In Re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against Delaney

This is a consolidation of two disciplinary actions instituted by the Washington State Bar Association (hereinafter called the Bar) against the respondent, Mr. Thomas P. Delaney. In each of the two cases the hearing panel (hereinafter called the Panel) took testimony following which findings of fact, conclusions of law and recommendations were made and forwarded to the disciplinary board (hereinafter called the Board). In each case the Board reviewed the case and adopted the findings, conclusions and recommendations of the Panel and forwarded them to this court. For the sake of clarity, the…