Discipline Notice - Ryan M. Best

License Number: 33672
Member Name: Ryan M. Best
Discipline Detail
Action: Reprimand
Effective Date: 3/18/2024
RPC: 8.4 (d) - Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
Discipline Notice: Order Approving Stipulation
Stipulation
Notice of Reprimand
Description: Ryan M. Best (WSBA No. 33672, admitted 2003) of Spokane, WA, was reprimanded, effective 3/18/2024, by order of the Chief Hearing Officer. Erica Temple acted as disciplinary counsel. Joseph W. Kuhlman represented Respondent.
The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 8.4(d) (Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice).
Best was found to have violated the Rules of Professional Conduct by drafting a client' s declaration that contained incorrect factual assertions and causing it to be filed with the court.
Decision documents: Order Approving Stipulation; Stipulation to Reprimand; and Notice of Reprimand.


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