Discipline Notice - Monty J. Booth

License Number: 19785
Member Name: Monty J. Booth
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 4/1/2020
RPC: 1.7 - Conflict of Interest; General Rule
Discipline Notice: Order Approving Stipulation
Stipulation
Supreme Court Order
Description: Monty James Booth (WSBA No. 19785, admitted 1990) of Seattle, WA, was suspended for four months, effective 4/01/2020, by order of the Washington Supreme Court. Booth’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients).

In relation to his representation of a client in a family law matter, Booth stipulated to a four-month suspension for sharing multiple inappropriate, sexually explicit comments and text messages with his client. Although Booth never engaged in any inappropriate physical contact with his client, thus creating Booth’s conduct created a significant risk that his representation of his client would be materially limited by his personal interest.

Joanne S. Abelson acted as disciplinary counsel. Kevin M. Bank represented Respondent. Rebecca L. Stewart was the hearing officer. Nadine D. Scott was the settlement hearing officer. The online version of Washington State Bar News contains links to the following documents: Disciplinary Board Order Approving Stipulation; Stipulation to Four Month Suspension; and Washington Supreme Court Order


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