Discipline Notice - Charles M. Ramsdell

License Number: 26164
Member Name: Charles M. Ramsdell
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 4/12/2021
RPC: 8.4 (l) - Violate ELCs
Discipline Notice: Order Approving Stipulation
Stipulation
Supreme Court Order
Description: Charles Michael Ramsdell (WSBA No. 26164, admitted 1996) of Port Orchard, was suspended for 60 days, effective 4/12/2021, by order of the Washington Supreme Court. Ramsdell’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 8.4(l) ELC violation.

In relation to his handling of trust account records and fee agreements as a condition of probation, Ramsdell stipulated to suspension for: 1) failing to submit quarterly records in compliance with a condition of probation; and 2) failing to promptly provide a full and complete response to disciplinary counsel’s inquiries during the grievance investigation.

Chris Chang acted as disciplinary counsel. Charles Michael Ramsdell represented himself. The online version of Washington State Bar News contains links to the following documents: Disciplinary Board Order Approving Stipulation to Suspension; Stipulation to Suspension; and Washington Supreme Court Order.


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