Legal Opinion
In re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against Whitney
Washington Supreme Court
Decided September 29, 2005No. 200,173-4PublishedCited by 50 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
¶1 Alexander, C.J.
Attorney Joseph P. Whitney has appealed a recommendation of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) Disciplinary Board (Board) that he be disbarred for two acts of professional misconduct. The recommendation was based on the Board’s determination that Whitney violated various Rules of Professional Conduct (RPCs) by (1) testifying falsely under oath and (2) failing to cooperate fully and promptly with the WSBA disciplinary investigation of grievances against him. We adopt the Board’s recommended sanction and order Whitney disbarred.
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¶2 Joseph P. Whitney was admitted to…
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