In re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against Moynihan

Joseph T. Moynihan was disbarred by this court in 1982 for misappropriation of client funds. He petitions for reinstatement.

Facts

Moynihan was admitted to the Washington State Bar (Bar) in 1973, and engaged in general practice until 1980. At this time, petitioner withdrew from the practice of law. In 1981, Moynihan was suspended from the practice of law for nonpayment of dues. In 1982, he was ordered disbarred for neglect of client matters, misappropriating client funds and failure to cooperate with the disciplinary investigation. In re Moynihan, 97 Wn.2d 237, 643 P.2d 439 (1982).

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