Discipline Notice - Julie A. Vance

License Number: 32189
Member Name: Julie A. Vance
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 12/12/2023
RPC: 3.1 - Meritorious Claims and Contentions
3.3 - Candor Toward the Tribunal
8.4 (d) - Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
Discipline Notice: Order Approving Stipulation
Stipulation
Supreme Court Order
Description: Julie A. Vance (WSBA No. 32189, admitted 2002) of Goldendale, was suspended for six months, effective 12/12/2023, by order of the Washington Supreme Court. Vance’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 3.1 (Meritorious Claims and Contentions), 3.3 (Candor Toward the Tribunal), 8.4(d) (Prejudicial to the Admin of Justice).

In relation to her representation of a client A in a litigation matter, and client B in a probate petition, Vance stipulated to suspension for: 1) filing a frivolous third amended complaint on behalf of client A, pursuing a frivolous appeal on behalf of client A, and violating court rules and accepted practice norms in prosecuting the appeal; 2) filing a probate petition on behalf of client B which contained false statements, and then failing to correct the false statements upon learning of their falsity.

Francisco Rodriguez acted as disciplinary counsel. Julie A. Vance represented herself. The online version of Washington State Bar News contains links to the following documents: Disciplinary Board Order Approving Stipulation; Stipulation to Suspension; and Washington Supreme Court Order.


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