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Attorney Joseph Velez of Scottsdale; ethical elf
The state of Arizona presented Joseph A. Velez with a law license in 1994 after he graduated from Arizona State University Law School.
The Arizona State Bar found Joseph guilty of engaging in the following misconduct.
In one matter, Joseph represented six clients in an action against the State of Arizona and Pima County regarding unpaid overtime wages. His fee agreement with the clients called for a reduced rate and a contingency fee. After the cases settled, Joseph submitted a request for attorney’s fees to the court quoting his regular rate and failed to inform the court about his reduced rate or the contingency fee portion of the fee agreement.
for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Arizona Supreme Court punished Joseph by gifting him with a complimentary censure.
As we speak (ca. November 2012) David practices at 7272 East Indian School Road in Scottsdale, Arizona.
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