R-23-0051 PETITION TO AMEND RULE 42 (ER 1.8), ARIZ. R. SUP. CT. -

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R-23-0051 PETITION TO AMEND RULE 42 (ER 1.8), ARIZ. R. SUP. CT.

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Yolanda Fox

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27 Nov 2023 10:51 AM
Honorable Christopher Staring, Chair Arizona Supreme Court Ethics Advisory Committee 1501 W. Washington St., Suite 104 Phoenix, AZ 85007 602-452-3656 [email protected] Filed: November 21, 2023 Would amend ER 1.8 (Rule 42 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Arizona) to permit a lawyer representing an indigent client to give the client modest gifts for basic living expenses. Comments must be submitted by no later than Wednesday, May 1, 2024, and any reply by a petitioner must be submitted no later than Monday, June 3, 2024.
Attachments Final EAC Rule Petition ER 1_8.pdf Final EAC Rule Petition ER 1_8.docx Opening Rules for Public Comment_50.pdf

William Moore

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06 Apr 2024 08:54 AM
William Moore 1144 E Jefferson St Phoenix, Az 85034 (602) 254-6044 Many indigent clients lack basic resources. Non-profit law firms are often on the front lines and may be able to help clients avoid utility shut-offs or even eviction. However, rule 1.8 ties the hands of non- profit firms that represent clients on a pro bono basis. These firms have no financial interest, in the litigation, other than seeing a positive outcome for the client. Lawyers in non-profit firms are also “First Responders.” Like police, fire and health workers, they are often in first position to help avert a crisis. Also, these firms are often in a position to receive grant funds for client assistance; however, due to Arizona’s Rule 1.8 e., non-profit law firms decline to be recipients of such funds. Amending the Rule, to bring it in line with the language contained in the ABA Rule, would be beneficial to the public at-large and would also greatly benefit Arizona’s most vulnerable populations. Thank you for your kind consideration on this regard.

Lina Garcia

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29 Apr 2024 06:41 PM
Joint Comment by Maricopa Indigent Defense Offices 620 W. Jackson, Suite 4015, Phoenix, AZ 85003 (602) 506-7711 [email protected] AZ State Bar #025997
Attachments R-23-0051 Rule 42 (ER 1.8)_2024.04.29.docx R-23-0051 Rule 42 (ER 1.8)_2024.04.29.pdf

State Bar of Arizona

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01 May 2024 06:49 PM
Comment of the State Bar of Arizona Lisa M. Panahi Bar No. 023421 General Counsel State Bar of Arizona 4201 N. 24th St., Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ 85016 602-340-7236 [email protected]
Attachments R-23-0051 State Bar Comment.pdf R-23-0051 State Bar Comment.docx

David Euchner

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01 May 2024 07:12 PM
ARIZONA ATTORNEYS FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE David J. Euchner, SB#021768 33 N. Stone Ave., 21st Floor, Tucson, AZ 85701 (520) 724-6800 [email protected] Attached is the comment of Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice.
Attachments R-23-0051 AACJ comment.pdf R-23-0051 AACJ comment.docx

Yolanda Fox

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02 May 2024 12:12 PM
Mary Dreyer AZ State Bar # 016905 P.O. Box 2457 Florence, AZ 85132 (520) 483-5079 [email protected] Comment Supporting an Amendment to Rule 42 (ER 1.8), Ariz. R. Sup. Ct.
Attachments Comment in Support of R-23-0051 ER Petition to Amend ER 1.8 - final.docx Comment in Support of R-23-0051 ER Petition to Amend ER 1.8 - final.pdf