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Andrew Michael Reeves (WSBA No. 47116, admitted 2014) of Tacoma, WA, was suspended for one year, effective 3/31/2026, by order of the Washington Supreme Court. Claire Carden acted as disciplinary counsel. Andrew Michael Reeves represented themselves. Janice Sue Wang was the hearing officer.
The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 3.4 (Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel), 8.4(d) (Prejudicial to the Admin of Justice) and 8.4(j) (Violate a Court Order).
The hearing officer recommended, and the court ordered, that Reeves be suspended from the practice of law in Washington State for one year, followed by probation for two years beginning on the date Andrew Michael Reeves is reinstated to the practice of law.
Reeves was found to have violated the Rules of Professional Conduct by 1) failing to issue a timely final written decision on the Concrete Nor'west permit application and final written decision on the Concrete Nor'west permit application that complied with Skagit County Code 14.06.160(9), 2) knowingly disobeying court orders, 3) failing to issue a timely final written decision on the North Olympic View Condominiums permit application and a final written decision on the North Olympic View Condominiums permit application that complied with Sequim Municipal Code 2.10.080(D), 4) failing to issue a timely final written decision on the Community Lifeline permit application and a final written decision on the Community Lifeline permit application that complied with Shelton Municipal Code 2.36.170, 5) failing to issue a timely final written decision on the Pineo permit application and a final written decision on the Pineo permit application that complied with Bremerton Municipal Code 1.04.080(e).
Decision documents: Hearing Officer’s Decision; Disciplinary Board Order Declining Sua Sponte Review and Adopting Hearing Officer’s Decision; and Washington Supreme Court Order.
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