Discipline Notice - Brian K. Hammer

License Number: 7642
Member Name: Brian K. Hammer
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 5/30/2016
RPC: 1.15A - Safeguarding Property
1.4 - Communication
1.5 - Fees
1.7 - Conflict of Interest; General Rule
Discipline Notice: Order Approving
Stipulation
Supreme Court Order
Description: Brian K. Hammer (WSBA No. 7642, admitted 1977) of Everett, was suspended for nine months, effective 5/31/2016, by order of the Washington Supreme Court. The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.4 (Communication), 1.5 (Fees), 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients), 1.15A (Safeguarding Property). Marsha Matsumoto acted as disciplinary counsel. Sam Breazeale Franklin represented Respondent. Christopher C. Pence was the hearing officer. Craig C. Beles was the settlement hearing officer. The online version of NWLawyer contains links to the following documents: Disciplinary Board Order Approving Stipulation to Nine-Month Suspension; Stipulation to Suspension; and Washington Supreme Court Order.


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