Discipline Notice - Ryan J. West

License Number: 29745
Member Name: Ryan J. West
Discipline Detail
Action: Disbarment
Effective Date: 8/23/2012
RPC: 1.15A - Safeguarding Property
1.16 - Declining or Terminating Representation
1.3 - Diligence
1.4 - Communication
1.5 - Fees
3.2 - Expediting Litigation
8.4 - Misconduct
Discipline Notice: Stipulation
Supreme Court Order
Disciplinary Board Approval
Description: Ryan J. West, (WSBA No.29745, admitted 1999) of Bellingham, was disbarred, effective 08/23/2012, by order of the Washington State Supreme Court. The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.3 (Diligence), 1.4 (Communication), 1.5 (Fees), 1.15A (Safeguarding Property), 1.16 (Declining or Terminating Representation), 3.2 (Expediting Litigation), and 8.4 (Misconduct). Linda B. Eide and Kathleen A.T. Dassel represented the Bar Association. Ryan West represented himself. William Edward Fitzharris was the hearing officer. The online version of NWLawyer contains links to the following documents: Stipulation to Disbarment; Disciplinary Board Order Approving; and Washington State Supreme Court Order Approving Stipulation to Disbarment.


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