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Terence Kain Wong (WSBA No. 24502, admitted 1994) of Newcastle, WA, resigned in lieu of discipline, effective 11/26/2025. 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. Francisco Rodriguez acted as disciplinary counsel. Terence Kain Wong represented themselves.
The Statement of Alleged Misconduct reflects the following violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.3 (Diligence), 1.4 (Communication), 1.15A (Safeguarding Property), 3.2 (Expediting Litigation), 8.1 (Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters), 8.4(c) (Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit or Misrepresentation) and 8.4(d) (Prejudicial to the Admin of Justice).
Wong’s alleged misconduct includes: 1) failing to exercise reasonable diligence and make reasonable efforts to expedite litigation in a property line dispute; 2) failing to keep the client reasonably informed about the status of the matter, promptly comply with the client’s reasonable requests for information, and adequately explain issues to permit informed decision-making; 3) failing to deposit advance fee payments into a trust account; 4) making false and misleading statements to the client; 5) making false statements to the Office of Disciplinary Counsel; and 6) failing to provide the client with a written accounting upon request.
Decision document: Resignation Form of Terence Kain Wong ELC 9.3(b).
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