Discipline Notice - Robert R. Cossey

License Number: 16481
Member Name: Robert R. Cossey
Discipline Detail
Action: Reprimand
Effective Date: 5/21/2026
RPC: 1.16 - Declining or Terminating Representation
1.3 - Diligence
Discipline Notice: Order Approving Stipulation to Reprimand
Stipulation to Reprimand
Notice of Reprimand
Description: Robert R Cossey (WSBA No. 16481, admitted 1986) of Spokane, WA, was reprimanded, effective 5/21/2026, by order of the Chief Hearing Officer. Francisco Rodriguez acted as disciplinary counsel. Robert R Cossey represented themselves.
The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.3 (Diligence), and 1.16 (Declining or Terminating Representation).
Cossey stipulated to reprimand for: 1) in a dependency matter, failing to take reasonable steps to ensure the planned hearing to address visitation between a client and the client’s minor child took place and failing to exercise reasonable diligence in reviewing proposed orders, 2) failing to file a notice of intent to withdraw and failing to otherwise notify the court of the termination of the representation.
Decision documents: Order Approving Stipulation to Reprimand; Stipulation to Reprimand; and Notice of Reprimand.


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