Legal Opinion

In re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against Botimer

Washington Supreme Court

Decided August 20, 2009No. 200,625-6PublishedCited by 13 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtOwens, J.

¶1 — The Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) accused attorney Larry Botimer of violating several provisions of the Rules of Professional Conduct (RPCs) regarding his representation and legal services provided to Ruth Reinking (Ruth), including failure to obtain informed consent in writing to a conflict of interest and improper disclosure of client confidences. The Disciplinary Board (Board) agreed that the recommendation of the hearing officer for a six-month suspension was appropriate. The WSBA urges this court to accept the Board’s recommendation.

¶2 We accept the Board’s recommendation…

2Cases cited26 opinions

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  2. Clark v. United StatesSupreme Court of the United States · 1933
  3. Shoemaker v. City of BremertonWashington Supreme Court · 1987
  4. In re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against MarshallWashington Supreme Court · 2007
  5. Moreman v. ButcherWashington Supreme Court · 1995

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