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Roberto Diaz-Luong (WSBA No. 38477, admitted 2006) of Tacoma, was suspended for two years, effective 3/02/2021, by order of the Washington Supreme Court. Diaz-Luong’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.16 (Declining or Terminating Representation), 3.3 (Candor Toward the Tribunal), 3.4 (Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel), 8.4(c) (Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit or Misrepresentation), 8.4(d) (Prejudicial to the Admin of Justice).
In relation to his employment, subsequent separation from, and litigation with a law firm, Diaz-Luong stipulated to suspension for: 1) failing to promptly return client files and information after being asked to do so by the clients; 2) making false statements to the trial court in his filed declaration, and in offering evidence he knew to be false; 3) destroying, falsifying, and concealing material having potential evidentiary value; and 4) knowingly disobeying the trial court’s preliminary injunction order and/or the court’s contempt orders.
Scott G. Busby and M Craig Bray acted as disciplinary counsel. Todd Maybrown represented Respondent. Douglas Warren Vanscoy was the hearing officer. Andrekita Silva was the settlement hearing officer. The online version of Washington State Bar News contains links to the following documents: Order Approving Stipulation to Two Year Suspension; Stipulation to Suspension and Probation; and Washington Supreme Court Order.
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