Discipline Notice - Sengphachahn Hamilton

License Number: 37478
Member Name: Sengphachahn Hamilton
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 8/29/2017
RPC: 1.15A - Safeguarding Property
1.15B - Required Trust Account Records
1.4 - Communication
1.5 - Fees
5.3 - Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants
5.4 - Professional Independence of a Lawyer
Discipline Notice: Order Approving
Stipulation
Supreme Court Order
Description: Sengphachahn J. Livingston (WSBA No. 37478, admitted 2006) of Centralia, was suspended for 21 months, effective 8/29/2017, by order of the Washington Supreme Court. The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.4 (Communication), 1.5 (Fees), 1.15A (Safeguarding Property), 1.15B (Required Trust Account Records), 5.3 (Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants), 5.4 (Professional Independence of a Lawyer). Marsha Matsumoto acted as disciplinary counsel. Anne I. Seidel represented Respondent. Craig C. Beles was the hearing officer. David M. Schoeggl was the settlement hearing officer. The online version of NWLawyer contains links to the following documents: Amended Order Approving Stipulation to 21-Month Suspension; Stipulation to 21-Month Suspension; and Washington Supreme Court Order.


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