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Grant S. Cragun joined the firm in 2018 as an associate, and practices in the area of Commercial Litigation focusing on Eminent Domain, and Employment Law. From his experience working in the Arizona Court of Appeals, Grant has seen both sides to commercial litigation disputes and is able to best determine the course of action for his clients.. Bar Admissions: Grant was admitted to the State Bar of Arizona in 2018.. Education and Honors: Grant received a full-tuition scholarship to attend Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, ASU.  During law school, Grant served as the Assisting Managing Editor of the Sports and Entertainment Law Journal.  He was recognized as a Willard H. Pedrick scholar for academic excellence and received the CALI award for top grade in Legal Advocacy.  He also represented his school as a member of the Jessup International Law Moot Court Team, served as a teaching assistant in several writing classes, and was an active participant in the J. Reuben Clark Law Society.. Professional Activities and Experience: Prior to joining the firm, Grant served as a Judicial Extern for Judge Ballinger and Judge Nielsen on the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, as well as for Judge Boyle on the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.  He also worked as a Law Clerk at Chernoff Law Firm, PC.  Most recently, Grant clerked for the Honorable James P. Beene on the Arizona Court of Appeals.

Glenn D. Halterman is a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of Arizona. He is a graduate of the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Halterman earned a bachelor’s degree in political science at Southern Utah University graduating summa cum laude.. Mr. Halterman was admitted to the Utah State Bar in 2002 and worked in private practice in Cedar City, Utah before accepting a position as a prosecuting attorney for Iron County, Utah. Mr. Halterman joined Ellsworth Family Law, P.C. in November 2006 and was admitted to the Arizona State Bar in 2007. He now specializes in family law matters. In 2012, Mr. Halterman was named as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers magazine, a distinction given to no more than 2.5% of the lawyers in Arizona.

Garrett L. Smith. – office – cell1138 North Alma School Road, Suite 101Mesa, Arizona 85201. -. Criminal Law Practice AreasFelonies | Misdemeanors | Drug Offenses | Assault & Violations | DUI/DWI | Traffic. -. I joined Udall Shumway in March 2011. My criminal law practice focuses on protecting the rights of adults and juveniles who have been charged with a felony, misdemeanor, drug offense, assault, DUI, DWI, or other traffic offense. Prior to going into private practice, I spent three years as a Deputy County Attorney handling DUI & DWI, criminal defense, and accident and injury cases. Having handled thousands of cases throughout Arizona, I have the experience necessary to aggressively and responsibly fight for the rights of my clients.  If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges, call me today at for a free initial consultation. I am available 24 hours a day and am committed to giving your unique situation the personal attention it deserves.

For many, a criminal charge is the most stressful part of their life.  To make matters worse, those waking up to this reality don't know what to do next or what to expect.  This unknown is cruel torture.  If you find yourself in this situation pick yourself up and make a plan.  I can help guide and focus your efforts.  I will be dedicated to helping you achieve the best possible result while keeping communication a high priority.

Fighting my clients' battles--so they don't have to--is the greatest benefit I can give them.  I have the experience, the commitment, and the skills needed to fight and win your case.

Family Law. Juvenile Law

ERIC C. AWERKAMP received his B.A., summa cum laude, in Accounting from Arizona State University in 1986. He received his J.D. from J. Rueben Clark Law School in 1989 and was a member of law review.. Upon graduation, Mr. Awerkamp joined the law firm of Beus, Gilbert & Morrill as a litigation associate. In 1993, he joined the law firm of Brown, Arenofsky, Squire & Sacco and practiced in the areas of workers’ compensation and personal injury.. In 1997, he opened his own practice and continues his practice in the areas of workers’ compensation and personal injury. He is a certified specialist in workers’ compensation and a member of the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association. He is the past co-chair of the workers’ compensation section of the State Bar of Arizona.. He has successfully represented over a thousand injured persons in workers’ compensation and personal injury claims.

Emily Styskal  is an experienced estate planning and probate attorney.  Her practice focuses on the following areas:. Emily is invested in helping clients plan for and protect their loved ones both before and after death, and takes pride in the long-term relationships she builds with her clients.  Ms. Styskal's goal is to ensure not only that her clients have a plan in place, but also that they genuinely understand the plan and gain peace of mind through their work with her.  Emily also understands that estate planning is not one-dimensional, and enlists the participation of all of her clients' advisors.  This team approach ensures that clients are protected on an ongoing basis. Emily's practice also focuses on administration after death, or after a loved one has lost capacity.  She is experienced in probate, trust administration and guardianships and conservatorships, and works with families as well as private, professional fiduciaries.  Emily understands how difficult these times are in people's lives, and strives to lift the burden off of the family during these trying times. Emily graduated from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University, in December 2007.  While in law school, Emily was an active member of the Arizona State Law Journal, and an intern for the Honorable Judge Orozco.  Emily is currently active in several estate planning and probate groups, and is a past board member and secretary for the Maricopa County Bar Association's Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Section. Emily is a native to Arizona, and moved back to the Valley in the spring of 2012, after her husband's commitment with the Air Force came to an end.  While not working, Emily enjoys cooking and spending time with her family and friends.

Doug Settel received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English at the Ohio State University in 1994.  He graduated with distinction and was a member of the Golden Key National Honor Society.  Mr. Settel attended the DePaul College of Law where he graduated with his Juris Doctorate degree in 1998.. Mr. Settel has been a member of the State Bar of Arizona since 1998.  He is a member of the American Bar Association, the American Association for Justice, the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association and the Maricopa County Bar Association.  He has worked for Goldberg & Osborne since 1998 where he practices exclusively in the area of personal injury law.. Mr. Settel handles administration of the West Mesa, East Mesa and Paradise Valley offices and offers free initial, legal consultations to people in those communities.  In addition, Mr. Settel contributes to various Phoenix charities.  In his free time, Mr. Settel enjoys hiking, weightlifting, swimming and other outdoor activities.

Do you need an advocate? Billie’s passion is standing up to bullies. She did it on the play ground as a child and now in the courtroom throughout her representation of clients. Nothing brings her more pleasure than securing a favorable and fair result for a client in the most efficient, affordable manner possible.. After graduating from University of Oregon, School of Law in 2005, Billie knew she didn’t want a traditional legal career. After several years with traditional law firms, she went out on her own in search of a better way of doing things for attorneys and clients alike. The primary goal of the firm was to lower the cost of legal services for clients, and reduce accounts receivables for the firm.

David Lish is a highly experienced criminal defense attorney who practices in all Arizona courts statewide. Prior to receiving his Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University College of Law, he earned his undergraduate degree with highest honors in Political Science and Spanish. After law school, David served for six years as a Deputy County Attorney for the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. He then went on to become an Assistant City Prosecutor for the City of Scottsdale for more than two years.. David then took his vast experience as a prosecutor to fight for the accused. He worked for nearly six years at one of Arizona’s largest criminal defense law firms, eventually becoming the lead attorney and handling the most serious cases while training other attorneys. In doing so, he obtained excellent results for countless clients by dismissal, favorable pleas, as well as numerous trials at every level.. Now, as a partner and owner at Grand Canyon Law Group, David uses his legal knowledge and skill in a smaller setting to provide customized help to those accused of committing crimes. He has found the perfect home where he has all the resources of the larger firms, combined with the freedom to attack every case the way he knows is best. David focuses all of his attention on getting the best result for every client. He knows that the justice system can be heavily weighted against criminal defendants, which is why he fights hard for each and every person he represents.

Dave Weed is a shareholder for JacksonWhite and practices in the areas of real estate, business, and corporate law. His specific practice areas also include commercial transactions, homeowner’s associations, estate planning, lender representation, real estate financing and the sale, lease and acquisition of residential and commercial real estate.

Clint G. Goodman is the founding attorney for Goodman Law Group. While attending law school, Clint externed for the United States Attorney’s Office. Before becoming a lawyer, Clint served as a police officer and received numerous awards, including a commendation.  Clint is a family man and adventurer who spends his free time with his beautiful wife and children or climbing the world's tallest mountains.

Clint Dunaway is trusted by clients in a variety of industry sectors and regularly provides counsel in regard to commercial, business dispute, real estate contract, and landlord-tenant matters. He is experienced litigating matters ranging from construction defects to insurance defense. Clint has both arbitration and trial experience in the areas of construction defect, insurance defense, and products liability. Mr. Dunaway received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Brigham Young University and then a Juris Doctorate from the University Of Dayton School Of Law in 2010. Since graduating from Law School, Mr. Dunaway has been admitted to the Arizona State Bar and the United States District Court of Arizona. In his free time, Mr. Dunaway enjoys taking long bike rides, watching football games on television, and spending time with his family.

Chris is a third generation attorney at the law firm of Skousen, Gulbrandsen & Patience. His passion for helping clients obtain fair and equitable results has led him to focus on personal injury cases involving vehicle accidents, dog bites, dangerous products, medical malpractice and more. An elite swimmer in both high school and college, Chris was a two-time Arizona State Champion and a four-time All American in high school. In college he became a two-time All-American for Brigham Young University at the NCAA Division I National Championships and was awarded the Brigham Young University Scholar Athlete of the Year Award four times. The drive Chris showed as an elite and scholarly athlete is evident in his passion and commitment to do right by his clients. Chris received his Bachelor's Degree from Brigham Young University and his law degree from Arizona State University. Chris is a member of the Arizona Association for Justice and the American Association for Justice.

Charlie Naegle’s primary goal is to practice law so that each of his clients sees that their case is a top priority to the firm. He accomplishes this with dedicated, personalized and committed representation.  Naegle appears in court on a daily basis, aggressively defending clients facing criminal charges ranging from traffic violations and DUI’s to complex murder cases.  Personal rights and freedoms are on the line in these cases. The stakes are high and Naegle is committed to making sure your case gets the attention in the system it deserves.. Many criminal defense attorneys take pride in the fact that they used to be prosecutors or even police officers.  This is not a commendable past where criminal defense is concerned. Charlie Naegle has never been a criminal prosecutor or former police officer.  He has never, nor will he ever, prosecute or convict anyone for any offense.  He has never arrested anyone or put someone in jail.  Charlie Naegle has dedicated his time as an attorney to defending those who are facing criminal charges and has fought aggressively to protect their rights and to prevent convictions from occurring.. During his time as a criminal defense attorney at larger Arizona firms, Charlie grew tired of his clients being treated like just another case number or dollar sign.  He felt that those he was working for deserved a better, more personalized form of representation.  Charlie founded the Naegle Law Firm with the intent to provide a more thorough, aggressive form of legal representation.. As a criminal defense attorney, Charlie Naegle has extensive trial experience and the reputation as an aggressive advocate for his clients.  He has established a relationship with prosecuting attorneys from many jurisdictions, allowing him to receive favorable outcomes for his clients in most situations.. Charlie earned his law degree from Texas Southern University in Houston, Texas.  Prior to that, he received his bachelors in Business with a minor in International Business from Western International University.  He is currently an adjunct professor in the criminal justice division of the University of Phoenix, teaching others what he has experienced in the criminal justice system.  A dedicated father and husband, Charlie spends his free time with his wife and children. He is also an avid motorcycle rider.

Cardis Law Group was established in 2019 with one mission in mind: Provide a client-centered law practice which provides pragmatic solutions that produce solid results. With over 50 years of experience at the Firm, Phil Cardis, and his team have built an impeccable reputation for trusted legal and business expertise throughout North America. Whether aggressive representation is needed or a creative compromise is sought, the Cardis Law Group’s diverse legal expertise and savvy business skills will get results.. Phil is a member and frequent speaker in many legal and business organizations such as the Arizona and Wisconsin State Bars, Arizona Small Business Alliance, International Association of Privacy Professionals, Maricopa County Bar Association – Corporate Counsel Division, Los Abogados Hispanic Bar Association, Homebuilders of Central Arizona, and the National Association of Homebuilders.

Candace 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 gained 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. The best part of the job for Ms. Kallen is to make the hard times they are facing as easy as possible.

Brian is a member of the State Bar of Arizona and a member of the Professional Chapter of the J. Reuben Law Clark Society. Brian has served on the Board of Directors for the Young Lawyer's Division of the Maricopa County Bar Association and is still an active member of the Maricopa County Bar Association.. Brian received a certificate in mediation training while in law school and was one of the flagship members of the American Indian Law Clinic. Brian served on the Executive Board of the Phoenix School of Law Student Bar Association. Brian also participated in many volunteer organization activities and events which included the Phoenix School of Law High School Law Day, Phoenix School of Law Day of Service, Wills For Heroes with the State Bar of Arizona and gave time to the Volunteer Lawyers Program Friends of the Bankruptcy Court. Brian also participated in focus groups and in evaluating potential faculty members during their onsite interviews with the law school.. Brian has continued his commitment to volunteering and has participated in the Volunteer Lawyers Program Debt Clinic and volunteers his time doing Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") for the Maricopa County Superior Court and other volutneer activities.. Prior to his undergraduate and law school career, Brian served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Montreal Quebec where he learned to speak French. Brian finds great strength and support in his faith as well as family relationships. Brian is married to a wonderful woman who is a great strength and support in all that he does. Brian and Bethany have four children. Brian loves camping, basketball, racquetball, woodworking and getting together with family and friends to play card or board games.. Education:. Arizona State University, B.A. Sociology 2009, Magna Cum Laude. Phoenix School of Law, J.D. 2011. Practice Areas:. Family Law. Custody/Child Support. Divorce/Dissolution

Brian Allen, a Mesa, Arizona, native, joined Udall Shumway in 1996. Since joining the firm, Mr. Allen has continued the firm’s 45-year tradition of representing injury victims. Mr. Allen’s practice focuses on protecting the rights of individuals who have been injured by the fault of others or by the abuses of insurance companies. His experience in injury and wrongful death litigation has included claims in such diverse areas as automobile, motorcycle, large truck and boat accidents, trip and fall incidents, dog attacks, and a wide variety of defective product cases.. -. His experience also includes representation of individuals who have suffered injuries or death caused by medical mistakes in various medical specialties including emergency medicine, obstetrics, laboratory, general surgery, ophthalmology, anesthesia, and others.. -. One of Mr. Allen’s most satisfying areas of practice is insurance bad faith litigation. He has successfully brought claims on behalf of individuals against their own insurance companies to enforce policy provisions and to assist claimants in receiving the insurance benefits to which they are entitled.. -. Many of Mr. Allen’s clients are Spanish-speakers. Having lived in and/or spent significant time in both Puerto Rico and Mexico, he has developed a great interest and proficiency in the Spanish language and a desire to continue his relationship with the Spanish-speaking community. As a result, Spanish-speaking referrals are encouraged and appreciated.. -. Call Mr. Allen today for a free initial consultation. Mr. Allen’s handles all his cases himself from start to finish and can provide the personal attention your case deserves.

Brent practices primarily in the areas of business, trust and estate planning; trust and probate administration; and immigration law. His business, trust and estate planning practice includes all areas of lifetime and testamentary planning concerning estate preservation and tax efficient property transfers among family members, business associates, friends and charities in the United States and around the world. His immigration practice encompasses the full range of business, investment and family immigration law.. Brent has Martindale-Hubbell's highest rating of AV and is included in Marquis' Who's Who in American Law. Brent received his J.D. from Columbia University School of Law, where he was the case note and comment editor for the Columbia Journal of Transnational Law.. Before opening his office in Mesa in 1996, he was the partner in charge of the estate planning and business immigration practice areas at Brown & Bain P.A. in Phoenix. He is a member of Wealth Counsel, a national collaborative business and estate planning organization; the East Valley Planning Council; and the American Immigration Lawyers Association. He has served on the Board of Trustees of the Maricopa County Bar Foundation and other charitable organizations. He is currently on the Professional Advisory Board of the Arizona Community Foundation.. He has been very active as a leader in various capacities with the Boy Scouts of America and has coached several youth sports teams.

Bert is a highly-skilled attorney with extensive experience in business law, real estate law, and contract disputes. His clients rely on him for his ability to effectively advocate for them with attention to detail and accuracy. Bert is well-known for his dedication to every client and personally oversees their account to ensure that they receive the personal attention and service they expect.. Bert earned a Juris Doctorate from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in 2006. In addition, he holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Management, also from ASU. Prior to law school, Bert managed a mid-sized business where he gained hands-on experience in the legal issues presented to business owners. As a law student, he volunteered extensively in a variety of pro-bono organizations and worked at the highest levels of both the State and Federal Governments. Bert is fluent in Spanish and welcomes Spanish-speaking clients.. Bert is a sixth-generation Arizonan. Each fall, Bert helps to organize the Mesa Sprint Triathlon to help raise funds for the Foundation for Mesa Parks and Recreation. When not at work, Bert enjoys water sports, hiking, cycling, growing fruit trees, and spending time with his family.

Attorney Mark Atchley is Arizona's Premier Bankruptcy Lawyer in Mesa Arizona. He has helped hundreds of individuals smoothly navigate the bankruptcy process in Arizona.. The fresh starts he will provide to his clients has helped them recover financially and ease the pain of past financial troubles. If you are feeling that bankruptcy is your only option because of your current debt you need to sit down with attorney Mark Atchley to discuss your options.. He has dedicated his career to helping residents and businesses in the Mesa Arizona area obtain meaningful debt relief solutions. He provides each client with an in-depth examination of their financial situation and helps them make informed decisions regarding their short-term and long-term financial goals.. Working one-on-one with clients he personally handles all bankruptcy-related legal matters on their behalf. He will help you determine whether filing for bankruptcy is in your best interest and can assist you in pursuing other debt relief alternatives.. His focus has always been on the needs of his clients, and how he can best use his ability and background to provide them with the best possible legal services and advice. He is an established and vital member of the local business community. His common sense approach to complex problems often resolves difficult issues quickly and effectively. Using a “hands on” approach in many instances has enabled him to better understand the needs and concerns of his clients and provide effective solutions to their problems.

Attorney Marcos E. Garciaacosta is an expert in business law, trademarks and immigration and works with clients all over the world. He serves his clients with personalized services such as contracts, licensing, intellectual property law, copyrights, non-disclosure agreements, etc. Marcos works with individual clients, small businesses, startups, and corporations offering individualized, boutique-style services.. As Counsel for the Creative Classes (TM), Marcos thrives at the intersections of business, technology, law, and creativity. An international business and trademark attorney, social investor, marketer, roboticist, engineer, contracts negotiator, business connector.. Marcos enjoys working with a wide spectrum of clients and industries helping them protect their business and intellectual property rights globally. Marcos advises clients in the areas of entertainment, wearable technology, journalism, creative writing, software development, smartphones, virtual reality headsets, artificial intelligence and many more.. A multicultural, multilingual professional with a wide spectrum of language skills, with Spanish and English fluency, and partial abilities in French, Portuguese, Japanese and Chinese and extensive experience in high tech and international business, Marcos helps startups and entrepreneurs all over the world achieve their dreams.. Marcos area of expertise includes contract drafting, reviewing and negotiating a different type of business contract agreements, including sales, purchase, technology licensing, trademark licensing, talent representation, RFP/RFQ, internet domain protection, confidentiality agreements, strategic alliances, copyrights, US and International trademark selection and protection, and many more.. Marcos is an Electronics Engineer, with a Masters in Industrial Management, trained in quality and statistics, and a JD licensed attorney in the state of Arizona.

At Burnett Law Office we believe that the best way to keep families and communities safe tomorrow is to make sure that wrong doers are held accountable today.  The attorneys at Burnett Law Office provide aggressive legal help to injury and accident victims and their loved ones.