Cortaro Lawyers

Karen practices in the area of commercial litigation. Her civil litigation practice began in 1992, as an associate attorney at O'Connor Cavanagh. In 1996, she joined the Viad Corp Law Department where she reviewed, drafted and negotiated commercial and real estate contracts. Karen left Viad to raise her daughters, then returned to her current litigation practice in 2013. Over the years, she has volunteered in the Paradise Valley Unified School District on many levels: in the classroom, in the PTA, and on various district committees. Karen has also served as an Auxiliary Board Member of Kivel Campus of Care.

Since 1990, the Law Offices of Thomas Wilmer have been dedicated to assisting individuals specifically involved in injuries due to the negligent actions of another party. Our law firm has a strong amount of experience assisting work injury victims and also handling workers compensation cases. Being an Arizona native and a 3rd generation Arizona state lawyer, Tom has the experience needed to represent you thoroughly inside and out of the court room. Tom grew up close to his father and grandfather and constantly learned from them the practice of law and how to treat clients to earn...

John Torgenson is a top-rated Phoenix personal injury attorney. In addition to handling clients' personal injury and car accident claims, he is also devoted to fighting insurance companies and corporations on behalf of good people who are hurt.

David W. Hume, Esq. Born: June 28, 1958 in Portage, Wisconsin Undergraduate Education: Marquette University College of Business, Milwaukee, WI BS in Accounting and Economics (cum laude), 1981 Law School Education: Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, WI Juris Doctorate in Law, 1984 Bar Admissions: State Bar of Arizona, 1985, and Wisconsin State Bar, 1984 Court Admissions: Arizona Supreme Court, U.S. District Court of Arizona, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, Wisconsin Supreme Court, U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin Academic...

George Smith is a third-generation Arizonan who has been practicing law throughout the state since 1997. Mr. Smith attended Arizona State University, earning his bachelor’s degree in 1992 and his law degree from Arizona State University in 1996. He has been with Berk & Moskowitz since 2000. Mr. Smith has a broad, interdisciplinary practice in the state and federal courts including litigation of commercial and business disputes, real estate disputes, personal injury cases and family law matters. He prides himself on providing not only legal solutions and advice, but also practical solutions and advice to his clients. ...

Personal Injury Attorney, Howard Snyder is recognized throughout the country as an authority in complex personal injury and wrongful death litigation including medical negligence, products liability, inadequate security and construction accident cases. As a partner in the Phoenix, Arizona law firm of Snyder & Wenner, P.C., Mr. Snyder has spent the past 25 years litigating catastrophic injury and death cases. Admission to Bars 1974 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 1975 U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania 1975 U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania 1977 Supreme Court of the United States 1980 State of Arizona 1980 U.S. District Court, District of Arizona Appointments Arizona...

Throughout his professional career, Chris Goodnow has advocated for injury victims across the country. As an undergraduate, Chris graduated with honors from Arizona State University with a degree in political science and earned his law degree from University of Denver Sturm College of Law. As a lawyer, Chris has devoted his career to the practice of personal injury law, with a special focus on cases involving death and catastrophic injury. Chris also has significant experience handling injury and wrongful death claims in both Arizona and Colorado. Since then, he has been able to assist hundreds of clients throughout the country...

Gervais R. (Gary) Brand is a graduate of the University of Arizona School of Law and a former Arizona Supreme Court Clerk, Deputy Maricopa County Attorney and Superior Court Commissioner, who has practiced before the Superior Court, the Industrial Commission, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona, and the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. For the last twelve years, he has devoted his practice almost exclusively to serving the needs of consumer debtors in Maricopa, Yavapai, Mohave, and Coconino Counties in the State of Arizona before the United States Bankruptcy Court, from...

Courtney Abrams is the founder of Abrams Law, where she helps clients protect intellectual property and navigate the complexities of selling products online. Courtney brings a deep understanding of social media and online regulations, offering strategic expertise to help ensure smooth operations and avoid costly legal disputes. We help clients: ✓ Secure your trademarks and copyrights from copycats and counterfeits ✓ Launch new products with confidence and clarity ✓ Stay compliant with evolving online advertising and social media rules ✓ Build strong brand collaborations and licensing agreements ✓ Ensure smooth operations and avoid costly legal disputes Protect your brand - contact us for...

Cal Raup's peers have recognized him as one of the Best Lawyers in America in five categories: Healthcare Law, Healthcare Litigation, Personal Injury & Death Litigation, Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice Litigation and Defense Medical Malpractice Litigation. For over twenty years, Cal has been rated by his peers at Martindale Hubbell's highest rating of AV Preeminent, 5.0 of 5. Cal's peers recognized him as one of Arizona's Finest Attorneys. Cal spent decades defending medical malpractice cases and medical board complaints. He has served as a faculty member at the University of Arizona College of Medicine for over fifteen years. He...

In 2009, I started to practice law, but that was not until after a 25 year career in law enforcement. For those 25 years I worked for the City of Plantation, Florida, Police Department and 9 of those years I was in charge of the “Major Crimes Unit.” The major crimes unit investigated all sorts of violent crimes including murder and rape. During my career in law enforcement, I was able to experience all levels of police work from being a patrol officer all the way up to a supervisor of detectives. I believe that my career in law enforcement has...

Stephen Bridger is a prosecutor based in Phoenix, Arizona. His commitment to justice is reflected in his meticulous preparation for each case, where he delves deeply into every detail to build a robust and comprehensive argument. Bridger's approach to his work goes beyond mere professional duty; it reflects a deep-seated belief in the importance of justice and its role in society. He tirelessly works to ensure that the legal process is thorough and fair, reflecting his dedication to upholding the law. His primary goal is to prioritize the well-being of the community he serves, striving to create a safer environment...

I am an attorney who helps people control what they can while they can by creating effective disability plans for care during one's lifetime and estate plans after death.

My Elder Law services involve counseling overwhelmed families on finding and paying for care they or a loved one may need. Creating plans to meet individual goals include Medicaid and VA applications and creating certain types of trusts to shelter assets.

As part of my Estate Planning services, I create will-based and trust-based estate plans to meet clients' individual goals which range from probate-avoidance to creditor protection for trust beneficiaries.

Much of my Probate...

Licensed for 28 years. Former judge and prosecutor.

Cari McConeghy-Nolan is an experienced appellate attorney. Cari was formerly a Unit Chief in the Criminal Appeals Section of the Arizona Attorney General's Office, supervising appellate attorneys. And, while many defense attorneys shy away from appellate work, Cari is dedicated to providing quality appellate representation, including representing clients in all appeals and post-conviction matters. If you've been convicted of a crime in Arizona, including Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale and Phoenix, you need Cari McConeghy Nolan.