Discipline Notice - Timothy R. Richards

License Number: 44812
Member Name: Timothy R. Richards
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 1/28/2026
RPC: 3.4 - Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel
4.2 - Communication with Person. Represented by Counsel
4.4 - Respect for Rights of Third Person
8.4 (a) - Violate the RPCs
8.4 (d) - Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
8.4 (j) - Disobey Court Order
Discipline Notice: Order Approving Stipulation
Stipulation
Supreme Court Order
Description: Timothy Ronald Richards (WSBA No. 44812, admitted 2012) of Seattle, WA, was suspended for eight months, effective 1/28/2026, by order of the Washington Supreme Court. Kathy Jo Blake and Briana Gieri acted as disciplinary counsel. Kevin M Bank represented Respondent. Knowrasa T Patrick was the hearing officer. Henry E. Farber was the settlement hearing officer.

The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 3.4 (Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel), 4.2 (Communication With Person Represented by Counsel), 4.4 (Respect for Rights of Third Person), 8.4(a) (Attempt, Assists or Induce), 8.4(d) (Prejudicial to the Admin of Justice) and 8.4(j) (Violate a Court Order).

Richards stipulated to suspension for: 1) communicating with a represented person in the dissolution matter without consent; 2) harassing opposing counsel and damaging their property; 3) knowingly violating court orders; and 4) using means that burdened a third person without a purpose other than to embarrass, delay, or burden the third person.

Decision documents: Disciplinary Board Order Approving Stipulation; Stipulation to Suspension; and Washington Supreme Court Order.


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