Discipline Notice - Michael E. Jones

License Number: 331
Member Name: Michael E. Jones
Discipline Detail
Action: Reprimand
Effective Date: 3/22/1999
RPC: 1.1 - Competence
1.3 - Diligence
1.4 - Communication
Discipline Notice:
Description: Michael E. Jones (WSBA No. 331, admitted 1971), of Mountlake Terrace, has been reprimanded pursuant to a stipulation for discipline approved by the Disciplinary Board on March 22, 1999. The discipline is based upon his neglect of a personal injury matter and failure to promptly answer his client’s requests for information about her case.
In 1990, Mr. Jones represented a client who had been injured in two separate traffic accidents. In February 1992, Mr. Jones successfully settled the first claim. In March 1992, Mr. Jones sent a demand letter to the insurance company involved in the second claim. Shortly after this, the paralegal assigned to the client’s case left Mr. Jones’ firm. Mr. Jones took no further action on the client’s case and failed to respond to the client’s phone calls. Mr. Jones did not settle the case or file a lawsuit prior to expiration of the statute of limitations.
Mr. Jones’ conduct violated RPC 1.3, requiring a lawyer to diligently represent a client; RPC 1.1, requiring a lawyer to provide competent representation; and RPC 1.4, requiring a lawyer to keep clients reasonably informed of the status of their cases and promptly comply with reasonable requests for information.
Douglas Ende represented the Bar Association. Mr. Jones represented himself.


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