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James R Wood

3.3
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 27 years

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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017
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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 27 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1998

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2017

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James R Wood's Reviews

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3.3 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | 2 stars

Posted by Michael | June 09, 2015 | Real Estate

Little Communication

While I understand that personal issues (even tragic ones) can effect a professional approach to clients, communication is key for a law office. First draft was too long coming, and when the HOA attorney responded to our final draft I was not informed of the response until AFTER the HOA board meeting.... Even if my attorney was unavailable to communicate, there is an entire office staff available to forward important information to me. During the HOA board meeting, and without prior knowledge of their attorney's response, I was left to look unprepared and misinformed. From a quick glance at other reviews I can see that this firm does some things well, but communication and timeliness is not one of them. I did write to them in regard my disappointment, and did receive a response, however the response was too little and too late.

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Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2017.

Disbarment issued in AZ, 2017

updated on 04/27/2017

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Arizona State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Suspension issued in AZ, 2015

updated on 05/13/2016

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Sample of Legal Cases

McDowell Mountain Ranch Community Association v. Simons

Association won appeal and remanded to lower court for a proper fee award.

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Speaking Engagements

2010

Various Educational Seminars for Community Managers Homeowners Association Legal Issues

2010

Community Associations Institute Law Seminar 2010 Stories from the Gen X Trenches

2009

Community Associations Institute Law Seminar 2009 So You Want to Be a Partner?

2007

Continuing Education for Community Managers

Transition from Developer Control

2007

Community Associations Institute Law Seminar

Good Legal Advice and Sound Management Decisions: Navigating the Relationship Between Community Association Attorney and Management Professional

2007

Casa Grande Community Class

Transition from Developer to Homeowner Control

2005

West Valley Citizens Academy

Transition from Developer Control

2005

Lorman Education

Issues Concerning the Development, Creation and Operation of the Arizona Office Condominium Association,

2005

Anthem Owners and Future Owners

Building the Anthem Community

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