Discipline Notice - Gerri M. Newell

License Number: 29316
Member Name: Gerri M. Newell
Discipline Detail
Action: Resignation in Lieu of Discipline
Effective Date: 7/27/2020
RPC: 8.4 - Misconduct
Discipline Notice: Resignation Form
Description: Gerri M. Newell (WSBA No. 29316, admitted 1999) of Spokane Valley, resigned in lieu of discipline, effective 7/27/2020. Newell agrees that she is aware of the alleged misconduct in disciplinary counsel’s Statement of Alleged Misconduct and rather than defend against the allegations, she wishes to permanently resign from membership in the Association. The Statement of Alleged Misconduct contains the following violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct: 8.4 (Misconduct).
Newell’s alleged misconduct, as stated in disciplinary counsel’s Statement of Alleged Misconduct, relates to her pleading guilty to one count of filing a false income tax return in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington.
Kathy Jo Blake acted as disciplinary counsel. Julie A. Twyford and Mark Twyford Cassell represented Respondent. The online version of Washington State Bar News contains a link to the following document: Resignation Form of Gerri M. Newell ELC 9.3(b).


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