Criticism about State Bar rule-change proposal is baseless
The June 22 edition of the Arizona Capitol Times featured an article titled “Proposal to add ‘gender expression’ as a protected class ignites State Bar battle” that discussed my proposed change in the rules that govern lawyers’ professional conduct.
Court refuses to allow independent investigation of disgraced judge
The Arizona Supreme Court has refused to grant the State Bar of Arizona’s request to allow an independent investigation of a disgraced former Tucson city judge.
Legal aid agencies offer domestic violence victims free advice, expertise
The Arizona Domestic Violence Legal Assistance Project has been connecting victims and their families with legal aid since 1997. The program serves approximately 12,000 victims annually.
Phillips and Associates attorney seeks lighter punishment from Supreme Court
The Arizona Supreme Court justices indicated Oct. 5 that they were troubled by the stiff discipline dealt to attorney Jeffrey Phillips, who is the face of the heavily advertised law firm, Phillips and Associates, and is fighting to keep his license.
New disciplinary direction
Accused and accusers figure to benefit from proposed changes to the attorney discipline system, members of the State Bar of Arizona say.
State Bar Theme: ‘The Future is Now’
Planners of this year’s State Bar of Arizona Convention have their eyes on the horizon, realizing one very important fact: the practice of law is changing.