On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board issued an order reinstating Attorney Joseph Anthony Paparella to the practice of law in Michigan, effective immediately. This action follows a 30-day suspension that began on August 30, 2024, stemming from an Order of Suspension (By Consent) entered by Kent County Hearing Panel #3 on September 12, 2025.
The case is entitled “Attorney Grievance Commission v. Joseph Anthony Paparella,” with case nos. 25-22-AI and 25-26-JC.
Paparella’s suspension concluded after he filed an affidavit on September 30, 2025, attesting to his full compliance with all requirements outlined in the panel’s initial suspension order. According to Michigan Court Rule (MCR) 9.123(A), this affidavit was a necessary step for reinstatement.
The Grievance Administrator, part of the Attorney Grievance Commission, did not file any objections to Paparella’s affidavit, further paving the way for his reinstatement.
The Attorney Discipline Board, after reviewing the affidavit and noting the absence of objections, determined that reinstatement was appropriate.
With this order, Joseph Anthony Paparella is once again authorized to practice law in the state of Michigan.
According to Avvo.com, Mr. Paparella is an intellectual property attorney in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He attended Michigan State University, graduating in 2002. He acquired his law license in Michigan in the same year.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
