Discipline Notice - Christopher D. Schwindt

License Number: 31963
Member Name: Christopher D. Schwindt
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 12/12/2012
RPC: 1.2 - Scope of Representation
1.4 - Communication
1.7 - Conflict of Interest; General Rule
1.8 - (post 9/1/2006) Conflict of Interest; Current Clients; Specific Rules
5.5 - Unauthorized Practice of Law
8.4 - Misconduct
Discipline Notice: Disciplinary Board Approval
Stipulation
Supreme Court Order
Description:
Christopher Dobbs Schwindt, (WSBA No.31963, admitted 2001), of Portland, Oregon, was suspended for two years, effective 12/12/2012, by order of the Washington State Supreme Court. The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.2 (Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority Between Client and Lawyer), 1.4 (Communication), 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients), 1.8 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients: Specific Rules), 5.5 (Unauthorized practice of Law; Multijurisdictional Practice of Law), and 8.4 (Misconduct). Francesca D'Angelo represented the Bar Association. Peter R. Jarvis represented Respondent. The online version of NWLawyer contains links to the following documents: Stipulation to Two-Year Suspension; Disciplinary Board Order Approving Stipulation to Two-Year Suspension; and Washington State Supreme Court Order Approving Stipulation to A Two-Year Suspension.


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