In the Matter of an Application for Reinstatement of a Suspended Member of the State Bar of Arizona, Richard B…

Summary

The Arizona Supreme Court granted Richard B. Johnson's application for reinstatement after concluding that he clearly and convincingly proved rehabilitation. The Court held that an applicant must identify the weaknesses that caused the misconduct and show how those weaknesses were overcome, but need not establish a deeper underlying cause or character flaw. The Court found that Johnson met that standard through his acknowledgment of misconduct, community and charitable service, religious recommitment, self-discipline, and supporting testimony.