Discipline Notice - John D. Du Wors

License Number: 33987
Member Name: John D. Du Wors
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 8/24/2023
RPC: 8.4 (c) - Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit or Misrepresentation
8.4 (d) - Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
8.4 (i) - Moral Turpitude
Discipline Notice: Order Approving Stipulation
Stipulation
Supreme Court Order
Description: John David Du Wors (WSBA No. 33987, admitted 2003) of Bainbridge Island, was suspended for six months, effective 8/24/2023, by order of the Washington Supreme Court. Du Wors’ conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 8.4(c) (Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit or Misrepresentation), 8.4(d) (Prejudicial to the Admin of Justice), 8.4(i) (Moral Turpitude, Corruption or Disregard of Rule of Law).

In relation to his handling of an automobile accident and related insurance claim, Du Wors stipulated to suspension for: 1) committing acts that resulted in Du Wors’ conviction for hit and run – unattended vehicle, and conviction for driving under the influence; 2) making false statements to the police; and 3) making false statements to his insurance company regarding the hit and run and regarding Du Wors’ insurance claim.

Marsha Matsumoto and Marina Busse acted as disciplinary counsel. Todd Maybrown represented respondent. Anthony A. Russo was the hearing officer. Joseph M. Mano, Jr. was the settlement hearing officer. The online version of Washington State Bar News contains links to the following documents: Order Approving Stipulation; Stipulation to Suspension; and Washington Supreme Court Order.


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