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Nat likes to consider himself as "the unlawyer" because of his straight forward, common sense approach to practicing law.  By treating both his clients and opposing parties with courtesy and respect, he has cultivated an excellent reputation in the legal community, allowing him to quickly and efficiently resolve problems without resorting to expensive litigation or other conventional costly tactics.. In addition to his practice, Nat serves as an "of counsel" consultant to several other law firms and "in house counsel" to Toma Partners, LLC.

Nancy Giles has been practicing since 2000 in commercial litigation, with areas of practice including contract law, construction defects, intellectual property, securities fraud, and insurance. She handles all aspects of litigation from initiation through resolution, including advising clients, reviewing and managing documents and tight deadlines, conducting extensive and complex legal research and writing, drafting pleadings, motions, correspondence, and research memoranda, conducting extensive document revisions and editing, conducting discovery and depositions, appearing and litigating in court, conducting administrative hearings, executing and collecting on judgments, negotiating and drafting complex settlements, and conducting trial.. Nancy is a 1999 graduate of the James E. Rogers University of Arizona College of Law, where she graduated in the top 20% of her class was was a member of the Arizona Law Review. She has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Arizona, and a bachelor of arts from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas.

Nancy Davidson's practice focuses on municipal law, real estate law, land use and zoning, homeowner association law, and business law.. Examples of her legal work on behalf of the firm's clients include the following:. • Municipal Law  Counseled municipal clients on a broad range of legal matters, including open meeting law, public records law, ethics, elections, procurement, public safety, employment law, zoning, land use, eminent domain, code enforcement, permitting, premise liability, telecommunications, the Gift Clause, religious land use, and other constitutional issues; drafted ordinances, resolutions, public notices, policies, deeds, easements, an ethics code, and other legal documents.. • Contracts  Negotiated and prepared numerous service agreements, construction contracts, intergovernmental agreements, licenses, leases, concession agreements, employment agreements, software-as-a-service (SaaS) agreements, ambulance services agreement, transit services agreement, and other contracts.. • Zoning and Land Use  Guided commercial developers through the complexities of the land use and zoning approval process.. • Entity Formation  Advised commercial clients on the correct choice of corporate form and established the corporation itself.. • Business Law  Advised commercial clients on cross-border considerations and on best practices in e-discovery, corporate communications and information governance.. • Employment Disputes  Advised clients in a variety of civil claims, such as harassment, slander, defamation, discrimination, constructive discharge.

Myles Schneider became a licensed attorney in Arizona and Minnesota because of his undeniable will to fight for your case. He has proven this will to fight in proudly contributing to the United States of America by serving in the Army’s 82nd Airborne Division. After his time in the army, Myles followed his business intuition and attended the University of Illinois at Chicago where he secured a degree in corporate finance. However, during his devoted time at UIC, Myles attended and graduated from the ever so established Chicago Board of Trade Commodity Institute.. Those years of hard work and devoted ambition lead Myles on the path to law school. However, before attending the renound William Mitchell College of Law, Myles worked for a smaller respected business corporation specializing in the production of products for individuals suffering from disabilities. As well as improving his sense of leadership and business, Myles learned the complex art of configuring computer systems for people with disabilities. Within his position at the corporation, Myles became so keen with his new profession that Leo Burnett commissioned Myles to compose the first ever brail menus for McDonalds. He continued to strive for excellence and earned the rank of Executive Vice President within the corporation. After attaining this position, Myles left the company with a dream for even greater success.. At the age of 37, he enrolled in William Mitchell College of Law. Working hard and studying even harder, Myles obtained his law degree and established his very own firm. Today, he is prevalent in business litigation, white collar crime, commercial and residential real-estate, construction law, and criminal defense. However, Myles Schneider’s firm carries itself with the respected title of being a general practice. This means no matter your situation, the lawyers at Myles A. Schneider & Associates are here to help and deliver the swift hand of justice where it is due.

My wife and I were married in 1983. Our first date was February 17, 1979, which we still celebrate as our "real" anniversary. She often accuses me of "bait and switch" because I cooked a full spaghetti dinner on our first date and I haven't cooked anything more complicated than scrambled eggs since.. We have two kids. Our son, Sam, works in Los Angeles pursuing his passion for sound recording, sound effects and sound design for movies. Our daughter, Kate, is getting her Masters degree in Speech and Language Pathology. They are both smarter, better looking, and way cooler than their parents.. My wife, Susan Morris, has her Masters in Special Education. She taught for ten years in public schools and established Morris Tutoring Associates, Inc. in 1985. Our joke is that we created an institution for her to volunteer at, because there is no money to be made tutoring. But there is great joy. She has helped many hundreds of kids, and adores almost all of them.. In 1979, two years out of law school, I handled a pro bono women's rights case from start to successful conclusion at the Arizona Supreme Court, establishing the right of married women to keep their last name if they wished to.. My father was a career Air Force officer, who became a meteorologist after spending 18 months in a German POW camp. He flew as a navigator in the Hurricane Hunters, and I grew up on Air Force bases around the US, in Bermuda and in Germany. When I graduated from high school I was appointed to the Air Force Academy, but failed the medical exam because I am a little color blind. The color vision also kept me out of the US Marines when tried to enlist in 1975.. Susan and I are both active in the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Phoenix. I have sung in the choir since 2002, am a frequent Master of Ceremonies at congregational fundraising events, have served on the Committee on Ministry, Foundation Board, Capital Committee, and am currently a Member of the Board of Trustees.. I have been active in leadership in the Arizona Association for Justice (lawyers who represent injured folks, and formerly known as the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association) since 1985. I was an active participant in battles to protect the Arizona Constitution from the insurance industry and big business interests in 1986, 1990 and 1994. I have been called upon multiple times over the years to testify at the Arizona Legislature regarding bills affecting consumer rights, product liability, medical malpractice and insurance law.. I am an avid golfer, despite the fact that my swing has all the consistency of a butterfly in a windstorm. I have served on the Maricopa County Sheriff's Posse since 1982, although I have not been very active since Sheriff Arpaio was elected. For many years I was involved with "combat" shooting sports and have certifications in pistol, assault rifle, assault shotgun and submachine gun, and studied martial arts and edged weapons.. I used to do a fair amount of whitewater paddling, but not recently. Ditto with high performance driving, having attended classes at the Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving in 1984, 1988 and 1990. Nowadays, it's either work, church or golf.

My transactional practice involves negotiating, preparing, and analyzing various types of commercial real estate transactions, including title, survey, financing and leasing in connection with industrial, office, retail, apartments, condominiums, hotels, ranches and residential subdivisions.. My litigation practice consists of a wide variety of commercial and civil litigation matters, including real estate and business disputes, contracts, construction claims, employment matters, homeowners' and community association disputes, boundary and property dispute, franchise disputes and others business related litigation.. Me and my wife have two children. I enjoy many outdoor sports including scuba diving, cycling, water skiing and snow skiing, fly fishing and deep-sea fishing.

My team and I represent victims who are injured or families who have lost loved ones in accidents caused by someone else's mistakes or wrongdoing.  When you call, I will personally answer your call unless I am in court or meeting with another client. We have completed over $25 million in settlements for our clients.  I am the managing editor and author of the book in Arizona on injury and wrongful death law "The Arizona Tort Law Handbook" which is exclusively sold by the Arizona State Bar to other lawyers.. I maintain a preeminent AV rating and have been listed as a Southwest Super Lawyer Rising Star since inception.  My team and I pride ourselves on winning cases at the highest possible level and maintaining open, direct, and constant communication with our clients.  Please call me if you or someone in your family has suffered an injury or a loss.  I will personally answer your call and talk with you seven days a week.. While our main office is located in downtown Phoenix at 1850 N. Central Ave. Suite 2400 Phoenix, AZ 85004, we meet with clients in Chandler, Mesa, and Glendale and travel state wide when necessary for the convenience of our clients.  If you cannot travel, I will personally come to your home to meet with you and discuss your case.

My team and I represent victims who are injured or families who have lost loved ones in accidents caused by someone else's mistakes or wrongdoing.  I have completed over $25 million in settlements for my clients.  I am rated as a top 50 Super Lawyer in Arizona by Southwest Superlawyers Magzine and maintain a preeminent AV rating.  My team and I pride ourselves on winning cases at the highest possible level and maintaining open, direct, and constant communication with our clients.

My sole focus is criminal defense.. I have proudly defended the constitutional rights of people in thousands of cases across the State of Arizona. I've helped Client's defend against accusations ranging from marijuana to murder.. I believe that everyone must be presumed innocent and that we must always FORCE the Government to carry its burden of proof - beyond a reasonable doubt - before we allow the loss of any freedom whatsoever. I work hard to make sure that these principals are honored by Prosecutors, Judges, Police, and even my own Clients!

My primary areas of practice are business and commercial law, real estate, estate planning and probate.  I am a member of the Maricopa County and American Bar Associations (Member, section on Business Law), Arizona Women Lawyers Association and the State Bar of Arizona (Member, sections on Employment and Labor Law and Probate and Trust Law). I am also a member of the State Bar of New Mexico.

My practice is focused on Estate Planning which includes Living Trusts, Wills, Financial Powers of Atttorney, Healthcare Powers of Attorney, Living Wills, Elder Law and Probate.  I have over 25 years of experience as a lawyer.  I understand meeting with a lawyer can be a very tense and intimidating time in your life so I make the process very easy for you.  You can either call me or e-mail me to set up an appointment.  I will take the time to answer your questions and address your concerns.

My practice includes adoptions (since 1982), surrogacy (since 1998) and plaintiff personal injury law (since 1981).. I am a sustaining member of both the American Association for Justice and Arizona Attorneys for Justice.  I am a member of the AzAJ Board of Directors and a member of the seminar and membership committees and the Phoenix Trial Lawyers Board.  I am past president of the Phoenix Trial Lawyers Board, a member of the Maricopa County Bar Association and has been the co-chair of the Bar Bench Committee of the Maricopa County Superior Court.  I am a fellow of the Arizona Bar Foundation and a member of the State Bar of Arizona.. I have been practicing plaintiff’s personal injury law since 1981 in Arizona and have also practiced adoption and surrogacy law nationally, and within Arizona.  Since 1982, I have participated in approximately 2200 adoptions as attorney for adoptive persons, adoptive couples, or birth parents.  I have participated in many surrogacy cases over the last 19 years.  I am a fellow of both the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys and the American Academy of Reproductive Technology Attorneys since each was founded.  I have represented the Maricopa County Bar Association before the legislature with regard to adoption matters and was a member of multiple committees which redrafted Arizona's adoption laws over the last 30+ years.. I am  AV Preeminent rated by Martindale Hubble and have been admitted to practice law in Arizona since 1975.  I am also admitted to practice in the District Court of Arizona, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court.

My practice focuses on (1) civil litigation, including business reorganizations, bankruptcy litigation and other litigation arising out of business disputes and (2) probate court litigation. Since July, 2007 I hold contracts with Maricopa County to serve as a court-appointed attorney for alleged incapacitated individuals in probate court cases and a special advocacy contract to act as guardian ad litem in mental health, or criminal cases for adults receiving court-ordered mental health treatment and as best interests attorney for children in family court custody cases where there are allegations of substantial abuse or neglect.

My practice focus is estate planning for ultra high-net-worth inviduals and families, including charitable giving and business formation and structuring. I counsel clients on wealth transfer strategies, including the use of revocable trusts, irrevocable life insurance and gifting trusts, family limited partnerships and LLCs, qualified personal residence trusts, grantor retained annuity trusts, installment sales to grantor trusts, and other sophisticated tax planning techniques. As an adjunct to my estate planning practice, I advise clients on planned giving methods, and establishing charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, private foundations, support foundations, public charities, and other tax-exempt organizations and charitable-giving mechanisms. I also advise trustees and executors on their fiduciary responsibilities and tax implications in the administration and distribution of trusts and probate estates. In designing estate and business plans, I apply an integrated approach enabling clients to reduce personal and business liability exposure, minimize tax consequences, and meet multi-generational family objectives. Estate planning documents and business succession plans can be tailored to provide incentives to beneficiaries and successors (such as children and grandchildren) to become productive and contributing members of society. Incorporating each client’s unique family dynamic into such planning is emphasized.

My picture: When I'm not working you will find me in the desert, even in the summer (I just start earlier). Lawyer is what I do, it's not who I am, and if you are looking for a lawyer who has had and has a real life, contact me. I have done hard work my whole life, first helping my dad with house projects and doing a lot of jobs since I was 15 years old, washing dishes and bartending, cutting grass and shoveling snow (I grew up in a small New York town), digging ditches and laying tile, and delivering and sorting mail 2 1/2 years with the USPS. I was even a soccer referee for 9 years so I know what it's like to have players, coaches, and parents from BOTH teams disagree with me. I know what it's like to work hard, I get it. I always learn something new every day. I can't respond to complaints from former clients I don't know after almost 41 years I have found that the best way for you to decide if I'm the right lawyer for you is for us to meet and talk. I work by myself, so no staff to get between us, and you will hear from me by phone or text or e-mail when I represent you. I will do everything I can to get you what the workers' compensation laws say you should get. I can't get you anything more, and a lawyer who says he or she can is not telling the truth - I like to be in court and unlike some lawyers who don't like to be or just aren't that good in a hearing, I will not settle your case just to get it over with and I will take your case as far as we can go with it. I will always tell you my truth about your claim. So, if you like what you know about me from here, call and let's talk about you. The first couple of calls are free, I'm the boss and don't need to ask anyone else about fees, and my job is to make your life better. Thanks

My philosophy of practicing law is to change the world one case at a time. I believe that aiming to deliver just results in every case builds a better society. My goal is to provide excellent representation as efficiently as possible.

My passion is cost-efficient and compassionate legal representation for families experiencing one of the most difficult times of their lives.  Please visit my Facebook Page to find out more information about my practice:. Alexia J. Semlek, Probate and Elder Law Litigator

My objective is to be a problem solver for my clients.  Often my clients are victims of financial wrongdoing or have complex litigation needs, for which they need and want a dedicated attorney and counselor who takes on their burden as my own.  I treat my clients as my good friends, and their problems as my problems.  I am very loyal to my clients who trust me to guide them through their legal difficulties.  I have enjoyed the heart felt hugs and gracious expressions of appreciation many times over the years, and that is the reward that keeps me striving for perfection in my representation of my clients.

My name is Patrick Lacroix. I represent parents, grandparents, children, and adoption agencies in adoption, dependency, severance, and guardianship matters. I also practice immigration law.  In addition to English, I speak Spanish and French.. I am a Fellow of the American Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys. The Academy is an organization of nearly 500 highly vetted attorneys dedicated to the competent and ethical practice of adoption law. Membership to the Academy is offered only after meeting their extensive experience criteria and rigorous screening process.. I earned my B.A. degree from Georgetown University and my J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Arizona Rogers College of Law.. After graduating from law school, I worked for a judge who taught me to always remain focused on the children and the families we serve. I have taken her philosophy into my legal practice and have represented hundreds of children, parents, relatives, and others who seek to care for and protect children through adoption, dependency, probate, and family law matters.. Early in my career, I had the honor of spending five years at a law firm that encouraged the ethical and scholarly practice of family law. The attorneys at that firm instilled in me the belief that I have a responsibility to ensure the families I serve, and the community as a whole, benefit from my counsel. As a scholar of the law, I lecture both locally and nationally on the subject of adoption law and contested adoptions.. I was named one of the top 50 pro bono attorneys in Arizona in 2022 and in 2015 for volunteering to assist hundreds of clients in their legal matters. I am also proud to be a member of the Arizona State Bar Association, the American Bar Association, the local Bar Associations, and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts. I have served as a trustee on several non-profit boards in the field of child welfare. It is my sincere hope that through my life's work, I will contribute to making Arizona a better place for our children and families.

My name is Kalyn Behnke. I graduated from Sandra Day O' Connor College of Law in 2018. I had an "A-" average and was in the top 30% of my class. After passing the bar exam and becoming licensed, I obtained a position at the Attorney General's Office. I am now an Assistant Attorney General in the Transportation Section of the Attorney General's Office. My primary specialization is condemnation. My secondary specialization is environmental law, particularly NEPA and other environmental issues related to construction.

My favorite part of being a lawyer is hands down the connections I’m able to form with my clients. I’ve always been a people person, and I love the personal aspect of advocating on behalf of someone. I’ve been fortunate enough to attend a top law school and work in a variety of law firms and offices, representing everyone from everyday Arizona locals to large, multinational corporations. I’ve represented insurance companies and gained invaluable insight into how they operate and evaluate cases. Though I’m thankful for the experience, I much prefer representing the underdog.. My approach to cases is to, in a sense, work backwards. I work in collaboration with my clients to come up with the ideal result and then figure out the most straightforward route to get there. From there, my job is to execute on that strategy without cutting corners, while always keeping the lines of communication open.. Outside of work, I’m constantly challenging myself with new hobbies. On any given day you can find me golfing with friends, working on my Brazilian jiu-jitsu, cooking, or playing my guitar.

Ms. Simmons began practicing in the State of Arizona in 2003 after graduating from the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona.  Her practice emphasizes consumer bankruptcy filings, including Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases as well as personal injury cases.. Ms. Simmons began filing bankruptcy cases for clients in 2005 while running a small firm. In 2007 she began working for a large national bankruptcy firm and by 2008 she had been promoted to Managing Attorney of the Arizona offices.  This position allowed Ms. Simmons to counsel numerous clients with a wide variety of legal issues.  In 2010 Ms. Simmons took a position with a large full-service Arizona firm, working in the bankruptcy department.  Ms. Simmons and Cindy Greene co-founded Simmons & Greene, P.C. in June of 2016 with one simple goal in mind: to provide personal attention  and superior legal service  at a reasonable cost to our clients.. Carlene believes that attorneys have an obligation to volunteer their time and efforts within the community. She is honored to work with the Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, the Pro Bono Volunteer Lawyer’s Program. Both she and Cindy have received commendations for work done with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona Pro Bono Panel.

Ms. Shifa Alkhatib is the managing partner at HKM Employment Attorneys in Phoenix, Arizona. Ms. Alkhatib represents employees in all aspects of employment law matters. Prior to joining HKM Employment Attorneys, she served as a Public Defender for Maricopa County where she gained extensive jury trial experience. Ms. Alkhatib graduated from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law in 2013. As a student, she worked with the Arizona Justice Project, the ACLU, and the Clark County Public Defender’s Office. Ms. Alkhatib also interned for an international NGO that advocated for prisoners rights. Ms. Alkhatib is a board member for the Homeless Legal Assistance Project and the Treasurer of the Central Arizona National Lawyers Guild.

Ms. Quinterri concentrates her practice on legal ethics and professional responsibility.  She represents lawyers in bar complaints and fee disputes, and applicants in the Character and Fitness process.  Ms. Quinterri is highly experienced in lawyer discipline, having personally handled well over 400 bar complaints, and having participated as Bar Counsel in the weekly group review/analysis of approximately a thousand more.  This experience is invaluable.  Ms. Quinterri is Martindale-Hubbell rated AV® Preeminent™.

Ms. Pace concentrates her practice in the fields of employment law, immigration compliance, OSHA, health care, and construction. She defends claims of sexual harassment, employment discrimination, retaliation, whistleblower, and wrongful discharge, and against charges by the EEOC and ACRD. She handles matters involving OSHA, ICE, OFCCP, DOL, NLRB, Davis-Bacon, FAR, ADA, FMLA, and wage and hour laws, audits and issues.. Ms. Pace also handles issues involving the Affordable Care Act and addresses the changes and options it presents to companies.  Her Davis-Bacon and prevailing wage practice includes counseling and training on state and federal prevailing wages and benefits requirements, coverage and applicability of prevailing wage laws, coverage exemptions, worker classification and pay issues, addressing wage determinations, wage surveys, and representation of employers before the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division and similar state agencies.. She frequently conducts investigations and provides training to managers and employees, including I-9 and E-verify audits and training. She regularly represents employers in dealing with ICE and E-verify and has handled over 1,000 I-9 audits. She was described by Arizona Business Magazine as the “go to” lawyer for employer immigration compliance in Arizona.. She is the presenter and narrator of an award winning video on respectful conduct in the workplace. She is the co-editor or primary author of three books on employment law. She has conducted national training programs for clients and industry groups.. Ms. Pace counsels employers on non-compete contracts, confidentiality agreements, employee discipline, drug testing, accommodation of disabled individuals, leaves of absence, workplace violence, safety policies, and other human resource policies and procedures. She also handles contract disputes, business torts, trade practices, and construction matters. She regularly prepares and reviews employee handbooks and safety manuals.. For over the past 20 years, Ms. Pace has regularly represented companies in hundreds of OSHA proceedings and more than 100 fatalities in the workplace. She has been working on fall protection issues since the fall protection standard went into effect in 1995.. She has represented companies in government contracting disputes and numerous commercial litigation matters involving contracts, trade practices, financing, acquisitions, and other matters. She is known for creative, practical solutions to businesses’ legal challenges.. Ms. Pace regularly coordinates crisis response plans for clients to deal with workplace accidents, government investigations and other matters. She has been interviewed and quoted in news media across the nation, including ABA Journal, Forbes, Wall Street Journal, Business Week, The New York Times, CNN, NPR, Associated Press, USA Today, L.A. Times, CBS News, FOX News, Arizona Republic, East Valley Tribune, Arizona television stations, Arizona Daily Star, The Tucson Citizen, HR Magazine, and many more.