Discipline Notice - James A. Sturdevant

License Number: 8016
Member Name: James A. Sturdevant
Discipline Detail
Action: Admonition
Effective Date: 1/8/2015
RPC: 1.1 - Competence
1.2 - Scope of Representation
1.5 - Fees
4.4 - Respect for Rights of Third Person
Discipline Notice: Admonition
Order Approving
Stipulation
Description: James Arthur Sturdevant (WSBA No. 8016, admitted 1978) of Bellingham, was ordered to receive an admonition, effective 1/08/2015, by the hearing officer. 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), 1.5 (Fees), 4.4 (Respect for Rights of Third Person). Linda B. Eide acted as disciplinary counsel. William George Knudsen represented respondent. Donald W. Carter was the Hearing Officer. The online version of NWLawyer contains links to the following documents: Order Approving Stipulation; Stipulation to Admonition; and Admonition.


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