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I joined Udall Shumway PLC in 2009. My practice primarily focuses in the area of education law, representing school districts and charter schools throughout the State.. -. I came to Udall Shumway PLC uniquely qualified in the area of education law. Prior to joining Udall Shumway, I taught behavior disordered students. During my teaching career, I was involved in the development and implementation of IEPs and behavior plans and attended several trainings on special education interventions and strategies. Additionally, I earned my Master’s Degree in Special Education in 2004.. -. While in law school, I provided in-home ABA services for autistic children under the age of three. I also participated in the Whittier Law School Special Education Clinic, which provided special education advocacy services for children with developmental disabilities. In addition, I was a panel speaker for the 2007 Whittier Law School Special Education Symposium and the 2006 11Q Deletion Syndrome Conference.

I joined Udall Shumway in 1987 and currently head the firm’s Transactional and Estate Planning Group. I completed  my undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University where, in 1980, I received a B.S. in Accounting with a minor in English. I am a Certified Public Accountant (Texas, 1982). I received my Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University in 1987. During law school, I was a Member (1985-86) and Editor-in-Chief (1986-87) of the BYU Journal of Public Law. Prior to law school, I worked with an international accounting firm and with the corporate accounting group of a Fortune 500 company.. -. Since joining the firm, I have used my tax and accounting background to good advantage. My practice focuses on business formation, purchases and sales of business assets and interests, loan documentation and financing arrangements, business succession planning, security arrangements, purchases, sales and leases of commercial property and business dissolution. I also assists clients with tax planning for large estates and routinely provide tax and business planning advice in such diverse areas as probate, marital dissolution, deferred compensation and dispute resolution.. -. I am licensed to practice in the courts of the State of Arizona, the Federal District Court of Arizona, and the United States Tax Court. I am currently a member of the State Bar of Arizona and the East Valley Bar Association. I am also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. I am actively involved in the community and am, or have been, a member of the Mesa Museum & Cultural Advisory Board, Maricopa Association of Governments Blue Ribbon Committee on Regional Growth, Mesa Arts & Entertainment Alliance Committee, Mesa Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors, Mesa Baseline Rotary, and Arizona Regional Medical Center.  I am also a member of the executive committee of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society, Phoenix Chapter.

I help people. Specifically, I help people recover from damages caused by other’s negligence. My typical client is you. Every year there are over 6 million car crashes with more than 40,000 fatalities linked to those accidents. In 2018, an estimated 4.5 million people were seriously injured in car crashes. I help the innocent victims of those crashes receive compensation for their injuries. Life is hard. Being injured complicates life. I take very seriously my role as an advocate for your rights.. I graduated Brigham Young University in 1983 (B.S., accounting) and the University of Arizona College of Law in 1991 (J.D.).. I was admitted to the State Bar of Arizona in 1991 and the State Bar of Colorado in 1994 (inactive). I am admitted to practice in the Arizona Supreme Court, the Colorado Supreme Court, the United States District Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and the United States Supreme Court.. I am a member of the Arizona Association for Justice, Maricopa County Bar Association and West Valley Bar Association (past president).. I was born in Germany, grew up in Idaho, and moved to Arizona in 1983. I am married, have four children (Chase is my second) and a growing number of grandchildren.

I have a pragmatic and realistic approach toward law the practice of law.  Too often the law is used as a weapon and not as a tool.  I strongly believe that people can come through a divorce without having to have rolled in the mud. I earnestly seek to help the parties cooperate to achieve a better outcome than they would have otherwise have achieved through conflict alone.  However, there are times that it becomes necessary to stand up for what is right.  My clients are no one’s doormats. I believe that Fathers and Mothers have a right to be treated with respect and that through everything the children should come first.. --. Jeffrey is dedicated to helping people in their time of need.  Jeffrey McCombs was born in Salt Lake City Utah.  Jeffrey attended the University of Utah and received degrees in:  Political Science with a Certificate in International Relations and Sociology with a Certificate in Criminology.  Jeffrey was on the Dean’s list and a member of several honor societies. Jeffrey received his law degree from the University of Kansas School of Law.  During law school Jeffrey was the recipient of the CALI Excellence for the Future Award for being the top student in alternative dispute resolution.  Jeffrey engaged in many activities including:  Moot Court Competition; Trial Advocacy Mock Trial and was the treasurer of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society.  Jeffrey was admitted to the Arizona bar in 2009.

I have  been practicing law at Udall Shumway since 1987 and have been a partner of the firm since 1993. I head the firm’s education law practice group and am very pleased to devote my practice entirely to representing school districts, 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 school districts and charter schools in matters that include: student disciplinary hearings, personnel issues, student records, governing board liability and open meeting issues. I have also given numerous in-service workshops to district personnel on a wide range of topics of importance to the educational operations of the districts and am a regular speaker to state-wide conferences.. -. I have been named a “Top Education Attorney” by Phoenix Magazine and have been selected by my peers as a “Best Lawyer in America” in the specialty of Education Law.. -. I have been a regular presenter at State-wide conferences and conduct a great many in-service and training programs for school personnel on a variety of topics relating to education law.  I have also authored articles for National and State publications on a variety of topics of interest to educators. Most recently, an article I authored on Report Cards and Transcripts for Students With Disabilities was published in the “Attorney’s Corner” of NAU’s eJournal of Education Policy.. -. I am a member of the National School Board Association, Arizona School Boards Association and Arizona Council of School Attorneys. I have also been an adjunct faculty member for Arizona State University, teaching graduate level Education Law classes for the College of Education, Division of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies.  I have been on the steering committee for the Arizona School Administrators “Principal and the Law” conference for approximately 14 years.   I have also been a regular speaker at the annual law conferences sponsored by the Arizona School Boards Association and the Arizona Council of Administrators of Special Education (CASE).  In March 2009, I was presented with the Laura Ganoung Award, which is CASE’s highest award recognizing leadership in the area of special education.

I have been practicing law as a commercial litigator for over 30 years in a broad spectrum of cases, including business and partnership disputes, contract claims, mineral leases, farm and crop leases, trade secrets, commercial leases, receiverships, employment contracts, and probate and trust controversies.

I have been representing the vicitms of negligence in and out of court since 1996.  My entire career has been dedicated to helping the "little guy." I am fluent in Spanish and represent many clients who speak little or no English.  I attended high school in Mesa, attended law school out-of-state, and then I returned to Arizona after law school to make a home and a career in this community. Our office is in the East Valley, but we represent clients all over the Phoenix area and some of our clients have been from as far away as Kingman, Prescott and Tucson.. This is all I do, and I have helped hundreds of deserving people receive fair compensation for their injuries. The consultation and phone call are free. I will visit you in person at home or in the hospital to discuss all of your options and rights.  I don't get paid unless you win or settle your case successfully, and I never charge more in fees than what you the client receive after paying all other expenses from your settlement.  I even give out my cell phone number to my clients so they can reach me with anything urgent.. We take your case and your rights seriously. Don't go up against the insurance company alone or with an inexperienced attorney.. I will take your call personally and will visit you personally.  Don't be satisfied with talking to a receptionist or paralegal about your case. Call me today.

I have been practicing law since 2010. I worked for a large law firm in Lincoln, Neb., for six years and subsequently started my own law practice. My areas of interest are Estate Planning and Probate, Business Law, and Real Estate Law. I pride myself on premier legal services, building business relationships, and helping clients experience greater peace of mind regarding their assets and other legal concerns.. I have been married since 2003, and my wife and I have five wonderful children. We enjoy outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, swimming, boating and sports. We also enjoy playing board games, singing and playing music together. We have a few violins, a viola, a flute and a guitar so far. We're working on adding a piano to the mix.. I grew up in Loomis, Calif., which is just east of Sacramento. I graduated from Del Oro High School in 1999 and later graduated from Brigham Young University and Nebraska College of Law. My hobbies include running, yoga, lifting weights, writing novels, playing the guitar and teaching.

I have been awarded the highest rating of "AV Preeminent Attorney" since 2012 and “AV Preeminent, Judicial Edition” by Martindale-Hubble. I have received recognition as “America’s Most Honored Professionals – Top 1%” by Martindale Hubble. Since 2016, I have been included in Arizona Republic’s Arizona's Top Rated Lawyers - Criminal law. I am included in the American Society of Legal Advocates 2016 top 100 Lawyers - Criminal Defense. I have been invited to join the Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers 2015. Awarded in 2020, "Top 10 Attorney Award for the State of Arizona" by National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys.. In 1991, I became a member of the Arizona State Bar.  In 1992, I joined the Phoenix City Prosecutor's Office where I handled a variety of cases involving appeals, mental competency, forfeitures, neighborhood maintenance and zoning, commercial vehicles, construction contracting, civil traffic offenses, and criminal offenses.  The criminal offenses included all types of misdemeanors such as domestic violence crimes, vice crimes, public offenses, and DUI.  I also lectured at a prosecutor's seminar regarding mental health and competency to stand trial. In 1996, I left the prosecutor's office to become an associate in a local criminal defense firm.  In courts across the state, I represented individuals and businesses accused of diverse misdemeanors and felonies.  My practice included various civil matters as well.. In early 2000, I left that firm with the intent to establish my own law firm.  I ended up as an associate with an large law firm in Mesa and set up its criminal defense practice.  In December of 2000, I left and started the law firm of Robert P. Jarvis, P.C. located in Mesa, now known as the Law Office of Robert P. Jarvis.. I continued my representation in criminal defense and other related areas of law, successfully defending persons accused of felonies and misdemeanors throughout Arizona in cases including murder, sex crimes, assault, drugs, gangs, DUI, extortion, theft, weapons, zoning, traffic violations, forfeitures, zoning, construction, and trucking. My practice expanded to include contract, business, and administrative law.  Through the Legal Defense Fund and police associations, I represent law enforcement personnel involved in shootings and investigated for or accused of misconduct and criminal acts.. Over the years and all over the State I have conducted hundreds of hearings, bench trials, and jury trials in the justice courts, the municipal courts, and superior courts, both adult and juvenile.  I have handled cases on appeal to the Superior Court, Court of Appeals, and Supreme Court of Arizona, as well as arguing a case in the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.  I have become familiar with and learned to apply the statues, case law, rules of criminal and civil procedure, and rules of evidence.. I represent children, juveniles, and adults. Many case have involved mental illness and associated medications.. I have served on the bench as a substitute for judges of the Maricopa County justice courts and was appointed in 2016 to serve as such in the Pinal County justice courts and the Apache Junction Municipal Court. I have judged civil cases, landlord/tenant cases, and criminal cases, sitting on bench and jury trials.. I am a member of the Arizona State Bar, a Life-time member of Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice, and a member of the East Valley Bar Association, serving as its President 2003-2004 and continuing on its board.. After graduating in the top 10 from Westwood High School in 1982, I attended Brigham Young University, graduating cum laude in 1988.  I began my legal training at the Arizona State University School of Law in 1988, graduating in 1991.. I grew up in Mesa and have enjoyed serving my community. I have had the opportunity to serve my community through family, church, and school.  My children's sports activities provided opportunities to coach soccer, softball, baseball, and basketball over 16 years.  I have served in the Boy Scouts of America as an Eleven Year Old Scout Leader, Assistant Scout Master, Varsity Coach, Assistant Crew Advisor, Crew Advisor, and Charter Organization Representative.  School sports and activities have allowed numerous opportunities to serve.  For my Alma Mater, Westwood High School, I served for two years as an attorney coach for its Mock Trial Team. I am a founding member of Mesa High School Community Advocates.

I graduated from Arizona State University in 1996 with a bachelor’s in English, and from Boston College Law School in 1999. Since my admission to the Arizona State Bar in 1999 I have worked closely with my father, specializing in personal injury and nursing home litigation.  I have gained expertise in nursing home regulations, standards of care, and the homes’ interactions with various state and federal agencies.  I am also skilled in legal research and writing. and am a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association.

I genuinely enjoy helping those who need help. My exclusive focus is helping victims of accidents get their lives back on track. In addition to getting you the compensation you deserve, I work to reduce the stress, uncertainty and fear which can arise from unfamiliar and complicated process. Call me today for a Free Consultation

I focus on three areas: Criminal Defense, Restoration of Rights and Second Amendment Law.  By focusing on these few areas, I can make a difference but still give personal attention to each client.

I enjoy being a criminal defense attorney in Arizona because it enables me to make a real difference in my clients' lives.  Legal problems affecting families are particularly important to me, as I have personally seen family members struggle with the criminal justice system.  My clients have repeatedly told me they appreciate how I fight for them while, at the same time, having an innate ability to relate well with them.. Being fluent in Spanish also allows me to help a broader spectrum of our community. With over a decade of experience as a defense attorney and former prosecutor, I have worked thousands of criminal cases in the various City Courts, Superior Courts and Federal Courts of Arizona and can assist you or your family with virtually any criminal problem you confront anywhere in Arizona.

I continue to work in the area of family law and with guardianships and adoptions because of the people I get to work with and to help families as they transition to a new stage in their lives.. My husband and I met in law school.  We worked in differing jobs over the years which gave us significant experiences, but chose to establish a firm together in 2003.  He handles civil litigation and education matters.  Together with our co counsel Ali Abella Korte and staff, we are a team committed to the needs of our clients.. I like approaching family law from a variety of ways, whether collaborative, serving as the mediator, or individual representation.  My years as a judge pro tem give yet another perspective.  I regularly meet or exceed my training requirements.  All of this helps me stay focused on the needs of the individual I am helping and what approach is best for them.. Affiliations and Memberships:. Collaborative Law Professionals of Phoenix. Arizona State Bar Association. Maricopa County Bar Association. AzAFCC and AFCC (Arizona Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. MCAFM (Maricopa County Association of Family Mediators). Modest Means Project

I concentrate my practice on education law, and represent public school districts throughout Arizona.  My practice is focused on student discipline, employee discipline, IDEA compliance and hearings, IDEA appeals, as well as general advice for school districts.. I was a commercial litigator for 16 years before I began representing school districts.  I have conducted jury and bench trials in state and federal courts, as well as before administrative judicial bodies.. I have been practicing since 1996. I am admitted to practice before the Arizona, Illinois and Michigan state courts, and numerous federal courts.

I assist both, ordinary people in addressing life's legal needs, and small companies as outside general counsel. My goal is to educate the client so that they can make informed decisions. My breadth of experience in many different areas of the law, including real estate, allows me to serve clients. This results in exposure to methods of legal risk management that will translate into practical advice for both everyday and extraordinary situations companies and individuals come across in their personal and professional lives.. I’m a firm believer in service -- service to family, country, community and clients. My convictions are the foundation to assist my clients -- giving me the strength to be confident in providing you all the options, and supporting your effort to implement the chosen option.

I am the founding attorney of the Ardeo Law Group.  “Ardeo” is a Latin word that loosely translates to “radiate light”, “shine”, or “glow.”  This name encompasses each of the values that we have at The Ardeo Law Group.. 1.       We Bring light to dark situations.  Often times, the need for legal help is precipitated by a difficult and often painful point in one’s life.  The Ardeo Law Group is committed to infusing dark situations with light by combining compassion, intelligence, and creativity.  We create an environment where understanding and communication are key and empathy is not passed over in the name of efficiency.. 2.       We Commit to act with integrity in every situation.  We offer genuine and honest advice and counsel.  We do not over promise and under deliver.  We will, in all circumstances, give advice that best suits our client’s needs, even if that is not always in the attorney’s best interest.  We will work tirelessly to protect your interests, exploring all viable options and leaving no stone unturned.. 3.       We Promise that every business practice operates in the light.  Corners are not cut, finances are managed diligently, organization is essential, communication is frequent and honest, and the client will always be our first concern.. The Ardeo Law Group was formed to create a place that stands out and draws in likehearted individuals, both those seeking legal help and counsel, and other attorneys.  Our vision is to become a space that radiates light, through compassion, creativity, intelligence, and integrity.  We pare down unnecessary formalities to allow genuine connection to happen.  We endeavor to leave every person with a sense of hope at the end of each interaction.. Currently, The Ardeo Law Group focuses mainly on criminal defense, personal injury/accident, and civil litigation.

I am passionate about providing quality legal plans so families can protect their legacies. My law practice is limited to Estate Planning, Probate, and Trust Administration.  I am licensed to practice law in California, Nevada, and Arizona and am the managing partner for Dana and Associates, LLC in Arizona and Southern Califonia. My goal is to provide families with personalized legal plans with a focus on paperless planning, service and education, and comprehensive care.. Paperless planning includes giving you digital access to your estate planning documents so you and your family can access them at any time from anywhere. However, this also includes making sure your digital assets are protected. I am particularly interested in digital asset planning, for example how to leave cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin to your kids.. Service and education are also really important to me. I want to ensure you are making informed decisions about your planning and the process. This is particularly true when it comes to the lengthy and complicated process of probate. At Dana and Associates, LLC and EDS Firm we know that the legal issues after the loss of a loved one can be really challenging and we want to support you through the process.. Lastly, we want to offer comprehensive care. We offer complimentary one-hour sessions to meet with an attorney and assess what you need. At the end of that meeting, the attorney will quote you a flat fee for engagement so you know how much the process will cost from the beginning. After you have engaged and meet with an attorney, the goal is to make sure your plan is followed through so your heirs avoid probate and harsh tax burdens. I want to make sure that my client's trusts are funded correctly and our firm offers a complimentary Trust-Asset Coordination session to make sure all the time and energy you put into your estate plan is done correctly.

I am dedicated to providing quality legal representation for all of my clients.. I have been practicing law in Arizona since 1993, primarily in the areas of criminal defense, securities arbitration and securities regulatory matters. I established my own law practice, Bingham Law. in 2003. Prior to that, I practiced law with a private law firm, with the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office and with the Securities Division of the Arizona Corporation Commission.. I am licensed to practice law in all courts in Arizona including Municipal (City), Justice, Superior, Arizona Federal District Court and the Federal 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. I also represent clients in securities arbitration claims, before the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and clients who are being investigated and prosecuted by the Securities Division of the Arizona Corporation Commission.. I earned my law degree from Gonzaga University School of Law and prior to that earned my undergraduate degree in General Business with an emphasis in International Finance. I am a member of the Arizona State Bar and the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association (PIABA).

I am an experienced civil litigation attorney.  My focus is always on doing my best to give my clients their best opportunity to meet their goals on each case.  I communicate with my clients every step of the way and explain each aspect of their case in simple and straightforward terms.  We work on the case together and have frank discussions about the best option available to them.

I am an experienced attorney dedicated to helping clients successfully memorialize their end of life wishes and adequately prepare for their possible incapacitation. I follow a "boutique firm" format that allows me to provide clients meaningful personalized services.. I have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology and graduated from Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor Law School in December of 1992.. I started as a law clerk at the Maricopa County Public Defender's Office right after I graduated from law school and began handling cases as soon as I passed the bar exam in the spring of 1993. As a public defender, I was in court litigating almost every day. By the time I left the Public Defender's office I was training and supervising new recruits.. In 1999 I left government work for private practice. I had enjoyed family law classes in school and found the transition easy and the new area of practice a good fit. My degree and experience in psychology have also been a tremendous resource. It was then that I realized how many of my clients were running into problems because of poor or no end of life planning. And I fell in love with yet another area of law: estate planning (probate, trust administration and adult guardianship)!. Through my 31 years of practice I have been involved in many Arizona State Bar committees, a Supreme Court committee, as well as other law related organizations, such as Los Abogados. As an estate planning attorney, I find the State Bar Probate and Trust Section a tremendous resource.

I am an attorney practicing in the area of Personal Injury law. I attended Arizona State University for both undergraduate and law school. I am bilingual (English/Spanish) and really enjoy helping clients get through the difficult time in their life that comes with suffering injuries in an accident. I am married and we have three daughters and one son. I enjoy sports and the outdoors.

I am a trial lawyer with experience handling catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice and other cases defending the rights of people who have been injured by other’s negligence. As a founding partner at CalderonBarton, I love helping individuals who would otherwise be intimidated and overwhelmed by the legal system. I take pride in helping people get the results they are seeking, both in monetary justice and systemic improvements to corporate culture. My firm is exceptional at ensuring our cases are kept “Trial Ready & Tech Savvy” and we use technology to improve clients’ overall experience working with lawyers by investing in leading-edge software that makes responding to client inquiries fast and easy and managing the volunimnous documents associated with nursing home cases easy.

I am a third generation Arizona native and have practice in the area of civil litigation since graduating from law school in 1978.  I am admitted to practice in Arizona, Montana and Colorado. In my 30 plus years of practice, I have represented individuals, corporations, insurance companies, public entities and school districts in the areas of personal injury, commercial litigation, real estate litigation, employment and civil rights litigation, education and workers compensation.. My diverse background includes appearing in forums ranging from the United States Supreme Court to Navajo Tribal Court.  These experiences have given me the ability to deal with those out of the ordinary litigation matters, to size up a case quickly and to provide easily understandable legal guidance.

I am a personal injury and accident lawyer in Mesa, Arizona.  I am also an experienced trial attorney, and have participated in numerous trials and arbitration hearings. I enjoy helping those who have been injured due to wrongful conduct, and I represent clients injured in auto and boating accidents, medical malpractice, wrongful death situations and many other types of injury claims in the state of Arizona.. I joined my law firm in 1992 as an associate attorney and I have been the head of the accident and injury department since 1994. I became a partner of the firm in 2002.  In 2016 I became the managing partner of the law firm.