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In Re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against Moynihan

Washington Supreme Court

Decided April 8, 1982No. C.D. 8227PublishedCited by 21 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtBrachtenbach, C.J.

The Bar Association filed a complaint against Joseph T. Moynihan, charging three counts of neglect of legal matters entrusted to him, one count of failure to cooperate in a disciplinary investigation and violation of rules governing trust accounts.

The hearing panel officer found neglect of one matter, failure to cooperate and misappropriation of trust funds. This conduct violates the Code of Professional Responsibility DR 6-101 (A) (3), Discipline Rules for Attorneys 2.6 and CPR DR 9-102 respectively. The hearing panel officer recommended disbarment. The Disciplinary Board adopted the hearing…

2Cases cited1 opinion

  1. In Re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against DeschaneWashington Supreme Court · 1974

3Cited by21 opinions

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  3. In Re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against JohnsonWashington Supreme Court · 1990
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  5. Matter of Disciplinary Proceeding Against SchwimmerWashington Supreme Court · 2005

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