Snell & Wilmer Phoenix Partner Joseph Kanefield Has Been Appointed to Serve Another Term on the Arizona Commission on Access to Justice

PHOENIX – Snell & Wilmer is pleased to announce that Phoenix Partner Joseph Kanefield, has been appointed by Chief Justice Ann Scott Timmer to serve another term on the Arizona Commission on Access to Justice.

Established on August 20, 2014, by Administrative Order No. 2014-83, the Arizona Commission on Access to Justice is dedicated to studying and making recommendations on innovative ways of promoting access to justice for individuals who cannot afford legal counsel or who choose to represent themselves in civil cases. The Commission’s purpose is to advocate for pro bono services or financial support for civil legal aid, be provided by lawyers and law firms for those who cannot afford counsel. The Commission also strives to assist self-represented litigants and revising court rules and practices to facilitate access and the efficient processing of family court and eviction cases, as well as developing an information campaign to inform lawyers and other citizens about the state tax credit for contributions to agencies that serve the working poor, including legal services agencies in Arizona.

“The Commission has made tremendous progress in advancing new ways to increase access to justice to all Arizonans and I’m proud to be a part of this ongoing effort.  I look forward to continuing the work of the Commission under the leadership of Judge Samuel Thumma to narrow the access to justice gap.

Kanefield has assisted clients for nearly 30 years with legal issues affecting state and local government as a skilled litigator and appellate counsel. He helps individuals, organizations, and government officials navigate the increasingly complex regulatory environment governing political activity. He advises clients on an array of issues including election law, campaign finance law, constitutional law, civil and appellate litigation, gaming law, licensure, state and local tax matters, procurement, and public-private partnerships. Kanefield also counsels clients on strategic legal questions arising from pending legislation and government inquiries and has extensive experience in government relations at all levels. Kanefield has been serving on the Arizona Commission on Access to Justice since 2021.