Discipline Notice - William R. Brendgard

License Number: 21254
Member Name: William R. Brendgard
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 2/21/2018
RPC: 1.16 - Declining or Terminating Representation
1.4 - Communication
8.1 - Bar Admission Matters
8.4 - Misconduct
Discipline Notice: Order Approving Stipulation
Stipulation
Supreme Court Order
Description: William Robert Brendgard (WSBA No. 21254, admitted 1991) of Vancouver, was suspended for 30 months, effective 2/21/2018, by order of the Washington Supreme Court. The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.4 (Communication), 1.5 (Fees), 1.16 (Declining or Terminating Representation), 8.1 (Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters), 8.4 (Misconduct). Natalea Skvir acted as disciplinary counsel. William Robert Brendgard represented himself. Evan L. Schwab was the hearing officer. Linda D. O’Dell was the settlement hearing officer. The online version of NWLawyer contains links to the following documents: Order Approving Stipulation to 30 Month Suspension; Stipulation to Suspension Following Settlement Conference Conducted Under ELC 12.12(b); and Washington Supreme Court Order.


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