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Ms. Hamilton practices exclusively in the area of family law. Ms. Hamilton has been a Certified Family Law Specialist since 1992. Her experience includes handling complex divorce matters, often including business valuation issues and other forensic matters. Ms. Hamilton also specializes in custody litigation and handles issues concerning child support, paternity, cohabitation, and premarital agreements.. Ms. Hamilton has served as the President of the Family Law Section of the State Bar of Arizona, is a member of the Arizona Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AZAFCC), served on the Executive Board for the Family Law Section for approximately 8 years, has served on the Judicial Training Committee for Family Law Judges and has been honored to be named as a member of the Litigation Counsel of America.

Ms. Davis has been practicing family law for over 20 years and focuses on complex divorce and custody litigation.  Ms. Davis is the President and Chair of The Cavanagh Law Firm. She is also is an Adjunct Professor at Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.  Ms. Davis is certified as a family law specialist by the Arizona state Bar; is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell; and is honored by Best Lawyer’s in America, Super Lawyers, and more elite organizations.

Ms. Chahbazi advocates on behalf of employees with labor and employment law claims. Ms. Chahbazi has considerable experience litigating employment discrimination and whistleblower lawsuits. She previously worked as an attorney with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission where she litigated numerous cases on behalf of the Commission to obtain relief for victims of employment discrimination. She also worked for a class action law firm in Washington D.C. where she litigated class action, False Claims Act, and whistleblower lawsuits.. Ms. Chahbazi graduated from Harvard Law School and attended U.C. Berkeley as an undergraduate. Prior to beginning her litigation career, she clerked with Chief Justice Dana Fabe at the Alaska Supreme Court and with Judge Lawrence B. Hagel at the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.. Ms. Chahbazi is licensed to practice and litigates cases in Arizona and California.

Ms. Blair joined Jones, Skelton & Hochuli in 2008. She concentrates her practice on section 1983 defense, professional liability, wrongful death and personal injury defense.  Ms. Blair received her J.D. from the University of Arizona College of Law in 2007, and B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Arizona in 2005. She is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Arizona. Ms. Blair currently serves as the publications editor for DRI’s Leadership Professionalism and Ethics Committee. Prior to attending college, Ms. Blair served as an Aerial Intelligence Specialist in the United States Army.

Ms. Barrios Cool completed her B.A. from the University of Arizona in 2004. She then obtained her master’s degree in education leadership from Northern Arizona University in 2009. She earned her doctorate in law from the Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law the following year. During law school, she served as the Symposium Editor of the Arizona State Law Journal, and was recognized as both a Berch Scholar and Pedrick Scholar. In 2010, she was inducted into the Order of the Barristers. She became licensed to practice law in all the state courts of Arizona in 2011.  She is dedicated to assisting her clients through the litigation process, and has focused primarily on family law matters during her career.

Ms. Ayensa Millan has years of experience handling criminal and immigration matters. Her past work with various firms and non profits strengthened her belief that there is a need for compassionate and effective legal representation. This understanding compelled her to form CIMA Law Group, PC.. As an immigrant herself, Ayensa relates to the needs and struggles of her clients. She has worked tirelessly in her community and devoted her life to improving the lives of those she represents. Her commitment and dedication stem from her own personal experiences; knowing first hand the struggles and needs of the immigrant community.. Ayensa volunteers her time, expertise, and resources with various community organizations; including the handling of low-bono and pro-bono cases. This type of advocacy has established her as a trusted and respected attorney among her colleagues.. Ayensa is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), and currently serves as the Chair of the Immigration Section of the Arizona State Bar. She is also the host of “Al Dia con Ayensa Millan” on local channel 44, where she offers advice on various legal matters. In 2014, she was one of the recipients of the “40 Hispanic Leaders Under 40” award for her work and commitment to the community.

Mr. Wittwer is a Member of The Cavanagh Law Firm.  Mr. Wittwer’s practice focuses on analysis and litigation of complex matters involving insurance coverage, bad faith claims handling and punitive damages, cybersecurity and professional liability.  Mr. Wittwer has handled a wide range of complex insurance matters involving both personal lines and commercial lines, including cyber insurance, general liability, automobile, property, life, disability, homeowners, workers’ compensation, professional liability, directors and officers, surplus lines, and excess/umbrella coverages.  Mr. Wittwer was recognized by Southwest Super Lawyers as a Rising Star from 2013 to 2017.  He serves on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Association of Defense Counsel.  Mr. Wittwer is the 2017-2018 Chair of the Arizona State Bar’s Technology Advisory Group, teaching and assisting other lawyers about best practices for data security and privacy, cyber insurance, cloud computing and e-discovery.. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Wittwer worked as a software developer.  In his personal time, Mr. Wittwer is an accomplished musician and enjoys traveling with his wife and their daughter.

Mr. Westby is skilled in finding solutions to personal and business challenges and believes that he can serve clients best by researching and identifying options that are creative, cost effective and that minimize conflict and litigation. His 40+ years of experience in law and real estate investment enable him to quickly zero in on critical issues, provide a clear analysis of options and give recommendations that make sense.. Mr. Westby practices in the areas of real estate law, civil litigation, family law, wills, estates, probates and trusts. In addition, the firm has expertise in Bankruptcy law, Estate litigation, Business formation, Formation of General Partnerships, Corporations and Limited Liability Companies, Business contracts and litigation, Adoption and child custody matters, guardianships and conservatorships, estate and trust administration.. Mr. Westby and his firm have earned a Martindale-Hubble AV rating, the highest rating awarded for ethics and professional competence.

Mr. Wand is a member of Lewis Roca Rothgerber’s Tax Practice Group and currently serves as the Co-Chair of both the firm’s Executive Compensation and Employee Benefits practice and the firm’s Trusts and Estates practice.. In his executive compensation and employee benefits practice, Mr. Wand helps employers design and manage qualified and non-qualified retirement plans and executive compensation programs, including equity-based incentive compensation programs (i.e., stock options, stock appreciation rights, phantom stock and restricted stock) governed by Section 409A of the Internal Revenue Code.  Mr. Wand regularly works with employers, auditors, actuaries, accountants, financial advisors and other plan fiduciaries to ensure compliance with the Internal Revenue Code and the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA).  Mr. Wand has considerable experience representing employers before the Internal Revenue Service and the Department of Labor in connection with the correction of 401(k) plan errors governed by the Employee Plans Compliance Resolution System.  Mr. Wand is listed in the 2012, 2013 and 2014 editions of Southwest Super Lawyers® - Rising Stars in the category of Employee Benefits.. In his estate and tax planning practice, Mr. Wand helps his clients identify and implement their tax and estate planning goals, utilizing the instruments and techniques best suited to each client’s needs, including revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, powers of attorney, donor advised funds, family limited partnerships and private foundations. In his time at Lewis Roca Rothgerber LLP, Mr. Wand has also developed substantial experience helping young professionals and new parents plan for the unexpected in a tax-efficient and uncomplicated manner. Mr. Wand also counsels clients on a variety of matters related to the taxation of distributions from qualified and non-qualified retirement plans. In 2014, Mr. Wand was recognized by AZ Business Magazine as a Top Lawyer in the category of Trusts and Estates.. Prior to joining Lewis Roca Rothgerber, Mr. Wand worked for United States Senator Jon Kyl of Arizona and United States Senator Dianne Feinstein of California.  During his time in Washington, D.C., Mr. Wand also served as a legal extern to the United States Senate, Committee on the Judiciary’s Subcommittee on Terrorism, Technology & Homeland Security.. While in law school, Mr. Wand was a Georgetown University Global Teaching Fellow and a member of Georgetown University’s Barrister’s Council, Appellate Advocacy Division.

Mr. Ulrich is dedicated to aggressively defending the rights of his clients.  He has been defending individuals and companies in Arizona since 2003 and is an experienced trail attoreny.  Walter graduated Magna Cum Laude from Arizona State University College of Law in 2003 and has handled hundreds of cases in his years of practice in Arizona federal and state courts.  Prior to founding The Ulrich Law Firm, Walter worked at a mult-national law firm handing complex matters in federal and state courts of various jurisdictions.. Mr. Ulrich has extensive expderience representing those facing criminal prosecution ranging from minor traffic offenses to homicide and regularly appears in the Maricopa County Superior Court as well as municipal and justice courts accross Maricopa County.. Mr. Ulrich approaches each case with the energy and optimism necessary to achieve the best possible result.  Mr. Ulrich has successfully obtained dismissals in multiple felony and misemeanor cases, as well as successful jury verdicts and lenient plea resolutions.. Mr. Ulrich is a long-time resident of Arizona, having graduated from Brophy College Preparatory and earned bachelors degrees in Finance and German from Arizona State University Barrett Honors College.  Mr. Ulrich is admitted to practice before the Arizona Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Federal District of Arizona.

Mr. Ullah is a former Deputy County Attorney, Assistant Attorney General, and Deputy Public Defender. He is an accomplished criminal trial lawyer, who has handled countless felony and misdemeanor cases in Superior Courts, Justice Courts, and Municipal Courts across the State of Arizona. Also licensed in U.S. District Court, Mr. Ullah has handled cases in federal court in Phoenix, Tucson, & Flagstaff. Mr. Ullah has also successfully represented clients in matters before various professional licensing boards, the state parole board, and in administrative law trials.. As a Deputy County Attorney, Mr. Ullah successfully handled white-collar, DUI, drug, sex, and forfeiture cases at the trial level, including gangs, weapons, drug possession and trafficking, and complex multi-defendant matters. Mr. Ullah was also successful in several criminal matters at appellate levels representing the State of Arizona.. As an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Division of the Arizona Attorney General's Office, Mr. Ullah investigated and successfully prosecuted complex criminal cases in many counties throughout Arizona. His cases included a variety of white-collar matters, including money laundering, fraudulent schemes, theft, forgery, and credit card fraud cases; several types of government fraud and benefits cases; AHCCCS fraud cases; health care fraud cases involving doctors, nurses, pharmacists, EMTs, and medical transport providers; a variety of drug cases, including simple possession, tranportation, transfer, and possession for sale; and a variety of abuse and exploitation cases victimizing the elderly or those with disabilities. Mr. Ullah also provided training to state and federal law enforcement officers across the State in the intricate areas of health care fraud and in successfully investigating prescrption drug diversion investigations involving medical service professionals, such as doctors and nurses.. Mr. Ullah originally started his career in criminal law as a public defender, when he represented indigent defendants in various court matters, including all types of DUIs, an array of felony cases ranging from low-level felonies to first-degree murders, misdemeanor, probation violation, and mental health matters.. A member of American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), Mr. Ullah has received an Advanced Certificate in Immigration Law. He proudly volunteered with Lutheran Social Services to mentor and provide immigration assistance to various immigrant groups, including refugees. He is proud to continue helping immigrant and non-immigrant clients in immigration and criminal matters through reduced legal fees.

Mr. Thornley is extremely well versed in both Criminal Law and Real Estate Law.. Mr. Thornley is a successful trial attorney in Phoenix Arizona. He spent years working for a large corporate defense firm. His experience was invaluable; however, he personally believes representation is more effective in a more personal environment where individual attention is on the client and not on the firm’s bottom dollar.. Mr. Thornley has earned a reputation for successful representation of clients in a range of criminal matters. He has effectively guided clients through some of the most serious crimes including manslaughter and serious sex crimes. His representation of clients has included those facing misdemeanors up to serious felonies with possible life sentences. Mr. Thornley’s extensive practice includes first chair trial experience in court rooms throughout the State of Arizona.. Over the years, Mr. Thornley’s training and understanding of law enforcement practices has led clients through sensitive government investigations. He has extensive experience with law enforcement agencies throughout the State of Arizona and dissecting issues that arise when law enforcement fails to conduct a thorough and ethical investigation.. Mr. Thornley has successfully resolved a number if significantly serious felonies and has persuaded authorities not to pursue charges. Mr. Thornley has been effective in aggressively pursuing his client’s rights when a case is charged.. Mr. Thornley has also been effective in representation of clients facing probation violations and restitution issues. In issues involving serious Sex crimes he has helped clients avoid lifetime probation and registration. Mr. Thornley has been successful in obtaining dismissals in many misdemeanor cases involving charges such as assault, disorderly conduct, criminal damage and domestic violence cases.. Inevitably, when clients face charges for a crime or crimes they did not commit, Mr. Thornley has shown to be effective and aggressive in pursuing a not guilty outcome and in many instances have received directed verdicts when the state has failed to live up to their burden.. In his very first jury trial, Mr. Thornley represented a client who was facing Life in Prison. Mr. Thornley’s client was acquitted of all counts after a 3-week trial.. During his time in law school, Mr. Thornley interned with Prosecutors in Gila Counties Dangerous Drugs division as well as with prosecutors of Avondale, Tolleson, and Buckeye where he prosecuted cases as an Arizona Supreme Court Certified Student.. Mr. Thornley is licensed to practice in every court in the State of Arizona including the Federal District of Arizona.. Mr. Thornley is also admitted Pro Hac Vice in the Washington DC Federal District Court.. Mr. Thornley is a member with the DUI Defense Lawyers Association.. We are happy to sit down for a free consultation to discuss how we can fight for you!. Don’t wait to call! When your life is on the line and so much is at stake, Thornley Law Firm can help relieve a stressful and terrifying situation.. Mr. Thornley has also held an active Real Estate License since 2013. He has been party to millions in purchases and sales. He has extensive experience in real estate transactions and has the expertise to know where and when problems may arise. Mr. Thornley also has experience with Home Owner’s Associations and the problems that may arise when dealing with these entities. Mr. Thornley has also assisted in property disputes and has assisted in successfully resolving a variety of property dispute issues.

Mr. Sammons sincerely enjoys serving clients by using his decades of litigation and successful courtroom trial experience, coupled with years of advanced training in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) techniques, to resolve their disputes without the need for trial or, in some instances, even without litigation. In addition to having participated in hundreds of mediations and arbitrations, and having been the mediator in many cases as a Judge Pro Tem with the Maricopa County Superior Court, Mr. Sammons has enjoyed and completed numerous post-graduate ADR courses.  Among the more notable post-graduate ADR courses he has completed are the comprehensive “Mediating the Litigated Case” course taught at Pepperdine University’s renowned Straus Institute of Dispute Resolution, and the Institute for Conflict Managment Mediator Certification Course. Mr. Sammons has also completed training in Organization & Relationship Systems Coaching Fundamentals, and Facilitator Leadership training through MG Rush.  His ADR practice at Sanders & Parks includes mediations, arbitrations, conflict coaching, group-think facilitation, and peacemaking.. Mr. Sammons has practiced law at the law firm of Sanders & Parks, P.C., in Phoenix, Arizona, for over thirty-five years. He has been a Director of the firm for over thirty years, and twice served as its President. From 1978 to 2014, his practice focused on personal injury litigation. Utilizing his prior military medical training and experience, his practice had a special emphasis on medical malpractice cases as well as general personal injury litigation including trucking accidents, products liability, premises liability, governmental tort liability, and automotive liability.  He has favorably resolved thousands of litigated matters, for both plaintiffs and defendants, and has been lead trial counsel in over sixty-five successful jury trials at the state and federal level. In recognition of Mr. Sammons' experience and accomplishments, he has received inclusive recognition by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers. Most recently, in recognition of his accomplishments as a successful trial attorney, Mr. Sammons was bestowed the honor of Fellowship in the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL).

Mr. Royal's practice is primarily devoted to Business Divorce and related consultation, dispute resolution and litigation.  He represents and consults with companies, directors, officers, managers in LLC's with respect to direct derivative and shareholder litigation involving intracorporate disputes.  He has acquired skills in resolving family business conflicts and use of legal and non-legal means to solve legal issues arising out of such conflict including litigation if necessary.

Mr. Rose is a founding Senior Member and was the Chairman of the Board of Directors of The Cavanagh Law Firm from the firm’s inception in 1999 until 2011.. Practicing primarily in the areas of real estate and business transactions, Mr. Rose specializes in purchase and sale agreements, leases, shopping center development, commercial real estate finance, workouts and financial restructuring, office building development, lease and other commercial disputes, landlord and tenant remedies, zoning and land use issues, and appearances before administrative agencies.. He has participated in several local and national political campaigns.  He was previously chairman of the International Council of Shopping Centers Arizona Government Affairs Committee.. Active in the community, he is past chairman of the Chairman’s Circle of the Southwest Division of the American Cancer Society, a member of the American Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, and has served numerous terms on the Board of Directors of Phoenix Rotary 100, the oldest and largest Rotary club in Arizona.

Mr. Rhodes is Jennings, Strouss & Salmon's Managing Attorney and also serves as a member of the firm's three-person Management Committee. Mr. Rhodes previously served as General Counsel to the firm.. Mr. Rhodes has an extensive background in legal ethics. He regularly advises attorneys and law firms in matters relating to State Bar complaints, fee disputes, disciplinary matters, bar admission and other licensing, ethics, and professional responsibility issues.. In 2011, the Arizona Supreme Court appointed Mr. Rhodes to serve on its Attorney Regulation Advisory Committee. This Committee makes recommendations regarding attorney examination, admissions, reinstatement, disability and the lawyer discipline process.. In 2009, the Arizona Supreme Court appointed Mr. Rhodes to serve as a Member of its Attorney Discipline Task Force, which reviewed the rules of the attorney regulation system and recommended substantial changes to the Arizona Supreme Court that were implemented in 2011.. Mr. Rhodes was named Phoenix Administrative Lawyer of the Year 2011 and Phoenix Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law Lawyer of the Year 2013 by The Best Lawyers in America®. The State Bar of Arizona selected Mr. Rhodes for the 2010 Member of the Year Award. Mr. Rhodes is AV® PreeminentTM Peer Review Rated by Martindale Hubbell and has been listed in The Best Lawyers in the categories of Administrative/Regulatory Law, Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law and Legal Malpractice Law from 2009 through 2014. He was also named a Southwest Super Lawyer® in 2007 in the categories of Administrative Law, Law and Politics and in 2011 - 2013 in the categories of Professional Liability, Defense, Government/Cities/Municipalities, and Utilities Law.. Under Mr. Rhodes' leadership, Jennings Strouss & Salmon ranked #1 in the US in Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law by The Best Lawyers in America® 2010, and #1 in Arizona in 2011.. Mr. Rhodes also practices in the areas of energy and utilities law, local government law, and professional corporate governance and structure.. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Rhodes served as Law Clerk to the Honorable Robert Corcoran and the Honorable Charles E. Jones, Arizona Supreme Court, in 1995-1996. Before embarking on his legal career, Mr. Rhodes operated his own business in Paris for nine years.

Mr. Rakow graduated Summa Cum Laude from California Lutheran University and recieved his J.D. from The University of California. Terry recieved the award as a Southwest Super Lawyer, solidifying his stature in the practices of commerical litigation, corporate foreclosures/work outs, landlord and tenant, real estate, and transportation.

Mr. Lopez, a University of Southern California Law grad, is an experienced trial attorney who has successfully tried numerous jury trials, bench trials and arbitrations.  Mr. Lopez’s practice focuses on complex commercial and tort litigation, including business disputes, insurance coverage, insurance bad faith, real property disputes, real estate purchase contracts, title insurance, broker defense, landlord tenant matters, both commercial and residential, retail lease disputes, Petroleum Marketing Practices Act ("PMPA") and other general tort and commercial litigation matters.

Mr. Lamber has been recognized as a leader in the personal injury context, including his innovative and effective use of technology in his practice. Mr. Lamber has been featured in national and local media, including the following: USA Today, Good Morning America, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Fox News, the ABA Journal, the Arizona Republic and many others. Mr. Lamber was featured by Newsweek as one of the “20 Leaders Plaintiffs’ Trial Lawyers.” He was profiled on for innovative uses of the iPad in his practice. He was selected by his peers for inclusion in the “The Best Lawyers in America” in the area of personal injury litigation. Attorney at Law Magazine named Marc and his team the “#1 personal injury team in the U.S.”. Over the last 30 years, Mr. Lamber has represented a multitude of accident victims resulting in a plethora of successful jury trials, arbitrations, mediations and settlements. He has recovered tens of millions of dollars for his clients. Mr. Lamber originally began his practice at Fennemore as a defense attorney. Because of this background, Mr. Lamber has unique and enhanced credibility with defense lawyers, insurers and defendants.. Learn more about the technology-based catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and personal injury practice Lamber and his colleagues have developed.

Mr. Kaffer was born in Belleville, Illinois, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. He attended McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois, on a debate and academic scholarship; was a nationally ranked competitive debater; and, graduated Magna Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree, having triple-majored in Philosophy, Speech Communication, and Political Science. He was honored upon his graduation as Illinois’ Speech and Theater Collegiate Student of the Year and presented with departmental honors in both Philosophy and Speech Communication. Thereafter, Mr. Kaffer moved to St. Louis, Missouri to attend Washington University School of Law. While at Washington University, he participated in Moot Court and was awarded for Excellence in Oral Advocacy. He also trained in alternative dispute resolution and mediation. Upon graduation, he moved to Phoenix, Arizona, where he was admitted to the State Bar of Arizona in 2004. Mr. Kaffer’s years of competitive public speaking and debate have provided him with a firm foundation for his effective advocacy for our clients. In addition, his specialized knowledge of mediation and communication skills have assisted in making him a skilled negotiator. Mr. Kaffer practices in the areas of real estate law, land development law, construction defect litigation, homeowners’ association law, commercial law, general civil litigation, appellate litigation, and transactional law. Mr. Kaffer‘s broad experience aids his clients in developing comprehensive business strategies ranging from business formation, the drafting of agreements for rendering service or selling goods, negotiating land acquisition and securing entitlements, or engaging in aggressive civil litigation to protect the client’s rights

Mr. Jared Pehrson is a founding partner of Impact Legal. Jared graduated from Arizona State with a degree in finance. He spent years perfecting that craft in his businesses. Since then he has spent his time working on his businesses and his legal prowess. After graduating from Arizona State University College of Law, Jared worked for a highly regarded personal injury firm in the Phoenix Valley. However, his entrepreneurial spirit pushed him to found Impact Legal.. Jared is a dedicated husband and father. His daughter and son keep the pressure up so the courtroom feels like recess.

Mr. Hoxie’s legal career began in February of 2010, at a well-known insurance defense firm as a file clerk. He continued with the insurance defense firm for over four years, moving up to law clerk. During this time, he applied the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure to his day-to-day support of several attorneys’ trial practice, including helping to manage their calendars.. In August of 2013, Mr. Hoxie started law school. In law school, he earned several recognitions, including the best grade in Advanced Property law (a CALI award) as well as Dean’s List recognition. He also studied abroad in Clermont-Ferrand, France while in law school. After two and one-half years, in December of 2015, Mr. Hoxie completed law school, then passed the bar in February of 2016.. Since passing the bar, Mr. Hoxie has assisted thousands of personal injury/civil litigation clients with either their claims or lawsuits. All his clients are personal to him; they each know he is simply a text away. Communicating with clients is important to Joseph. Mr. Hoxie’s case load consists largely of lawsuit cases he handles for other attorneys.. Mr. Hoxie asks his colleagues and prospective clients to “Let him win your litigation/lawsuit battles!”. Note: Sending a message will not create an attorney/client relationship.  Please do not send confidential information by message or comment.  Mr. Hoxie is licensed to practice law only in Arizona.

Mr. Horowitz is a shareholder with May Potenza Baran & Gillespie. He is the head of the Family Law/Domestic Relations Practice Group. David’s practice focuses on family law and domestic relations matters, including collaborative divorce, mediation, custody and child support. He is a past President of Collaborative Divorce Professionals of Arizona, and serves on the Arizona Supreme Court’s Child Support Guidelines Review Committee and the State Senate’s Domestic Relations Committee. David also serves as a Judge Pro Tempore for the Maricopa County Superior Court.. David is a certified family law specialist and is appointed to the Family Law Advisory Commission of the State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. David teaches family law at Phoenix College and The Arizona Summit Law School.  David has presented for the following organizations/conferences:. Arizona Judicial Conference Arizona Judicial Council Quarles Brady Streich Lang Employment Law Symposium Arizona Family Law Institute American Bar Association Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs Commercial Law League of America Office of the Attorney General National Business Institute/Institute of Paralegal Education City of Phoenix “Faces of Diversity” Lecture Series Arizona Woman Lawyers Association State Bar of Arizona: Court on Professionalism; annual convention; numerous Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminars; CLE Award, 2006 Employee Assistance Professionals Association City of Phoenix Attorney’s Office NALS…the Association for Legal Professionals: national, local, state and regional conferences Arizona Minority Bar Convention International Academy of Collaborative Professionals Collaborative Divorce Team Training Instructor of legal writing, legal ethics, family law and economics, Phoenix College Maricopa County Bar Association Arizona State University Public Events

Mr. Guild was a founding Senior Member for The Cavanagh Law Firm since its inception in 1999, and started his career with O’Connor Cavanagh in 1981.. Mr. Guild is a Certified Tax Specialist and holds a Masters in Law in Taxation.  Over the past 35+ years he has focused primarily on estate planning, general commercial work entailing all manner of federal income tax issues, and state and local tax controversy work.  He has handled more than 250 tax controversy matters, including administrative hearings, litigation in the Arizona Tax Court, the Arizona Court of Appeals, and the Arizona Supreme Court, collection negotiations and lobbying efforts.  He also has extensive experience in setting up homebuilder clients in the two-tier homebuilder technique mode.. Mr. Guild handles financial and commercial aspects associated with complex divorce matters, as well as being a qualified domestic relations order specialist.. He also has an extensive general business background, including the formation of entities, corporate reorganizations, merger-acquisitions, family-owned businesses, and the preparation of buy-sell agreements, employment contracts and succession planning.. Active in the community, he has served two terms as the President of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix Foundation, and has served as a Trustee of the Foundation for more than 25 years.

Mr. Gerity has been admitted to practice law in Arizona state and federal courts since graduating from the Arizona State University College of Law in 1994.  He also is admitted to practice law in Colorado and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.  Prior to forming Israel & Gerity, Mr. Gerity clerked for the Chief Judge of the Arizona Court Of Appeals, served as a Deputy Public Defender, where he received extensive trial experience, and worked for several years at a large civil litigation law firm in Phoenix.  He then struck out to form his own firm, and also served as of counsel to a prestigious, boutique commercial litigation firm.  In law school, Mr. Gerity "wrote on" as an Associate Note And Comment Editor for the Arizona State Law Journal, received honors in legal research and writing, and was awarded Best Appellate Brief.  Mr. Gerity received his Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University in 1990.. Mr. Gerity's practice areas include trusts and estate planning, elder law, business and intellectual property, bankruptcy, commercial litigation, and general business representation.  He has taught classes and given presentations on a wide variety of topics, including teaching at a national paralegal college and teaching a series of courses to management personnel at a top-twenty employer in the Phoenix area.  Mr. Gerity has handled over thirty trials and numerous appeals before the Arizona Court of Appeals, the Arizona Supreme Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.. When he is not working, Mr. Gerity spends time with his family, and in his "free time" he volunteers for the Phoenix Fire Department as a licensed EMT and sings in a rock cover band.