SALEM
LAW FIRM
HENRY SALEM, J.D.
M RIF W A L
M ELA S
court. Mr. Neumann left the firm and while a
solo practitioner, continued to represent the
client. He deposited the garnished funds into a
business market rate savings account and made
numerous withdrawals from that account to his
business checking account. Upon joining
another firm, Mr. Neumann transferred the
client file but not the garnished funds.
Four aggravating factors were found: dishonest or selfish motive, multiple offenses, substantial experience in the practice of law and illegal conduct.
Three mitigating factors were found:
absence of prior disciplinary record, personal or
emotional problems, full and free disclosure to
the disciplinary board or cooperative attitude
toward the proceedings.
Mr. Neumann violated Rule 42,
ARIZ.R.S.CT., ERs 1. 4, 1. 15 and 8. 4(c) and (d),
and Rules 43 and 44, ARIZ.R.S.CT.
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DAVID M. PATTON
Bar No. 019563; File No. 07-0529
Supreme Court No. SB-08-0121-D
By Arizona Supreme Court judgment and order
dated Sept. 9, 2008, David M. Patton, 8300 N.
Hayden Rd., Ste. 207, Scottsdale, AZ, was censured and assessed the costs and expenses of the
disciplinary proceedings.
In approximately August 2006, Mr. Patton
contracted with a medical consultant to research
and review medical records for current and
potential clients. Mr. Patton failed to pay one of
the consultant’s bills so she filed suit against him
in Justice Court. When Mr. Patton filed his
answer it included exhibits that contained personal and confidential information about current and potential clients. He filed a motion to
seal the disclosed information only after a
charge was filed with the State Bar.
One aggravating factor was found: substantial experience in the practice of law.
Four mitigating factors were found: absence
of prior disciplinary record, absence of dishonest or selfish motive, full and free disclosure and
remorse.
Mr. Patton violated Rule 42, ARIZ.R.S.CT.,
ERs 1. 6(a) and 1. 15.
T. MICHAEL RYAN
Bar No. 012337; File No. 08-4000
Supreme Court No. SB-08-0118-RD
By Arizona Supreme Court judgment and order
dated Sept. 24, 2008, T. Michael Ryan, P.O.
Box 80211, Portland, OR, was suspended for
18 months effective Jan. 8, 2008, and assessed
the costs and expenses of the disciplinary proceedings.
The Arizona Supreme Court imposed reciprocal discipline upon Mr. Ryan based on discipline imposed by the Oregon Supreme Court
on Dec. 13, 2007.
In the Oregon case, Mr. Ryan represented a
client in a child custody matter for a flat fee of
$750. There was no written fee agreement. The
