Washington County Lawyer Censured - Articles

All Content


Posted by: Stacey Shrader Joslin on Jul 23, 2026

On July 23, Washington County lawyer Harold Wayne Graves received a public censure from the Board of Professional Responsibility. The board found that Graves violated Rules of Professional Conduct 1.3, 1.4, 1.5(a), 1.5(b), 1.15 and 1.16(d) while representing a client in a closed probate matter. Graves’ client was a named beneficiary who requested that Graves review the court record and other documentation to confirm the estate had been properly administered. The board found that the fee agreement failed to adequately define the scope of representation. The board also found that after agreeing to represent the client, Graves delayed taking action and failed to respond to the client’s communications. Finally, following discharge, Graves failed to respond to the client’s requests for file materials and a refund of fees.