A. Ferraris Law, PLLC

04/22/2026

🌿✨ Come together for peace, mindfulness & community at the AZ Aum Festival — a day of free yoga, meditation, wellness activities, local makers and good vibes at Brandi Fenton Park in Tucson! 🧘‍♂️💫

📅 Sunday April 27 | 9 AM–3 PM
👉 Check it out: https://www.azaumfestival.com/

Tucson's first yoga and wellness community event. Free yoga classes, wellness experts, holistic practitioners, and more.

04/22/2026

⚖️ Consumer Protection Alert: Bank Scams & Your Rights

If you’ve experienced fraud involving your bank account, debit card, or apps like Zelle, you may have important rights under federal law — but timing is critical.

The Electronic Fund Transfer Act (EFTA) is designed to protect consumers from unauthorized electronic transactions, including:
✔ Debit card fraud
✔ Unauthorized bank transfers
✔ Certain peer-to-peer payment scams

In many cases, financial institutions are required to:

Investigate reported fraud

Follow strict timelines

Reimburse unauthorized transactions when applicable

However, there are strict deadlines. For example, consumers generally need to report unauthorized activity within a limited timeframe (often within 60 days) to preserve their rights.

👉 What you should do if you notice suspicious activity:

Report it to your bank immediately

Keep records of all communications

Act quickly — delays can impact your ability to recover funds

Understanding your rights can make a significant difference in the outcome of your case.

🔗 Learn more here:
https://aferrarislaw.com/have-you-been-scammed-through-your-bank-account-zelle-or-your-debit-card-the-efta-may-protect-you-but-the-clock-is-ticking/

This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

Every week, more Arizonans—and consumers nationwide—lose their hard-earned money to increasingly sophisticated financial scams. These losses often happen through: • Zelle, Venmo, Cash App, or PayPal transfers • Unauthorized debit-card purchases • Mysterious ACH withdrawals • Fraudulent o...

04/22/2026

📢 Arizona Gives Day: Supporting Stronger Families & Communities

Today, we recognize the impact of Arizona Gives Day—a powerful opportunity to support initiatives that strengthen families and communities across the state.

One important initiative is Respect for Marriage Arizona, which focuses on ensuring that all legally recognized marriages are treated with fairness, dignity, and equal protection under the law.

While marriage equality is currently recognized nationwide, Arizona’s constitution still contains language that could create uncertainty if federal protections change. Efforts like this aim to educate communities, support real families, and promote long-term legal clarity.

💡 Why it matters:
✔️ Promotes equal treatment under the law
✔️ Supports stability for families across Arizona
✔️ Helps build stronger, more inclusive communities

If you’d like to learn more or support this initiative, visit:
🔗 https://www.respectformarriage.com/

You can also explore ways to give back today through:
🔗 https://www.azgives.org/

At A. Ferraris Law, P.L.L.C., we believe informed communities are empowered communities.

04/22/2026

⚖️ Not all debt is treated the same under the law

A new legal article highlights how people owing the same amount of debt can face very different legal outcomes depending on whether the debt is public or private, and whether it was voluntarily or involuntarily incurred.

From credit cards to medical bills, housing debt, and taxes—the law creates a “debt ladder” where protections and enforcement tools vary widely.

The concern raised is that some of the most vulnerable debtors end up with the harshest collection treatment, depending on where their debt sits on this ladder.

📖 Read more:

Michelle owes $15,000 to a bank for credit card debt. Reid owes $15,000 to Memphis Memorial, a private hospital. Shirley owes $15,000 to the Raleigh Housing Aut

04/22/2026

🌍 Earth Week 2026 (April 19–25) is here, leading up to Earth Day on April 22!

This year highlights “Our Power, Our Planet”—a reminder that real environmental change starts with everyday actions and strong communities.

🌱 A key focus is Save Our Soil—with over half of the world’s farmable soil already degraded, protecting it is essential for our future food supply and ecosystem health.

💚 How you can get involved locally:
• Start a garden or compost at home
• Plant native species
• Join community cleanups or tree planting events
• Support sustainable living initiatives

From workshops and clothing swaps to neighborhood efforts, every small action makes a difference—this week and beyond. 🦋

04/08/2026

Streets for People – Join Us at Cyclovia! 🚶‍♂️🛼

On April 12, 2026, something special happens — our city streets transform into spaces for people, not cars.

For one day, over three miles of streets will be completely car-free and open for all ages and abilities to enjoy. Whether you want to walk, bike, roll, skate, or simply explore, this is your invitation to experience your community in a whole new way.

✨ Stroll through neighborhoods
✨ Join free activities along the route
✨ Support local businesses
✨ Connect with friends, family, and neighbors

This is more than an event — it’s a reminder of what our communities can feel like when we slow down and come together.

During Cyclovia, the streets are yours.

📍 Mark your calendar: April 12, 2026
Bring your people, your wheels, and your curiosity.

Walk, bike, connect, and play in car-free, care-free streets Join us April 12th, 2026 as we activate more than three miles of car-free city streets, open to people of all ages and abilities. Walk, bike, roll, skate, and enjoy neighborhoods, participate in free activities, support local businesses, a...

04/08/2026

Quote of the month: "It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves." — William Shakespeare.

03/25/2026

Landlords Suing Over Eviction Legal Fees

Across the country, disputes between landlords and tenants are increasingly ending up in court—not just over rent, but over legal fees tied to eviction cases.

A recent report highlights how some landlords are filing lawsuits to recover the costs of eviction-related legal expenses, raising important questions about tenant protections, fairness, and access to housing stability.

For renters, understanding your rights—and the potential financial consequences of eviction litigation—is more important than ever.

📖 Read the full article here:
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/25/metro/landlords-lawsuit-eviction-legal-fees/

Lawyers for the plaintiffs in the lawsuits against two real estate corporations argue the practice goes against Mass. state law.

03/25/2026

🚜 TouchATruck Tucson

📅 March 28, 2026
📍 Kino Sports Complex

Kids can explore:
Fire trucks
Construction vehicles
Emergency vehicles

Details:
2026 TOUCH-A-TRUCK™ -

You can lead change in Southern Arizona, and the Junior League of Tucson can provide the women’s leadership training you need to turn your passion into action!

03/25/2026

🧘 Spring Equinox Yoga Week

📅 March 16–22, 2026
📍 Canyon Ranch Tucson

Includes:
Meditation sessions
Yoga workshops
Wellness retreats

Details:

Find harmony in the desert, March 16–22, 2026. Explore yoga, breathwork, and restoration at Canyon Ranch Tucson for balanced mind, body, and spirit.

03/11/2026

Quote of the month: "The future depends on what you do today." – Mahatma Gandhi