Discipline Notice - Craig R. Elkins

License Number: 14608
Member Name: Craig R. Elkins
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 5/2/2016
RPC: 1.15A - Safeguarding Property
1.16 - Declining or Terminating Representation
1.3 - Diligence
1.4 - Communication
1.5 - Fees
1.7 - Conflict of Interest; General Rule
1.8 - (post 9/1/2006) Conflict of Interest; Current Clients; Specific Rules
5.3 - Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants
8.4 (d) - Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
Discipline Notice: Order Approving
Stipulation
Supreme Court Order
Description: Craig Richard Elkins (WSBA No. 14608, admitted 1984) of Bellevue, was suspended for one year, effective 5/02/2016, 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), 1.5 (Fees), 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients), 1.8 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients: Specific Rules), 1.15A (Safeguarding Property), 1.16 (Declining or Terminating Representation), 5.3 (Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants), 8.4(d) (Prejudicial to the Admin of Justice). Debra Slater acted as disciplinary counsel. Craig Richard Elkins represented himself. Seth A. Fine was the hearing officer. James S. Craven was the settlement hearing officer. The online version of NWLawyer contains links to the following documents: Disciplinary Board Order Approving Stipulation to One-Year Suspension; Stipulation to Suspension; and Washington Supreme Court Order.


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