In Re a Member of the State Bar of Arizona Zang

FELDMAN, Vice Chief Justice.

Respondent, Stephen M. Zang, was charged with violating the Code of Professional Responsibility 1 in two cases involving his representation of Robert and Janice Ball. The charges against Zang can be summarized as follows:

1. Respondent falsely claimed that State Farm Insurance Company had offered to settle one case or, if such an offer was made, respondent rejected the offer without first consulting his clients and receiving their permission. DR 1-102(A)(4), 7-101(A) and 7-102(A)(3).

2. Respondent lied to his clients by telling them he was an “experienced trial…