In re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against Pool

Walter F. Pool was admitted to the practice of law in Washington on October 8,1953. From then until sometime in December 1968, he practiced, and resided in Spokane, Spokane County, Washington. He left the jurisdiction in December 1968, and since then has concealed his whereabouts.

As a result of complaints received by the bar association, a formal complaint was filed against Walter F. Pool, initiating this disciplinary proceeding. The complaint embraced 16 items of professional misconduct involving misappropriation of funds of clients, totaling approximately $80,000. A warrant of arrest,…