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Washington Supreme Court hears ODC request to suspend attorney for failure to cooperate
Summary
The Washington State Supreme Court heard arguments April 2 on whether to suspend attorney Robert Brouillard for repeatedly failing to provide records in three grievances alleging trust-account violations. ODC asked for an interim suspension under ELC 7.283; Brouillard cited personal hardship and pledged to produce documents by the end of April. The matter was submitted with no ruling.
The Washington State Supreme Court on April 2 heard a show-cause petition from the Office of Disciplinary Counsel asking the court to suspend attorney Robert Brouillard for failing to cooperate with investigations into alleged trust-account violations.
Henry Crews, counsel for the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, told the court that Brouillard is the subject of three grievances alleging conversion of client funds and other trust-account violations and that ‘‘Brouillard has repeatedly failed to comply with ODC’s requests and subpoenas,’’ which has ‘‘prevented ODC from fully investigating these matters.’’ Crews argued that under ELC 7.283 the court may suspend an attorney for noncooperation pending compliance and said that ODC’s sole basis for the interim suspension petition was Brouillard’s lack of cooperation.
Brouillard acknowledged his failure to cooperate and asked the…
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