Discipline Notice - James T. Hendry

License Number: 37411
Member Name: James T. Hendry
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 10/6/2023
RPC: 1.15A - Safeguarding Property
1.3 - Diligence
1.4 - Communication
3.2 - Expediting Litigation
Discipline Notice: Order Contiditionally Approving Stipulation
Respondent and ODC's Consent
Stipulation
Supreme Court Order
Description: James T. Hendry (WSBA No. 37411, admitted 2006) of Everett, was suspended for 30 days, effective 10/06/2023, by order of the Washington Supreme Court. Hendry’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.3 (Diligence), 1.4 (Communication), 1.15A (Safeguarding Property), 3.2 (Expediting Litigation).

In relation to his representation of a client in a family law matter, Hendry stipulated to suspension for: 1) failing to reasonably communicate with his client regarding the status and/or dismissal of the case; 2) failing to take reasonable action to have pleadings served and failing to diligently represent his client; 3) failing to deposit and hold his client’s advanced fees in an IOLTA account until earned and invoiced; and 4) failing to promptly refund unearned fees.

Nate Blanchard and Erica Temple acted as disciplinary counsel. James T. Hendry represented himself. Yukiko Stave was the hearing officer. Kenneth B. Gorton was the settlement hearing officer. The online version of Washington State Bar News contains links to the following documents: Disciplinary Board Order Conditionally Approving Stipulation; Respondent and ODC’s Consent Under ELC 9.1(e); Stipulation to 30 Day Suspension; and Washington Supreme Court Order.


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