In re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against Carpenter
Washington Supreme Court
1Opinion of the Court
¶1 This attorney discipline case arose out of Timothy W. Carpenter’s representation of two codefendants in a lawsuit to collect on a property transaction. He was charged with failing to withdraw when it became apparent that the codefendants had a conflict of interest. He was also charged with representing one of the former codefendants against the other in a later indemnification suit without obtaining consent or a waiver.
J.M. Johnson, J.
¶2 The hearing officer recommended no sanction except for the payment of costs and expenses. The Washington State Bar Association Disciplinary Board (Board)…
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