Discipline Notice - Roy E. Morriss

License Number: 34969
Member Name: Roy E. Morriss
Discipline Detail
Action: Resignation in Lieu of Discipline
Effective Date: 5/17/2017
RPC: 1.15A - Safeguarding Property
1.16 - Declining or Terminating Representation
1.3 - Diligence
1.4 - Communication
1.5 - Fees
8.1 - Bar Admission Matters
8.4 - Misconduct
Discipline Notice: Resignation Form of Roy Earl Morriss (ELC 9.3(b))
Description: Roy Earl Morriss (WSBA No.34969, admitted 2004) of Tacoma, resigned in lieu of discipline, effective 5/26/2017. The lawyer agrees that he is aware of the alleged misconduct in disciplinary counsel’s Statement of Alleged Misconduct and rather than defend against the allegations, he wishes to permanently resign from membership in the Association. The Statement of Alleged Misconduct reflects the following violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.3 (Diligence), 1.4 (Communication), 1.5 (Fees), 1.15A (Safeguarding Property), 1.16 (Declining or Terminating Representation), 8.1 (Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters), 8.4 (Misconduct). Linda B. Eide acted as disciplinary counsel. Roy Earl Morriss represented himself. David W. Wiley was the hearing officer. The online version of NWLawyer contains a link to the following document: Resignation Form of Roy Earl Morriss (ELC 9.3(b)).


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