In Re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against Denend
Washington Supreme Court
1Opinion of the CourtDimmick, J.
We are here concerned with an attorney discipline proceeding involving misuse of client trust funds among other violations of the Code of Professional Responsibility. For such abuses, we agree with the unanimous recommendation of disbarment of the Washington State Bar Association's Disciplinary Board.
William L. Denend received his law degree in 1949 and served in the United States Army until he retired as a colonel. He was admitted to practice law in the state of Washington in 1973 and thereafter set up practice in Kitsap County.
The following facts as found by the hearing officer gave rise to…
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