Discipline Notice - Andrea Salinas

License Number: 40057
Member Name: Andrea Salinas
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 5/1/2012
RPC: 1.16 - Declining or Terminating Representation
1.3 - Diligence
1.4 - Communication
3.2 - Expediting Litigation
3.3 - Candor Toward the Tribunal
3.4 - Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel
8.1 - Bar Admission Matters
8.4 - Misconduct
Discipline Notice: Disciplinary Board Approval
Stipulation
Supreme Court Order
Description: Andrea Salinas, (WSBA No.40057, admitted 2008) of Kennewick, was suspended for three years, effective 5/1/2012, (retroactive) 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), 1.16 (Declining or Terminating Representation), 3.2 (Expediting Litigation), 3.3 (Candor Toward the Tribunal), 3.4 (Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel), 8.1 (Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters), and 8.4 (Misconduct). Erica Temple represented the Bar Association. Andrea Salinas represented herself. Malcolm L. Edwards was the hearing officer. The online version of NWLawyer contains links to the following documents: Stipulation to Suspension; Disciplinary Board Order Approving Stipulation to Three Year Suspension; and Washington State Supreme Court Order Approving Stipulation to Suspension.


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