The Court held a Q&A session after hearing oral argument in In re Larry Botimer, Attorney at Law at the University of Washington in Seattle.
Daily Archives: Tuesday, May 19, 2009
In re disciplinary proceeding against Botimer
Docket No. 200,625-6 Facts: Respondent Washington State Bar Association conducted disciplinary proceedings against petitioner attorney Larry Botimer for violating Wash. Rules of Prof. Conduct 1.6, 1.7(b), and 1.9(b). Botimer was charged with the violations in the representation of and legal services provided to a client, including the failure to obtain informed consent in writing to a conflict of interest and improper disclosure of client confidences. Botimer never disputed the fact of not obtaining consent for multiple representation. Continue reading
Q&A: University of Washington
The Court held a Q&A session after hearing oral argument in Armantrout v. Carlson at the University of Washington in Seattle.
Armantrout v. Carlson
Docket No. 81195-4 Facts:Petitioner Josie Armantrout filed a wrongful death suit against respondent Cascade Orthopedics and attending physician Robert Carlson after her daughter Kristen died of a pulmonary embolism two weeks after having surgery on her ankle. Continue reading
Seattle v. St. John
Docket No. 81992-1 Facts: After a motorcycle crash, petitioner Robert St. John was arrested for driving under the influence of an intoxicant. The responding Seattle police officer gave St. John the statutory warning regarding Washington’s implied consent blood alcohol tests, RCW §46.20.308(5), and St. John refused the voluntary blood alcohol test. Continue reading