Discipline Notice - Thomas F. McGrath

License Number: 1313
Member Name: Thomas F. McGrath
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 7/12/2012
RPC: 3.5 - (post 9/1/2006) Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal
8.4 - Misconduct
Discipline Notice: Disciplinary Board Recommendation
Hearing Officer Decision
Supreme Court Order
Description: Thomas F. McGrath Jr., (WSBA No.1313, admitted 1970) of Bellevue, was suspended for 18 months, effective 7/12/2012, by order of the Washington State Supreme Court. The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 3.5 (Ex Parte Communication) and 8.4 (Misconduct). Francesca D'Angelo represented the Bar Association. Kurt M. Bulmer represented Respondent. Timothy James Parker was the hearing officer. The online version of NWLawyer contains links to the following documents: Second Amended Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Hearing Officer’s Recommendation; Corrected Disciplinary Board Order Modifying Hearing Officer’s Decision; and Washington State Supreme Court Opinion.


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