In Re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against Vetter

The Disciplinary Board of the Washington State Bar Association has unanimously recommended that respondent attorney William V. Vetter be disbarred for acts of misconduct involving trust account violations, as well as numerous acts of dishonesty, misrepresentation, and concealment. We adopt that recommendation.

Respondent has challenged virtually every finding of fact and conclusion of law made by the hearing officer and adopted by the Board. He challenges the severity of the sanction as well, arguing that a 2-year suspension is appropriate. However, a careful review of the record shows the…