Discipline Notice - Jill J. Smith

License Number: 41162
Member Name: Jill J. Smith
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 12/26/2018
RPC: 1.15A - Safeguarding Property
1.16 - Declining or Terminating Representation
1.3 - Diligence
1.4 - Communication
3.1 - Meritorious Claims and Contentions
3.4 - Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel
8.4 - Misconduct
Discipline Notice: Order Approving Stipulation
Stipulation
Washington Supreme Court Order
Description: Jill J. Smith (WSBA No. 41162, admitted 2009) of Seattle, WA was suspended for three years, effective 12/26/2018, by order of the Washington Supreme Court. The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.3 (Diligence), 1.4 (Communication), 1.15A (Safeguarding Property), 1.16 (Declining or Terminating Representation), 3.1 (Meritorious Claims and Contentions), 3.4 (Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel), 8.4 (Misconduct). Jonathan Burke acted as disciplinary counsel. Peter A. Offenbecher represented Respondent.. Scott Martin Ellerby was the hearing officer. Renee Glenda Walls was the settlement officer. The online version of NWLawyer contains links to the following documents: Order Approving Stipulation to a Three-Year Suspension; Stipulation to Three Year Suspension; and Supreme Court Order.


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