Discipline Notice - Teresa T. Keene

License Number: 40045
Member Name: Teresa T. Keene
Discipline Detail
Action: Resignation in Lieu of Discipline
Effective Date: 10/15/2025
RPC: 1.3 - Diligence
1.4 - Communication
8.4 (c) - Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit or Misrepresentation
8.4 (d) - Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
Discipline Notice: Resignation Form of Teresa Thais Keene ELC 9.3(b)
Description: Teresa Thais Keene (WSBA No. 40045, admitted 2008) of Spokane, WA, resigned in lieu of discipline, effective 10/15/2025. 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. Wilhelm Dingler represented Respondent.

The Statement of Alleged Misconduct reflects the following violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.3 (Diligence), 1.4 (Communication), 8.4(c) (Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit or Misrepresentation) and 8.4(d) (Prejudicial to the Admin of Justice).

Keene’s alleged misconduct includes: 1) failing to make an enforceable agreement with opposing counsel requiring the client’s former spouse to refinance the property in exchange for the client signing the modification papers; 2) failing to explain the effect of the mortgage modification documents to the client; 3) falsely notarizing the modification loan documents.

Decision document: Resignation Form of Teresa Thais Keene (ELC 9.3(b)).


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