Discipline Notice - Michael E. Carroll

License Number: 13092
Member Name: Michael E. Carroll
Discipline Detail
Action: Reprimand
Effective Date: 2/6/2020
RPC: 1.18 - Duties to Prospective Client
Discipline Notice: Order Approving Stipulation
Stipulation
Notice of Reprimand
Description: Michael Earl Carroll (WSBA No. 13092, admitted 1983) of Tacoma, was reprimanded, effective 2/06/2020, by order of the hearing officer. Carroll’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.18 (Duties to Prospective Client).

In relation to his consultation with a prospective client, Carroll stipulated to a reprimand. Carroll used information learned from the prospective client to investigate a possible products liability lawsuit and potential defense to criminal charges related to an all-terrain vehicle accident. Carroll then represented a client with interests materially adverse to those of the prospective client in a substantially related matter.

Scott G. Busby acted as disciplinary counsel. Michael Earl Carroll represented himself. David B. Condon was the hearing officer. 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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