Rule ELC 9.4 - Reciprocal Resignation in Lieu of Discipline(a) Duty To Self-Report Resignation in Lieu of Discipline. Within 30 days of resigning in lieu of discipline from another jurisdiction, a lawyer admitted to practice in this state must inform disciplinary counsel of the resignation in lieu of discipline.(b) Obtaining Order. Upon notification from any source that a lawyer admitted to practice in this state has resigned in lieu of discipline in another jurisdiction, disciplinary counsel must obtain a copy of the resignation in lieu of discipline and any order approving the resignation and file it with the Supreme Court, except in circumstances set forth in subsection (e).(c) Supreme Court Action. Except in circumstances set forth in subsection (e), upon receipt of a copy of a resignation in lieu of discipline and any order approving the resignation the Supreme Court orders the respondent lawyer to show cause within 60 days of service why the lawyer should not be disbarred in this jurisdiction. The Association must personally serve this order and a copy of the resignation in lieu of discipline and any order from the other jurisdiction approving the resignation, on the respondent under rule 4.1(b)(3).(d) Discipline To Be Imposed.(1) Sixty days after service of the order under subsection (c), the Supreme Court enters an order disbarring the respondent lawyer unless the lawyer demonstrates that disbarment would result in grave injustice.(2) The burden is on the respondent to establish that continuing to remain admitted to practice in this jurisdiction will not place the public at risk.(3) If the Supreme Court determines that disbarment would result in a grave injustice, the Court may enter an appropriate order.(e) Prior Matter In Washington. No action will be taken against a lawyer under this rule when the lawyer has already been the subject of disciplinary action or other final disposition of a grievance or disciplinary proceeding in Washington arising out of the same circumstances that are the basis for discipline or a resignation in another jurisdiction.Adopted effective 1/1/2014.