In re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against Schwimmer

¶1 The Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) obtained discretionary review of a decision of the Disciplinary Board in which that board adopted a hearing officer’s recommendation that Alec Schwimmer, attorney at law, be suspended for a period of two years for numerous acts of professional misconduct. The WSBA contends here, as it has throughout, that Schwimmer should be disbarred. We agree that disbarment is the appropriate sanction.

Alexander, C.J.

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¶2 On December 12, 2002, the WSBA filed a formal complaint against Alec Schwimmer. It alleged that Schwimmer committed 11 acts of professional…