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Robert S. Simon (WSBA No. 20382, admitted 1991) of Portland, Oregon, received a reprimand on November 10, 2010, by order of the Washington State Supreme Court imposing reciprocal discipline in accordance with an order of the Supreme Court of the State of Oregon following approval of a stipulation. This discipline is based on conduct involving excessive fees and the misrepresentation of being able to practice law while on inactive status. For more information, see the Oregon State Bar Bulletin (October 2010), available at www.osbar.org/publications/bulletin/10oct/baractions.html#disc.
Mr. Simon's conduct violated Oregon's DR 2-106(A), prohibiting a lawyer from entering into an agreement for, charging, or collecting an illegal or clearly excessive fee; and ORS 9.160, prohibiting a person from practicing law in Oregon, or representing that the person is qualified to practice law in Oregon, unless that person is an active member of the Oregon State Bar.
Joanne S. Abelson represented the Bar Association. Mr. Simon represented himself.
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