Discipline Notice - Robert E. Caruso

License Number: 29338
Member Name: Robert E. Caruso
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 6/25/2019
RPC: 1.16 - Declining or Terminating Representation
1.7 - Conflict of Interest; General Rule
Discipline Notice: Disciplinary Board Order Approving Stipulation to One Year Suspension
Stipulation
Washington Supreme Court Order
Description: Robert E. Caruso (WSBA No. 29338, admitted 1999) of Spokane, WA, was suspended for one year, effective 6/25/2019, by order of the Washington Supreme Court. The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients), 1.16 (Declining or Terminating Representation). Debra Slater acted as disciplinary counsel. Stephen Kerr Eugster represented Respondent. Diana M. Dearmin was the hearing officer. Craig C. Beles was the settlement hearing officer. The online version of NWLawyer contains links to the following documents: Disciplinary Board Order Approving Stipulation to One Year Suspension; Stipulation to Suspension; and Washington Supreme Court Order.


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