Discipline Notice - Cynthia E. McMullen

License Number: 9027
Member Name: Cynthia E. McMullen
Discipline Detail
Action: Reprimand
Effective Date: 5/12/2020
RPC: 1.3 - Diligence
1.4 - Communication
1.7 - Conflict of Interest; General Rule
Discipline Notice: Order Approving Stipulation
Stipulation
Notice of Reprimand
Description: Cynthia Ellen McMullen (WSBA No. 9027, admitted 1979) of Spokane Valley, was reprimanded, effective 5/12/2020, by order of the Chief Hearing Officer. The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.3 (Diligence), 1.4 (Communication), 1.7 (Conflict of Interest: Current Clients).
In relation to her representation of a city client in a property nuisance matter, McMullen stipulated to a reprimand for the following: 1) failing to act with reasonable diligence in ascertaining the potential heirs of an estate and failing to provide notice to potential heirs; 2) failing to provide the city with prompt and timely information regarding the estate’s probates and a proposal to sell the property to the city; and 3) by simultaneously representing the city and acting as the administrator of the estate’s probates without obtaining informed consent from the city.
Jonathan Burke acted as disciplinary counsel. Cynthia Ellen McMullen represented herself. The online version of Washington State Bar News contains links to the following documents: Order on Stipulation to Reprimand; Stipulation to Reprimand; and Notice of Reprimand.


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