Discipline Notice - Roger J. Sharp

License Number: 12211
Member Name: Roger J. Sharp
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 7/23/2015
RPC: 1.15A - Safeguarding Property
1.16 - Declining or Terminating Representation
1.2 - Scope of Representation
1.3 - Diligence
1.4 - Communication
3.2 - Expediting Litigation
5.3 - Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants
8.4 (l) - Violate ELCs
Discipline Notice: Order Approving
Stipulation
Supreme Court Order
Description: Roger Jay Sharp (WSBA No. 12211, admitted 1981) of Vancouver, was suspended for three years, effective 7/23/2015, by order of the Washington Supreme Court. The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.2 (Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority Between Client and Lawyer), 1.3 (Diligence), 1.4 (Communication), 1.15A (Safeguarding Property), 1.16 (Declining or Terminating Representation), 3.2 (Expediting Litigation), 5.3 (Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants), 8.4(l) (ELC violation). Natalea Skvir acted as disciplinary counsel. Roger Jay Sharp represented himself. Evan L. Schwab was the settlement hearing officer. Christopher C. Pence was the hearing officer. The online version of NWLawyer contains links to the following documents: Order Approving Stipulation to Three-Year Suspension; Stipulation to Suspension; and Washington Supreme Court Order.


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