El Mirage Lawyers

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.

Carissa whizzed through law school in just 2-1/2 years. She attended Hamline University School of Law in her home state of Minnesota for 1-1/2 years and then completed her law education as a “visiting student” at Arizona State University School of Law. Her status as an overachiever started long before law school, though. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University in 2002 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Justice Studies and a minor in psychology. She won the CALI award for excellence in Torts II in law school, was a recipient of a Richard P. Erickson...

JD Denny was raised in the Phoenix area and graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Criminal Justice and Political Science in 2009. From there, he continued to law school at Florida A&M University in Orlando, Florida. There, he earned top honors in Ethics and clerked for Judge Komanski in the Orange County Superior Court, focusing on criminal cases.

JD returned home to the valley after graduating and was admitted to the Arizona Bar Association in 2012.
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Since then, he has managed a small boutique firm and has worked alongside some very talented attorneys in the valley. He...

Harold E. Campbell has over 38 years of experience practicing law. A significant portion of his caseload is dedicated to representing debtors and creditors in bankruptcy matters, including reorganization and liquidation bankruptcy and tax debt matters. Mr. Coombs is a certified bankruptcy specialist by the State Bar of Arizona. He stands by his philosophy of “Personal Service in an Impersonal World” by treating his clients with the highest levels of professionalism, attention, and respect. Aside from bankruptcy, Mr. Campbell also handles cases relating to general business, wills, incorporation, and tax problem resolution.

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...

Lance Entrekin is managing partner for The Entrekin Law Firm headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Lance Entrekin's practice focuses on legal malpractice in Arizona.

Raechel R. Barrios practices primarily in the area of personal injury law. Ms. Barrios was admitted to the Arizona Bar in 2005 and the Arizona District Court in 2006. She received her B.A. in Psychology from the University of Arizona in Tucson, Arizona. She received her Juris Doctor in 2005 from The Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law in Tempe, Arizona, graduating with Pro Bono Distinction. She was named Law Student of the Year for 2004 by the Volunteer Lawyers Program.

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.

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.

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...

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...

Austin is an associate attorney whose practice includes representing and advises small business owners on the legalities of structing their business and the drafting of agreements. He also represents clients who have been personally injured, and helps them recover from their loss. Austin attended undergraduate school at North Central College in Naperville, Illinois, where he studied Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management and competed on the track team in the 200m and 400m dash. During college Austin worked for a small business where he learned the importance of properly structuring your entity and having valid agreements in place. After college, Austin...

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...

Bankruptcy Attorney practicing in both Oregon, Washington and Arizona with offices in Vancouver, Seattle, Salem, Tacoma, Portland and Phoenix.

I have been practicing bankruptcy for close to two decades I am licensed in Oregon, Arizona and Washington. My firm offers online questionnaires, flexible payment plans and a commitment to not letting money get in the way of getting our clients under the protection of the bankruptcy laws.

We have retained a company to help our clients rebuild their credit after bankruptcy and we offer this service at no additional charge to our clients.

Ian is a seasoned Trial and Appeal Attorney with 10 years of experience in the legal field. He has a deep understanding of the complexities and nuances of both family and juvenile law. Ian earned a Juris Doctor degree from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law and is a member of the Arizona Bar Association. Over the years, Ian has successfully represented clients in a wide range of family and juvenile law matters, including appeals, high-net worth divorces, high conflict child custody disputes, spousal maintenance issues, decree enforcements, decree modifications, and property division cases. Ian’s approach to law is marked by compassion,...

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...

Attorney Focused on Family Law, Probate, Litigation and Wrongful Death Law Joseph has been practicing law since 1997. A graduate of Oklahoma City University School of Law, with honors. He attended Brigham Young University where he received his Bachelors Degree. Joseph is licensed to practice law before the Federal Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco, California, and the Federal and State Courts in Arizona. Joseph has also appeared and practiced before various Indian Tribal Courts. Joseph has concentrated his practice in litigation focused in Family Law, Criminal Law, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury and...

Attorney David Wattel is a personal injury attorney based in Arizona handling cases such as: Automobile Accidents Truck Accident Motorcycle Accident Brain Injury Wrongful Death Spinal Cord Injuries Diminished Value Property Damage Medical Malpractice David Wattel is a founding member of the law firm of Wattel & York with over 20 years of experience helping those who have been seriously injured receive the compensation they deserve for injuries suffered. Mr. Wattel is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, and the State Bar of Arizona. He is licensed to practice in the State of Arizona, as well as the United States District...

high profile and complex criminal cases; handled a variety of cases including, but not limited to, misdemeanor and felony DUI's, sale and possession of drugs, child abuse, sex assault, attempted murder, fraud and theft, probation violations, and aggravated assaults; handled thousands of criminal cases and conducted over 75 trials including numerous jury trials involving misdemeanor, serious felony and dangerous felony charges

Former Prosecutor

Mr. Kadish assists individuals and businesses with a wide range of Business and Real Estate matters. He has helped organize and form dozens of business startups, including LLC's, corporations and limited partnerships. Mindful of saving time and money for his clients, Mr. Kadish promotes resolving disputes through negotiated settlements instead of litigation. In addition to serving his business clients, Mr. Kadish has extensive experience negotiating, documenting, and closing real estate transactions, both simple and complex. Mr. Kadish is often called upon to counsel with fellow lawyers, escrow officers, and other real estate professionals concerning complicated real estate transactions....

Kristen Curry is a certified Criminal Law Specialist in the state of Arizona. Kristen mainly focuses her expertise on criminal and DUI cases but also provides legal help with personal injury and family law. Kristen has a passion and expertise in teaching other lawyers statewide how to challenge illegal searches in criminal cases effectively. Kristen also sings rock and roll in a band, plays golf and spends time with her family.

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.

J. Blake Mayes is a criminal defense attorney in Phoenix and a partner at MayesTelles PLLC. Known for his relentless advocacy and exceptional communication ability, Mr. Mayes is dedicated to helping his clients overcome all types of misdemeanor and felony charges. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona College of Law, where he graduated cum laude. He is licensed to practice in all Arizona state courts as well as the Ninth Circuit Court, the Arizona Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court of Arizona, and others. Mr. Mayes is AV®Preeminent™ rated by Martindale-Hubbell® and has been included in...

Michael Pearson has extensive experience in civil litigation and has focused his work on trial law. Some of his specialties are aircraft and helicopter accident cases, and FAA enforcement action cases. Micheal's expertise in aviation law has led him to appearances on ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox News, Fox Business News, PBS. He gained some of his experience working as a Federal Aviation Administration air traffic control specialist, and a Quality Assurance Specialist for the FAA.

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...

Call us at: 623-936-1901 We accept calls from jail! Hablamos Espanol Welcome to the Law Office of Paul E. Knost, PLLC. We provide high quality legal representation to clients in Arizona. We are located in the West Valley, Maricopa County, in beautiful Tolleson, Arizona. If you have been injured in a car accident, at work, or because of someone's negligence, don't try to settle the case yourself--give us a call now. We handle all cases involving negligence. We offer free consultations and will come meet you at your home or in the hospital, if necessary. Call now for a consultation with an experienced...

My philosophy is simple, I use empathy and experience to help my clients find relief from debt, to find peace of mind. I personally help all my clients. I do all consultations, all analyses of a client's case, basically all work necessary to help a client find that peace of mind that he/she deserves. The logo, A Lawyer Who Cares is not just a logo; I do care about the success of client's case and work to help them achieve success in an area of the law that, at times, can be daunting, confusing and frightening. I provide free initial consultations...

Tom Dean has been a criminal defense attorney for over 25 years. Early in his career. His passion is defending persons charged with all manner of criminal offense, although he has developed a very strong focus in drug crimes in general and marijuana related crimes in particular. He has been a member of the NORML Legal Committee since 1995. In 2016 NORML honored his achievements by inducting Tom into the organization’s Distinguished Counsel’s Circle. He is also a founding member of the Arizona Cannabis Bar Association (ACBA), an organization that seeks to help other lawyers develop an understanding...

Matthew Thomas is the managing attorney of Thomas Law Firm, PLC. Our firm provides immigration legal services in a cost-effective and client-centered environment. Our office specializes in family-based immigration applications, waiver cases, consular processing, immigration court cases, detained cases, BIA Appeals and Federal court litigation and appeals. We work with individuals and families throughout the United States and abroad to find innovative solutions to complex immigration and nationality issues.

Since 1969, Harlan Crossman has practiced Workers' Compensation law. Since 1972, he has devoted his legal practice to representing Arizona workers injured on the job. Mr. Crossman is an Arizona State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Worker's Compensation Law and has been since 1978. He has taught law school courses on the subject at Arizona State University School of Law. Mr. Crossman is a member of the State Bar and State Bar Committee on Workers' Compensation. He served a number of years on the Compensation Rules Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee of the Industrial Commission of Arizona. He was...

Mr. Burns has practiced in Arizona in excess of 20 years. He is well versed in many forms of litigation within the Municpal, State and Federal court systems. His practice puts an emphasis on quality of representation with a caring attitude and an open-line of communication with his clients.

MARGARITA SILVA is an attorney focusing in the areas of immigration (deportation defense and family immigration) and criminal defense (federal, state, municipal courts). Ms. Silva is in involved in various professional and community service organizations, serving as member of the Arizona State Bar delegation to the ABA House of Delegates, 2008 – Current; Board of Directors, Florence Immigrant & Refugee Rights Project, 2011 – Current (2016 Vice President); St. Joseph’s Hospital Community Board 2012 – Current (Chair, Medical Staff Relations Committee); Board of Directors, Los Abogados Hispanic Bar Association (14 years, President 2006); Criminal Justice Act Panel Review Committee (2010-2016);...

77% of American households have debt. So, if you're struggling with your finances, you're not alone. Hilltop Law Firm has been helping residents of Phoenix, AZ get out of debt for over eight years. Whether you're thinking of filing for bankruptcy or going through the debt settlement process, our legal services can help.