Discipline Notice - Howard J. Marcus

License Number: 12529
Member Name: Howard J. Marcus
Discipline Detail
Action: Reprimand
Effective Date: 2/4/2021
RPC: 1.15A - Safeguarding Property
8.4 (d) - Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
Discipline Notice: Order Approving Stipulation
Stipulation
Notice of Reprimand
Description: Howard Joseph Marcus (WSBA No. 12529, admitted 1982) of Edmonds, was reprimanded, effective 2/04/2021, by order of the hearing officer. Marcus’ conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.15A (Safeguarding Property), 8.4(d) (Prejudicial to the Admin of Justice).

In relation to his law practice focused on representation of landlords in eviction matters, Marcus stipulated to a reprimand for: 1) failing to promptly comply with a court order to return money to the registry of the court; 2) failing to reconcile trust account records; and 3) failing to promptly pay or deliver funds to clients.

Jonathan Burke acted as disciplinary counsel. Anne I. Seidel represented Respondent. Anne Elizabeth Tweedy was the hearing officer. Anthony Angelo Russo was the settlement hearing officer. The online version of Washington State Bar News contains links to the following documents: Order Approving Stipulation to Reprimand; Stipulation to Reprimand; and Notice of Reprimand.


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