SB 1435
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ARIZONA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Fifty-seventh Legislature
First Regular Session
Senate: JUDE DP 4-2-0-0 | 3
rd
Read 17-11-0-2
House: JUD DP 6-3-0-0
SB 1435: attorney discipline investigations; costs
Sponsor: Senator Finchem, LD 1
Caucus & COW
Overview
Increases the scope of recoverable costs for attorneys who prevail in disciplinary matters
against the State Bar of Arizona.
History
A.R.S. § 12-353 mandates that in attorney discipline proceedings, if the attorney who is the
subject of the charges prevails, the State Bar of Arizona must reimburse the attorney for
attorney fees and all court costs incurred. These court costs include those associated with the
entire investigative and disciplinary process, as well as any litigation and appeals.
Provisions
1. Adds that, in addition to attorney fees and all court costs, the attorney is entitled to be
reimbursed for loss of earnings. (Sec. 1)
2. Specifies that loss of earnings is to be calculated over the full time period covering all
stages of the investigation and any related court proceedings. (Sec. 1)
3. Authorizes the attorney to file a claim against the State Bar if he suffers damages to his
reputation. (Sec. 1)
☐ Prop 105 (45 votes) ☐ Prop 108 (40 votes) ☐ Emergency (40 votes) ☐ Fiscal Note