Discipline Notice - Steven J. Baklund

License Number: 29920
Member Name: Steven J. Baklund
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 1/15/2016
RPC: 5.5 - Unauthorized Practice of Law
5.8 - Misconduct Involving Disbarred, Suspended, Resigned, or Inactive Lawyers
8.4 (l) - Violate ELCs
Discipline Notice: Order Approving
Stipulation
Supreme Court Order
Description: Steven J. Baklund (WSBA No. 29920, admitted 2000) of Kent, was suspended for 18 months, effective 1/15/2016, by order of the Washington Supreme Court. The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 5.5 (Unauthorized Practice of Law; Multijurisdictional Practice of Law), 5.8 (Misconduct Involving Disbarred, Suspended, Resigned, and Inactive Lawyers), 8.4(l) ELC violation. Sachia Stonefeld Powell acted as disciplinary counsel. Steven J. Baklund represented himself. Nadine D. Scott was the hearing officer. David M. Schoeggl was the settlement hearing officer. The online version of NWLawyer contains links to the following documents: Order Approving Stipulation; Stipulation to 18-Month Suspension; and Washington Supreme Court Order..


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