Attorney Duane Okken of Scottsdale; ethical gremlin

The state of Arizona presented Duane E. Okken with a law license in 1982 after he graduated from Arizona State University Law School.

The Arizona State Bar found Duane guilty of the following misconduct.

• Engaged in a pattern of misconduct
• Bad faith obstruction of disciplinary process (Up yours, said Duane!)
• Misconduct involved multiple offenses
• Engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice
• Failed to act with due diligence (slacker)
• Failed to communicate with clients
• Failed to take necessary steps to protect client’s interest after being discharged
• Failed to expedite litigation

As a consequence of his misconduct, the Cheerleaders for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Arizona Supreme Court punished Duane by gifting him with a complimentary reprimand.

As we speak (ca. February 2015) Duane practices at 8514 East Montecito in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Caution: Duane does not carry legal malpractice insurance