Discipline Notice - George R. Cole

License Number: 5575
Member Name: George R. Cole
Discipline Detail
Action: Disbarment
Effective Date: 5/4/2000
RPC: 8.4 (i) - Moral Turpitude
8.4 (k) - Violate Oath of Attorney
Discipline Notice:
Description: George R. Cole (WSBA No. 5575, admitted 1974), of Bellingham, has been disbarred by order of the Supreme Court effective May 4, 2000, approving a stipulation. The discipline is based upon his conviction of one count of rape in the third degree.
On March 5, 1997, the Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office charged Mr. Cole with three counts of rape in the third degree. On May 27, 1997, following a jury trial, Mr. Cole was found guilty of one count and not guilty of the other two. On October 16, 1997, Mr. Cole was sentenced to 11 months’ confinement, placed on 12 months of community supervision with conditions, and ordered to pay restitution and legal financial obligations. Mr. Cole did not admit the conduct at the criminal trial or in these proceedings. He accepted that pursuant to RLD 4.9, his conviction is conclusive evidence of guilt in the disciplinary proceeding.
Mr. Cole’s conduct violated RCW 9A.44.060, rape in the third degree; RLD 1.1(a), subjecting a lawyer to discipline for committing an act involving moral turpitude; and RLD 1.1(c), subjecting a lawyer to discipline for violating his oath or duties as a lawyer.
Sachia Stonefeld represented the Bar Association. Kurt Bulmer represented Mr. Cole.


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