# MCR 9.104: Rule 9.104. Grounds for Discipline in General

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_104

## Section

- **Citation:** MCR 9.104
- **Heading:** Rule 9.104. Grounds for Discipline in General
- **Jurisdiction:** Michigan
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Michigan Court Rules / Professional Disciplinary Proceedings / Michigan Court Rules / CH9 / MCR 9.104

## Text

The following acts or omissions by an attorney, individually or in concert with another
person, are misconduct and grounds for discipline, whether or not occurring in the course of an
attorney-client relationship:
(1) conduct prejudicial to the proper administration of justice;
(2) conduct that exposes the legal profession or the courts to obloquy, contempt,
censure, or reproach;
(3) conduct that is contrary to justice, ethics, honesty, or good morals;

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(4) conduct that violates the standards or rules of professional conduct adopted by the
Supreme Court;
(5) conduct that violates a criminal law of a state or of the United States, an ordinance,
or tribal law pursuant to MCR 2.615;
(6) knowing misrepresentation of any facts or circumstances surrounding a request for
investigation or complaint;
(7) failure to answer a request for investigation or complaint in conformity with MCR
9.113 and 9.115(D);
(8) contempt of the board or a hearing panel;
(9) violation of an order of discipline; or
(10) entering into an agreement or attempting to obtain an agreement, that:
(a) the professional misconduct or the terms of a settlement of a claim for
professional misconduct shall not be reported to the administrator;
(b) the plaintiff shall withdraw a request for investigation or shall not cooperate
with the investigation or prosecution of misconduct by the administrator; or
(c) the record of any civil action for professional misconduct shall be sealed from
review by the administrator.

## Nearby sections

- [MCR 9.101 Rule 9.101. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_101.md)
- [MCR 9.102 Rule 9.102. Construction; Severability](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_102.md)
- [MCR 9.103 Rule 9.103. Standards of Conduct for Attorneys](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_103.md)
- [MCR 9.104 Rule 9.104. Grounds for Discipline in General](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_104.md)
- [MCR 9.105 Rule 9.105. Purpose and Funding of Disciplinary Proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_105.md)
- [MCR 9.106 Rule 9.106. Types of Discipline; Minimum Discipline](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_106.md)
- [MCR 9.107 Rule 9.107. Rules Exclusive on Discipline](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_107.md)
- [MCR 9.108 Rule 9.108. Attorney Grievance Commission](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_108.md)
- [MCR 9.109 Rule 9.109. Grievance Administrator](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_109.md)
- [MCR 9.110 Rule 9.110. Attorney Discipline Board](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_110.md)
- [MCR 9.111 Rule 9.111. Hearing Panels](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_111.md)
- [MCR 9.112 Rule 9.112. Requests for Investigation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_112.md)
- [MCR 9.113 Rule 9.113. Answer by Respondent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_113.md)
- [MCR 9.114 Rule 9.114. Action by Administrator or Commission After Answer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_MI_MCR_CH9_R9_114.md)

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