In the Matter of Cynthia L. Best

On October 9, 2017, the Board of Disciplinary Appeals signed an agreed judgment of suspension of Phoenix, AZ attorney, Cynthia L. Best, 63, State Bar of Texas Card No. 24014755. Ms. Best was suspended from the practice of law by the Supreme Court of the State of Arizona in a matter styled, In the Matter of a Member of the State Bar of Arizona, Cynthia L. Best, Bar No. 014731, Respondent, PDJ 2016-9122 for violations of Arizona Rules 42, ERs 3.1 (meritorious claims and contentions); 3.4(c) (fairness to opposing party and counsel); 4.4(a) (respect for the rights of others; and 8.4(d) (conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice). By agreement and in accordance with the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure, Ms. Best will be suspended from the practice of law for 60 days beginning October 10, 2017 and ending December 9, 2017. BODA cause number 59479.

BODA Cause Number: 
59479
Type of Matter: 
Reciprocal Discipline
Date Filed: 
Friday, August 25, 2017
BODA Decision: 
Agreed Judgment of Suspension
Appealed to the Supreme Court: 
No
SBOT Card No.: 
24014755
Jurisdiction: 
Arizona