Discipline Notice - F. D. Kelley

License Number: 17460
Member Name: F. D. Kelley
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 3/22/2024
RPC: 1.3 - Diligence
Discipline Notice: Order Conditionally Approving Stipulation
ODC's Consent Under ELC 9.1(e)
Consent of Dana Kelley ELC 9.1(e)
Stipulation
Supreme Court Order
Description: F. Dana Kelley (WSBA No. 17460, admitted 1987) of Spokane, WA, was suspended for 30 days, effective 3/22/2024, by order of the Washington Supreme Court. Francisco Rodriguez acted as disciplinary counsel. Joshua Maurer represented Respondent.

The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.3 (Diligence).

Kelley was found to have violated the Rules of Professional Conduct by failing to exercise reasonable diligence in preparing a case for trial and during the trial itself.

Decision documents: Disciplinary Board Order Approving Stipulation; ODC’s Consent; Consent of Dana Kelley; Stipulation to Suspension; and Washington Supreme Court Order.


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