Discipline Notice - Robert J. La Rocco

License Number: 42536
Member Name: Robert J. La Rocco
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 9/19/2018
RPC: 1.16 - Declining or Terminating Representation
1.3 - Diligence
1.4 - Communication
1.5 - Fees
3.3 - Candor Toward the Tribunal
3.4 - Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel
4.1 - Truthfulness in Statements to Others
5.3 - Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants
8.4 - Misconduct
Discipline Notice: Hearing Officer's Amended Decision
Disciplinary Board Recommendation
Supreme Court Order
Description: Robert Joseph La Rocco (WSBA No. 42536, admitted 2010) of Bellingham, was suspended for two years, effective 9/19/2018, 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), 1.16 (Declining or Terminating Representation), 3.3 (Candor Toward the Tribunal), 3.4 (Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel), 4.1 (Truthfulness in Statements to Others), 5.3 (Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants), 8.4 (Misconduct). Benjamin J. Attanasio and Linda B. Eide acted as disciplinary counsel. Robert Joseph La Rocco represented himself. Randolph O. Petgrave, III was the hearing officer. Keith P. Scully was the settlement hearing officer. The online version of NWLawyer contains links to the following documents: Hearing Officer's Amended Decision; Disciplinary Board Recommendation; and Washington Supreme Court Order.


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