In re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against DeRuiz

This attorney discipline case against Antony P. DeRuiz consolidates two matters.1 These matters generally involve allegations that DeRuiz neglected client cases, failed to communicate with clients, failed to refund unreasonable and unearned fees, and failed to cooperate with grievance investigations. For each matter, the Disciplinary Board of the Washington State Bar Association unanimously recommended a six-month suspension. We affirm, imposing two six-month suspensions to be served consecutively.

FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY

WSBA Public No. 02 # 00033 (DeRuiz I)

Washington State Bar…