Discipline Notice - Chris Crew

License Number: 42452
Member Name: Chris Crew
Discipline Detail
Action: Disbarment
Effective Date: 4/3/2017
RPC: 1.15A - Safeguarding Property
1.16 - Declining or Terminating Representation
1.3 - Diligence
1.4 - Communication
1.5 - Fees
8.4 - Misconduct
Discipline Notice: Order Approving
Stipulation
Supreme Court Order
Description: Chris Crew (WSBA No. 42452, admitted 2010) of Lakewood, was disbarred, effective 4/03/2017, 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 (Misconduct). Debra Slater acted as disciplinary counsel. Leland G. Ripley represented Respondent. William Fitzharris, Jr. was the hearing officer. Seth A. Fine was the settlement hearing officer. The online version of NWLawyer contains links to the following documents: Disciplinary Board Order Approving Stipulation; Stipulation to Disbarment; and Washington Supreme Court Order.


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