In Re the Reciprocal Discipline of Walton

This is a reciprocal discipline proceeding pursuant to Oregon State Bar Rule of Procedure (BR) 3.5. The accused is licensed to practice law in Oregon and in the State of Hawai’i. For approximately 14 months, the accused improperly used a Westlaw account password that belonged to the Republic of Palau, in violation of the Hawai’i Rules of Professional Conduct (HRPC). The accused entered into a stipulation for discipline with the Hawai’i Office of Disciplinary Counsel. Based on that stipulation, the Disciplinary Board of the Hawai’i Supreme Court imposed a public reprimand.

In March 2012,…