Discipline Notice - Maribeth M. Hanson

License Number: 48474
Member Name: Maribeth M. Hanson
Discipline Detail
Action: Disbarment
Effective Date: 4/24/2023
RPC:
Discipline Notice: Order Approving Stipulation
Stipulation
Supreme Court Order
Description: Maribeth Mae Hanson (WSBA No. 48474, admitted 2015) of Spokane, was disbarred, effective 4/24/2023, by order of the Washington Supreme Court. The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Idaho Rules of Professional Conduct: 8.4(b), 1.4(a) 8.4(c), and 1.15(d).

In relation to her representation of a client in a medical malpractice matter related to a personal injury, Hanson stipulated to disbarment for: 1) intentionally taking funds belonging to the client and/or third parties without entitlement; 2) failing to respond to the client’s reasonable requests for information and by failing to keep the client reasonably and accurately informed about the status of their matter; and 3) failing to promptly deliver funds to the client and/or third parties entitled to those funds.

Kathy Jo Blake 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 Approving Stipulation; Stipulation to Disbarment; and Washington Supreme Court Order.


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