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Robert is a native Arizonan who has been practicing law since 2017. Robert attended law school at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University where he graduated cum laude. Robert also served as a board member of the Jurimetrics Journal of Law Science and Technology. Prior to starting his own practice, Robert practiced civil litigation at two prominent Phoenix law firms. Robert now enjoys the practice of estate planning because it provides him with the opportunity to help people achieve their goals - including creating a plan for the future. Robert also assists clients with business formation.

Richard was named a “Top 10 Under 40” attorney by both the American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys and the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys. Richard began his law career at Bryan Cave, LLP focusing on commercial litigation and class action lawsuits. Soon after he joined the team at Skousen, Gulbrandsen & Patience, PLC, he began specializing in personal injury cases involving motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death claims and more. Rich's educational background is equally impressive. A summa cum laude graduate of Brigham Young University, he received his law degree from the University of Virginia School of Law. While there he served as an editor of the Virginia Law Review. Rich has been admitted to the Arizona Bar and the U.S. District Court, District of Arizona. In addition, he is a current member of the Arizona Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice.

Richard Durfee. Jr. (Rick), is the founding and senior attorney at Durfee Law Group (DLG), practicing law since 1988. Based in Mesa, Arizona, the firm represents clients all over the US for all levels of estate planning, asset protection, business and charitable planning, and probate, from simple wills and trusts to complex dynasty planning. Rick has a unique family-centered approach to planning especially focused on growing and preserving multi-generational tax-efficient wealth, and protecting the family. His motto is “Live Well, Leave a Legacy”. To that end, the law firm has a 500-year plan so that families with such dynasty planning can have the legal help they need to thrive for generations to come.. Law is not Rick’s first career. Back in the early 80’s, he was helping teach classes on World Religions at Arizona State University, but couldn’t support his growing family on what they were willing to pay, so he decided to go to law school. As it turns out, his studies and research in the world’s great variety of religious experiences and expressions, would significantly shape how he has come to practice law and serve his clients.. He found that if he was given the opportunity to help people keep their families and their assets out of the courtroom, it would make their lives better. Preventing fights over money makes families stronger, and the people in the families more in tune with what they know to be right. As he worked through different issues with many families, he found that most traditional estate planning focuses only on what happens with material things when people die; who’s going to get what, and when and how are they going to get it. This focus on the material, without regard for the non-material aspects of life, often triggers the very outcome that people are trying to avoid, and avoids the outcome that people are hoping for.. DLG focuses on all levels of estate planning and associated legal matters. This is a multi-disciplinary practice; DLG not only sets up Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts, business entities, and charitable tools, they carefully think through how each piece relates to the rest of the plan, and works together for common purposes.. Over the years, DLG has gone through various law firm arrangements. Rick has worked with brilliant mentors, strong partners, highly skilled colleagues, and dear friends. Today DLG has a growing number of bright, hard working attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to serve our clients and who share Rick’s vision. These younger up-coming professionals are part of DLG’s own long term succession plan. They are building something at Durfee Law Group with their clients and with their own organization that is intended to outlive them, and which will continue to serve and bless others for generations to come.

Professional and Philosophy. Attorney Trent D. Woods is the managing partner at Woods Law Group, PLLC.  His practice focuses on estate planning, probate, and firearms law.  He has worked extensively in matters involving estate planning and probate proceedings, particularly for large, valuable, or unique firearms collections, contested and uncontested probate proceedings, ATF compliance, Federal Firearm Licensee (FFL) management and operations, unregistered or questionable status firearms, and general firearms law.  He represents individuals, couples, and families planning their estates, decedents estates, individuals being investigated by the ATF, licensed gun dealers and manufacturers (FFLs), as well gun-related businesses, such as accessory or barrel manufacturers.. Trent has written and lectured on numerous legal topics, in particular estate planning and firearms law. He is a member of the State Bar of Arizona, WealthCounsel, and many other groups.. Trent believes in partnering with his clients by truly understanding their business, their families, and their needs, concerns, and goals.  He takes a sincere interest in his clients and strives to understand what is truly important to them.  This philosophy comes from his experience sitting on the opposite side of the desk from attorneys, as a client.  As an operations manager of a multi-million dollar construction company, Trent worked closely with numerous attorneys for nearly ten years.  He knows what it is like to sit in the client’s chair, and as a result, he strives to be the attorney he wished he always had.. Personal. Trent knows what is most important in his life: his wife and four children.  He loves spending time with them and strives to be a good husband and father.  Trent loves the outdoors and enjoys scuba diving, camping, sports, and shooting (but not hunting).  Trent maintains an informative website, , which is dedicated to Arizona firearms law, the National Firearms Act (NFA) and gun trusts.  He also maintains , which is dedicated to estate planning and probate law.

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Pain is inevitable; misery is optional. That is the philosophy that governs Mark Shields’ approach to legal problems, particularly in family law. While many legal issues deal with contracts, bills or dented fenders, a family law situation is thicker because it deals directly with people. What’s more, those people comprise the family, which Mark believes to be the fundamental unit of society. Because a family law issue is so important and so personal, it should be handled by someone who understands humans and someone who cares. Mark believes that being down to earth and an honest, approachable guy is just as important in the practice of law as it is in life in general.. Mark Shields has been married for over seventeen years and is the proud father of five daughters. He is a native of Phoenix and has deep Arizona roots, going back four generations. He is also a third-generation Arizona lawyer. Mark graduated from Washington High School in Phoenix and graduated from Brigham Young University in 1993 with a degree in sociology. Before earning his bachelor’s degree, Mark also spent two years in Portugal as a missionary for his church and working with people of varied backgrounds, ethnicities, and cultures. After working for a year or two while his wife finished up her degree, Mark entered the J. Reuben Clark Law School, where he graduated in 1997. Mark’s law school class was ranked seventh in the nation for average GPA and LSAT scores, so he was immediately initiated into a highly competitive environment.. Mark began with Gillespie, Shields & Durrant back when it was Gillespie & Associates in 1996, prior to his last year of law school. Since that time, Mark has practiced heavily in the area of family law and has also had extensive experience in civil litigation, employment law, juvenile law, and insurance disputes.. Mark is happy to report that his approach to practicing law has changed remarkably little during this recession because he has always sought to deliver true value to his clients. Whether the case involves millions of dollars or no dollars, Mark has consistently sought to provide his clients the best service for the most accessible price.. In his spare time, if there is such a thing, Mark enjoys spending time with his family (especially when it’s in the White Mountains), listening to fine music of many genres, building high quality stereo speakers, home improvement projects, and, more recently writing. Mark has published two religious books and hopes to publish more in the years to come. Mark speaks Portuguese and has also studied Spanish, German, and a few other languages through the years.

Over 17 years of practicing law in Arizona I have served thousands of clients experiencing trying times and difficult circumstances. There are many reasons for coming to the place in one's life when the need for filing a bankruptcy becomes necessary. Job loss, illness, disability, even loss of a loved one can all result in devastating financial consequences and hardship, which may leave no other choice. No one sufferring these consequences should have to have their misfortunes compounded by having to deal with abusive collection agencies, lawsuits, and wage garnishments. My first step in serving your bankruptcy needs will be to charge you a reasonable and affordable fee far below what many other bankruptcy attorneys will charge you. I do not want my fee to serve as an impediment to you gaining prompt access to the Bankruptcy Court. Secondly, when you retain my services, you can immediately begin to regain some peace in your life knowing that I, not you, will deal with your creditors directly. You no longer need to avoid phone calls or worry about being humilated by collection agencies.  Finally, within a few months your bankruptcy discharge will be complete and you will be free to take advantage of the fresh start in life you are entitled to through either a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

My name is Taylor Larson, thank you for visiting my Avvo page.  I am a Mesa native and grew up the oldest of 4 children.  Growing up, I was often found either on a field or court playing one of my many favorite sports.  In high school, I played football, basketball, and baseball, where I acquired many life skills that help me in my practice today.  When I am not practicing law, I can be found rooting for my beloved Sun Devils, traveling with my wife, Julie, or watching a game with my one-year-old son.. Please visit my law firm's website at .

My goal is to restore hope to those crushed under an unforgiving criminal justice system. Over the past 10 years, I've handled thousands of cases from complex felonies to simple criminal speeding tickets. In every case, my goal is to help those charged with crimes restore their hope, dignity, and future. Even if you've already been convicted of a crime, I can help. A portion of my practice is dedicated to helping clients convicted of crimes restore their constitutional rights and set aside convictions so they can have a fresh start.

My goal is to provide you with valuable legal services and advice at a fair price with no surprises. I will provide you with a realistic analysis of your case and work toward acheiving your goals.

My goal as an attorney is to put you in a better situation than when you first come into my office.  I believe a good attorney will not only strive to achieve their clients goals but to also guide them as to what is in their best interest long term.  I take great pride in being able to help people and look forward to doing so each and every day.

Ms. Davis' practice is primarily focused in the area of education law, representing and advising charter schools and school districts throughout the state. In her practice, Ms. Davis provide daily advice and assistance to school districts, charter schools, and other public educational institutions on a broad range of matters including, but not limited to, disability law matters, such as special education due process hearings, Office of Civil Rights (“OCR”) complaints, and special education state complaints; student discipline; personnel issues; Governing Board liability; open meeting laws; public records issues; EEOC Complaints; and employment law matters.. Prior to completing her legal education, Ms. Davis worked as a school psychologist for twelve years in both Arizona and Washington State.  As a school psychologist, Ms. Davis was primarily responsible for conducting comprehensive evaluations of students, as well as was routinely involved in the development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (“IEP”), behavior plans, and functional behavioral assessments.

Mr. Tobin handles criminal and DUI matters throughout the Phoenix Metropolitan Area. He provides clients with professional, experienced, and aggressive representation. If your rights have been violated, Mr. Tobin isn’t afraid to seek justice and fight for you. He’s known for his honesty, compassion, and dedication to justice. When you step into the Mr. Tobin’s office, expect professionalism with a friendly touch. He’ll take the time to listen to your concerns and needs. He’ll work with you to dismiss charges, reduce charges, limit penalties, and protect your legal rights.. Attorney Timothy Tobin graduated with honors from Stonehill College of Easton, Massachusetts. Following his passion as a legal advocate, he earned his Juris Doctor from New England Law Boston where he was on the Dean’s list every semester. During law school, Mr. Tobin was a student-practitioner representing indigent women in divorce and custody disputes. He also worked at the prestigious law firm Lubin & Meyer of Boston, Massachusetts.. Mr. Tobin is admitted to practice law in the States of Arizona and Hawaii. Following law school, Mr. Tobin opened a criminal defense practice in Hawaii where he defended private and indigent clients in a variety of criminal charges. Mr. Tobin spent a large portion of his time working for the State Judiciary as a court-appointed attorney in misdemeanors, felonies, juvenile matters, and child protective service proceedings.. Following private practice, Mr. Tobin joined the County of Kauai Prosecutor’s office where he was the lead felony drug prosecutor for two years. He handled cases from charging and grand jury, to trial and post-conviction.. Mr. Tobin left Hawaii to practice criminal law in Arizona joining the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office as a Deputy Prosecutor.. In 2015, he realized that his true passion was defending the accused, and as such, returned to criminal defense to focus on helping people through difficult and trying times.. In his legal career, Mr. Tobin has garnered awards and recognitions in the legal community. He was elected as Secretary to the Kauai Bar Association, served on the local practice committee, and was appointed by the mayor to chair the drug enforcement committee. Mr. Tobin coached students in mock trial competitions and helped set up Hawaii’s first self-help legal center. Mr. Tobin received awards for his service to the State Judiciary in his role with the court’s mediations program and self-help legal center. As a lead felony drug prosecutor, Mr. Tobin regularly spoke at public events and taught courses at the police academy.. Outside of the office, Mr. Tobin spends time with his wife and family, playing sports, working out, reading, and playing music.. Call for a free and confidential consultation. You can also submit an online inquiry at our contact page.

Mr. Horne has more than a decade experience in the practice of law.  More specifically, Mr. Horne began his career as an estate planning/corporate/tax attorney with a Phoenix-based law firm.  Mr. Horne has been the lead counsel on several multi-million dollar mergers/acquisitions and acted as a legal advisor to numerous large corporations. Mr. Horne has also been involved in asset protection strategies (both domestic and offshore), formation and managing foreign captive insurance companies, as well as asset recovery in Arizona.  Mr. Horne has been a preferred guest on a local estate planning radio show and has also been a speaker for several estate planning seminars.. Mr. Horne is the principal of Horne Law Firm, PLC.  As principal, Mr. Horne spent several years acting as General Counsel and CFO to a large regional mortgage lead company and mortgage broker that employed over 300 individuals.  As General Counsel and CFO, Mr. Horne was responsible for all financial transactions and projections, corporate tax returns, human resources, mediation and general legal strategies.. Mr. Horne received a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Arizona State University and a J.D. from California Western School of Law.  In addition to being a practicing attorney, Mr. Horne is a licensed Certified Public Accountant in the State of Arizona.  As a tax attorney, Mr. Horne has prepared or reviewed the preparation and filing of multiple Federal and State tax returns including, but not limited to: Forms 1040 (individual tax returns), 1041 (trust tax returns), 1065 (partnership returns), 1120 (corporate returns), 990 (non-profit tax returns), 706 (estate tax returns) and 709 (gift tax returns).. Mr. Horne is actively involved in charitable organizations, especially those dealing with autistic children.

Mr. Dougherty is a Co-Dean at the Keenan Trial Institute in Atlanta, Georgia. On faculty since 2015, Mr. Dougherty teaches numerous courses including: Rules, Opening Statement & Order of Proof, Witness Preparation, Admitted Liability and Cross Examination.. Mr. Dougherty is a 2006 graduate of Gerry Spence’s prestigious Trial Lawyers College and one of the first two graduates of the Keenan Trial Institute in 2015.. Licensed to Practice:. State of Arizona Bar, U.S. District of Arizona, State of Florida Bar, U.S. Northern District of Florida, U.S. Middle District of Florida, U.S. Southern District of Florida, United States Supreme Court

Matthew Fankhauser is licensed to practice in Arizona and the federal district of Arizona. He graduated from Northern Arizona in 2001 and Temple University’s Beasley School of Law in 2004. He currently resides in Phoenix with his wife, Christina, and two children.

Matthew (“Matt”) Koglmeier, the firm’s managing partner, attended Arizona State University and received his Bachelor’s Degree in business administration in 1979. Matt also received his Juris Doctor from Arizona State University in 1981. He began practicing law in May 1982 and has focused his practice in the area of civil litigation including landlord-tenant, personal injury and commercial litigation. Matt’s office has been located in Mesa, Arizona for over 30 years.. Mr. Koglmeier is admitted to practice in the following jurisdictions: the State of Arizona, the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Mason Bradshaw is a partner and litigation attorney at The Bradshaw Firm. He represents individuals in wrongful death matters, auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, premises liability matters, and various other injury claims. Mr. Bradshaw graduated with a degree in English from Brigham Young University in 2008, after which he attended Florida Coastal School of Law and earned his Juris Doctor degree in 2011. While in law school, Mr. Bradshaw was a member of the Moot Court Honor Board and was a finalist in the National Moot Court Competition in 2010. Due to a high degree of peer recogniztion and professional achievement, Mr. Bradshaw has been recognized and rated as a top attorney by Super Lawyers since 2019. He is admitted to practice law in all Arizona state courts and in the Federal District Court of Arizona.

Mark takes a creative approach to the practice of law as a result of his unique background in business and financial services prior to going to law school in 1997. Mark has been an entrepreneur for over 30 years and has created, developed and directed businesses in financial services, international trade and distribution and professional services. He is a licensed attorney, Realtor, insurance producer and registered representative with a Series 6 and 63 and 65 Securities license.. Since becoming an attorney, Mark gained additional experience in Business Law, Foreclosure and Bankruptcy Law, Real Estate Law, Investment Law, Estate Planning and Asset Protection. For over 10 years Mark has been a talk show host on various radio stations and a frequent speaker at continuing education and seminar events for attorneys, real estate agents and other professionals.. Mark graduated Magna Cum Laude from Western State University College of Law in Fullerton, California and obtained a certificate in taxation. He served on the Maricopa Bar Association Task Force for Minorities and Women. Mark also sat on the Board of Lamson College and is a former chair of Maricopa Lawyer.. Mark served for many years in the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard and achieved the rank of Major. He is very active in his church and community. Mark and his wife, Shelly, have six children and eight grandchildren.

Many people who have a legal need are turned off by the way things are done in our legal system.  I try to make things just a little easier by:. My practice is built around owners of small businesses (usually less than 100 employees) and other smaller clients.  I can give you the number of clients who can talk about their good experiences with our firm.. Call my direct line at anytime.. Brad. In more than 20 years of practice, Brad has represented businesses and individuals in many different areas.. Brad’s Legal Practice. Helping Small Businesses. Brad spends a lot of time working with small business owners. He has developed expertise in the areas of law that are important to small businesses. He helps business owners decide the structure of their businesses, whether corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs), or something else. Businesses often have legal issues related to their employees, and so Brad has developed expertise in that area. And because legal disputes can happen, Brad can help his business clients prosecute and defend lawsuits. Brad’s clients turn to him for litigation as well as commercial matters.. Litigation. Brad has represented clients at every level in Arizona—everything from head counsel in multi-week jury trials in Superior Court to appellate counsel at the Arizona Supreme Court. Brad has also represented clients before Justice Courts, administrative tribunals such as the Office of Administrative Hearings, and many arbitrations and mediations. Brad has even served as a private arbitrator, where he has ruled on lawsuits brought by other lawyers.. Negotiating Contracts. Brad helps his clients draft and negotiate all kinds of contracts—partnership agreements, commercial leases, employment contracts, asset purchase agreements, settlement agreements, and much more. Brad also helps his clients collect their money if bills go unpaid.. Franchising Law. Brad helps clients who are involved in franchising—whether as franchisors or franchisees. Brad helps clients with the complicated process of drafting the franchise disclosure documents that are required by federal law, as well as registering under the franchise and business opportunity laws of various states. For many years he has been a member of the Franchise Forum of the American Bar Association.. Brad’s Legal Ranking. For years, Brad has had the highest possible rating of “AV” at Martindale-Hubbell. This type of rating is gained by only about 10% of lawyers, and it is a distinction that can only be granted by ratings from experienced lawyers. It’s not a ranking that can be purchased or a system that can be “gamed.”. Brad’s Education and History as a Lawyer. Brad began his practice working for several years at two large firms in downtown Phoenix: Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, PLC and Bryan Cave LLP. In 1998 he began his own law office in the East Valley with nothing but a cell phone, and his practice has grown consistently since then.. Brad graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in International Relations from Brigham Young University. He received his law degree with academic honors from the University of Chicago.. Brad’s Wide Variety of Clients, Experience, and Volunteerism. Brad represents clients from all over the United States. His clients literally hail from California to New York, from Georgia to Alaska, and many places in between. He represents numerous out-of-state clients who have business interests or litigation matters in Arizona. Brad also acts on behalf of clients in foreign countries (recently Mexico, France, Canada and Japan) who have legal or business interests in the U.S.Brad has traveled the globe, both for business and humanitarian reasons. His service began early in life, when he spent two years in Japan as a volunteer missionary. Since then, he and his family members have volunteered in the developing world many times, including:. Brad has also traveled to Belize, Pakistan, Guatemala, Dubai, Japan, Morocco, and various countries in western Europe.. Brad is active in his local community as well. He and his wife have served as foster parents for more than 20 disadvantaged children in Maricopa County. He has also served as a “CASA,” an unpaid court-appointed special advocate for foster children in the Phoenix area. He has also served in various leadership and other positions in his church.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE IN THE COMMUNITY. A partner at the law firm of Skousen, Gulbrandsen and Patience with experience in catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death and products liability litigation.  A compassionate lawyer who has spent his career helping others with the challenges they face following a tragic event.  Steve Patience brings over 34 years of practical experience to every case. Mr. Patience is certified in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory with an AV Rating, which signifies the highest lawyer ranking. His focus on incidents involving motor vehicles, dangerous products and insurance claims has made him a voice for victims and a passionate advocate for those who need one most. A graduate in Business from Brigham Young University in 1978 with a law degree from the University of Arizona in 1983, Steve is a former president of the Arizona Trial Lawyer's Association, (Arizona Association For Justice), a former president of the East Valley Bar Association and a former chair of the East Valley Trial Lawyers Association. He is also a member of the American Association for Justice, the Arizona Association for Justice, The Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the National Trial Lawyers Top 100.  Mr Patience has represented hundreds of individuals harmed by the negligence of others and puts his clients first in serving their needs.  Every case accepted by him is thoroughly investigated and aggressively handled.  From the beginning, Steve Patience has played a vital role in establishing Skousen, Gulbrandsen & Patience, PLC as one of the Valley's premier law firms. He remains passionate about helping personal injury victims in their time of need and guiding them and their cases to satisfying resolutions.. Mr. Patience has successfully handled multi-million dollar cases.  In one case he obtained more than Ten Million Dollars for his clients.  In another case he was involved in litigating a bus roll-over incident which involved issues of crash worthiness and failure to supply seat belts for the occupants of the bus.  The case settled for Millions of Dollars prior to trial.  Whether your case is a catastrophic injury case or a case involing non-life threatening injuries, Mr. Patience will take your case seriously and give you the representation your case deserves.

Lionel, is a hard working and dedicated lawyer.  He strives to get the best possible outcome for his clients.  Lionel has that extra touch that many client's desire.  He is both tenacious as well as compassionate.  Lionel treats his client's with the utmost respect.  Lionel is the kind of lawyer client's wish they had known about.. Lionel is an avid photographer and enjoys this is his spare time.

Linda and John Day are both from modest, hard-working families. Together, they have built a successful law practice limited to Workers Compensation, Social Security Disability and Personal Injury

Licensed in the Federal Courts for the District of Arizona and the Western District of Oklahoma, as well as the United States Courts of Appeal for the 8th, 9th and 10th Circuits.  Finally, licensed in the U.S. Supreme Court.

Larry Dunn is principally a litigator. His experience includes a wide variety of commercial disputes, including those involving contracts, businesses, construction defects, real estate, insurance, trusts, and landlord/tenant. Larry also has significant experience with residential landlord-tenant disputes, representing and advising clients regarding evictions, security deposit disputes, and other related issues. In addition to trial court litigation, Larry’s experience includes representing clients in the appellate process. In addition to hislitigation practice, Larry has assisted his clients in transactional issues, including drafting contracts, real estate drafting, and forming businesses.. Larry graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University in 2004, and he was awarded a law degree from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law in 2008. He practices in the Arizona state courts and the United States Federal District Court of Arizona.. Larry is a native of Mesa, Arizona. He plays violin in the Symphony of the Southwest, and his greatest joy is spending time with his wife and sons.