Discipline Notice - David A. Jakeman

License Number: 39332
Member Name: David A. Jakeman
Discipline Detail
Action: Reprimand
Effective Date: 8/24/2020
RPC: 1.16 - Declining or Terminating Representation
1.5 - Fees
8.4 - Misconduct
Discipline Notice: Order Approving Stipulatoin to Reprimand
Stipulation to Reprimand
Amended Notice of Reprimand
Description: David A. Jakeman (WSBA No. 39332, admitted 2007) of Kennewick, received two reprimands, effective 8/24/2020, by order of the Chief Hearing Officer. Jakeman’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.16 (Declining or Terminating Representation), 1.5 (Fees), 8.4 (Misconduct).

In relation to his representation of a client in an immigration matter, Jakeman stipulated to two reprimands for: 1) making an agreement for, charging, and collecting a nonrefundable "retainer fee" where the fee was not a true retainer and was not otherwise earned, and by failing to refund unearned fees after he was terminated, and 2) offering to pay his client $500 if she did not file a Bar grievance.

Henry Cruz acted as disciplinary counsel. David A. Jakeman represented himself. The online version of Washington State Bar News contains links to the following documents: Order on Stipulation to Reprimand; Stipulation to Reprimand; and Amended Notice of Reprimand.


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