Discipline Notice - Christopher M. Hoxie

License Number: 46293
Member Name: Christopher M. Hoxie
Discipline Detail
Action: Reprimand
Effective Date: 10/12/2023
RPC: 1.16 - Declining or Terminating Representation
1.3 - Diligence
1.4 - Communication
1.5 - Fees
Discipline Notice: Order Approving Stipulation
Stipulation
Notice of Reprimand
Description: Christopher Michael Hoxie (WSBA No. 46293, admitted 2013) of Kennewick, was reprimanded, effective 10/12/2023, by order of the Chief Hearing Officer. Hoxie’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.3 (Diligence), 1.4 (Communication), 1.5 (Fees), 1.16 (Declining or Terminating Representation).

In relation to his representation of clients in a litigation matter, Hoxie stipulated to reprimand for: 1) failing to provide reasonable warning to the clients before withdrawing from the case; 2) failing to take reasonable practical steps to protect the clients’ interests before withdrawing from the case; 3) withdrawing the same day that the clients signed the fee agreement and were applying for a loan to satisfy Hoxie’s fee demands, and failing to clarify the terms of withdrawal and the conditions of their attorney-client relationship, thus misleading the clients; 4) failing to provide the clients with a reasonable and fair disclosure of material elements of the fee agreement and Hoxie’s billing practices; and 5) failing to consult with the clients prior to withdrawing to keep them reasonably informed and explain the implications of the withdrawal so that the clients could make informed decisions regarding the representation.

Fabio Ambrosio and John Graffe acted as special disciplinary counsel. Kenneth Scott Kagan represented Respondent. The online version of Washington State Bar News contains links to the following documents: Order Approving Stipulation to Reprimand; Stipulation to Reprimand; and Notice of Reprimand.


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