Attorney Byron E. Siegel was subjected to an interim suspension from the practice of law in Arizona, as ordered by the Presiding Disciplinary Judge on May 7, 2024.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Byron E. Siegel,” with case no. PDJ 2024-9021.
According to the filing, Siegel entered into a Stipulation to Interim Suspension with the State Bar of Arizona on May 6, 2024. In the stipulation, Siegel agreed to an immediate interim suspension from the practice of law. As part of the interim suspension, Scott Harris agreed to serve as conservator of Siegel’s open client files, which will be fully transferred to Harris within 60 days. Patricia Sallen agreed to serve as conservator of Siegel’s trust and operating bank accounts during the suspension period.
In her order, the Presiding Disciplinary Judge placed Siegel’s trust account at Wells Fargo Bank and an operating account under the control of Conservator Sallen pending further orders. The order also requires Siegel to comply with client notification requirements and file necessary affidavits under Rule 72 of the Arizona Rules of the Supreme Court.
The stipulation notes that Siegel entered into it voluntarily to cooperate with the Bar, and that it should be considered a mitigating factor. It also states that Siegel is in the process of being evaluated to determine eligibility for transfer to disability inactive status under Rule 63.
The Disposition states:
“IT IS ORDERED that BYRON E. SIEGEL, Bar No. 027855, is suspended from the practice of law on an interim basis, effective immediately. This order shall continue in force and effect until final disposition of all pending disciplinary proceedings against Mr. Siegel, unless vacated or modified. See Rule 61 Ariz. R. Sup. Ct.”
According to avvo.com, Mr. Siegel is a medical malpractice attorney in Scottsdale, Arizona. He acquired his law license in Arizona in 2010.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
