Sedona AZ (October 17, 2013) – The Arizona Supreme Court issued an order disbarring attorney Daniel T. McCarthy of Phoenix, Arizona. The three-member hearing panel led by the Disciplinary Judge (PDJ) of the Arizona Supreme Court ordered that Daniel T. McCarthy be disbarred from the practice of law, effective October 8, 2013. In count one, McCarthy was found to have kept over $12,000 in bodily... 

Phoenix AZ (July 5, 2013) – The Presiding Disciplinary Judge of the Arizona Supreme Court issued an order disbarring Raya Tahan of Phoenix, Arizona, on April 9, 2013. During the State Bar of Arizona’s investigation, Tahan was found to have failed to abide by three clients’ decisions concerning the objectives of the representation. She also failed to reasonably communicate with her clients... 

Sedona AZ (June 28, 2013) – The State Bar of Arizona is accepting applications for two non-attorney vacancies on the Arizona Supreme Court’s Committee on Character and Fitness, which is responsible for the investigation and recommendation of applicants for admission to the practice of law in Arizona. Applicants must have the time, skill and patience to review confidential detailed reports of background... 

Sedona AZ (June 7, 2013) – The Presiding Disciplinary Judge of the Arizona Supreme Court has ordered that attorney Cameron M. Hall of Phoenix be suspended from the practice of law for four years.  On May 13, 2013, the judge accepted an agreement for discipline by consent between Cameron M. Hall and the State Bar of Arizona and ordered his suspension retroactive to September 13, 2012. Hall... 

Phoenix AZ (May 28, 2013) – The Arizona Supreme Court issued an order disbarring Raymond L. Miller of Chandler, Arizona, on April 17, 2013. Miller was disbarred for misappropriating client funds. Miller acknowledged he would not contest or defend the charges against him, and after considering the consent agreement, the judge issued a final judgment and order, declaring Miller’s disbarment. The... 

PHOENIX AZ (March 22, 2013) – The three-member hearing panel led by the Presiding Disciplinary Judge of the Arizona Supreme Court issued an order disbarring lawyer Ryan M. Wackerly of Phoenix, Arizona, on March 5, 2013. Wackerly’s disbarment resulted from his abandonment of a client’s employment law matter after collecting $3,500.00 in fees and failing to issue a refund. Wackerly failed to respond... 

Prescott AZ (March 20, 2012) – Prescott Arizona attorney Lauren E. Vanpelt has been disbarred after signing a consent agreement with the State Bar of Arizona. The Presiding Disciplinary Judge of the Arizona Supreme Court considered the consent agreement and ordered Vanpelt’s disbarment, which no longer entitles her to the rights and privileges of a lawyer. During the State Bar of Arizona’s investigation,... 

Sedona AZ (March 19, 2012) – Attorneys Gary B. Cargill of Tucson and Angela M. Wilson-Goodman of Gilbert have been suspended from the practice of law for violating the Rules of Professional Conduct. In the matter of Gary B. Cargill, the three-member hearing panel led by the Presiding Disciplinary Judge of the Arizona Supreme Court ordered that he be suspended from the practice of law for six months... 

Payson AZ (March 13, 2012) – A Payson attorney has been suspended from the practice of law for six months and one day after violating the Rules of Professional Conduct. Harlan S. Green was given the sanction by the Acting Presiding Disciplinary Judge and the appointed three member hearing panel of the Arizona Supreme Court. In a four-count complaint, Harlan S. Green was alleged to have violated... 

PHOENIX AZ (February 24, 2012) – The Arizona Supreme Court has ordered disbarment for Phoenix, Arizona, lawyer Gil Shuga. Shuga was investigated for violating various provisions of the rules of professional conduct. During its investigation, the State Bar found that Shuga settled a case without the proper authorization, engaged in the misappropriation of funds, and lacked adequate client communication....