Discipline Notice - Harold E. Norwood

License Number: 19268
Member Name: Harold E. Norwood
Discipline Detail
Action: Disbarment
Effective Date: 5/13/2003
RPC: 8.4 (b) - Criminal Act
8.4 (l) - Violate ELCs
Discipline Notice:
Description: Harold E. Norwood (WSBA No. 19268, admitted 1989), of Lacey, was disbarred effective May 13, 2003, by order of the Washington State Supreme Court following a hearing. This discipline was based on his criminal conduct in 2001 and 2002.
On April 9, 2002, Mr. Norwood pled guilty to the Unlawful Manufacture of a Controlled Substance-Marijuana. He agreed to complete in-patient drug treatment in return for dismissal of two other counts. Mr. Norwood entered treatment in April 2002 and was then formally sentenced.
In May 2002, Mr. Norwood was arrested on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance (Methamphetamine) with intent to manufacture. Mr. Norwood was charged and pled guilty to this offense.
Mr. Norwood’s conduct violated: RPC 8.4(b), prohibiting committing criminal acts that reflect adversely on the lawyer’s honesty, trustworthiness or fitness as a lawyer in other respects; and RLDs 1.1(a), prohibiting acts of moral turpitude; and 1.1(c),prohibiting violations of the oath of attorney.
Randy Beitel represented the Bar Association. James Dixon represented Mr. Norwood. George S. Lundin was the Hearing Officer.


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