Legal Opinion

Matter of Arrick

Arizona Supreme Court

Decided June 8, 1989No. SB-88-0012-DPublishedCited by 23 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

GORDON, Chief Justice.

This case involves an attorney who failed to comply with court orders, inappropriately withdrew funds from his client’s trust account, and failed properly to advise and take responsibility for the handling of estate matters. Because the attorney’s conduct did not comport with the ethical rules, we impose a six-month suspension from the practice of law. We further order respondent to satisfactorily complete an estate and probate course at an ABA-accredited law school before handling any future probate matters. We have jurisdiction pursuant to Rules 46(a), 52, and 53(e),…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Matter of NevilleArizona Supreme Court · 1985
  2. In Re a Member of the State Bar of Arizona, PappasArizona Supreme Court · 1988
  3. In Re a Member of the State Bar of Arizona, KerstingArizona Supreme Court · 1986
  4. Matter of PetrieArizona Supreme Court · 1987
  5. In Re a Member of the State Bar of Arizona, WatsonArizona Supreme Court · 1977

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3Cited by23 opinions

  1. Matter of LevineArizona Supreme Court · 1993
  2. In Re a Member of the State Bar of Arizona, FresquezArizona Supreme Court · 1989
  3. In Re LincolnArizona Supreme Court · 1990
  4. In Re a Member of the State Bar of Arizona, MorrisArizona Supreme Court · 1990
  5. In Re KnowltonUtah Supreme Court · 1990

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