Discipline Notice - Ralph H. Palumbo

License Number: 4751
Member Name: Ralph H. Palumbo
Discipline Detail
Action: Resignation in Lieu of Discipline
Effective Date: 7/17/2024
RPC: 3.4 - Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel
8.4 (d) - Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
Discipline Notice: Resignation Form of Ralph Palumbo
Description: Ralph Howard Palumbo (WSBA No. 4751, admitted 1972) of Wolcott, CO, resigned in lieu of discipline, effective 7/17/2024. The lawyer agrees that they are aware of the alleged misconduct in disciplinary counsel’s Statement of Alleged Misconduct and rather than defend against the allegations, they wish to permanently resign from membership in the Association. Francesca D’Angelo acted as disciplinary counsel. Bradley S. Keller represented Respondent.

The Statement of Alleged Misconduct reflects the following violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct: 3.4(b) (prohibiting a lawyer from falsifying evidence, counseling, or assisting a witness to testify falsely or offering an inducement to a witness that is prohibited by law), 8.4(d) (prohibiting a lawyer from engaging in conduct that is prejudicial to the administration of justice).

Palumbo’s alleged conduct, as stated in disciplinary counsel’s Statement of Alleged Misconduct, included offering an inducement to a witness that is prohibited by law.

Decision document: Resignation Form of Ralph Howard Palumbo ELC 9.3(b).


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