Legal Opinion

In re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against Eugster

Washington Supreme Court

Decided June 11, 2009No. 200,568-3PublishedCited by 23 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtChambers, J.

¶1 — Stephen K. Eugster practiced law for 34 years without a history of discipline.1 Then the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) charged Eugster with nine counts of attorney misconduct based on Eugster’s *299filing a guardianship petition against his former client without any investigation as to her alleged incompetency and failing to abide by the objectives of the representation. The hearing officer and Disciplinary Board of the Washington State Bar Association (Board) concluded Eugster violated eight current and former Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC). The hearing officer recommended…

2Cases cited43 opinions

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  4. In re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against KuvaraWashington Supreme Court · 2003
  5. Matter of Disciplinary Proceeding Against KuvaraWashington Supreme Court · 2003

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3Cited by23 opinions

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