Discipline Notice - Matthew E. Johnson

License Number: 43808
Member Name: Matthew E. Johnson
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 3/25/2022
RPC: 1.1 - Competence
1.3 - Diligence
3.3 - Candor Toward the Tribunal
7.1 - Communications concerning a Lawyers Services
Discipline Notice: Order Conditionally Approving Stipulation
Joint Consent
Stipulation
Supreme Court Order
Description: Matthew Erik Johnson (WSBA No. 43808, admitted 2011) of Marysville, was suspended for 24 Months, effective 3/25/2022, by order of the Washington Supreme Court. Johnson’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.1 (Competence), 1.3 (Diligence), 3.3 (Candor Toward the Tribunal), 7.1 (Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services).
In relation to his practice in bankruptcy law, Johnson stipulated to suspension for: 1) failing to provide competent representation to clients in multiple bankruptcy matters; 2) failing to diligently represent clients in multiple bankruptcy matters; 3) failing to promptly disclose a false statement in a Certificate of Service to the court after coming to know of its falsity; and 4) omitting the required bankruptcy relief disclosures from his website.
Henry Cruz acted as disciplinary counsel. Kevin M. Bank represented Respondent. The online version of Washington State Bar News contains links to the following documents: Disciplinary Board Order Conditionally Approving Stipulation; Joint Consent Under ELC 9.1(e)(2); Stipulation to Suspension; and Washington Supreme Court Order.


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