In re Creasy
Arizona Supreme Court
12 P.3d 214 (2000)
- Written by Rose VanHofwegen, JD
Facts
After Frederick Creasy Jr. (respondent) was disbarred, he worked for his wife, a certified public adjustor who owned “The Legal Shoppe.” The couple represented an injured car-accident claimant in arbitration against his insurer disputing whether the car accident or previous work-related incidents caused the claimant’s injuries. When the treating physician gave a sworn statement, Creasy questioned him extensively about the claimant’s injuries. The insurer’s attorney reported Creasy to the state bar and submitted a transcript of the statement. The Arizona Supreme Court ordered Creasy to show cause why he should not be held in contempt for violating the disbarment order. Creasy challenged the court’s jurisdiction to regulate a nonlawyer, denied practicing law, and argued that only the Arizona Department of Insurance could regulate his conduct because he worked for a state-licensed insurance adjuster.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Feldman, J.)
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