Discipline Notice - Brett L. Francisco

License Number: 8427
Member Name: Brett L. Francisco
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 12/5/2003
RPC:
Discipline Notice:
Description: Brett L. Francisco (WSBA No. 8427, admitted 1978), of Bellevue, was suspended for 60 days, effective December 5, 2003, by order of the Washington State Supreme Court imposing reciprocal discipline based on an order from the state of California. This discipline was based on his conduct in 1993, involving failure to promptly deliver client settlement funds in his possession in a litigation matter.

In 1992, Mr. Francisco represented a company in a lawsuit against a builder. In July 1993, the builder issued a settlement check pursuant to a court ordered judgment. Despite the clients' requests, Mr. Francisco did not send them any part of the settlement funds until late October 1992.

Mr. Francisco's conduct violated Rule 4-100, requiring lawyers to promptly pay funds to clients, upon request.

Felice Congalton represented the Bar Association. Mr. Francisco represented himself.


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