Diane Drain

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Maricopa County, Arizona, Sheriff’s Bidding Requirements at a Sheriff’s Execution Sale of a Judgment Debtor’s “Homestead” Residence. The Arizona statute, which includes the conditions that must be complied with before the Sheriff will even schedule a Sheriff’s Execution Sale of a Homestead Residence, is set forth in full below: 33-1105.

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MARCH 19, 2021

Immigrants’ rights advocates are pushing back against Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich’s attempts to block President Joe Biden’s latest changes to U.S. immigration policy. On Tuesday, a coalition of immigration and Latino advocacy groups announced a lawsuit against Brnovich’s office.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

MAY 20, 2022

If they become a repeat abuser, I take the situation to the lawyer (because of course, you know this is a true principle, they do NOT behave that way with the attorney). I was blessed early in my career to have worked with some attorneys who loved to teach and share their knowledge. Get, or be, a mentor. If you aren’t, be a mentor.

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Diane Drain

MAY 21, 2021

SCOTT MICHAEL FORRESTER, DISBARRED BY THE STATE BAR OF ARIZONA. On May 5, 2021, the State Bar of Arizona entered an immediate order of disbarment against Scott Michael Forrester. You must understand the law and work with an attorney who knows their job and treats you with respect. Several other good attorneys did the same.

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ABA Journal

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich has reached a diversion agreement with the State Bar of Arizona to resolve ethics allegations that he took actions contrary…

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Diane Drain

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Diane is honored by Legal Services Corp – Pro Bono Service Award for establishing the Self Help Center at the Arizona Bankruptcy Court. Its grantee organizations serving Arizona include the Community Legal Services, Southern Arizona Legal Aid (SALA), and the Window Rock-based DNA-Peoples Legal Services. Drain, P.A.

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Above The Law

JANUARY 29, 2025

In 2020, the Arizona Supreme Court established its Alternative Business Structure (ABS) program which allows nonlawyers to have an economic interest or decision making authority in a law firm. A few days ago, the Big Four accounting firm KPMG applied for Arizonas ABS license. Steven Chung is a tax attorney in Los Angeles, California.

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ABA Journal

MARCH 17, 2022

Maricopa County Attorney Allister Adel in Arizona has said she takes full responsibility for 180 misdemeanor cases that were dropped because prosecutors failed to file…

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ABA Journal

MAY 10, 2022

A new law requires the State Bar of Arizona to pay legal fees of lawyers targeted for legal discipline who prevail in their ethics cases.…

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JURIST

AUGUST 18, 2022

A federal grand jury in the US District Court for the Western District of Missouri indicted Walter Lee Hoornstra Wednesday for threatening an Arizona election official. The indictment asserts that Hoornstra left a threatening voicemail on the personal cell phone of an election official in Arizona. Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A.

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Diane Drain

JANUARY 20, 2022

Bankruptcy Issues After January 1, 2022 Changes in Arizona Homestead Statutes. The Arizona Homestead exemption increased from $150,000 to $250,000 as of January 1, 2022. Final edits of HB2617 – easier to read Along with that increase there were other significant changes to the Arizona Homestead law.

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Diane Drain

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Analysis of Enforcement of Money Judgments in Arizona Against a Judgment Debtor’s Residence / “Homestead” Property. Legal Analysis APPLICABLE ARIZONA LAW. The Arizona Court of Appeals’ 2018 decision in Pacific Western Bank v. Furthermore, the Arizona Court of Appeals, in Grand Real Estate, Inc. Phoenix, Arizona 85004.

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HowAppealing

JULY 7, 2021

“The DNC’s Dishonest Voting Case Against Arizona; The justices upheld our common-sense election laws against baseless charges of racism”: Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich has this op-ed in today’s edition of The Wall Street Journal.

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JURIST

JANUARY 27, 2022

In separate lawsuits filed against Google, the attorneys general allege that the search engine giant has systematically deceived its users about its location tracking practices at least since 2014 and has misled them regarding the control they exercised over the information which is collected by the company.

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Attorney at Work

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

Arizona is leading the way. As for the “not so much,” Florida’s task force examining this issue recommended many of the changes in place in Arizona and Utah, only to have it unanimously rejected by its bar’s Board of Governors late last year. appeared first on Attorney at Work. New Developments in Law Firm Ownership.

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Attorney at Work

OCTOBER 16, 2022

I’m in the process of rebranding my firm (more on that in a future post), and I want to share the 10 steps I went through to change my law firm name in Arizona. In Arizona, you don’t need to file a trade name to have a dba, but it may be required to demonstrate to your bank that you’re using a new name. Table of contents 1. Screw that.

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Diane Drain

JANUARY 2, 2021

Reprint from a great California bankruptcy attorney – Cathy Moran. Just like you should check out the licensing agencies for your contractor, doctor or plumber, you should also check out the State Bar for your prospective attorney. Nothing is More Expensive Than Hiring a Cheap Attorney. Find The Right Bankruptcy Lawyer For You.

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Paralegal Bootcamp

JULY 28, 2022

In my office, we have had several cases we had to give to contract attorneys because of conflicts with co-defendants. In my office, we have had several cases we had to give to contract attorneys because of conflicts with co-defendants. I struggle with clients that yell – especially when your attorney doesn’t get back to them.

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Attorney at Work

DECEMBER 28, 2021

When the reports went digital, several of them were featured on Attorney at Work. Other states, such as Arizona, have cut the rules to the bone. While lots of recommendations have surfaced, only a few states have crossed the finish line, most notably Arizona and Utah. Bob passed away in October. The ABA Model Rules.

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JURIST

JUNE 15, 2024

Attorney General Merrick B. Arizona is no stranger to the use of questionable police tactics. In 2017, former Arizona Sheriff Joe Arpaio was found guilty of criminal contempt for failing to abide by a court order to stop detaining Latinos based solely on their immigration status.

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Diane Drain

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The post ATTORNEY REVIEWS – She‘s definitely a keeper and you’ll be well taken care of appeared first on Diane L. Drain - Phoenix Arizona Bankruptcy Attorney. She’s been very supportive and helpful in helping me acclimate into a new legal community, for no other reason than – just because.

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Diane Drain

JANUARY 30, 2021

The Arizona Statute of Limitations Applicable to Collection Lawsuits and Non-Judicial Trustee’s Foreclosure Sales of Real Property, article by Larry O. Furthermore, as was fully discussed above, the Arizona Supreme Court, in Mertola, LLC v. Phoenix, Arizona 85004. Drain - Phoenix Arizona Bankruptcy Attorney.

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The Crime Report

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

This story was originally published by the Arizona Center for Investigative Reporting. In 2021, the Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association submitted a proposal to Arizona’s top law enforcement-certifying agency to train officers in “American ideals and the principles of Liberty upon which the USA was founded.”.

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ABA Journal

MARCH 16, 2021

An Arizona judge has ordered the Arizona Republican Party and its lawyers to pay more than $18,000 in attorney fees for filing a “groundless” lawsuit…

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JURIST

JULY 23, 2022

Attorney General of Georgia Chris Carr joined 19 other attorneys to urge the Supreme Court to stop the memorandum from taking effect. Early in July, the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit reversed a preliminary injunction against the memorandum, in a case brought by Arizona, Ohio and Montana.

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ABA Journal

JANUARY 25, 2024

“It’s never going to go well,” Arizona attorney Lynda C. Shely says about the prospect of representing anyone you are close to, including family members…

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Diane Drain

APRIL 25, 2021

It may mean your cheap attorney treats you like a cash register. You pay a fee to file the bankruptcy, then pay or lose triple that to get out of the problems your attorney “forgot” to tell you about (like using your tax refunds or your mother being sued because you paid her back just before filing the bankruptcy).

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FEBRUARY 9, 2021

“Diane is the most knowledgeable and committed bankruptcy attorney I know – and I know a few!” Diane is the most knowledgeable and committed bankruptcy attorney I know – and I know a few! The post ATTORNEY REVIEWS – Diane is the most knowledgeable and committed bankruptcy attorney I know – and I know a few!

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LawSites

MAY 10, 2021

Last August, Arizona became the first state to eliminate the ban on non-lawyer ownership of law firms. On today’s episode of LawNext, I am joined by Arizona Supreme Court Vice Chief Justice Ann A. Justice Timmer was appointed to the Arizona Supreme Court in 2012. Thank You To Our Sponsors.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2021

“We highly recommend Diane Drain IF you are looking for the educated, knowledgeable, honest and transparent (and very fairly priced) attorney! ” We had recently relocated to Arizona from the Chicago area when we realized we had to face up to our financial problems, rather than run away from them. appeared first on Diane L.

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Diane Drain

JANUARY 27, 2021

“ She is like your favorite professor who just happens to be a spitfire attorney and advocate for understanding, support, kindness and knowledge. ” She is like your favorite professor who just happens to be a spitfire attorney and advocate for understanding, support, kindness and knowledge. I’m not being dramatic or cheesey.

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LegalReader

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich had earlier investigated Google for misrepresenting the ways in which it collects and uses consumers' location data.

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Diane Drain

OCTOBER 11, 2020

For this segment, DirectRank Media has reached out to some of the nation’s most awarded and respected law firms and leading attorneys for their thoughts and opinions of how Hollywood portrays the legal profession. is one of Arizona’s leading bankruptcy and foreclosure firms. Drain - Phoenix Arizona Bankruptcy Attorney.

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LegalReader

DECEMBER 23, 2022

An attorney for failed Republican candidate Abraham Hamadeh admitted in court proceedings that his client simply did not have the votes or evidence needed to move forward with the case.

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JURIST

MARCH 11, 2024

While some states like Arizona do provide an ombudsman’s aide who receives complaints, the aide lacks the authority to enforce agency compliance. An AP and CNHI News report published Sunday found that less than a third of US states have agencies to resolve citizen disputes regarding access to public records or open meetings.

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LegalReader

DECEMBER 1, 2022

In his 30-page page opinion, federal judge John Tuchi found that the lawsuit--filed by attorneys for two failed Republican political candidates--contained numerous inaccuracies and falsehoods.

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Diane Drain

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

The post ATTORNEY REVIEWS – Looks at their situation with a lens focused on real life solutions and consequences appeared first on Diane L. Drain - Phoenix Arizona Bankruptcy Attorney.

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