of the commission through Oct. 31, 2015

Michigan’s Attorney Grievance Committee (AGC) is comprised of 9 volunteer commissioners, the grievance administrator, and his staff. The commissioners are appointed for set terms by the Michigan Supreme Court. The commissioners oversee the operations of the grievance administrator and his staff. The commissioners meet on a monthly basis to exercise their supervisory duties and to review and decide what action is to be taken on matters presented to them.
 
The AGC is the investigative and prosecutorial arm of the Michigan Supreme Court for allegations of attorney misconduct. The AGC serves to maintain and promote the integrity of the Bar and to protect the public, the courts, and the legal profession. The AGC has jurisdiction over all attorneys licensed to practice law by the State Bar of Michigan and attorneys otherwise permitted to practice law in the State of Michigan. 

In exercising its investigative and prosecutorial powers, the AGC strives to promptly and efficiently hold attorneys accountable for their misconduct or determine that the allegations do not merit formal disciplinary action. The basis for AGC action is a violation of the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct and/or limited applications of the Michigan Court Rules.
 

Rockind contributing author to book on  jury instructions 

 
Attorney Neil Rockind, founder of Neil Rockind, P.C., a criminal defense law firm that aggressively pursues justice for individuals facing serious criminal charges, is a contributing author for Michigan Model Criminal Jury Instructions, a book slated for  release in December 2014 by the Institute for Continuing Legal Education. 
 
Rockind authored information for the “Narcotics” chapter of the book, specifically the sections on criminal elements, penalties, lesser included offenses and practice strategies and tips.
Rockind has more than 20 years of experience as a prosecutor and defense attorney and litigator, representing a wide array of defense clients in Michigan. He has noted expertise in cases ranging from drunk driving to complex federal cases, and his high profile cases include the Basketbrawl (Piston v Pacer) assault case at the Palace of Auburn Hills in Nov. 2004. 

Rockind holds a Juris Doctorate degree from Wayne State University School of Law and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan. 

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