Benson Lawyers

Joey Hamby is a criminal defense attorney in practice in Arizona since 1994. Over the years he has personally been counsel of record on hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases in state and federal courts. Joey represents clients in all stages of their cases, from pre-charge investigation through jury trial.

Joey began working on death penalty cases over twelve years ago. In that time period he represented approximately 16 defendants charged with first degree murder and facing the possibility of capital punishment. He has also been a Rule 32 expert on a capital case. Joey...

I have over nineteen years of criminal law and DUI experience. I am a former Assistant City Prosecutor and Deputy County Attorney. I am a Criminal Defense Attorney / Lawyer accepting DUI and criminal cases throughout Maricopa County, including cities of Phoenix, Peoria, Glendale, El Mirage, Surprise, Goodyear, Avondale, Buckeye, and the Maricopa County Justice Courts.

Daniel M. Hodes is a founding and managing partner of Hodes Milman & Liebeck, LLP. He has extensive expertise in the area of medical malpractice suits, and his successes make him one of the most sought-after lawyers in California for representing victims in negligence cases. Daniel has earned more than 50 jury verdicts, including a landmark decision where an HMO was ordered to pay nearly $11 million for the wrongful death of a young mother-- the largest medical malpractice wrongful death verdict in Orange County history. He followed up with winning the second largest medical malpractice verdict in the county,...

Before joining Kelly Law Team, David was a Partner at Hacker Murphy, LLP, where he managed a demanding caseload of 100+ litigation and trial-ready cases. He has first-chaired more than a dozen jury trials and consistently delivered outstanding results at mediations and arbitrations, ensuring favorable resolutions for his clients. One of his most notable achievements includes securing a $9.5 million settlement in a complex motor carrier crash involving 18 estates and billion-dollar corporations—the highest result in that county’s history. David’s expertise spans catastrophic injury litigation, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and class actions. His dedication to legal excellence has earned him...

Attorney Oscar Fimbres is an Associate at Zazueta Law, PLLC. Originally from San Luis, Arizona, Mr. Fimbres received his Juris Doctor from the University of Arizona, where he was awarded the Dean’s Achievement Scholarship. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Fimbres received his degree in Political Science from the University of Arizona. As a native speaker, he is fluent in Spanish. During law school, Mr. Fimbres held an externship with the Honorable Scott H. Rash, U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, held internships with the Yuma County Public Defenders and Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, as well as fellowships with...

Jacob Pizzo is an Associate Attorney at Zazueta Law, PLLC in Phoenix, Arizona. Originally from Fresno, California, Mr. Pizzo received his undergraduate degree in History from the University of San Francisco and during his tenure there also participated as a student athlete for the school's baseball team. Mr. Pizzo went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Ave Maria School of Law located in Naples, Florida. Mr. Pizzo held externships working for both Defendant and Plaintiff side commercial litigation firms while in law school, as well as serving as a member of the Moot Court Board and...

Mark Weikart is an Associate Attorney at Zazueta Law, PLLC. Originally from the Midwest, Mr. Weikart spent the first eight years of his life moving around before his family settled in Scottsdale, Arizona, in 2000. He earned his Juris Doctor from Indiana University in Indianapolis, Indiana. Prior to law school, Mr. Weikart graduated with a degree in Public Service and Public Policy from Arizona State University. During law school, Mr. Weikart held an judicial externship with the Marion County Circuit Court. There, he worked with the Honorable Tiffany Vivo and the Honorable Amber Collins-Gebrehiwet. Additionally, Mr. Weikart participated in Indiana University’s...

During Bryan’s 30 years of practicing family law he has handled a variety of cases from amicable dissolutions to high conflict child custody cases. To help guide clients through the legal process and make it less intimidating, Bryan believes it is vital to take the time to listen and understand his clients’ unique issues.

Bryan has served a broad range of clients, spanning from those protecting large asset clients to those still working to accumulate more wealth. Bryan’s focus is in division of retirement or financial accounts, business interests, spousal maintenance and financially complex cases.

Bryan’s wealth of experience has also made...

Before becoming one of Arizona's most prominent defense attorneys, Josh Blumenreich earned his stripes as a prosecutor. A graduate of the State University of New York at Albany and a J.D. recipient from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University in New York City, Mr. Blumenreich honed his aggressive style and disciplined, straightforward approach while serving as Assistant Bureau Chief and Deputy County Attorney with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. The experience and insight gained as a prosecutor serve him well in his role today as a respected defense attorney.

I am a bankruptcy attorney with over a decade of experience and have successfully handled a wide variety of bankruptcy matters. I have handled personal bankruptcy cases, business bankruptcy reorganizations and bankruptcy-related litigation disputes for clients and have experience in all chapters of the bankruptcy code.

I represent debtors in bankruptcy and in debt resolution efforts. I choose to work for debtors because while it is much more demanding, it is far more rewarding when done right. There is nothing more satisfying professionally than a successful case which makes a positive and lasting difference for a client’s financial security.

I was born...

Mark J. Bourassa Esq. is the founding Member of The Bourassa Law Group, LLC. Mr. Bourassa’s practice focuses on litigation and trial work in civil matters representing clients in state and federal courts in consumer claims against abusive debt collectors, construction defect claims against negligent builders and personal injury matters. Prior to founding The Bourassa Law Group, Mr. Bourassa was a partner in the Las Vegas office of a multi-jurisdictional law firm with a substantial litigation practice in complex multi-party tort litigation, construction defect claims and general liability litigation. Over the course of his career, Mr. Bourassa has...

Ryan M. Borges is a member of the Arizona State Bar and licensed to practice in the State of Arizona. Ryan received his Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Roger Williams University School of Law in 1999, and his Master of Law (L.L.M.) from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2000. Ryan worked for five years as a state prosecutor for the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. Ryan handled and litigated thousands of felony and misdemeanor cases as a prosecutor, and eventually was one of the attorney’s picked to start the new Major Crimes Auto Theft bureau...

I have experience representing companies as outside general counsel and on a case-by-case basis. I have represented clients in a wide range of industries including health care, commercial and residential real estate development, management service companies, wholesale and distribution, hemp, commercial bakeries, construction suppliers, commercial banks, SaaS companies, and manufacturing.

My services include transactional (e.g. vendor and customer contracts), corporate compliance (e.g. drafting governing documents), commercial litigation (both as defendants and plaintiffs), and restructuring (representing creditors, debtors, investors, and trustees).

I am licensed in state and federal courts in Arizona and California.

I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Arizona State University. After undergraduate coursework, I graduated at the top of my class with a Juris Doctorate from Arizona Summit Law School. During law school, I worked as a legal assistant in a criminal law office, assisting in criminal defense cases. I also interned at the Attorney General’s Office in the Family Division. My primary focus is in Family Law as an Attorney with Enholm Law, PLLC. I handle a large array of family law issues, including divorce, spousal maintenance (alimony), enforcing or changing terms of an existing court order,...

David is the Managing Partner at Consumer Justice Law Firm, a powerful nationwide consumer protection and employment law firm committed to fighting for fair treatment and accountability. Consumer Justice Law Firm helps clients with credit reporting mistakes, background check errors, tenant screening errors, debt collection harassment, identity theft recovery, employment discrimination, and labor and employment violations like unpaid wage and overtime. David received his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan and graduated cum laude from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. He has successfully tried cases related to Civil Rights, Consumer Protection, Employment...

Attorney Randall J. Craig received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Idaho College of Law, where he was a recipient of the Langroise Scholarship two years in a row. Mr. Craig was also placed on the Dean’s list for his outstanding academic achievement, and was awarded a clerkship to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco. After Attorney Craig graduated from law school, he became the youngest Vice President in the Office of General Counsel for Security Pacific Corporation in Los Angeles. Mr. Craig is currently the leading attorney at his Scottsdale...

Patrick Stanley has extensive experience assisting doctors, practice groups, and healthcare-related businesses meet their legal needs. He advises healthcare professionals and organizations throughout every step of their career.

Mr. Stanley has received an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, the highest possible rating in both ability and ethical standards, as determined through a rigorous peer review process. He has also achieved a ranking of “Superb” on the Avvo legal directory, which is based on input from colleagues and former clients. Arizona Business Magazine has recognized Mr. Stanley as one of the “Best of Arizona” in the areas of Healthcare,...

Derek Funk primarily practices in the areas of disability insurance and insurance bad faith litigation at Comitz | Stanley. Comitz | Stanley is a nationally recognized disability insurance law firm that exclusively handles private disability claims for professionals—primarily physicians, dentists, corporate executives and attorneys. We have a proven track record of success, and are dedicated to securing and protecting the benefits our clients are entitled to under their policies. We have handled and litigated claims against all of the major carriers, and are a known quality in this specialized industry. We use our experience to recognize and preempt insurers’...

Ryan Tait is founding partner of Tait & Hall and the firm’s chief litigator. As a persuasive and effective former prosecutor, Ryan successfully captures the attention and respect of anyone who interacts with him. During his tenure as a prosecutor, Ryan took more cases to trial and boasted a higher success rate than any other attorney in his bureau. Ryan's disdain for bullies and his experiences feeling helpless at their hands is what ultimately convinced him to become an attorney – determined to never again be bullied simply because he didn’t understand his rights. Those experiences also led him to choose...

Amber originally started her legal career as an attorney in California. Amber moved to Arizona and has worked exclusively on divorce and family law cases. Amber is a very driven yet compassionate advocate for her clients. She truly is an "attorney who cares" about her clients and the outcome of their cases. Call Amber today if you need help with a divorce or other family law issue.

Jennifer works in general insurance defense litigation and coverage work. She handles a wide variety of tort defense litigation including representation of insurance companies, private businesses and municipalities. Her expertise includes representation of personal line insurance carriers in coverage, first party and bad faith matters as well as representation of insureds in third party tort lawsuits.

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Katelyn Morgan (“Katie”) is a Colorado native who aspired to become an attorney at a young age.  After graduating high school, Katie moved to Flagstaff to attend Northern Arizona University where she graduated Cum Laude with a dual major in Criminology and Criminal Justice and Sociology with a Minor in Speech Communications.  While attending Northern Arizona University she continued to pursue her interest in the legal field while participating in the Arizona Innocence Project investigating claims of wrongful conviction and interning at a local criminal defense firm. Shortly after graduating, Katie attended law school on scholarship.  While in law school Katelyn...

John Coll is an experienced probate and trust lawyer who has litigated successfully in state court, federal district court, the Arizona Court of Appeals and the Arizona Supreme Court. Reported cases: Estate of Shumway, 197 P.2d 977 (1999), reversed in part by Arizona Supreme Court, 9 P.3rd 1062 (2000); Estate of Fogleman, 998 P.2d 449 (1999).

Healthcare:
Primarily represents "professionals in trouble." Kraig has represented hundreds of healthcare professionals in front of licensing boards, primarily M.D.s, but also D.O.s, D.C.s, nurses, physical therapists, homeopaths, naturopaths, and others. He also assists with other healthcare issues from medical malpractice to peer review; from regulatory issues to insurance coverage and from best practices to managed care issues.

Employment:
Primarily represents employees and small to mid-size employers. Kraig has litigated numerous employment cases including discrimination, wrongful discharge, sexual harassment, whistle blowing, and wage and hour claims. He is responsible for many noteworthy reported employment decisions and he sees himself as a...

Adrian Contreras, a Texas native, embodies a life defined by service, education, and unwavering dedication. Raised in the border town community of El Paso, Texas, Adrian embarked on a journey marked by a commitment to excellence and a passion for justice. After graduating from high school, Adrian pursued higher education at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. Shortly after starting college, Adrian answered the call to serve his country, enlisting in the U.S. Navy as an Intelligence Specialist. Today, Adrian continues to honorably serve in the Navy Reserve, balancing his military duties with his legal career. Upon completing his military service, Adrian...

Jerry Bonnett practices commercial and construction law, litigation and dispute resolution. He has been a member of the State Bar of Arizona since 1973 and the Colorado Bar Association since 1997. He has represented a wide range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, regional enterprises, non-profit organizations, professionals and other individuals. In addition to rendering advice on general corporate and business law matters, he has handled a large variety of claims and disputes – through mediation, arbitration and litigation in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies. He has wide experience in resolving, through trial or otherwise, disputes arising...

Born in the tiny town of Hoxie, Kansas, Doug Weber grew up in Topeka and attended Kansas State University in Manhattan. A scholarship athlete, he was captain of the men's cross country and track and field teams, and was a world ranked distance runner. He continues to hold a school record in one event. Phoenix' excellent year-round training weather was one of the reasons he chose to relocate to Arizona and attend Arizona State University College of Law. While Doug no longer runs competitively, he supports the continued development of endurance sports and youth athletics...

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Greg Lyon co-founded Hirsch & Lyon Accident Law. Mr. Lyon partnered with Attorney, Jack Hirsch to form this new law firm limiting their practice to personal injury and wrongful death representing injured people for over 40 years. During that time he has handled thousands of automobile accidents, slip and fall, dog bites, product liability, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases. He has represented individuals with brain injuries, fractures, burns, spinal cord injuries as well as knee and shoulder joint injuries.