On Tuesday, September 2, 2025, the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board issued an order reinstating attorney James M. Poniewierski to the practice of law in the state. This decision follows a 30-day suspension that was imposed by Tri-County Hearing Panel #101 on July 22, 2025, as part of a consent agreement, which took effect on August 1, 2025.
The case is entitled “Attorney Grievance Commission v. James M. Poniewierski,” with case no. 25-56-JC.
On August 25, 2025, Poniewierski submitted an affidavit in accordance with MCR 9.123(A), confirming that he met all the conditions stipulated in the suspension order. The Grievance Administrator’s counsel communicated to the Board that there were no objections to Poniewierski’s reinstatement.
The Board’s decision to reinstate Poniewierski was formally issued on September 2, 2025. The reinstatement allows him to resume his legal practice in Michigan following the brief suspension period.
Wendy A. Neeley, the Executive Director of the Attorney Discipline Board, signed the order confirming the reinstatement.
According to Avvo.com, Mr. Poniewierski acquired his law license in Michigan in 2010.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
