In re Disciplinary Proc. Against Ruzumna - Attorney Discipline
Summary
Washington Supreme Court issued a disciplinary opinion against attorney Ruzumna following appeal from the Commission on Judicial Conduct. The case addresses professional conduct standards for attorneys admitted to practice in Washington state. The court affirmed or modified disciplinary sanctions based on findings of professional misconduct.
What changed
The Washington Supreme Court issued an opinion in an attorney disciplinary proceeding originating from the Commission on Judicial Conduct. The appeal (Docket No. 11424-F-210) was filed on April 25, 2025, with the Supreme Court issuing its opinion on April 9, 2026.
Affected parties include the disciplined attorney and the broader legal profession in Washington state. Attorney discipline proceedings establish precedent for professional conduct standards and may result in sanctions including reprimand, suspension, or disbarment. Legal professionals should review this opinion to understand the boundaries of permissible conduct.
What to do next
- Review disciplinary standards for attorney conduct
- Ensure compliance with Washington Rules of Professional Conduct
- Monitor for any disbarment or suspension orders
Penalties
Suspension or disbarment may result depending on findings; specific sanctions to be determined by the court
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Supreme Court of the State of Washington Opinion Information Sheet
| Docket Number: | 202,261-8 |
| Title of Case: | In re Disciplinary Proc. Against Ruzumna |
| File Date: | 04/09/2026 |
| Oral Argument Date: | 01/15/2026 |
SOURCE OF APPEAL
| Appeal from Commission on Judicial Conduct | |
| Docket No: | 11424-F-210 |
| Judgment or order under review | |
| Date filed: | 04/25/2025 |
JUSTICES
| Debra L. Stephens | Signed Majority | |
| Charles W. Johnson | Majority Author | |
| Steven C. González | Signed Majority | |
| Sheryl Gordon McCloud | Signed Majority | |
| Raquel Montoya-Lewis | Signed Majority | |
| G. Helen Whitener | Signed Majority | |
| Salvador A. Mungia | Signed Majority | |
| Colleen M. Melody | Signed Majority | |
| Theodore J. Angelis | Did Not Participate | |
| Barbara A. Madsen | Signed Majority | Justice Pro Tempore |
COUNSEL OF RECORD
| Counsel for Appellant(s) | |
| | Anne Melani Bremner |
| | Anne Bremner, P.C. |
| | 411 University St. Fl. 12 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98101-3135 |
| | |
| | Nicholas David Gross |
| | Beresford Booth PLLC |
| | 145 3rd Ave. S |
| | Edmonds, WA, 98020-3593 |
| Counsel for Respondent(s) | |
| | Paul Renwick Taylor |
| | Byrnes Keller Cromwell LLP |
| | 1000 2nd Ave. Ste. 3800 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98104-1062 |
| | |
| | Maria Victoria Molina |
| | Byrnes Keller Cromwell LLP |
| | 1000 2nd Ave. Ste. 3800 |
| | Seattle, WA, 98104-1062 |
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