Wash. R. ELC. ELC 2.13

As amended through November 7, 2024
Rule ELC 2.13 - Respondent Lawyer
(a) Right to Representation. A lawyer may be represented by counsel during any stage of an investigation or proceeding under these rules.
(b) Restriction on Charging Fee To Respond to Grievance. A respondent lawyer may not seek to charge a grievant a fee or recover costs from a grievant for responding to a grievance unless otherwise permitted by these rules.
(c) Medical and Psychological Records. A respondent must furnish written releases or authorizations to permit disciplinary counsel access to medical, psychiatric, or psychological records as may be relevant to the investigation or proceeding, subject to a motion to the chief hearing officer, or the hearing officer if one has been appointed, to limit the scope of the requested releases or authorizations for good cause shown.

Wash. R. ELC. ELC 2.13

Adopted effective 10/1/2002; Amended effective 1/1/2014.