At some point all lawyers ask themselves, “Why did I accept that client in the first place?” Effectively screening prospective clients for red flags is perhaps the single most important tool for avoiding later fee disputes, malpractice claims, and ethics […]
“You found black electrical tape covering the airbag warning light?” That was the moment I knew that we had found the answers that we were looking for. Let me go back to the beginning. It was March of 2014. My […]
In conjunction with the College of Law at ASU, Professor Charles Calleros and with its national partner organization, the Hispanic National Bar Association, Los Abogados has long provided guidance, inspiration, and even sophisticated training to youth who we hope will […]
The Los Abogados LSAT Fellowship Program increases diversity within the legal profession by helping diverse individuals overcome one major hurdle to law school admissions – the LSAT exam. When I began my presidency in 2016, Los Abogados already had a […]
Recognizing its professional leadership role in the Arizona community, Los Abogados is committed to advocating for public policy that positively impacts its members and the Latino community. As lawyers, we have a unique understanding of how law and policy are […]
Judges should reflect the diversity of the communities they serve. This is not a dream, whimsical illusion, or ideological concept. It is a founding principle set forth by the Arizona Constitution, Article VI, Section 37(C). The primary consideration being merit, […]
The Los Abogados Latina Committee is proud to be celebrating its first year. Los Abogados, however, has historically been a place where Latinas in the profession have found support from one another. It was many years ago when member, Hon. […]
It was 9 AM on an ordinary Monday, a hot and sunny day in Phoenix. My client Jim Carroll was working in his garage with the overhead door wide open when, unannounced, an IRS Revenue Officer appeared. He was there to attempt […]
In the spring of 1968, a group of Hispanic students from Arizona State University visited the campus of Phoenix Union High School to speak to students with interests in attending the university. I was a sophomore and had a desire […]
When Arizona lawyers think about bar membership, it’s likely that the State Bar of Arizona first comes to mind. With limited exceptions, membership in the State Bar of Arizona is mandatory for those who want to practice law in Arizona. […]
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