Legal Counsel

The State Bar of Arizona has determined that an investigation into the agreement between attorney Robert J. Lyttle and the Hopi Tribe is not warranted.

Attorneys who work in-house have different incentives and motivations than attorneys who work for law firms, and there are good reasons why in-house legal counsel is more likely to give conservative advice than other attorneys.

One Commissioner brought a proposed video policy to the Board that he said was drafted by Legal Counsel. The other two Commissioners could not believe it is legal, calling all of our elected Legal Counsel opinions into doubt.

A highly questionable decision gets the Bulger trial off to a bad start.

Our County Counsel says a judge's decision in 2005 validates the County Commissioners in creating new fees without a vote of the people, despite a charter amendment that says otherwise. That decision and case reeks of conflict of interest and fraud.

If you are an employee or creditor of a company that has filed for Chapter 11 relief, you might be wondering why businesses file bankruptcy.

When developing a relationship with an individual who acts as your agent or representative, be certain you understand the implications associated with ratification.