Wash. R. ELC. ELC 1.5

As amended through November 7, 2024
Rule ELC 1.5 - Violation of Duties Imposed by These Rules

A lawyer violates RPC 8.4(l) 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(f) and (g); 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 10.11(h) and 5.5; attend a hearing and bring materials requested by 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(f); report being disciplined or transferred to disability inactive status in another jurisdiction, rule 9.2(a); cooperate with an examination of books and records, rule 15.2; notify the Office of Disciplinary Counsel of a trust account overdraft, rule 15.4(d); 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(h) or 13.9.

Wash. R. ELC. ELC 1.5

Adopted effective October 1. 2002; Amended effective 9/1/2006; 1/1/2014.