In re Disciplinary Proceeding Against Tolmon Gibson

[90 Wash2d Page 440] This is a disciplinary action by the Washington State Bar Association against Tolmon Gibson, Jr. Respondent Gibson was accused of five separate violations of the Disciplinary Rules for Attorneys, including [90 Wash2d Page 441] misappropriation of client funds, gross neglect of clients' matters, and dishonest and fraudulent conduct in the course of representing a client. The hearing panel officer found respondent committed the alleged acts and recommended disbarment. The Disciplinary Board of the Bar Association adopted the findings, conclusions and recommendation of the hearing officer, and recommended to this court that respondent be disbarred. We agree with the Association that disbarment is required.