In re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against Scannell

¶1 — In 2005, the Washington State Bar Association (Bar) began investigating grievances against John Scannell in two separate matters. One involved conflicts of interest arising from representing multiple clients and from a business transaction with a client, for which conflicts Scannell had not obtained written informed con*728sent from the clients. The other involved aiding a suspended lawyer, Paul King, in the practice of law during his suspension. Rather than cooperate with disciplinary counsel’s investigation, Scannell delayed answering, refused to appear or produce documents, and challenged…