Discipline Notice - Erik E. Highberg

License Number: 30589
Member Name: Erik E. Highberg
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 8/14/2019
RPC: 1.15A - Safeguarding Property
1.15B - Required Trust Account Records
1.5 - Fees
Discipline Notice: Order Approving Stipulation
Stipulation
Washington Supreme Court Order
Description: Erik Eugene Highberg (WSBA No. 30589, admitted 2000) of Spokane, WA, was suspended for three years, effective 8/14/2019, by order of the Washington Supreme Court. The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.5 (Fees), 1.15A (Safeguarding Property), 1.15B (Required Trust Account Records). Benjamin J. Attanasio acted as disciplinary counsel. Erik Eugene Highberg represented himself. Andre M. Penalver was the hearing officer. The online version of NWLawyer contains links to the following documents: Disciplinary Board Order Approving Stipulation to Three-Year Suspension; Stipulation to Three-Year Suspension; and Washington Supreme Court Order.
Interim Suspension


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