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James Egan (WSBA No. 28257, admitted 1998) of Seattle, was suspended for three months, effective 7/22/2021, by order of the Washington Supreme Court. The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 3.1 (Meritorious Claims and Contentions), 4.4 (Respect for Rights of Third Person), 8.2 (Judicial and Legal Officials).
In relation to his actions advising and assisting a litigant in a family law matter, Egan stipulated to suspension for: 1) asserting frivolous issues in the motions, requests, notices, remarks and other papers that he filed, delivered, or attempted to deliver to a judge; 2) using means that had no substantial purpose other than to embarrass, delay, or burden multiple judges; and 3) making statements that he knew to be false or with reckless disregard as to truth or falsity concerning the qualifications, integrity, or record of a judge.
Scott G. Busby and Henry Cruz acted as disciplinary counsel. Kurt M. Bulmer represented Respondent. Anthony Angelo Russo was the hearing officer. Donald W. Carter was the settlement hearing officer. 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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