Comments on: Prominent legal authority Clint Bolick calls for reining in the State Bar

By: Carol

Carol — Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:44:14 +0000

I have been trying to get trust fund money and other ethical complaints decided by the AZ Bar since last November. They just cover up for the attorney in question and give the public an impossible set of hurdles. The latest – we did not hear from our investigator at the Bar because the attorney-subject of our complaint “told him the matter was settled”. That’s why we have not received an answer from the Bar. The Bar took the attorney’s word without contacting us. What a farce.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 05:37:40 +0000

Eh. Clint is hardly a legal authority. he is a conservative hack with a legal background and no more.

By: Buddy Breon

Buddy Breon — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 10:35:45 +0000

Sammy, you got it wrong.

The clue is right in front of us. The Bar was openly critical of Calderone (no right-wing conservative, for sure) and remarked his punishment was for filing in support of Andy Thomas.

The Bar Association, once a fortress for safety for the public from crooked lawyers, is now more interested in political influence than anything else. Like any powerful organization, the Bar is simply trying to silence any opposition. When that happens, it is more important than ever that opposition is stronger and louder. It is the only way to stop a bully.

As to the Bar’s responsibility to check-out complaints, file one and see how long it takes to get any reveiw and how quietly it is done. No, this action was not one of “investigate complaints.” This is a union trying to destroy opponents of their union activities. Actions by the Bar Association make it an unprofessional organization.

By: SonoranSam

SonoranSam — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 21:48:29 +0000

This is not a “free speech” issue, Mr. Bolick. This is a professional standards and responsibilities issue.

You and I may disagree on whether Mr. Thomas acted inappropriately, but the Bar has an obligation to look into credible allegations of unprofessional conduct.

Arguing that the Bar “initiated” complaints is simply untrue. They investigate complaints brought by fellow members of this professional organization.

Would it be a “free speech” issue if a physician was being investigated for unprofessional conduct?