Arizona Attorney - March 2014

ment on the pleadings, resulting in the court entering judgment against his client. Mr. Friedlander also failed to attend four pretrial conferences in a second matter and failed to respond to a motion for default judgment, resulting in the court entering judgment against Mr. Friedlander’s client.

Aggravating factors: prior disciplinary offenses, refusal to accept wrongful nature of conduct, and substantial experience in the practice of law.

Mitigating factor: remoteness of prior offenses and full and free disclosure to disciplinary board or cooperative attitude towards proceedings.

The hearing panel concluded that Mr. Friedlander violated Rule 42, ARIZ.R.S.CT., specifically ERs 1. 2(a), 1. 3, 1. 4, 1. 16(a), 1. 16(d), 3. 2, 8. 4(c), and 8. 4(d).

WILLIAM M. SPENCE
Bar No. 002728; File Nos. 11-0641, 11-1923
PDJ No. 2013-9052

By final judgment and order of the presiding disciplinary judge dated Oct. 22, 2013, William M. Spence, Chandler, was reprimanded pursuant to an amended agreement for discipline by consent. As agreed, Mr. Spence was ordered to change his membership status with the State Bar from active to retired and he was assessed the costs and expense of the disciplinary proceeding. If he wishes to return to active status, he must undergo a fitness-to-practice assessment.

In File 11-0641, Mr. Spence admitted that he used coarse language when speaking with a client and her parents.

In File 11-1923, Respondent admitted that he inappropriately touched another client on the back during a hearing and used coarse language when speaking with her during the representation.

Aggravating factors: prior disciplinary offenses, a pattern of misconduct, multiple offenses, and substantial experience in the practice of the law.

Mitigating factors: full and free disclosure to disciplinary board or cooperative attitude toward proceedings, and remorse.

Mr. Spence violated Rule 41(g), ARIZ.R.S.CT.

STEVEN E. SUFRIN
Bar No. 014273; File No. 13-0316
PDJ No. 2013-9079

After reviewing an agreement for discipline by consent, the presiding disciplinary judge entered a judgment and order dated Nov. 22, 2013, in which Steven E. Sufrin, Phoenix, was suspended for 30 days commencing 30 days from the date of the judgment and order. Mr. Sufrin also was placed on probation for one year during which time he must participate in the State Bar’s Law Office Management Assistance

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