Idaho attorney Public Reprimand and Probation

Student Name: Kara Lansberry

 

Link for opinion: http://www.azcourts.gov/portals/21/2004SBJudgments/StephenJohnsonJOSuspension.pdf 

On May 3, 2012 Stephen M. Johnson was reprimand and placed on probation for two years. Mr. Johnson was also practicing law in Arizona.  While practicing law in Arizona he failed to communicate with his client regarding a criminal post-conviction relief matter for six months. Mr. Johnson was preparing for and conducting a capital jury trial.

Mr. Johnson violated the Arizona Rules of Professional Conduct 1.2 Scope of representation, 1.3 Diligence, 1.4 Communication, 1.16(a) Failure to withdraw and 8.4(d) Conduct Prejudicial to Administration of Justice. Mr.

LA255 ATTORNEY ETHICS CASES POSTED BY STUDENTS

Please see the hard work students in the Legal Ethics course performed this term.  Students researched and located cases in their jurisdiction about attorney unethical conduct. In using their their research skills, they located cases about attorneys who have had a disciplinary action, sanction or disbarment for unethical behavior. 

The goal is to educate the public about attorney ethics,  legal practice, and rules that attorneys must follow when practicing law. The purpose for our students is to learn more about attorney ethical conduct, how it trickles down to legal support staff, and to practice their legal research skills.

This website contains information relating to legal ethics composed by Globe Education Network paralegal students to benefit the public.  DISCLAIMER: The contents of this website DOES NOT CONSTITUTE LEGAL ADVICE.

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