In re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against Carmick

— Attorney Stephen T. Carmick asks us to reverse the recommendation of the Washington State Bar Association Disciplinary Board (Disciplinary Board) to suspend him for 60 days from the practice of law for violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct (RPCs). The violations arose from Carmick’s representation of a client in settlement negotiations concerning outstanding interest on a child support judgment. The Disciplinary Board found Carmick violated the RPCs by (1) misrepresenting an ex parte order to the superior court; (2) negotiating directly with an adverse party he knew, or should…