Discipline Notice - Robert L. Hayes

License Number: 21239
Member Name: Robert L. Hayes
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 9/2/2014
RPC: 1.6 - Confidentiality
1.7 - Conflict of Interest; General Rule
Discipline Notice: Hearing Officer Findings
Disciplinary Board Recommendation
Supreme Court Order
Description: Robert L. Hayes (WSBA No. 21239, admitted 1991) of Tacoma, was suspended for six months, effective 9/02/2014, by order of the Washington Supreme Court. The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.6 (Confidentiality of Information), 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients). Erica Temple acted as disciplinary counsel. Robert L. Hayes represented himself. Joseph M. Mano was the hearing officer. The online version of NWLawyer contains links to the following documents: Hearing Officer’s Decision; Disciplinary Board Order Declining Sua Sponte Review; and Washington Supreme Court Order.


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