On Friday, January 27, 2023, the Presiding Disciplinary Judge of the Supreme Court of Arizona reprimanded attorney Brooks Richard Siegel.

The case is entitled “in the matter of Brooks Richard Siegel” and was brought by the State Bar with case no. 2022-9057.

The charges cited Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 42, ERs 1. 1, 1.3, 1. 4, 5.3, 5.5, and 8.4(d).

In the Amended Agreement for Discipline Consent, dated January 25, 2023, the respondent admitted his violation of the Arizona Rules of Professional Conduct. Allegedly, while handling a client in a lemon law claim, the respondent failed to discuss with the client the settlement goals or the demand letter that the former’s law firm transmitted to the defendant on the client’s behalf.

The filing states:

“Respondent never talked to Arechiga regarding her settlement goals or the demand letter. On September 7, 2021, Arechiga requested a case update. On September 9, 2021, a staff member, Maria, responded in pertinent part: “The manufacturer finally responded and we have sent them our demand with your document.”

The filing continues:

“Firm records reveal that Maria then “discussed the offer with a client.” During the call, Maria told Arechiga that if she accepted the offer, she would receive $1,000 and the firm would keep $3,000. Arechiga declined. The Respondent did not discuss the offer with Arechiga. On or about October 26, 2021, Arechiga terminated the representation without ever speaking with the Respondent or any lawyer.”

On January 27, 2023, the Presiding Disciplinary Judge issued a decision accepting the agreement for discipline by consent. Thus, a final judgment and order were issued to impose the sanction against the respondent.

The Disposition states:

“IT IS ORDERED that Brooks Richard Siegel, Bar No. 031453, is reprimanded for his conduct in violation of the Arizona Rules of Professional Conduct, as outlined in the consent documents.”

Mr. Siegel attended the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, at Arizona State University. He practices in North Miami Beach, Florida. He is licensed in Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, and Washington. His info can be found lawyers.justia.com.

A copy of the original filing can be found here.