Discipline Notice - Scott R. Peterson

License Number: 22923
Member Name: Scott R. Peterson
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 7/30/2013
RPC: 3.1 - Meritorious Claims and Contentions
8.4 - Misconduct
Discipline Notice: Order Approving
Stipulation
Supreme Court Order
Description: Scott R. Peterson (WSBA No. 22923, admitted 1993) of Conway, was suspended for 18 months, effective 7/30/2013, by order of the Washington State Supreme Court. The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 3.1 (Meritorious Claims and Contentions), 8.4 (Misconduct). Debra Slater represented the Bar Association. Stephen Christopher Smith represented Respondent. Dana C. Laverty was the hearing officer. The online version of NWLawyer contains links to the following documents: Stipulation to Disbarment; Disciplinary Board Approving Stipulation; and Washington State Supreme Court Order.


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