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Stephanie Lake leads one of the most successful Social Security law firms in Arizona. Her legal career began in 1988, handling corporate litigation cases for another major Arizona law office. With that successful court case foundation, she founded her own firm in 1992, focusing exclusively on Social Security law. She is one of the few disability attorneys in the Phoenix area fluent in Spanish.. Ms. Lake is a 1987 graduate of the University of Michigan Law School. She holds a bachelor of arts degree in Russian and Eastern European Studies from the University of Michigan. She also attended Phillips Academy, Andover, MA.. Ms. Lake has lectured extensively on Social Security disability issues including Fibromyalgia, HIV, Children’s Rehabilitation Services and Sjogren’s Disease.. Ms. Lake has served in the past as the president of the Social Security Advocates of Phoenix organization. In this post, Ms. Lake helped facilitate relationships between the disabled, judges, and other organizations. She has also been a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claims Representatives (NOSSCR) and regularly attends their conferences. Ms. Lake is board certified by The National Board of Trial Advocacy in Social Security Disability by virtue of a rigorous education, testing and approval process that officially recognizes the extensive education and courtroom experience of qualifying attorneys.. Ms. Lake has handled extensive pro bono work for the Florence Legal Asylum Project, HIV AIDS Law Project and Social Security Disability Clinics. She has also been active with the Arizona Land & Water Fund. Ms. Lake, and her husband John Bemiss, have three sons.. Here is a note of appreciation about Ms. Lake that we received from a recent client:. These testimonials do not constitute a guarantee, warranty, or prediction regarding the outcome of your legal matter.. Stephanie Lake is also a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives.

Stephanie graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice. After a former judge turned professor convinced her to pursue law school over law enforcement, Stephanie moved to Phoenix to establish herself in the Grand Canyon State. Stephanie went on to graduate from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University with a Sports Law and Business emphasis.. Following her passion, directly out of law school Stephanie began working in family law. There is a unique skill required of family law attorneys in that they must blend the sympathy and emotion of family law with the practice of the law, which is centered in logic. After developing and growing another family law firm in Phoenix, she finally opened her in own firm in 2024.. Stephanie’s focus is providing dedicated, compassionate, and high-quality representation for clients facing one of the most difficult endeavors in their lives. Stephanie’s go to line is: “it’s probably not the best day if you are contacting me” but she strives to secure the best possible outcome and ease the stress of a family law matter.. She has ample experience in high net worth divorces, high conflict child custody cases, facilitating settlements, litigating and fighting in trial, and finding creative solutions to difficult problems.. In her free time, Stephanie enjoys coaching adult men’s baseball, weightlifting, and traveling the world.

State Bar of Arizona Certified Bankruptcy Specialist 1991-2009

Stanley R. Lerner has practiced law in Arizona for 30 years and over 20 years ofwhich has been devoted to handling cases of Arizona legal malpractice for peopleand businesses financially damaged by lawyer negligence or breach offiduciary duty.  Mr. Lerner has a Martindale-Hubbell AV rating.  An AV ratingmeans a lawyer is highly rated in legal knowledge and professionalism.. In addition to experience in handling Arizona legal malpractice cases, since 1999 Mr. Lerner has served as a Hearing Officer in Arizona lawyer disciplinary cases.  The Supreme Court of Arizona, upon the recommendation of the Disciplinary Commission, appoints lawyers who are active members of the State Bar of Arizona, in good standing for at least seven years, to serve as Hearing Officers.  Hearing Officers are appointed for three-year terms and may serve consecutive terms at the discretion of the Court.  Hearing Officers conduct evidentiary hearings, much like a trial court judge, make evidentiary rulings and prepare findings of fact, conclusions of law and recommendations regarding the imposition of sanctions.. Bad results in Arizona legal matters usually starts the client thinking about Arizona legal malpractice and hiring an Arizona legal malpractice attorney.  Were you or someone you know financially damaged by Arizona attorney malpractice?  Did your attorney fail to file papers on time, which is called missing the Statute of Limitations?  Did your lawyer fail to give you proper advice?  Arizona Legal malpractice reduces or eliminates personal injury recovery.  Attorney negligence can cause unfair divorce results.  Legal malpractice may cause losses to your business or cause financial damages in a real estate transaction.  A lawsuit can be dismissed because a lawyer was negligent in failing to file the necessary documents on time or was negligent in serving the documents on the proper party.  All of occurrences are examples of legal malpractice in Arizona.

Stan Marks is a Southwest Super Lawyer, who was recently elected as President of the National Crime Victims Bar Association. He also serves of the Board of the national public interest law firm called Public Justice. Mr. Marks represents seriously injured clients and often represents motorcylists. He founded Az.MADD, and served as its chair for many years.

Stacie Gravito is a compassionate, results-driven attorney with a wealth of experience serving people from all walks of life. A California native, Stacie graduated from Golden Gate University School of Law in 2011, with an emphasis in public interest law. During her law school tenure, she served as the Magister of Phi Delta Phi Honor Society, Treasurer of the Student Bar Association, and Co-Chair of the Public Interest Law Foundation.. As a summer intern for Disability Rights Legal Center at Loyola Law School, Stacie spent countless clinical hours helping people with disabilities fight against systemic discrimination through impact litigation. With the Women’s Employment Rights Clinic, she helped domestic workers settle wage and hour claims after years of abuse at the hands of their employers. After moving to Arizona, Stacie spent over a year volunteering at the Arizona Center for Disability Law, where she had the privilege of assisting people with disabilities facing discrimination at the hands of employers, landlords, law enforcement, and beyond.. Having obtained her undergraduate degree in Psychology, Stacie acquired extensive experience serving individuals struggling with substance abuse, mental illness, and various disabilities, be it through behavioral analysis, play therapy, or vocational rehabilitation. She knows how to meet folks where they are and how to guide them through extremely challenging periods in their life with confidence and ease.After working in family law, Stacie left private practice and began representing the State of Arizona in matters regarding child support establishment, enforcement and modification. Eventually, Stacie went on to work in-house for the Department of Health Services where she now acts as the liaison between the Department's various programs and the Office of the Attorney General.

Sophia is a personal injury attorney with O'Steen & Harrison, PLC. Before practicing civil litigation, Sophia was a criminal lawyer in Northern Arizona. She started in the private sector as a criminal defense attorney, litigating in various city and county courts and administrative tribunals across Coconino, Navajo, Mohave, and Yavapai Counties. She subsequently served as an Assistant City Prosecutor for the City of Flagstaff, where she helped victims of vehicular crimes and other offenses obtain restitution for their losses. Sophia also has experience working with the Air Force Base Judge Advocate (JAG) Corps, Michigan State University's low-income tax clinic, the Coconino County Superior Court, and the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Arizona.. Sophia graduated summa cum laude with a B.A. in English Literature from Arizona State University in 2009 and obtained her J.D. from Michigan State University College of Law in 2013. While living in Flagstaff, she was elected by her peers to the executive board of the Coconino County Bar Association and was invited to present on various topics at Coconino County’s Victim Witness Services training events and for AZCourt’s “Legal Talks” series. While prosecuting, Sophia was nominated for Arizona Prosecuting Attorney's Advisory Council's Rising Star Award. She has been recognized amongst The National Trial Lawyers' "Top 40 Under 40" and is a recipient of Avvo's Client Choice Award.. Sophia is currently an active member of the following organizations:. State Bar of Arizona. United States District Court for the District Court of Arizona. Arizona Association for Justice. American Association for Justice. Women Trials Lawyers Caucus (AAJ). During her free time, Sophia enjoys spending time with her family, social dancing, live music, traveling, running, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts.

Since graduating from law school, I have focused my practice on representing and helping disabled clients obtain the benefits they deserve. My practice includes assisting individuals at all levels of the Social Security disability process, including the initial application, Administrative Law Judge hearings, and before the Appeals Council. In addition, I also represents clients in Social Security appeals before the United States Federal Courts.. I am admitted to the State Bar of Arizona and the State Bar of Michigan, along with multiple Federal District Courts.  Furthermore,  I am a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives and the Macomb County Bar Association. I am a graduate of New York Law School and Michigan State University.. My practice involves helping individuals pursue the disability benefits they deserve throughout the State of Arizona.  I represent clients in all  of Arizona's Social Security ODAR offices.  I have also handled successful cases in the States of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, New York, and Georgia.. My office has the capacity to assist clients with filing their claims, obtaining medical records and expert evidence, and hearing representation.. Filing for and obtaining Social Security benefits can be a long and daunting road.  It is my goal to provide the most effective and successful representation possible to achieve a positive outcome for my clients.. My office handles claims for:. Social Security Disability (SSDI). Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Child's SSI Benefits. Disabled Widow's/Widower's Benefits (DWB). Disabled Adult Child Benefits (DAC). Reconsideration Hearings. ALJ Hearings. Appeals Council. Federal Court Appeals

Since 2007, I have been using my legal background, my counseling skills and mediation training to help divorcing, splitting and reconciling couples move forward through mediation. I believe that families can emerge from a divorce or separation better than they were before. I have mediated well over 2,000 family law and divorce cases with almost every case finding a mutually acceptable settlement and avoiding court and the stress of litigation. In 2010, I founded Affordable Mediation in Phoenix, Arizona. As a firm, we focus on providing affordable mediation to couples going through a separation or divorce. Affordable Mediation helps couples navigate the legal and emotional maze of divorce or separation by providing significant and compassionate support, assistance, and guidance at a fraction of the cost of other mediators. We are the first company in Arizona to offer innovative eMediation services. Services: Mediation, Divorce Mediation, Family Mediation, eMediation, Court Docs, Co-Parenting Agreements, Child Support, Parenting Plans, Spousal Maintenance, Post-Decree Modifications

Simon Kennedy joined Fite Law as litigation counsel in June 2020, bringing with him nearly 15 years of litigation experience. In his time with the firm, he has obtained significant judgments on cases that have been hard-fought by several of the top five insurance carriers. Simon has equal experience representing plaintiffs and defendants. His insight of both sides of person injury matters gives him leverage in dealing with insurance companies and their attorneys, which he uses to recover the maximum awards for clients.

Shawn was born in Wyoming and grew up in the mid-West.   After graduating cum laude with Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, he moved to Phoenix in 1986.  Shawn graduated cum laude from the Arizona State University College of Law in 1989.. Shawn’s practice is devoted to representing clients who have been seriously injured through no fault of their own or who have lost loved ones due to the wrongful conduct or negligence of others.. Shawn is a member of several professional trial associations and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a professional organization that recognizes the accomplishments of lawyers who have won multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients.  He served as a Special Olympics volunteer from 1983-1986. Shawn was also a member of the America Bar Association/American Medical Association Alcohol and Drug Abuse Education for Youths from 1992-1993.   Shawn has also served on the Board of Directors for New Song, a non-profit organization that helps children deal with grief following the loss of a parent.   Shawn has been on the Board of the Phoenix Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates since 2015.. Shawn lives in the Phoenix area and is a frequent speaker at professional seminars, law schools, paralegal associations, and medical schools and associations.  He enjoys skiing, hiking, the outdoors and golf.

Shawn was born in Arizona, leaving her home state as a child to live in New Jersey for several years before returning to attend Arizona State University. Throughout her undergraduate studies she worked with developmentally disabled adults and children. She received a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, graduating cum laude. She immediately started working with an Arizona non-profit organization assisting individuals with disabilities obtain desperately needed State and Federal benefits. This was the beginning of a two-decades’ long career advocating for those whose lives have been affected by the inability to work due to devastating illness.. Shawn received her Juris Doctor from Phoenix School of Law where she was invited to join the Law Review as an editor and contributing writer. During law school, she continued to work full-time and raise her daughter. Upon graduating, she started her own law firm and continued assisting the disabled community for the next ten years. Shawn had the opportunity to work with an estate planning law firm during this time and a new passion was sparked – providing families guidance through the often-tedious probate process.

Shawn L. Stone is a Phoenix bankruptcy lawyer licensed to practice in Arizona State and Federal courts, including United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona. Shawn's respect for his client's legal and financial needs, and right to recover from financial duress, are the cornerstones of his law practice. Shawn can help you stop creditor harassment, foreclosure and repossession while maintaining control of your home, motor vehicle and personal belongings.. To find out more about Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 personal and consumer bankruptcy protections, speak with our knowledgeable Phoenix Area lawyer in a free initial consultation.

Shawn and Lynn have two children, Ellen and Eric.

Shawdy's practice includes general insurance defense litigation and coverage work.  She developed her insurance defense experience by handling tort defense litigation and performing pre-trial litigation for complex construction defect cases. Shawdy also has substantial criminal defense experience. Previously, Shawdy practiced criminal defense with the Maricopa County Public Defender where she handled a wide variety of criminal matters, ranging from simple infractions to serious felony charges. As a result, Shawdy has ample experience as a trial attorney.

Shannon Hennessey graduated from Phoenix School of Law (2008, summa cum laude). Prior to her law school graduation, Shannon worked in the legal field as a paralegal for over 12 years. Shannon regularly serves as a court-appointed Special Advocate for the Maricopa County Juvenile Court in the CASA program. She joined The Frutkin Law Firm in 2009, practicing in the bankruptcy area.. Shannon brings an abundance of talent and energy to the practice, and has developed many close relationships with her clients. In life outside of the firm, Shannon loves pets, and in particular her dogs and cat.

Shane has several years of experience as a real estate developer, land investor, and broker which gives him a unique vantage point and ability to connect with his clients while striving to provide exceptional representation on a variety of land use and zoning matters. Shane also has previous legal experience in litigation, real estate, employment law, and family law.

Shahin Damoui is a criminal defense attorney at Mayes Telles PLLC. As a native of Iran, Shahin has demonstrated an unrelenting passion for defending those most vulnerable and in the most need. This passion afforded Shahin the opportunity to graduate from the University of California, Irvine, with a degree in Political Science and International Relations. Shahin then obtained his law degree from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.. While attending the Sandra Day Connor College of Law, Shahin gained invaluable experience and practice as a Rule 38-certified intern in the criminal division of the Office of the Arizona Attorney General. During his time at the Attorney General, Shahin gained important insight from a prosecutor’s perspective, which has ultimately afforded him a more comprehensive understanding and robust relationship with his clients as a defense attorney.

Seth B. Draper is an Attorney with the Office of Public Advocates dedicated to the representation of juveniles between the ages of 8 and 17 accused of criminal conduct, parents in jeopardy of losing custody of their children to the state and persons facing court evaluation and court ordered mental health treatment.  He works as a dependency attorney on behalf of parents.. Seth was born in raised in Pine, Arizona. He moved to Phoenix, Arizona to attend, Southwestern College where he received his B.A. in Christian Ministries, with a minor in Counseling. Thereafter, he attended the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University and obtained his Juris Doctorate in May of 2013.  At the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Seth was a William H. Pedrick Scholar and a CALI Award Recipient. He served as an Articles Editor for the Law Journal for Social Justice.

Sean McNally is a litigator specializing in criminal and DUI offenses. Sean is a graduate of the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law. His main focus while in law school was primarily on criminal defense law. While at university, he interned at the City of Tucson Municipal Court, as well as with the Pima County Public Defender’s office. Sean’s efforts in criminal defense culminated in him earning a Certificate of Criminal Law and Policy and being presented with the Hon. Joseph M. Livermore Service Award upon graduation.. After law school, Sean clerked at Pima County Superior Court for the Honorable Kellie Johnson, and at the Arizona Court of Appeals; Division 2 for the Honorable Sean E. Brearcliffe. He then spent several years working at a criminal defense firm based in Tucson.. Before becoming an attorney, Sean served with distinction in the United States Air Force for 20+ years mostly at Luke Air Force Base. While at Luke AFB, he attended Arizona State University, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude, receiving a Bachelor of Applied Science in Political Science.. In his free time, Sean enjoys spending his time  unwinding with friends and family during evening and gatherings, and watching his Dbacks.

Sean Kraut was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He attended the University of Manitoba and received his Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Political Studies. He then attended the University of North Dakota School of Law, before moving to Arizona to begin his legal career.. In law school, Sean focused his studies on criminal law, where he interned at both a prosecutor’s office and a public defender’s office. Working on both sides allowed him to gain valuable insight into how the criminal justice system works, how prosecutors approach different misdemeanor and felony offenses, and how defense attorneys effectively advocate for the accused.. After law school, Sean passed the Arizona bar exam and began working as a criminal defense attorney with the Maricopa County Office of the Public Defender, where he handled hundreds of felony criminal cases from arraignment through plea negotiation and sentencing. Sean obtained numerous favorable outcomes for his clients through relentless negotiation, litigation, and effective advocacy both in and out of the courtroom. Sean’s extensive experience ultimately led him to DM Cantor, where he is dedicated to upholding his client’s rights, and to helping them effectively navigate the stress and uncertainty of the criminal justice system.. In his free time, Sean enjoys hiking, going on road trips, and spending time with his Bengal cat, Lily.

Sean Forrester has made a career advocating for the rights of the citizen accused. He understands the complex legal issues facing those charged with a criminal offense, and has the knowledge to explore and present the best defense possible. Mr. Forrester is tireless in his dedication to seek justice on behalf of his clients.. Additionally, he was part of a trial team that has obtained over $11 million dollars for clients in civil rights actions  brought against law enforcement and other state agencies.

Sean David Greengard’s career spans over a decade, focusing on estate planning and business law to assist individuals and businesses in securing their financial futures and legacies. Raised in Phoenix, AZ, southwest Colorado, and Maui, Hawaii, Sean showed early academic aptitude and a passion for law, influenced by attorney parents. Graduating from Arizona State University with a degree in Psychology, he went on to earn a Juris Doctorate from ASU’s Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law and a Masters in Taxation from Boston University. He gained experience at Ryley, Carlock & Applewhite before transitioning to Forakis Law Firm PLC, specializing in estate planning and business formation. As Director of HFO Law Group at Heritage Family Offices, Sean worked with high-net-worth clients in asset structuring and estate planning. In 2023, he established his own firm, focusing on sophisticated estate planning solutions. Sean prioritizes personalized service, building relationships with clients, and tailoring legal strategies to individual goals. Outside of work, Sean enjoys outdoor activities, travel, woodworking, and reading historical biographies and science fiction novels.

Scott Zwillinger represents small and midsize businesses and entrepreneurs in litigation involving all types of contractual relationships and agreements, corporate governance and ownership/membership disputes, real estate transactions, human resources related claims, matters related to loans and others types of financing, collection matters, commercial transactions and business operations.Scott also counsels clients before issues arise. Scott is proficient in developing and implementing pragmatic strategies and solutions designed to efficiently identify and resolve problems before they adversely affect business operations or lead to litigation.Scott also represents licensed individuals in matters before Arizona’s Office of Administrative Hearings, including matters concerning the Registrar of Contractors, Department of Financial Institutions and other regulatory agencies. Scott also represents fellow lawyers before the State Bar of Arizona, including serving as counsel in the largest and most complex attorney discipline matter in the history of the United States, The Members of the State Bar of Arizona adv. Thomas, Aubuchon and Alexander, PDJ-2011-9002.. In addition to his commercial practice, Scott has recovered millions of dollars in judgments and settlements to compensate those who have been catastrophically injured or lost loved ones as a result of the indifference, inaction, and sometimes violence of police, correction officers, correctional health providers and other government officials and employees. Notable results include the largest settlement in the State of Arizona for a public employee who was sexually assaulted on the job, a multi-million dollar settlement for an inmate viciously assaulted by known members of a prison gang, and numerous other settlements and judgments awarded to those who have been tragically injured by the failures of correctional health officials and providers.Scott is fortunate to have the opportunity to provide pro bono assistance to those who do not readily have access to the justice system. This has included counseling those who suffered as a result of the real estate crisis during the Great Recession, giving a voice to children caught in the middle of disputes between their parents, and counseling federal pro se litigants.Early in his career, Scott was honored to serve as a law clerk to the Hon. Mary H. Murguia, who was then a United States District Court Judge for the District of Arizona and now sits on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Scott I. Palumbo is a co-founder of Palumbo Wolfe & Palumbo. Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Mr. Palumbo received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame, where he was a letterman on the varsity football team. He went on to obtain his law degree from the Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. He has since dedicated his legal career to defending the rights of personal injury victims and those who have lost loved ones to wrongful death.. Mr. Palumbo is the immediate past President of the Arizona Association for Justice / Arizona Trial Lawyers Association and an Adjunct Professor of Law at Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Mr. Palumbo is included in The Best Lawyers in America in the areas of Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation and Medical Malpractice Law and was named the 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” for Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice Law. Super Lawyers® has included Mr. Palumbo in its Super Lawyers lists and recognized him as one of the “Top 50 Arizona Super Lawyers” every year since 2014, making him the youngest Arizona attorney to ever receive that recognition. Mr. Palumbo has been repeatedly honored by AZ Business Magazine as one of the “Top 100 Arizona Lawyers.” He maintains an AV® peer review rating by Martindale-Hubbell® – its highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards.. Mr. Palumbo is also a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum – an organization that maintains membership exclusively for those lawyers who have recovered settlements or verdicts in excess of $2 million dollars. He has held a “Superb” 10/10 rating on for well over a decade.