Discipline Notice - Ann B. Witte

License Number: 6323
Member Name: Ann B. Witte
Discipline Detail
Action: Reprimand
Effective Date: 8/1/2001
RPC:
Discipline Notice:
Description: Ann B. Witte (WSBA No. 06323, admitted 1975) of Portland Oregon, received a reprimand in August 2001. The Washington Supreme Court imposed reciprocal discipline based on an April 2, 2000 order from the Oregon Supreme Court. The discipline is based upon her failure to diligently represent a client in 1999.
In 1998, Ms. Witte agreed to represent the tenants in a lawsuit filed by the landlord for damages caused by the tenants’ pet. In January 1999, the arbitrator awarded the landlord $450 plus costs, but denied attorney’s fees. Later, the court amended the award to include attorney’s fees. Ms. Witte did not inform her client of the attorney’s fees award. Ms. Witte also failed to notify her clients that opposing counsel had proposed a payment plan to satisfy the judgment.
Ms. Witte’s conduct violated Oregon Code of Professional Responsibility DR 6-101, requiring lawyers to diligently represent their clients.
Felice Congalton represented the Bar Association. Ms. Witte represented herself.


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