Burgess and her other fellow small business owners called Strojnik and the disability rights group’s lawsuit an “extortion scheme.”
Arizona State Bar Filed a Motion to Suspend Strojnik
In March, the Arizona State Bar filed a motion with the presiding disciplinary judge to suspend Strojnik. The organization noted that his tactics were “extortionate” and that his conduct “has caused, or is likely to cause immediate and substantial harm to clients, the public or the administration of justice.”
During the suspension hearing, a lawyer from the attorney general’s office testified that they had received numerous public complaints against Strojnik. He also attested that Strojnik had made false accusations against businesses and his lawsuits were “copy and paste.”
On Friday, the presiding disciplinary judge issued an order placing Strojnik on interim suspension effective July 11. He is prohibited from practicing law until the final disposition of all pending proceedings against him. The judge also required him to inform current clients of his suspension.
