On Wednesday, February 26, 2025, the Michigan Attorney Discipline Board issued a notice announcing the disbarment of attorney Elizabeth Dallam Ayoub. The disbarment is effective immediately following the findings of Muskegon County Hearing Panel #1, which conducted proceedings under the Michigan Court Rules. Ayoub has been under continuous suspension from practicing law in Michigan since November 14, 2024.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Elizabeth Dallam Ayoub,” with case no. 24-12-GA.
The panel determined that Ayoub had engaged in professional misconduct during her representation of clients. Specific allegations included her failure to communicate settlement discussions to her clients, unilaterally terminating the attorney-client relationship, and neglecting to appear at subsequent motion hearings. Furthermore, she did not inform the court of her absence.
The panel’s review of evidence revealed several violations of the Michigan Rules of Professional Conduct (MRPC). Notably, Ayoub was found to have neglected a client matter, which violated MRPC 1.1(c). She also failed to act with reasonable diligence in representing her clients, breaching MRPC 1.3. Additionally, she did not keep her clients informed about their case status, violating MRPC 1.4(a), and neglected to protect clients’ interests upon ending her representation, in contravention of MRPC 1.16(d).
Ayoub was also cited for failing to refund unearned fees, engaging in conduct that undermined the integrity of the legal profession, and exposing the profession to public disrepute, violating MRPC 8.4(a) and MCR 9.104(4). Her actions were deemed contrary to justice, ethics, honesty, and good morals, as outlined in MCR 9.104(3).
As a result of these findings, the hearing panel ordered her disbarment and mandated that she pay restitution totaling $27,809.66. In addition, she has assessed costs amounting to $2,756.35.
According to avvo.com, Ms. Ayoub is a civil rights attorney in Holland, Michigan. She acquired her law license in Michigan in 2003.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
