Discipline Notice - Noel J. Pitner

License Number: 36158
Member Name: Noel J. Pitner
Discipline Detail
Action: Disbarment
Effective Date: 8/15/2019
RPC: 1.16 - Declining or Terminating Representation
1.3 - Diligence
1.4 - Communication
1.5 - Fees
3.2 - Expediting Litigation
Discipline Notice: Order Approving Stipulation
Stipulation
Supreme Court Order
Description: Noel James Pitner (WSBA No. 36158, admitted 2005) of Spokane, WA, was disbarred, effective 8/15/2019, 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), 3.2 (Expediting Litigation), 8.4 (Misconduct). Codee McDaniel acted as disciplinary counsel. Noel James Pitner represented himself. Carl Oreskovich was the hearing officer. The online version of NWLawyer contains links to the following documents: Disciplinary Board Order Approving Stipulation to Disbarment; Stipulation to Disbarment; and Washington Supreme Court Order.


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