Discipline Notice - Ari R. Goldstein

License Number: 45993
Member Name: Ari R. Goldstein
Discipline Detail
Action: Reprimand
Effective Date: 1/18/2023
RPC: 1.15A - Safeguarding Property
1.16 - Declining or Terminating Representation
1.3 - Diligence
1.4 - Communication
1.5 - Fees
3.2 - Expediting Litigation
Discipline Notice: Order Approving Stipulation
Stipulation to Reprimand
Notice of Reprimand
Description: Ari Rothman Goldstein (WSBA No. 45993, admitted 2013) of Vancouver, was reprimanded, effective 1/18/2023, by order of the Chief Hearing Officer. Goldstein’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.3 (Diligence), 1.4 (Communication), 1.5 (Fees), 1.15A (Safeguarding Property), 1.16 (Declining or Terminating Representation), 3.2 (Expediting Litigation).
In relation to his representation of a client in a criminal law matter, Goldstein stipulated to reprimand for: 1) failing to deposit advance fees into a trust account when Goldstein did not have a fee agreement meeting the requirements of RPC 1.5(f)(2); 2) failing to appear at the case scheduling hearing prior to the court granting Goldstein’s motion to withdraw in a criminal proceeding; 3) failing to ensure the motion to withdraw was promptly filed while the client remained detained; 4) failing to reasonably communicate with the client regarding the scope of the representation in three court matters and by failing to provide the client the requested final financial accounting; and 5) failing to promptly refund unearned fees after the termination of representation.
Henry Cruz acted as disciplinary counsel. Ari Rothman Goldstein represented himself. The online version of Washington State Bar News contains links to the following documents: Order Approving Stipulation; Stipulation to Reprimand; and Notice of Reprimand.


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