Arizona Lawyers

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...

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.

Go to my website, to the right, to view details about my practice. I focus exclusively on estate planning and asset protection. I work with clients from all walks of life, with all sorts of needs.

Susan's 40+ years of practice include mergers and acquisitions and securities at large law firms in Phoenix and New York City, as well as several years as a solo practitioner. That breadth of experience provides Susan the knowledge and experience necessary to assist clients with their complex transactions, while appreciating their entrepreneurial need for an attorney that offers practical advice in a cost-effective manner. Susan's corporate and business practice encompasses all aspects of general business matters and commercial relationships in numerous industries, including contracts, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, financings, leases, regulatory compliance, choice of business entity, corporate governance and day-to-day...

Attorney Garrett Respondek is an Associate at Zazueta Law, PLLC. Mr. Respondek has been a licensed attorney since September 2019 and is admitted to practice in Arizona and the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. Mr. Respondek regularly assists the Firm in all client matters. His legal experience includes personal injury, contract litigation, insurance matters, employment disputes, and business law. Mr. Respondek earned his B.A. in English from the University of Texas at Austin and graduated from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in 2018. Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Respondek...

Landon Maxwell is a consumer protection attorney at Consumer Justice Law Firm. Landon received his B.A. in Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law (PPEL), cum laude, from the University of Arizona and a J.D. from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. During law school, Landon served as an Article Editor for the Law Journal for Social Justice, and as the Outreach Coordinator for the Court Works volunteer student organization.  He also worked as a student attorney at the ASU Immigration Clinic and clerked for a year at an immigration firm in Phoenix.  Landon was also a member...

Susan Rotkis is a Partner at Consumer Justice Law Firm, a BBB A+ rated nationwide consumer protection and employment law firm, where she works out of their Tucson, Arizona and Hampton, Virginia, locations. Susy focuses her practice on vindicating the rights of consumers under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.  Susy graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University and Georgetown University Law Center. She was a judicial law clerk for over 7 years at the elbows of Hon. Michael S. MacDonald, U.S. Magistrate Judge,...

David is the Managing Partner at Consumer Justice Law Firm, a BBB A+ rated 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...

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...

ELIZABETH A. FAULKNER has practiced law in Arizona since 1991. Ms. Faulkner’s practice includes all aspects of employment law including both plaintiff and defense work. She received her J.D. with honors from Arizona State University College of Law where she served as Managing Editor for the Arizona State Law Journal. Prior to entering private practice, she clerked for Vice-Chief Justice James Moeller of the Arizona Supreme Court. Before beginning her own firm, Faulkner Law Offices, Ms. Faulkner practiced at Gust Rosenfeld from 1991 to 1996 in civil litigation and appellate work, with an emphasis in employment...

Max Mahoney practices mainly Family Law with Keith Berkshire, but also has experience in the areas of business, construction, real estate, and collections law. Before coming to Berkshire Law Office, Max practiced civil litigation at Rose Law Group and was a litigation file clerk with Cantelme & Brown, PLC and the Goldwater Institute. Max graduated cum laude from Arizona State University earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies focusing in Anthropology, History, and Political Science. Max attended Phoenix School of Law where he received his J.D. in 2011. While at Phoenix School of Law Max was the Administrative Editor for...

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...

Samuel Pittman is an Arizona native. Once he realized the full scope of the positive impact he could have for families going through bankruptcy, he focused on bankruptcy law as his chosen practice area.

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.

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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...

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

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.

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.

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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.

Kathi Sandweiss is the lead attorney in Jaburg|Wilk's Appellate Department and past chair of the Arizona State Bar Appellate Practice Section. Kathi has the ability to merge technical expertise with stylized legal prose.

Litigation: I help clients resolve disputes through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and courtroom trials. I take cases involving business disputes, protection of religious liberty, employee rights, employer defense, intellectual property (especially internet related disputes), insurance defense, pest control regulation, and firearms law.

Mark D. Bogard is a partner with the Arizona law firm Jaburg & Wilk, P.C., where his practice focuses on construction related matters and disputes, with an emphasis on construction payment rights and remedies including private and public payment bonds, mechanics'/materialmen's liens, stop notices, prompt pay law, and 'no-pay' claims before the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Mr. Bogard regularly appears before the Arizona Registrar of Contractors and Arizona Superior Court, with civil trial court experience that includes jury and bench trials. He also serves as an arbitrator for the Maricopa County Superior Court. For the past eight years, he has...

Ms. Leonhardt joined the firm in 2013. Prior to joining Owens & Perkins, P.C., Ms. Leonhardt worked at several small firms practicing family, civil and criminal law. Ms. Leonhardt also spent two years at the Arizona Attorney General’s Office practicing juvenile law. Ms. Leonhardt received her Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law in 2008, graduating cum laude.

Ms. Leonhardt now practices exclusively in the area of family law with an emphasis on complex, high net worth divorce cases.

Ms. Leonhardt was admitted to the practice of law in Arizona in 2008 and Kentucky in 2010. Ms....

Lauren Garner is a partner with the law firm of Jaburg Wilk, P.C. She was admitted to the Florida Bar in May, 1982 and to the Arizona Bar in May, 1999. Her practice emphasizes probate and trust litigation as well as guardianships and conservatorships. Lauren is a Judge Pro Tem for Maricopa County Superior Court in the Probate and Mental Health Division. She was Chair of the Executive Council of the Probate and Trust Committee for the State Bar of Arizona (2008-2009), and Chair of the Estate Planning and Probate Section of the Maricopa County Bar Association (2007). Lauren was...

Andrew J. Becke practices primarily in the areas of personal injury and wrongful death, appellate practice, and professional licensure and discipline. Mr. Becke received his Bachelor of Science degree from Northern Arizona University in 1999 and graduated cum laude from Arizona State University College of Law in 2007 with pro bono distinction. Mr. Becke is a member of the State Bar of Arizona. - Law Clerk to Vice Chief Justice Rebecca White Berch, Arizona Supreme Court, 2007-2008 term. - Executive Managing Editor, Arizona State Law Journal (2006-2007). - Author, Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: Arizona’s Notice of Claim...

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,...

Mr. Gregory is licensed to practice in Arizona and Nevada. He has more than 27 years of experience helping families and businesses avoid legal troubles. With proper planning this is possible. For families, it is necessary to put in place a detailed estate and asset protection plan. On the business side, from choice of entity to hiring employees, to tax matters, to contracts with business partners and clients, intellectual property, licensing, franchising, business succession planning, Mr. Gregory has the expertise to take a business from its infancy to an IPO and beyond. Should litigation be...

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....

Charles Surrano is a Phoenix, Arizona based lawyer who specializes in bad faith insurance, insurance law, commercial litigation, and complex litigation.

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.

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...