Discipline Notice - Michael J. Davis

License Number: 25846
Member Name: Michael J. Davis
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 8/12/2015
RPC: 1.15A - Safeguarding Property
1.16 - Declining or Terminating Representation
1.3 - Diligence
1.4 - Communication
1.5 - Fees
8.4 (l) - Violate ELCs
Discipline Notice: Order Approving
Stipulation
Supreme Court Order
Description: Michael Joslin Davis (WSBA No. 25846, admitted 1996) of Gig Harbor, was suspended for two years, effective 8/12/2015, 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, 1.15A (Safeguarding Property), 1.16 Declining or Terminating Representation, 8.4(l) ELC violation. Randy Beitel acted as disciplinary counsel. Michael Joslin Davis represented himself. Douglas W. Vanscoy was the hearing officer. James M. Danielson was the settlement hearing officer. The online version of NWLawyer contains links to the following documents: Disciplinary Board Order Approving Stipulation to Two-Year Suspension; Stipulation to Suspension; and Washington Supreme Court Order.


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