Brown, Lisa J.: Alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.710 by failing to report income, assets & business associations (including spousal data) on Personal Financial Affairs Statements (F-1 reports) for 1/1/19 - 2/15/23. (Mar '23)

Case

#122470

Respondent

Lisa J. Brown

Complainant

Glen Morgan

Description

This case alleged violations of RCW 42.17A.710 by failing to report spouse's income on a Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1 report) covering calendar year 2019; assets & spouse's income on F-1 reports covering 1/1/20 - 4/31/21 & calendar year 2021; and assets & business associations and spouse's assets on an F-1 report covering 1/1/22 - 2/15/23.

PDC staff reviewed the allegations and evidence submitted; the applicable statutes, rules, and reporting requirements; the response provided by Lisa J. Brown (the “Respondent); the applicable PDC reports filed by the Respondent; and other relevant information to determine whether the record supports a finding of one or more violations.

Based on the information provided by the Respondent and the law firm’s online correction regarding the start date of the Respondent's spouse, we determined that the Respondent accurately reported spousal compensation and business association concerning the law firm Maier Pfeffer Kim Geary and Cohen, LLP on her F-1 reports.

Based on the attached findings, staff has determined that, in this instance, failure to disclose loan debt on F-1 reports covering 1/1/20 – 4/13/21 and calendar year 2021 does not amount to a violation that warrants further investigation.

PDC staff reminded Lisa J. Brown about the importance of carefully reviewing all financial holdings and liabilities when completing a Personal Financial Affairs Statement (F-1) to ensure assets and debt are accurately disclosed. PDC staff expects that, in the future, Lisa J. Brown will file complete and accurate financial information on F-1 reports in accordance with PDC laws and rules.

Based on this information, the PDC finds that no further action is warranted and has dismissed this matter in accordance with RCW 42.17A.755(1).

Disposition

Case Closed with Reminder

Date Opened

March 13, 2023

Areas of Law

RCW 42.17A.710

Documents

• 122470 Brown Lisa J. Reminder letter.pdf
• 122470 Brown Lisa J Response.pdf
• 122470 Brown Lisa J. complaint .pdf