In re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against Tasker

— Attorney Michael Tasker appeals the determination of the Disciplinary Board of the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) that he be disbarred for various violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct (RPC). At issue is whether an attorney who commingles funds in his client trust account and pays business and personal expenses out of the commingled account, but without intent to permanently deprive any clients of money, should be disbarred. We disagree with the WSBA that Tasker be disbarred, and instead impose a two-year suspension from the practice of law.

FACTS

Michael Tasker was an…