Discipline Notice - Michele A. Michalek

License Number: 19461
Member Name: Michele A. Michalek
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 6/20/2017
RPC: 8.4 - Misconduct
Discipline Notice: Order Approving
Stipulation
Supreme Court Order
Description: Michele Avalon Michalek (WSBA No. 19461, admitted 1990) of Gearhart, was suspended for six months, effective 6/20/2017, by order of the Washington Supreme Court. The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 8.4 (Misconduct). Joanne S. Abelson acted as disciplinary counsel. Anne I. Seidel represented Respondent. Nadine D. Scott was the hearing officer. The online version of NWLawyer contains links to the following documents: Order Approving Six-Month Suspension; Stipulation to Six-Month Suspension; and Washington Supreme Court Order.


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