Discipline Notice - Dale L. Russell

License Number: 7941
Member Name: Dale L. Russell
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 11/4/2014
RPC: 1.1 - Competence
1.2 - Scope of Representation
1.4 - Communication
1.7 - Conflict of Interest; General Rule
8.4 - Misconduct
Discipline Notice: Order Approving
Stipulation to Suspension
Supreme Court Order
Description: Dale L. Russell (WSBA No. 7941, admitted 1977) of Deer Park, was suspended for three years, effective 11/04/2014, by order of the Washington Supreme Court. The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.1 (Competence), 1.2 (Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority Between Client and Lawyer), 1.4 (Communication), 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients), 8.4 (Misconduct). Scott G. Busby and Thomas D. Frey acted as disciplinary counsel. Dale Christopher Russell represented Respondent. David Bruce Condon was the hearing officer. David B. Condon was the settlement hearing officer. The online version of NWLawyer contains links to the following documents: Order Approving Stipulation; Stipulation to Three Year Suspension; and Washington Supreme Court Order.


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