Fort Mcdowell Lawyers

I am a married father of four who helps people out of undesirable situations. I understand the trials that people are going through and don't judge anyone for the situation they are in. Sometimes a person is in need of a divorce, legal separation or modification of the terms of their existing support or custody obligation. I am happy to help and give straightforward advice regarding my game plan to address the concerns. Sometimes financial trouble is the problem that needs to be overcome.

Wayne has been handling injury cases in Arizona for over 32 years representing injured people and their families. He is a Certified Specialist in Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation. Wayne is also a member of the workers compensation panel of attorneys for the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), the PHPA and other professional sports players associations. He is available by telephone or email for a personal consultation about your case without cost or obligation. Call or email now.

Fred is licensed in Arizona, California and Colorado. Fred has been practicing law since 2003 and has represented individuals in habeas corpus matters ensuring that every individual received the Constitutional protections we all deserve. Fred has also practiced personal injury law since first becoming a lawyer.

Fred’s knowledge and experience as a former insurance adjuster gives him an invaluable asset to his injury clients, he knows how the adjuster thinks, so he can be one step ahead of them.

Fred also represents licensed contractors in various scenarios, whether defending their rights before the Registrar of Contractors or enforcing a mechanic’s lien...

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.

I have been practicing law at Udall Shumway since 1987, have been a partner of the firm since 1993, and lead the firm's education law practice group. I am very pleased to devote my practice entirely to representing school districts, community colleges, charter schools and other public educational institutions. I provide daily advice and assistance to school districts and other public educational institutions. I represent and defend educational institutions in administrative and court proceedings. I advise and represent clients in matters that include but are not limited to: personnel issues; special education; Section 504 and ADA issues; student disciplinary hearings;...

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.

Amanda Jones Johnson grew up in the Bootheel of Missouri. After college in Jonesboro, Arkansas she moved to Seattle, Washington to attend law school in 1999. In a Legal Writing class her second year she met her future husband and after graduation they opened a law practice together in La Conner, Washington.

When he left the practice she opened an office in Mount Vernon, Washington. She worked in Estate Planning and as a Guardian ad Litem for Allegedly Incapacitated Adults, eventually receiving so many Family Law referrals that it became her primary area of practice. In that capacity she handled dissolutions,...

Born in Kentucky and raised in New York, Robert moved to Arizona while in high school. After graduating from a local high school, he earned a B.A. in Psychology, Cum Laude, from the University of Arizona. Robert entered the University of San Diego School of Law, and earned his law degree in 1985. After a few years in private practice, Robert worked criminal defense for the Coconino County Public Defender Office in Flagstaff from 1988-1989. He then went to work as a prosecutor for the Yavapai County Attorney Office in Prescott from 1990-1994. As a Deputy County Attorney, Robert...

Justin provides legal counsel in the areas of Estate Planning, Guardianship and Conservatorship matters, as well as the administration of probate estates and trusts. Justin takes a methodical approach in assessing complex legal issues and enjoys educating others about probate law so they better understand their options. Justin has been practicing law since 2018 after graduating from the Sandra Day O’Conner College of Law at ASU. He believes that everyone can benefit from simple estate planning that can help prevent expensive court proceedings. When court proceedings are required for the care of a loved one, and in administering a decedent’s estate,...

John is the owner of Skabelund, PLLC. His practice focuses on asset protection. Utilizing various tools, he enables his clients to protect their wealth from lawsuits while also reducing federal estate taxes and promoting family harmony. His clients are typically real estate investors, business owners, executives, high profile professionals (doctors, lawyers, professional athletes, actors, etc.), or have inherited/won a large sum of money. However, John is not a typical lawyer. As a previous auditor and serial entrepreneur, he has real world experience on the internet, real estate development, consulting, and accounting industries. Having used attorney services before becoming a lawyer, he...

Cynthia Best has lived and worked in Scottsdale, Arizona since 1991. Cindy Best has 27 years of legal experience and a particular passion for family law. Ms. Best has conducted over 150 trials and handled over a thousand mediations and settlements. She is extremely sensitive to the emotional nature of this type of work and welcomes the opportunity to empower her clients as they experience family transitions. Ms. Best also has a varied legal background in business litigation, insurance defense litigation, construction law and medical malpractice defense. Cindy's varied legal experience includes ADR, mediations and trials. Ms. Best founded the...

A compassionate advocate for her clients and a tough opponent in a wide range of matters, Jilyane Acevedo Henry, Esq. is a family law attorney at Stromfors Law Office. She is a member of the State Bar of Arizona and has been practicing law since 2015.

Her impressive academic career includes graduating sixth in her class at Arizona Summit Law School, where she was a member of the Family Law Student Association, and received a Merit Scholarship, earned a place on the Dean’s List and received a Certificate of Service for her involvement in the community.

As a practicing attorney, Ms. Acevedo...

After spending 12 years traveling the country with the Air Force, Kristi and her family came back to her home state of Arizona to settle down and finish raising their three daughters. Kristi focuses on helping our first responders and military heroes in legal aspects that may arise. She volunteers her time with Women In Law, Florence Immigration Refugee and Rights Project, Wills for Heroes and other church and community organizations. Giving back to the community is an important part of her life. In her spare time, Kristi enjoys riding her horses and spending time with her family. Kristi is...

Wayne is passionate in helping clients protect their inspired ideas. He focuses on developing strong intellectual property strategies with business clients to help them achieve their long term goals. His clients are in the following industries: semi-conductor, aerospace, dentristry, mechanical and electrical engineering. He is a registered patent attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He has offices in Scottsdale, Phoenix and Tempe, AZ and serves businesses across the United States. In his free time he enjoys pickleball, scouting, and camping.

Arizona Attorney, Candace Kallen
Candace E. Kallen is the managing attorney with My AZ Lawyers.

Ms. Kallen received her Juris Doctor at the Arizona Summit Law School after completing her Bachelors of Science in Communication and Public Relations at East Carolina University. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, she has lived in Florida as well as North Carolina. During this time she acquired 6 years of managerial experience prior to returning to Phoenix and joining the firm in May 2014.

Working as Managing Attorney and a Family Law lawyer, her cases frequently involve domestic relations, fathers’ rights, child custody, and spousal maintenance. ...

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,...

My practice focuses on all aspects of business litigation and dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation. I have significant experience in addressing corporate and partnership disputes, contract disputes, real estate disputes, lending disputes, and unfair competition. I also oversee the firm’s intellectual property practice, including trademark and copyright protection and infringement disputes.

Jamal F. Allen founded Allen & Associates, PLC in 1996 to protect the rights of people severely injured by the negligence of others and those charged with felony or misdemeanor crimes anywhere in Arizona. Our firms gets great settlements and recoveries for accident injury victims. And, Mr. Allen consistently obtains winning results for our criminal defense clients. Mr. Allen received a B.A. in Communications from the University of Nevada at Las Vegas in 1990 and his Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University College of Law in 1993. Prior to founding the firm, Mr. Allen defended insurance companies at a...

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...

Mark offers over 25 years of legal practice affording a vast array of experience in business and real estate matters in Arizona. An "AV Preeminent" rated lawyer and a real estate specialist certified by the Arizona State Bar, Mr. Lasee's practice focuses on significant commercial real estate and business transactions. He is a member of Kutak Rock's National Pension Practice Group, which represents plans in several states, his current focus being on private equity and hedge funds investments. He is a member of the National Association of Public Pension Attorneys and has represented pension plans in placing well over $1...

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...

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.

Mark was born and raised in Minot, North Dakota. At the age of 19 Mark moved to Tempe, Arizona to attend college. Mark graduated from Arizona State University in 1993 with a degree in political science. Mark married his wife during the summer of 1993. After scoring in the top 3% in the country on LSAT, Mark was offered academic scholarships from several prestigious law schools. But Mark put his family first, as his wife had just started her career as an educator, so he entered law school at the Sandra day O’Conner College of...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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.

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

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...