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Ronnie A. Soriano JR (WSBA No. 42564, admitted 2010) of Montesano, WA, was suspended for six months, effective 9/07/2026, by order of the Washington Supreme Court. Kimberly Shely acted as disciplinary counsel. Ronnie A. Soriano JR represented themselves.
The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.3 (Diligence), 1.4 (Communication), 1.5 (Fees), 1.15A (Safeguarding Property), 1.16 (Declining or Terminating Representation), 3.2 (Expediting Litigation), 5.1 (Responsibilities of a Partner or Supervisory Lawyer) and 5.3 (Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants).
Soriano stipulated to suspension for: 1) failing to diligently represent multiple clients, 2) failing to reasonably communicate with multiple clients about the status of their matters and/or requests for explanations of the fees charged, 3) attempting to charge one client an unreasonable fee, 4) failing to deposit advance fees into the required trust account, 5) failing to promptly refund unearned advance fees, 6) failing to supervise Respondent’s associate lawyer, and 7) failing to adequately supervise a paralegal involved in a client matter.
Decision documents: Disciplinary Board Order Approving Stipulation; Stipulation to Suspension; and Washington Supreme Court Order.
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