Discipline Notice - George J. Atwater

License Number: 17824
Member Name: George J. Atwater
Discipline Detail
Action: Disbarment
Effective Date: 2/12/2014
RPC: 8.4 - Misconduct
Discipline Notice: Disciplinary Board Order Approving
Stipulation
Supreme Court Order
Description: George J. Atwater III (WSBA No. 17824, admitted 1988), of Mill Creek, was disbarred, effective 2/12/2014, by order of the Washington Supreme Court. The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 8.4 (Misconduct). Scott G. Busby acted as disciplinary counsel. George J. Atwater III represented himself. Lish Whitson was the hearing officer. The online version of NWLawyer contains links to the following documents: Order Approving Stipulation; Stipulation to Disbarment; and Order Approving Stipulation to Disbarment.


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