Zavala was one of the early Snell & Wilmer attorneys whose name appeared on a number of the pleadings early in my case (like the 5th Amended Complaint, mtxx's first set of interrogatories, mtxx's motion for a protective order, etc.).
DONALD C. ZAVALA JR.
Bar No. 016107; File No. 05-1468
Supreme Court No. SB-07-0004-D
By Arizona Supreme Court judgment
and order dated Mar. 13,
LAWYER REGULATION
2007, Donald C. Zavala Jr., 125 N.
Granite St., Prescott, AZ 86301, an
inactive member of the State Bar,
was suspended for one year,
retroactive to May 20, 2005, and
placed on probation for two years
upon reinstatement. The terms of
the probation include participating
in the State Bar’s Member
Assistance Program. Mr. Zavala was
assessed the costs and expenses of
the disciplinary proceedings of
$755, together with interest at the
legal rate.
On Mar. 19, 2005, Mr. Zavala
pled guilty to two counts of possession
of drug paraphernalia, class six
undesignated felonies, and was sentenced
to one year supervised probation
for each count, served concurrently,
and ordered to pay a fine
of $2,400. At his request he was
ordered to enter and complete the
residential treatment program at
Prescott House, which he successfully
completed and from which he
was discharged on Jan. 3, 2006.
Mr. Zavala self-reported to the
State Bar.
Three aggravating factors were
found: a pattern of misconduct,
substantial experience in the practice
of law, and illegal conduct,
including that involving the use of
controlled substances.
Eight mitigating factors were
found: absence of a prior disciplinary
record, absence of a dishonest
or selfish motive, personal or emotional
problems, full and free disclosure
to disciplinary board or
cooperative attitude toward proceedings,
character or reputation,
mental disability or chemical
dependency including alcoholism
or drug abuse, imposition of other
penalties or sanctions, and
remorse.
Mr. Zavala violated Rule 42,
ARIZ.R.S.CT., ER 8.4(b), and Rule
53(h), ARIZ.R.S.CT. |
