State Bar Grievance Administrator v. Moes

Both of these cases arise from the same facts. In January, 1970, Harvey W. Moes, a licensed attorney, entered an appearance on behalf of Vernon J. and Mattie A. Cook in an action brought against them in the circuit court of Hillsdale County. No answer was filed by Mr. Moes on behalf of his clients, and indeed, nothing was done. Subsequently a default judgment was entered against the Cooks. Although Mr. Moes repeatedly assured the Cooks that he would get the default set aside, he never did anything about it. Finally, the Cooks were forced to obtain other counsel.

A request for investigation was…