Discipline Notice - Alistair Chan

License Number: 55568
Member Name: Alistair Chan
Discipline Detail
Action: Resignation in Lieu of Discipline
Effective Date: 4/27/2026
RPC: 1.3 - Diligence
1.4 - Communication
8.4 (c) - Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit or Misrepresentation
Discipline Notice: Resignation Form of Alistair Chan (ELC 9.3(b))
Description: Alistair Chan (WSBA No. 55568, admitted 2019) of Bainbridge Island, WA, resigned in lieu of discipline, effective 4/27/2026. 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. Alistair Chan represented themselves.

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).

Chan’s alleged misconduct includes 1) failing to act with reasonable diligence in pursuing patent applications on behalf of multiple clients, 2) failing to keep a client reasonably informed about the status of the client’s patent application, 3) failing to explain the issues that arose with the application to the extent necessary for the client to make informed decisions regarding the representation, and 4) making false statements to the client.

Decision document: Resignation Form of Alistair Chan (ELC 9.3(b)).


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