Wash. Admi. And. Prac. R. ELPOC 1.5

As amended through November 7, 2024
Rule ELPOC 1.5 - VIOLATION OF DUTIES IMPOSED BY THESE RULES

An LPO violates LPORPC 1.10 and may be disciplined under these rules for violating duties imposed by these rules, including but not limited to the following duties:

respond to inquiries or requests about matters under investigation, rule 5.3(e); file an answer to a formal complaint or to an amendment to a formal complaint, rule 10.5; cooperate with discovery and comply with hearing orders, rules 5.5 and 10.11(g); attend a hearing and bring materials requested by Association staff and/or disciplinary counsel, rule 10.13(b) and (c); respond to subpoenas and comply with orders enforcing subpoenas, rule 10.13(e); notify clients and others of inability to act, rule 14.1; discontinue practice, rule 14.2; file an affidavit of compliance, rule 14.3; maintain confidentiality, rule 3.2; cooperate with an examination of books and records, rule 15.2; notify the Association of a trust account overdraft, rule 15.4(d); file a declaration or questionnaire certifying compliance with LPORPC 1.12A and B, rule 15.5; comply with conditions of probation, rule 13.8; comply with conditions of a stipulation, rule 9.1; pay restitution, rule 13.7; or pay costs, rule 5.3(e) or 13.9.

Wash. Admi. And. Prac. R. ELPOC 1.5

Adopted effective 1/1/2009.