Discipline Notice - Benjamin D. Kerr

License Number: 41442
Member Name: Benjamin D. Kerr
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 12/2/2024
RPC: 8.1 - Bar Admission Matters
8.4 (c) - Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit or Misrepresentation
Discipline Notice: Supreme Court Order
Order Conditionally Approving Stipulation
Consent to Conditional Terms
Stipulation
Description: Benjamin David Kerr (WSBA No. 41442, admitted 2009) of Seattle, was suspended for 12 months, effective 12/2/2024, by order of the Washington Supreme Court. Francesca D'Angelo acted as disciplinary counsel. Mr. Todd Maybrown represented the respondent.

The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 8.1(a) (Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters), 8.4(c) (Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit, or Misrepresentation).

Kerr stipulated to suspension for providing ODC with false information about a grievance investigation.

Decision documents: Disciplinary Board Order Conditionally Approving Stipulation; Consent to Conditional Terms Under ELC 9.1(e)(2); Stipulation to 12 Month Suspension; and Washington Supreme Court Order.


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