Despite being a defendant in the case, state Treasurer Dean Martin is backing a new Arizona lawsuit challenging the state’s decision to raid nearly $30 million from local municipalities to help fix Arizona’s budget mess. This is in spite of already being challenged by my fellow farmers for ‘stealing’ some Arizona County farm set-asides.  WOW!

Martin, claiming the state’s action was unconstitutional, sent a letter directing the Attorney General’s Office from Phoenix to file a legal brief in support of the lawsuit. The Maricopa County Court must rule in favor of the Plaintiff’s in order to promote the rule of law. In essence, Martin is saying to the Plaintiff- you win!

He urged the Maricopa County Courts to rule that budget bills, narrowly passed by the Legislature and signed into law by Democratic Gov. Janet Napolitano, violate a clause in the Arizona Constitution that prohibits raising taxes or boosting spending without two-thirds approval from both the House and Senate. Martin said he wanted the court to expand the case to toss out other budget provisions related to items such as surcharges for defensive-driving school and fees for traffic-camera tickets.

 The law firm of William A. Miller, Esq. in Scottsdale supports 100% Martin’s decision as well as the farm law suits pending. Call Bill for your legal needs at 602-319-6899.

I have a buddy who is going through a huge legal battle. He is into the case for over $100,000.00 and there is not even a trial date. He is using one of the biggest law firms in Arizona. So what is the problem? The two lawyers who are billing him for every thought they have had over the last year, have never once actually tried a jury trial. The first question you must ask a prospective lawyer when facing a lawsuit in Arizona, is how many cases have you tried? If it is not over 25, then run, do not walk, out of the office. At the Law Firm of William A. Miller in Scottsdale, we exceed 25, most with very good results and a few disappointments. Some of the issues covered under trial work and business law that our firm regularly handles involve:

Breach of contract, Non-compete agreements, Non-disclosure agreements, Employee theft and embezzlement, Insurance purchases and enforcement of policy coverage, Negotiation and/or enforcement of commercial leases, Negligence and gross negligence resulting in losses, Intentional acts causing a company to suffer damages, Tortious interference with contractual relationships, Unjust enrichment, Real Estate fraud, Consumer fraud, Conversion/Theft, Intentional and/or negligent misrepresentation, Business torts and Real estate title & escrow.

In a recent Arizona case that involved real estate, an entrepreneur named Caneva owned several businesses, mobile home parks and even an airplane. This guy was a classic Arizona developer. At the law firm of William A. Miller, PLLC, we have seen scores of cases like this. Anyway, in too much debt, he chose to file for Chapter 7 dissolution…

Quintero v. Rodgers (11/18/2008): Arizona Court of Appeals Division One Holds That A.R.S. § 14-3110 Precludes Damages for Loss of Enjoyment of Life But Does Not Preclude Recovery of Punitive Damages. Please call William A. Miller Phoenix, Arizona Lawyer at 602-319-6899 with questions. After filing a lawsuit against the defendant, Matthew Rodgers, for injuries suffered…