Arizona Attorney - March 2013

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LAWYER REGULATION

Rule 41(g), A .R.S.C . The findings were
based on telephone encounters between a
records clerk and Mr. Ziman. When the records
clerk told Mr. Ziman to call back to talk with
another employee who was out of the office,
Mr. Ziman said he was getting so excited think-
ing about doing so that he “just came all over
[him]self.” When he called back the next day,
he identified himself as “Maurie Seiman.”
RIZ T
In finding that Mr. Ziman engaged in the
misconduct, the hearing panel said:
Individuals have an absolute freedom to
hold any number of views. Respondent
clearly holds other[s] in extreme low
regard that he deems inconvenience him.
… While in his private life he may be as
rude, offensive and demeaning as he
chooses, in his professional life he may not
hide behind his First Amendment rights to
ignore his sworn responsibilities.

Aggravating factors: prior disciplinary offenses; dishonest or selfish motive; pattern of misconduct; multiple offenses; refusal to acknowledge wrongful nature of conduct; substantial experience in the practice of law; and vulnerability of the disabled client.

Mitigating factor: full and free disclosure to disciplinary tribunal.

By order dated Jan. 3, 2013, the Supreme Court also granted judgment against Mr. Ziman for the costs and expenses of the disciplinary proceeding in the amount of $6,303.71.

PEOPLE, PLACES, HONORS & AWARDS

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BREIER

Murphy Karber PLC, a Phoenix real estate and construction law firm, announced that William H. Breier joined the group as an associate. He graduated from the Phoenix School of Law and holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Arizona State University’s Del E. Webb School of Construction.

GNEPPER

areas of focus are estate planning, probate, trust administration, guardianships, conservatorships and elder law matters.

WHINERY

Brenda Whinery, a shareholder with Mesch, Clark & Rothschild PC, was appointed to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court Bench.

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ARIZONA ATTORNEY MARCH 2013

Gammage & Burnham announced that Greg Gnepper was promoted to partner.

MINGLE

Jacquelyne J. Mingle joined Bogutz & Gordon PC in Tucson as an associate. Her

The Arizona Association of REALTORS (AAR) and Mack Drucker & Watson PLC, a Phoenix-based law firm, announced that Scott Drucker was selected as General Counsel for AAR. Beginning January 2, he assumed the position previously held by attorney Michelle Lind, who became AAR Chief Executive Officer on December 1.