Discipline Notice - Robert C. Kaufman

License Number: 12543
Member Name: Robert C. Kaufman
Discipline Detail
Action: Reprimand
Effective Date: 12/20/2019
RPC: 1.15A - Safeguarding Property
1.15B - Required Trust Account Records
Discipline Notice: Order Approving Stipulation
Stipulation
Notice of Reprimand
Description: Robert Charles Kaufman (WSBA No. 12543, admitted 1982) of Bellevue, WA, was reprimanded, effective 12/20/2019, by order of the hearing officer. The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.15A (Safeguarding Property), 1.15B (Required Trust Account Records).

In relation to his sole practice focused on family law and collections, Kaufman stipulated to a reprimand for: 1) failing to maintain complete and current trust account records and failing to reconcile his trust account; 2) failing to promptly deliver funds from his trust account to clients entitled to receive them; and 3) failing to withdraw earned fees from his trust account.

Marsha Matsumoto acted as disciplinary counsel. Joel Evans Wright represented Respondent. The online version of Washington State Bar News contains links to the following documents: Order Approving Stipulation to Reprimand; Stipulation to Reprimand; Notice of Reprimand.


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