John R. Scannell v. Washington State Bar Association, et al.
DueProcess FirstAmendment
Did the Washington State Supreme Court have jurisdiction to conduct original disciplinary proceedings against Scannell?
Questions Presented for Review 1. Did the Washington State Supreme Court have jurisdiction conduct original : disciplinary proceedings against Scannell for obstruction into an investigation as to whether . another attorney had practiced unlawfully in another state’s court? 2. Could this case be heard by a judge who was a member of the Washington State Bar Association, when under Washington law, the judge is jointly and severally liable for its debts? : 3. Can the appellant be denied a position on the ballot for the Washington State Supreme Court when he has practiced law in the State of Washington? 4. Were any of the appellant’s claims barred by the Rooker Feldman Doctrine? 5. Were any of Scannell’s claims barred by res judicata? 6. Did the Superior Court judge who denied the appellant a place on the ballot because he did not belong to the Washington State Bar Association, violate the appellants rights of free speech and/or rights of association, disassociation, under the 1st amendment and the 14% : amendment? B.