Recently, the State Bar of Arizona has been more communicative about discipline actions taken against errant lawyers. So rather than wait for the summaries to appear in the good ’ol Arizona Attorney Magazine, they send out press releases on the newest orders from the Supreme Court of Arizona.
Here is what they distributed yesterday.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 30, 2010
Contact: Rick DeBruhl, Chief Communications Officer
Phone: (602) 340-7335, Mobile: (602)513-6385
E-Mail: rick.debruhl@staff.azbar.org
Failure to Protect Client Interest Leads to Suspension for Three Attorneys
PHOENIX – The Supreme Court of Arizona has ordered that Daniel Inserra (Bar No. 017284), Victoria R. Miranda (Bar No. 018511) and Paul M. Weich (Bar No. 014089) be suspended from practicing law.
After conducting investigations in the three unrelated cases, the State Bar of Arizona found that these three attorneys failed to protect the public, the profession, and the administration of justice. The State Bar filed a formal complaint with the Disciplinary Clerk of the Supreme Court of Arizona for each.
In the matter of Daniel Inserra, the State Bar of Arizona found that he violated numerous provisions of the Rules of Professional Conduct that included: failure to act with reasonable diligence, failure to protects client’s interest, failure to adequately communicate with clients, failure to respond to demand for information, and charging an unreasonable fee. A total of three Counts were filed against Inserra.
As stated in the Supreme Court of Arizona’s Order, Inserra is suspended from the practice of law for a period of 15 months, retroactive to Feb. 7, 2009 and is required to serve two years of probation with terms to be determined at time of reinstatement. In addition, Inserra shall pay 15 hundred dollars in restitution charges as well as all costs and expenses incurred in this matter by the State Bar of Arizona, the Disciplinary Commission, the Supreme Court, and the Disciplinary Clerk’s Office. Inserra is not allowed to practice law during his suspension.
In the matter of Victoria R. Miranda, the State Bar of Arizona found that she violated numerous provisions of the Rules of Professional Conduct that included: failure to act with reasonable diligence, failure to protects client’s interest, failure to adequately communicate with clients, failure to refund unearned fees, engaging in conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation and practicing law while suspended. A total of three Counts were filed against Miranda.
Miranda’s suspension is effective July 17, 2010 as outlined in the Supreme Court of Arizona’s order. She is required to serve two years of probation with terms to be determined at time of reinstatement. In addition, Miranda shall pay restitution charges in the amount of two thousand dollars as well as all costs and expenses incurred in this matter by the State Bar of Arizona, the Disciplinary Commission, the Supreme Court, and the Disciplinary Clerk’s Office. Miranda is not allowed to practice law during her suspension.
In the matter of Paul M. Weich, the State Bar of Arizona found that he violated numerous provisions of the Rules of Professional Conduct that included: failure to comply with State Bar’s investigation, failure to act with reasonable diligence, failure to protects client’s interest, and practicing law while suspended. A total of two Counts were filed against Weich.
As stated in the Supreme Court of Arizona’s Order, Weich is suspended from the practice of law for a period of two years, retroactive to Dec. 29, 2009 and is required to serve two years of probation that must include participation in the Member Assistance Program (MAP), upon reinstatement. In addition, Weich shall pay the State Bar 1,651.45 dollars, together with interest at the legal rate from the date of the judgment.
To view the Daniel Inserra decision, visit:
http://www.azcourts.gov/Portals/36/2010_Scanned/JOandOrders/InserraJO6172010.pdf
To view the Victoria R. Miranda decision, visit:
http://www.azcourts.gov/Portals/36/2010_Scanned/JOandOrders/MirandaJO6172010.pdf
To view the Paul M. Weich decision, visit:
http://www.azcourts.gov/Portals/36/2010_Scanned/JOandOrders/WeichJO6172010.pdf
About the State Bar
The State Bar of Arizona is a non-profit organization that operates under the supervision of the Arizona Supreme Court. The Bar includes approximately 16,000 active attorneys and provides education and development programs for the legal profession and the public. Since 1933 the Bar and its members have been committed to serving the public by making sure the voices of all people in Arizona are heard in our justice system.
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