Wednesday, July 30, 2014

AZ Candidate Hugh Hallman Admits Violating AZ State Bar Ethical Rules-Video

Hugh Hallman AZ Candidate for State Treasurer pads resume..


If a candidiate running for the office that is third in line to become governor and fudges on his resume, should he be elected to the office he seeks?
State Bar of Arizona Ethics Opinions


WATCH VIDEO Published on Jul 17, 2014

A lawyer may communicate the fact that the lawyer does or does not practice in particular fields of law. A lawyer shall not state or imply that the lawyer is a specialist except as follows:

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(c)       no lawyer shall state or imply that the lawyer is a specialist in any area of law unless the lawyer has been certified by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization or is certified by a national entity which has standards for certification substantially the same as those established by the board…
Committee on the Rules of Professional Conduct ("Ethics Committee")