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John W. Alderson (WSBA No. 29479, admitted 1999), of Pasco, was disbarred effective October 29, 2003, by order of the Washington State Supreme Court approving a stipulation. This discipline was based on his criminal conduct in 2002.
Mr. Alderson's uncle and father were two of three partners in a farming business. In April and May 2002, while visiting his father's home, Mr. Alderson gained access to the business checkbook and wrote eight unauthorized checks for a total of $21,550. Mr. Alderson's father reimbursed the business account. At the time of the stipulation, Mr. Alderson had not paid his father.
Mr. Alderson's conduct violated RPCs 8.4(b), by committing a criminal act (forgery) that reflects adversely on the lawyer's honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a lawyer in other respects; 8.4(c), by engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation; and 8.4(i), by engaging in an act involving moral turpitude, corruption, unjustified assault, or other acts which reflect disregard for the rule of law.
Anthony Butler represented the Bar Association. Leland Ripley represented Mr. Alderson.
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