Central Lawyers

Hi! I am a second-generation estate planning attorney with over two decades of experience, and I have seen how even the best intentions can have negative results. Without considering estate planning, family members can be left in confusion, turmoil, or worse, after a loved one passes. That is why my focus is on creating comprehensive estate plans that fulfill the wishes of professionals, business owners, and retirees to enable a transition that protects the remaining beneficiaries. My vision is simple and powerful: provide every client with an exceptional legal planning experience. With a decade spent in the courtroom as a trial attorney,...

Attorney Lemuel A. Carlos graduated magna cum laude in 1989 from Georgetown University in Washington D.C. with a degree in Foreign Service. Mr. Carlos attended Law School at Boalt Hall at the University of California Berkeley and graduated with a juris doctor (JD) degree in 1993. While at Berkeley he was a clerk with the Asian Law Caucus where he was first exposed to the practice of immigration law. The son of immigrants who first immigrated to the United States from the Philippines in 1970, Mr. Carlos is intimately familiar with the immigrant experience and is a...

Knapp & Roberts is a personal injury and wrongful death law firm based in Arizona. Our attorneys are dedicated to obtaining justice for individuals and families who have suffered harm as a result of the reckless conduct of others. For high end legal representation, call our office to schedule your free consultation.

After decades in corporate America as a marketing executive, I switched gears and became an attorney in 2015. It had always been my dream to go to law school, and I chose business law because I had seen firsthand how thorny legal issues could stop a business in its tracks. Whether you’re expanding your services, facing a challenging employment issue, or simply have a question about a business transaction, make me your first call.

As the founder of the Law Offices of Stephen L. Duncan, P.L.C., Scottsdale lawyer Stephen L. Duncan devotes his attention to the area of criminal defense. He has been licensed to practice in Arizona courts for more than 22 years. Prior to establishing his own firm, Attorney Duncan worked as a prosecutor in Maricopa County as an Arizona Assistant Attorney General. Mr. Duncan is a graduate of Biola University and the California Western School of Law. Contact his firm today for a consultation.

When you come to Grant N. McKeehan law firm, you can have confidence that your case rests in reliable and competent hands. Attorney McKeehan is an estate planning lawyer in Scottsdale who has assisted numerous other individuals who are in complications much like yours, and he is well equipped to serve you today. He has presented at the State Bar of Arizona Minority Bar Convention, the Scottsdale Artists’ School, and the National Business Institute. He also has been admitted to the State Bar of Arizona and the U.S. Tax Court. Attorney McKeehan received his undergraduate degree at The University of...

John Schill has been working to protect the interests of clients for over 20 years. Mr. Schill is a graduate of the Creighton University School of Law where he earned a Juris Doctorate in Law and started along the road to a successful legal career. Prior to entering Law School, Mr. Schill received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Creighton University.

After Law School, Mr. Schill joined the United States Army as a Judge Advocate and was assigned to XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. During his tour of duty Mr. Schill was deployed to Somalia from 1993-94...

Driven by an intense passion to enhance medical care and ensure a minimal-risk health care delivery system that is accessible to all, Mr. Patton believes that resolving medical malpractice issues in favor of his clients fosters a safe health care system by way of improvements based on the errors highlighted in his clients' unfortunate medical encounters. All medical malpractice victims are encouraged to file complaints with the appropriate boards so that others are able to research their caregivers. In addition, if legal intervention is warranted, then we are here to assist.

Mr. Beam is the owner and founder of Beam Law, PLC. Mr. Beam is a former DUI and Felony Prosecutor where he effectively represented the State by spending thousands of hours in court, negotiating and litigating criminal law cases. On the other side, he has successfully defended hundreds of clients ranging from minor traffic tickets to dangerous felonies. He has vast legal experience including complex civil group actions, but now focuses his practice on DUI, auto accidents, serious personal injury, and criminal defense. He graduated from the University of Michigan where he was elected captain of his tennis team for...

Stuart is the principal attorney at The Peterson Law Firm and will personally handle every aspect of your case within the firm. His first position out of law school focused on consumer bankruptcy filings wherein he spearheaded hundreds of bankruptcy cases within his first year of practice. This hands-on experience led him to handle complex issues involving heightened emotions and a need for optimal resolution for his clients. His current practice focuses both on consumer bankruptcy and in family law. His initial practice of bankruptcy has allowed him to be able to assist family law clients in complex financial issues...

Allyson Del Vecchio is a divorce and family law attorney at Bishop Law Office. She has experience in a range of family law matters including, but not limited to, paternity, relocation, custody, child support, parenting time, grandparents, rights, and spousal support issues. She has practiced family law in both Arizona and Connecticut and has experience with high-net worth divorce cases and highly complicated divorce and custody issues.

Michael Jones is a partner-member attorney with Allen, Jones & Giles, PLC. He is a state and nationally certified bankruptcy specialist. Michael has also been rated by his peers as AV® Preeminent, by Super Lawyers® since 2014, and is The Best Lawyers in America® 2023 "Lawyer of the Year" (Phoenix) in Bankruptcy Litigation.

Nick Verderame was born in Phoenix. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maryland in 2008, with a major in broadcast journalism and a minor in Sports, Commerce and Culture. After working for CBS Network News and ESPN, he graduated from law school with his Juris Doctor from the University of Arizona in 2013. After working for two of the United States’ largest law firms, Nick came to Plattner Verderame, P.C. in 2016 to represent individuals who are injured and need assistance in their pursuit of justice and just compensation.

Partner Frank Verderame is a seasoned trial attorney, who has dedicated his life to helping victims of serious injuries. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation, and has been an active part of legal communities and organizations since he started his practice, back in 1983. A lifelong motorcycle rider, Frank represents riders who have been hurt in crashes and collisions. He is also a licensed pilot (since 1989), and has handled some of the most complex aviation accident and plane crash cases in the state, including one which ended in a $10 million verdict...

Randy Hinsch was born in South Bend, Indiana. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Arizona State University in 1982 and graduated law school with his Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University in 1985. Randy went to work for a small litigation firm in Phoenix, Arizona, to gain trial experience immediately while being able to provide clients the hands-on, personable representation often missing from larger firms. He joined the law firm of Plattner Verderame, P.C. in 1992, again enjoying the opportunity given in a small litigation firm to provide personal, quality representation to clients. Randy became a Partner in 2001.

Jason has been practicing family law and criminal defense for more than a decade, handling all types of dissolution actions ranging from simple to very complex cases. His primary focus is on high conflict custody issues including allegations of sexual and/or physical abuse.

Prior to starting his legal career, he was a social worker for “at risk” children which provided him with the understanding of the non-legal components of such situations. His litigation skills developed during his time spent working at the prosecutor’s office, where he prosecuted many criminal offenses in front of juries and judges. Jason then transitioned...

Intellectual Property Counsel; Registered Patent Attorney; Section 337 Investigations My practice cultivates intellectual property asset protection strategies for innovators and creators. I spent the first decade of my career working in a powerhouse patent boutique firm and a preeminent national firm. I now bring that experience to my own practice for clients both locally here in the Valley and across the country. With a primary focus on intellectual property litigation, I have helped companies launch campaigns to stop infringement of their core technology. My work in patent and trademark prosecution facilitates building portfolios to withstand the rigors of trial, while also knowing...

30+ years civil trial practice; personal injury and wrongful death; State Bar certified specialist, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, AV Preemintent; Top 100 Trial Lawyers; Arizona's Finest Lawyers Judge Pro Tem, Maricopa County Superior Court; Instructor, State Bar College of Trial Advocacy; Law Clerk, Arizona Court of Appeals

Associate attorney Jennifer Nichole Oblinger (“Nichole”) is a 5th generation native Arizonan. Nichole was raised in Gila County, in the city of Miami, home of the Inspiration Mine. At 17, she graduated from Miami High School (Go Vandals!) and headed to ASU. Very proud of her Arizona heritage, Nichole’s ancestors carved out a Territorial life for themselves in the 1880s. When copper was king, these tough-minded prospectors followed the mining towns and experienced boom-and-bust cycles firsthand. Silver strikes were another draw. “My great great great grandpa, Merritt Jackson McAlister, is buried in Tombstone’s Boothill,” says Nichole. “It was a rugged existence.” (A...

Dustin Christner's practice is concentrated on complex civil litigation. He has experience defending products liability and automobile warranty actions. Many of these cases involve large document production against aggressive, well-financed plaintiff's counsel. In defense of product manufacturers, Dustin has represented automobile, tire, construction equipment and consumer product manufacturers. He has defended these corporations against claims of personal injury, wrongful death, crashworthiness, seat belts, rollover/roof crush, airbag deployment, tire tread/belt separation and electrical fires. Dustin's automobile and motorcycle warranty practice has included automobiles and motorcycle manufacturers in breach of contract, Magnuson-Moss, Arizona Lemon Law and breach of warranty claims in both state and...

I am the Immigrant's Attorney helping Immigrants with immigration and criminal related matters.

Attorney Eric W. Schmidt, a seasoned litigator who has dedicated over 15 years to practicing exclusively in the area of personal injury law and insurance claims, Eric has helped many injured victims and families who have been injured by the negligence or wrongful acts of others.

Over the course of his career, he has gained experience practicing personal injury law in both California and Arizona. He was also the founding Partner of two law firms. During this time, he effectively translated his legal abilities and passionate approach into more than $30 million in compensation recoveries for his clients.

Attorney Schmidt will...

Since 1975 Alan M. Schiffman has been representing injured and disabled workers and their families regarding claims for workers' compensation, Social Security, long-term disability and personal injury matters. He and the other attorneys in the firm are dedicated to providing the highest quality service to those in need. So, if you find yourself in need of legal assistance, contact us - we are here to help. Check out our website at www.schiffmanlaw.com for detailed background information regarding us.

For more than 40 years, Kenneth E. Chase has dedicated his professional career to providing legal services to clients throughout Arizona, including Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Tucson. We have successfully represented thousands of clients, including many high-profile cases. Our clients range from individuals and families to small businesses and large corporations. Clients trust us with their legal issues for many reasons, including:

-Personal attention from Mr. Chase. We maintain a low case volume in order to provide each client an unsurpassed level of personal service. When you hire us, you will receive direct individual attention from Mr. Chase, who will afford you...

Jay L. Ciulla was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. Since 1997, he has been in private practice in Phoenix helping clients with their legal issues. He has extensive litigation and trial experience and has represented clients in well over one hundred trials. Mr. Ciulla currently limits his practice to personal injury and wrongful cases. Areas of Practice Motor Vehicle Accidents Motorcycle Accidents Bicycle Accidents Pedestrian Accidents Victims of DUI and DWI Semi Truck Accident Commercial Vehicle Accidents Dog Bites and Dog Attacks Elevator and Escalator Accidents Slip and Fall Accidents Dental Malpractice Boating Accidents...

Our practice is focused on individuals and emerging companies. I have personally been involved in several start-up ventures in both operational and general counsel roles. I appreciate the challenges that can face a business (and its owners) from capital formation to contracts to estate and succession planning to bankruptcy.

We offer free consultations for new clients. We also offer free mobile and phone consultations for those clients with a busy schedule; we will meet with you wherever and whenever you need us to. At Lifeline Legal, we are dedicated to excellent client service. Call us today and let us help you get your life back on track.

Kevin G. Liebeck began his career defending physicians and hospitals in medical malpractice lawsuits. With that knowledge, he decided to start representing victims of medical malpractice in suits against their health care providers in 2003. Since then, he has seen success in trials of personal injury, medical malpractice and consumer and business fraud actions.

Jeffrey A. Milman is a founding and managing partner of Hodes, Milman and Liebeck, LLP. He is the firm's authority on medical malpractice suits against the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs under the Federal Tort Claims Act. He has extensive experience in the courtroom handling medical and professional negligence, and product liability with a specialization in personal injury cases. Jeff has won the largest verdicts in Orange County history for a spelenctomy case and motor vehicle case.

Bryan J. Gottfredson is a Tucson native and received his B.A., cum laude, in Economics, from The University of Arizona in 2001, and his J.D. from The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law in 2006. Mr. Gottfredson's practice focuses on enforcing his clients' legal rights in business disputes arising out of breach of contract and business torts. He has served as lead business counsel in arbitrations, mediations, and civil litigation matters in Maricopa County Superior Court and U.S. District Court, District of Arizona. While in law school, Mr. Gottfredson was an Ares Fellow and a member of...

Joen E. Copeland is a practicing attorney admitted in all the courts of the state of New Mexico with a focus on Immigration Law. Ms. Copeland graduated with a Juris Doctorate from the Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law with pro bono distinction for her many hours of volunteer work with the Homeless Legal Assistance Project and the Arizona Justice Project. Ms. Copeland also attended Arizona State University for her undergraduate degree where she graduated Summa Cum Laude from the W.P. Carey School of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Finance, a minor in communications, and...

I advise exclusively companies and management on employment and labor relations issues. I do not represent individual clients, except executives in conjunction with employment/compensation agreements. My corporate clients range from local start-ups to fortune 500 companies with international operations, and public entities. They seek my advice primarily for issues relating to claims of wrongful termination, wage and hour laws, restrictive covenants, international employment, secondment and consultancy contracts, union organizing and labor relations. I try to reach out to businesses and public entities to inform them of important legal issues in my field of expertise and to provide cost-effective means...

John Fitzpatrick is a senior partner with Frazer Ryan Goldberg & Arnold LLP and has more than three decades of legal experience in advocating for clients in estate, probate and trust disputes and in helping personal representatives and successor trustees in, respectively, complex probate and trust administration matters.

John’s clients benefit from his knowledge and understanding of the broad range of legal issues that may come into play in probate and trust matters. Although he is a skilled and experienced trial attorney, Mr. Fitzpatrick is also committed to resolving inheritance disputes through less adversarial methods, helping to preserve family relationships close...