Suing Opposing Counsel For Malpractice In Arizona
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Reporting Attorney Misconduct To report attorney misconduct you must contact the State Bar of Arizona. Once a report of attorney misconduct is received, the State Bar of Arizona will make a determination if the conduct warrants the filing of a formal complaint.
Main Office Phone: 602.252.4804 (from within Maricopa County) Fax: 602.271.4930. Member Resource Center: 602.340.7239. Business Hours: a.m. - 5 p.m. Phone: 520.623.9944. Fax: 520.623.9974. Business Hours: a.m. - 5 p.m. For the Public. Attorney/Consumer Assistance Program. Attorney Background Information.
Reporting Attorney Misconduct To report attorney misconduct you must contact the State Bar of Arizona. Once a report of attorney misconduct is received, the State Bar of Arizona will make a determination if the conduct warrants the filing of a formal complaint.
Every county in Arizona has at least two justice courts. The justice courts have exclusive authority to hear cases in which the amount in controversy is $10,000 or less. Cases in which the amount in controversy is greater than $10,000 must be filed in the superior court.
The plaintiff files a document (complaint) with the clerk of the court stating the reasons why the plaintiff is suing the defendant, and what action the plaintiff wants the court to take. A copy of the complaint and a summons are delivered to (served on) the defendant.
A civil action filed in a limited jurisdiction court is a claim against another party for damages of an amount up to $10,000.00. These lawsuits are designed to resolve civil disputes before a justice of the peace. Parties in a civil lawsuit may be represented by attorneys and appeal their case to a higher court.
Arizona Civil Statute of Limitations Laws: At a Glance Injury to PersonOne year for false imprisonment (A.R.S. § 12-541) Two years for personal injury (A.R.S. § 12-542) Libel/Slander One year (A.R.S. § 12-541) Fraud Three years (A.R.S. § 12-543(3)) Injury to Personal Property Two years (A.R.S. § 12-542)6 more rows
Arizona Does Not Place a Cap on Personal Injury Settlements Fortunately, Arizona is one of only a few states that prohibit caps on recoverable damages. That said, the state may rule excessive punitive damages that represent more than a ratio to compensatory damages as unconstitutional.
Justice courts are the "limited jurisdiction courts" which handle misdemeanor crimes, protective orders, small claims up to $3,500, and civil lawsuits for amounts of $10,000 and below.
Arizona's statute of limitations for medical malpractice lawsuits can be found at Arizona Revised Statutes section 12-542(1), which says that a legal action alleging malpractice by a health care professional or care facility must be filed within two years.
