An interim suspension has been imposed by stipulation by the Arizona Presiding Disciplinary Judge
As outlined by Respondent’s admissions set forth in his redacted May 25, 2023 supplemental response to the State Bar, Respondent has repeatedly engaged in inappropriate and sexual conduct with his clients. (Exh. A)
As part of this stipulation, Respondent further admits that he is currently the subject of additional State Bar screening investigations which also raise a concern that Respondent may engage in further ethical misconduct.
Respondent’s intentional inappropriate conduct with clients demonstrates a serious disregard for the ethical rules that create concerns about his fitness to practice without further injuring the public. Such conduct is likely to cause immediate and substantial harm if he is permitted to continue practicing during the months leading up to a formal disciplinary hearing.
Exhibit A states that Respondent had “originally self-reported a single consensual act with a female client.”
There was more.