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In re Roberts

Citations: 167 Ariz. 29; 804 P.2d 758; 1990 Ariz. LEXIS 274Docket: Comm. Nos. 87-0779, 87-0829, 87-0842 and 89-0509

Court: Arizona Supreme Court; December 21, 1990; Arizona; State Supreme Court

Narrative Opinion Summary

Neal Taylor Roberts, a member of the State Bar of Arizona, has been formally censured by the Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Arizona due to conduct deemed unworthy and in violation of his professional duties as a lawyer. Roberts is required to pay the State Bar of Arizona a total of $3,605.03 for costs and expenses related to this matter, as stipulated in the Commission’s Order of Probation dated November 12, 1990. No timely appeal against this decision has been filed.

Legal Issues Addressed

Appeal Process in Attorney Disciplinary Proceedings

Application: The decision of the Disciplinary Commission stands as no appeal was filed within the appropriate timeframe.

Reasoning: No timely appeal against this decision has been filed.

Formal Censure of Attorneys

Application: The Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Arizona issued a formal censure against Neal Taylor Roberts, signifying a formal expression of disapproval for his conduct.

Reasoning: Neal Taylor Roberts, a member of the State Bar of Arizona, has been formally censured by the Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Arizona due to conduct deemed unworthy and in violation of his professional duties as a lawyer.

Payment of Costs and Expenses in Disciplinary Actions

Application: Roberts is obligated to pay the State Bar of Arizona for costs and expenses incurred during the disciplinary proceedings as specified by the Commission's order.

Reasoning: Roberts is required to pay the State Bar of Arizona a total of $3,605.03 for costs and expenses related to this matter, as stipulated in the Commission’s Order of Probation dated November 12, 1990.