On Friday, August 1, 2025, the Presiding Disciplinary Judge of the Supreme Court of Arizona reprimanded attorney Mark H. Weiss and placed him on probation for two years due to violations of the Arizona Rules of Professional Conduct. This decision followed an Agreement for Discipline by Consent, which the court accepted.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Mark H. Weiss,” with case no. PDJ 2025-9010.
The reprimand stems from Weiss’s acknowledgment of his failure to uphold proper trust accounting practices. Specifically, the violations included negligent maintenance of trust account records and the failure to report the existence of an IOLTA or 2023 Trust Accounts to the State Bar of Arizona. These actions were found to be in direct violation of multiple rules, including Rule 42 and Rule 43 of the Arizona Rules of the Supreme Court.
The terms of Weiss’s probation require him to adhere to several stipulations designed to ensure compliance with professional standards moving forward. One key requirement includes participation in the Law Office Management Assistance Program (LOMAP), which mandates that if he opens a new trust account during the probation period, he must notify the State Bar Compliance Monitor within ten days. Furthermore, he is obligated to submit specified trust account records quarterly and undergo regular reviews of these records.
Should Weiss open or control any trust accounts during his probation, he is also required to inform the State Bar in writing and attend a half-day Trust Account Ethics Enhancement Program (TAEEP). He will bear the costs associated with both the LOMAP and TAEEP programs.
The court’s ruling also includes a financial component, as Weiss is ordered to pay the costs and expenses incurred by the State Bar of Arizona, totaling $1,524.85, within thirty days of the judgment.
The disciplinary actions against Weiss were formalized following a complaint filed by the State Bar on February 4, 2025. The Attorney Discipline Probable Cause Committee had previously determined there was sufficient cause for the complaint on November 12, 2024. Weiss voluntarily waived his right to a hearing or to contest the allegations as part of the agreement.
In reviewing the case, the Presiding Disciplinary Judge considered various factors, including the nature of the violations, Weiss’s mental state, and the absence of actual harm to the profession. While two aggravating factors were identified—prior disciplinary offenses and Weiss’s substantial experience in the legal field—his cooperative demeanor throughout the proceedings served as a mitigating factor.
According to Avvo.com, Mr. Weiss is a business attorney in Scottsdale, Arizona. He attended Arizona State University, graduating in 1990. He acquired his law license in Arizona in 1991.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
