Dodd v. Bannister

This is a petition for investigation of claimed professional misconduct and its inadequate investigation under the Discipline Rules for Attorneys, filed in this court as an original proceeding. The petition prays the Washington State Bar Association, its Disciplinary Board and attorney Harwood Bannister, a member of the bar of this state, show cause why this court should not order an independent investigation to be made of certain claimed grievances against Mr. Bannister. The petition resulted in the issuance by the Acting Chief Justice of this court of an order requiring respondents to show…