I join in Mr. Cohen's and Mr. Trachtenberg's objection to this petition.
I have limited my practice to personal injury and medical malpractice cases for the 22 years I have practiced law. I evaluate every contingent fee I recover for fairness in light of the work already done on the case and the work yet to be done to resolve lien and subrogation claims and on conservatorship or court approval issues in cases involving minors or incapacitated clients. When fairness requires, I reduce my fees.
Virtually every case involves sorting through a growing number of technically complex claims by healh care providers, insurers, government agencies and government contractors for reimbursement out of my clients' recoveries. The law in this area is rapidly evolving, which requires a significant amount of time simply to stay current. I would estimate that ten to fifteen percent of my time is now spent sorting out these claims to minimize their impact on my clients. The most difficult cases to resolve arise out of "quick" settlements due to inadequate insurance proceeds.
In light of the complete lack of evidence that Arizona attorneys are not abiding by ER 1.5 and Swartz, I respectfully join in requesting that the Court reject the petition at issue.
Anthony J. Wiggins
Wiggins Law Offices
7400 N. Oracle Rd., Suite 323
Tucson, AZ 85704
520-623-3149
Fax: 520-219-9390
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