Discipline Notice - Ronald A. Gomes

License Number: 31074
Member Name: Ronald A. Gomes
Discipline Detail
Action: Disbarment
Effective Date: 5/22/2014
RPC: 1.16 - Declining or Terminating Representation
1.3 - Diligence
1.4 - Communication
1.5 - Fees
3.2 - Expediting Litigation
3.4 - Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel
8.1 - Bar Admission Matters
8.4 - Misconduct
Discipline Notice: Stipulation
Disciplinary Board Approve
Supreme Court Order
Description: Ronald Anthony Gomes (WSBA No. 31074, admitted 2001), of Lacey, was disbarred, effective 5/22/2014, by order of the Washington Supreme Court. The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.3 (Diligence), 1.4 (Communication), 1.5 (Fees), 1.16 (Declining or Terminating Representation), 3.2 (Expediting Litigation), 3.4 (Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel), 8.1 (Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters), 8.4 (Misconduct). Erica Temple represented acted as disciplinary counsel. Leland G. Ripley represented Respondent. Bertha Baranko Fitzer was the hearing officer. The online version of NWLawyer contains links to the following documents: Order Approving Stipulation to Disbarment; Stipulation to Disbarment; and Washington Supreme Court Order.


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