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IN RE DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING AGAINST SIMMERLY

No. 200,983-2.

285 P.3d 838 (2012)

174 Wash.2d 963

In the Matter of the DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDING AGAINST Paul E. SIMMERLY, an Attorney at Law.

Supreme Court of Washington, En Banc.

Decided August 2, 2012.

Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Kurt M. Bulmer , Attorney at Law, Seattle, WA, for Petitioner.

Joanne S. Abelson , Washington State Bar Association, Seattle, WA, for Respondent.

OWENS, J.

¶ 1 The Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) charged Paul E. Simmerly with 36 counts of attorney misconduct stemming from his mishandling of client funds. The most egregious count involves making false representations and fabricating evidence during the disciplinary process. The hearing officer ultimately recommended suspension after finding that the WSBA had proved 26 of the 36 counts. On review, the WSBA Disciplinary Board (Board) affirmed the...

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