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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.

Robert J. McGee is an attorney practicing intellectual property and small business law. He has been in practice since November 2014 and is admitted to practice in Arizona as well as before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.. As off 2022, Robert is a sole practitioner, the foudner of Inventive IP, PLLC. He has personally experienced the thrills and the challenges of starting his own business. He puts this experience to good use with startups and small businesses, offering a different experience than one finds at a traditional law firm. Foremost among these is the use of flat fees. Small businesses and individual inventors and innovators are not always able to handle the uncertainties of hourly billing. Robert ensures that for most routine tasks associated with a new business, the matter can be handled at a flat rate which covers all necessary communications and incidental supporting work. Many businesses start with no more than a latop and a good idea; Inventive IP seeks to represent those clients while they turn their ideas into success.. If you are starting a business, are trying to grow your small business, or just have an idea you want to develop, contact Inventive IP, PLLC.. In-person consults by appointment only. The Firm's mailing address is 111 E. Dunlap, Ste. 1-617, Phoenix, AZ 85022.

Paul Deloughery's practice emphasizes the areas of integrated corporate, esate and asset protection planning, trust administration, corporate counsel representation, business formation, estate and gift tax planning, trust litigation, and transactional drafting.. Paul Deloughery graduated with honors from the Iowa College of Law in 1996. He has experience as a business owner, and use that experience to help his clients who are professionals and business owners.

Michael is a motivated advocate who believes that everyone should have access to an affordable attorney. For this reason, Michael launched Slugocki Law PLC in 2021. With 10 years of litigation experience has represented hundreds of individuals in need of high-quality legal representation.. Slugocki Law PLC defends the civil liberties of those accused of criminal offenses. Michael has represented hundreds of individuals in over 65 courtrooms across the state of Arizona. Michael prides himself on offering compassionate, individualized client support at affordable rates.. Michael was raised in Scottsdale, Arizona, and attended the University of Arizona for his undergraduate degree. He moved back to his birth city of Chicago for law school where he graduated from DePaul University College of Law. In Chicago, he clerked with the Chicago Transit Authority, the second-largest public transportation system in the United States. After passing the par Michael spent several years practicing workers compensation and Social Security Disability Law. Michael has represented over a thousand individuals across 14 states and 80 cities. He has worked with individuals from all types of backgrounds and learned effective legal representation requires compassion and communication.. When Michael is not practicing law, you can find him hiking and exploring our beautiful state of Arizona. Michael has been an avid outdoorsman since he was a child while earning his way to an Eagle Scout Rank. He is also an active participant in local civic and community affairs.

Michael Halliday is the trusted choice in the Valley of the Sun for his extensive knowledge of estate planning, hometown family approach to problem solving, and his reputation for doing things the right way.

Melinda has been advocating for persons accused of crimes for the last 12 years, after spending valuable time gaining skills as a prosecutor.  After training dozens of other prosecutors during her five year stint with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, Melinda found her perfect fit on the defense side.  With this knowledge of the prosecution angle, Melinda came into defense work able to provide clients an unparalleled position of support. For over a decade, Melinda led a team of criminal defense attorneys for a boutique firm, teaching new attorneys and helping that group double in size.  Melinda has successfully litigated cases in city, municipal, justice, superior, and federal courts. She works tirelessly for her clients and now as an independent business owner she is able to enjoy a more personal relationship with each client to better suit their needs.

Matt earned degrees in physics and business-economics at Brown University before embarking upon a career as a technical consultant for Accenture, where he worked on large software installation projects, working with ERP solutions such as SAP and Oracle for large corporate clients such as GE, BSC and EMC2.  In pursuit of patent law, Matt returned to Arizona to earn a joint JD/MBA from the University of Arizona, where he worked in the physical sciences department of the UA Office of Technology Transfer.  In addition, Matt spent time as an extern in the chambers of Chief Judge Stephen M. McNamee, District Court of Arizona, and assisted in the resolution of a complex patent litigation dispute in the field of aeronautics.  Matt has experience in patent consulting and patent landscaping, running an exploratory patent research project involving optical disk storage technologies.  Matt has years of experience in patents and intellectual property at a top-rated intellectual property (IP) boutique where he was involved in obtaining, defending and enforcing IP.  Matt thrives on supporting small and growing businesses, using IP to improve the competitive positioning of our clients.  Matt is a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and a life member of Sigma Xi, scientific research society.  In addition to patents, Matt enjoyed a short stint as a rugby player and currently enjoys skiing, golf and gardening.

Judy has lived in Arizona since 1972.  She was Valedictorian at Mesa High School before heading east to attend Smith College.  After graduating with a degree in Psychology she worked as an Adult Probation Officer for Maricopa County Adult Probation Department.. Judy graduated from the University of Notre Dame School of Law in 1986 and returned to Phoenix to join the firm of Gallagher & Kennedy.  At the forefront of women's issues in law firms and gender bias affecting women lawyer's Judy forged many new trails as one of the first women partners at G&K.. Judy has three adult children and one grandchild.  Now that the nest is empty she spends her time with her two Bouviers, Maya and Moqi (often featured on the firm's Christmas cards).  They love to go camping with their human mom, exploring northern Arizona wilderness in her travel trailer.

James S. Gibson’s practice focuses on real estate transactions, with an emphasis on purchase and sale transactions; commercial leasing; real estate secured loans; easements and licenses; and the planning and development of commercial and residential properties.  James advises property owners, landlords, tenants, lenders, developers, homebuilders, investors and owners’ associations in real estate issues including the preparation and negotiation of purchase/sale, lease and option contracts, easements, loan documents, development agreements, CCRs, title insurance, and contractor, broker and management agreements.. Prior to his career in law, James was involved in real estate research throughout southern Arizona as the land-use coordinator for the Grubb & Ellis Commercial Real Estate Company and as a researcher with the Drachman Institute for Land and Regional Development Studies in Tucson, Arizona.  A native Arizonan, James earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Regional Development, magna cum laude, from the University of Arizona.  James received his law degree from Gonzaga University School of Law, where he graduatedmagna cum laude.  He is an active member of the State Bar of Arizona and the State Bar of New Mexico.. In 2012, James was honored as one of Arizona’s Finest Lawyers for his demonstrated record of high achievement, legal skills and well-earned reputation for integrity.  He also has been named as Southwest Super Lawyer since 2017, and he has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2013.

In the area of criminal law, Mr. Cates has experience handling a variety of cases from major felonies in Federal Court to misdemeanors in municipal court. No matter what the case, Mr. Cates, has the experience to handle your case effectively and at a reasonable rate.Mr. Cates founded the firm in 1997 and has owned and managed the firm to the present. He has experience at all levels of criminal law from first degree murder cases in Federal Court to misdemeanor DUI cases in municipal court. He has handled several high profile cases including the "baby formula" case in federal court and the matricide murder case. Mr. Cates has experience handling a variety of cases from major felonies in Federal Court to misdemeanors in municipal court. No matter what the case, Dwane Cates, has the experience to handle your case effectively and at a reasonable rate.. Dwane Cates is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the American Bar Association, Criminal Law Section; the Maricopa County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section; the American Association for Justice, Criminal Law Section; and attended the Arizona College of Trial Advocacy.Dwane M. Cates has a wealth of life experiences ranging from the oil fields of Wyoming to various sales positions here in the valley. This wide variety of life experience is extremely valuable in the representation of the diverse clientele found here Phoenix and the state of Arizona.Areas of Practice:. Criminal LawDUI/DWIWhite Collar CrimesFelonies. Drug Crimes. Sex CrimesFederal CourtMisdemeanorsMunicipal CourtBar Admissions:Arizona, 1997Education:Arizona State University, College of Law, Tempe, ArizonaJ.D.Honors: Oral Argument Competitions, Trial Advocacy TeamArizona State UniversityHonors: Summa Cum LaudeMajor: Communication / persuasionProfessional Associations and Memberships:National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMemberAmerican Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionMemberMaricopa County Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionMemberAmerican Association for Justice, Criminal Law SectionMemberArizona College of Trial Advocacy

I am an experienced bankruptcy attorney having practiced bankruptcy law in Arizona since 1973. I have been certified as a specialist in bankruptcy law by the State Bar of Arizona continuously since 1987.  I have been with the same law firm my entire career.  My practice includes representation of both business and consumers in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 cases.  I have confirmed more than 150 Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 Plans.  Examples of my clients range from consumers to restaurants, apartment complexes and hotels. I have lectured for the State Bar of Arizona on numerous occasions.  I am AV Rated and Bar Registered Preeminent Lawyers by Martindale-Hubbell continuously since 1985.  I  support Community Legal Services (legal aid) and accept cases from Community Legal Services at no charge.  As a native Arizonan, I am committed to representing my clients in the best way and manner possible.

I am an Attorney that is dedicated to providing quality services to my clients. I believe that being open and honest with my clients are the key ingredients to being successful. As an expert in law it is my responsibility to help my clients understand what is going on in their case and to give an honest evaluation of my client's situation. It is my honest belief that a successful law practice flows from integrity, hard work, and dedication. If you hire me that is what you will get. I look forward to meeting with you.

DeeAn loves nothing more than helping people and families, especially those who unfairly find themselves in a challenging legal situation. She is known for her compassion and her dogged determination on behalf of her clients.. YOU have no enemies, you say?. Alas! my friend, the boast is poor;. He who has mingled in the fray. Of duty, that the brave endure,. Small is the work that you have done.. You’ve hit no traitor on the hip,. You’ve dashed no cup from perjured lip,. You’ve never turned the wrong to right,. You’ve been a coward in the fight.. My sixth grade teacher Mr. Hawks had us memorize poems. I chose this one, and I'm glad it's embedded in my mind. I've had to draw on it many times. I am constantly on the front lines, trying to make things right. I will undoubtedly draw some fire. I don't do it intentionally -- it's just part of the job.

Dan Beeks has been an attorney in Arizona for over 20 years. He spent 23 years practicing with prestigious mid-sized and large law firms in Phoenix specializing in commercial litigation. He has extensive experience in nearly all types of complex litigation and appeals, from intellectual property cases to malpractice litigation against brain surgeons, to commercial disputes involving valuation of small and mid-sized businesses. Dan began practicing family law when he and his former partners were frequently retained by other family law attorneys to represent family owned businesses in connection with high net-worth divorces.. Later, because of his extensive experience in handling appeals, he began working with the attorneys at the Bishop Law Office, P.C. on appellate matters. He recently joined the Bishop Law Office, P.C. where he is primarily practicing family law. Although he works on many complex and high-dollar cases, he frequently enjoys helping people in smaller cases, especially if their former spouses are trying to bully or take advantage of his clients. He still practices other areas of civil litigation as well.. Although Dan typically encourages people to be reasonable, and try to resolve family law disputes in a manner that inflicts as little additional damage on the parties’ family relationships as possible, he also knows that sometimes his opponents and their attorneys are not reasonable. In those situations, there is often no choice but to litigate, and litigate hard. When that happens, Dan works tirelessly, and his years of complex litigation experience become a great advantage to his clients.. Dan has been active in the Arizona legal community for many years. For seven years, he served on the Arizona Supreme Court’s committee in charge of the bar examination, including one year as president. He also served as a hearing officer for the Arizona Supreme Court in attorney discipline cases for approximately ten years. He was also selected by the State Bar of Arizona’s Board of Legal Specialization to serve on the committee in charge of certifying attorneys as specialists in personal injury and wrongful death. He has also been recognized by the Volunteer Lawyers Program as one of the top pro bono attorneys in Maricopa County, for his volunteer legal work with poor clients who could not otherwise afford to pay attorneys.. In his free time, Dan loves to train for and compete in endurance sports. He has run several marathons and half-marathons, and is still dreaming of someday qualifying for the Boston Marathon. This year, he is also training for his first Ironman triathlon. He is the president of the cross country boosters group at his children’s high school, and is a volunteer assistant coach in the summertime with the girls’ distance program.

Cy grew up in rural southwestern Kansas. As a teenager Cy worked on farms, mowed grass, shoveled snow, and worked at a grocery store. He moved to Colorado for college, graduating from Fort Lewis College in three years with a bachelor’s degree in International Business. During his time at Fort Lewis, he spent a semester in France and interned at a grain importer in Matamoros, Mexico.. After college, Cy went on to earn a Master’s degree in business administration at the University of Montana. Before law school, Cy worked as a bank officer and had a front row seat to the Great Recession.. During his time in law school, Cy spent a summer studying NAFTA and Mexican commercial law at the Universidad de Guanajuato in Guanajuato, Mexico, and was a member of the International Law Society. Cy is fluent in Spanish and enjoys Hispanic cultures.. After law school, Cy practiced in the areas of family law, bankruptcy, personal injury, debt relief, and general civil litigation at firms in the Phoenix metropolitan area before starting his own law firm. This background allows Cy to give holistic counsel to clients in financial distress.. When Cy is away from the office he is generally spending time with his wife, Samantha. Together, they enjoy kayaking, fishing, hunting, reading, and gardening.

Brooks was born and raised in Arizona as the second oldest of 6 children. Although he lived in Nevada and Washington for a time, he has always called Arizona his home. Prior to law school, Brooks owned and operated a small pest control business in the East Valley.. Brooks received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix. He graduated cum laude from Gonzaga School of Law in Spokane, WA, where he was an editor for the Gonzaga Law Review.. Brooks brings valuable experience from several years in trust administration and wealth management at various banks to his current practice areas, which include estate planning, estate administration, and probate.. Brooks and his wife, Shelci, currently reside in Mesa, Arizona with their twin sons. He loves the outdoors, spending as much time as possible hiking and paddleboarding. He also volunteers as a coach for the high school mountain biking team. If you catch him outside, he will undoubtedly have his camera with him.

All litigators are lawyers but not all lawyers are litigators. Aaron Reed is a proven, skilled, and winning trial attorney. Call today for a free consultation.. Aaron J. Reed is originaly from Las Vegas, NV, and lived there for 23 years before moving to Phoenix, Arizona to attend law school. Aaron received his bachelors degree from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), where he was a 3-time letterwinner for the football team as a wide receiver as well as  two-time Academic All Conference selection.. Aaron's passion for criminal defense started during his time at UNLV. Aaron began an internship with his uncle Norman Reed, who was a deputy public defender with the Clark County Public Defender's Office. Norman was a member of the homicide unit and routinley handed death penalty homicide cases. Aaron fell in love with criminal defense and immediately began the process of applying to law school.. Upon moving to Phoenix, Aaron's passion for criminal defense only intensified. He began a judicial externship with the Honorable Sherry Stephens of the Maricopa County Superior Court.  After this, Aaron worked as an extern for the Maricopa County Public Defender's Office, working on a project to help illegal immigrants who were convicted under a law that was deemed unconstitutional by the US Supreme Court.  After this, Aaron became a law clerk for Kenneth S. Countryman before passing the bar.. Aaron was originally hired by the Dwane Cates Law Group in 2018 and began specializing in major felony cases. While at DCLG, Aaron was lead attorney on modt types of felony cases, including first-degree murder, Aggravated assaults, kidnappings, sexual assaults and high level drug cases. This experience led to a partnership with Dwane Cates in 2022. Together they handle any type of criminal matter and bring the aggression and experience with them.  Aaron is also a well traveled attorney. He has been the lead litigator on felony cases in every county in Arizona except for one (Greenlee County) and continually gets fantastic results for his clients, including numerous outright acquittals after jury trials.. Aaron has never been a prosecutor. He has never worked together with the police to convict people of crimes. Lots of attorneys believe this is something to brag about, and that it gives them a leg up on the competition. This isn't true. Former prosecutors still know many police officers, other prosecutors and people who help put people in prison. Don't hire someone who has been in bed with the other side. Hire an attorney who has always been an advocate for the accused.. Aaron is a hard working, dedicated attorney who takes pride in fighting for people's rights. He is a 7-time SuperLawyer Rising Star (2019-2025). Most recently, Aaron was selected for the Top 100 Trial Lawyers from The National Trial Lawerrs. Previously, Aaron had been voted to theTop 40 Under 40 from the National Trial Lawyers from 2019-2024. He also is a regular contributor on Court TV, Law and Crime Network, LiveNow, and NewsNation. He understands that his clients are going through an extremely trying time in their lives, and is compassionate to each situation and each case. Aaron believes in maintaining client relationships, and finds that effective communication with clients is the most important trait an attorney can have. Aaron will return your phone calls and emails within 24 hours because he is devoted to serving his clients.

After graduating Mrs. Ortega was immediately hired by the Maricopa County Attorney's Office in part due to her accolades and also due to the extensive trial experience she developed through the Trumann Young Fellowship. By the end of her last year of law school she had first-chaired numerous serious felony trials and dozens of misdemeanor trials. Alane worked as a Deputy County Attorney in the Major Crimes Fraud and Identity Theft Bureau for six years focusing on large scale white collar crime including violations of RICO statutes, Criminal Enterprise, Criminal Syndicate, Fraudulent Schemes and Artifices and Securities Fraud.. Alane eventually left the Maricopa County Attorney's Office and went on to found her own law practice, The Law Office of Alane M. Ortega, PLLC. Clients are continually impressed by Alane Ortega's results-driven legal service, as well as the respectful candor she uses when conversing with her valued clients. She speaks both Spanish and English.. Practice Areas. For years Alane Ortega has handled complicated criminal cases, including everything from seemingly minor misdemeanor allegations to serious felony charges. Regardless of the extent of her clients' criminal charges, Alane always provides fast, aggressive representation.. Although she is best known for her work in criminal law, Alane Ortega's practice focus has shifted to a variety of general practice areas with a focus on her in court oral advocacy and vast trial experience. This includes criminal forfeiture, civil trial work, family law matters, juvenile court matters, and dependency matters. Alane's focus is on believing in her client's cause.. Alane's clients speak highly of her compassionate approach, as well as her ability to create a spirit of cooperation, even in the most contentious of legal situations. Family matters handled at the Law Offices of Alane M. Ortega, PLLC include child custody, child support, property settlements, guardianship, and adoption, among others.. The Law Offices of Alane M. Ortega, PLLC is also a litigation firm. As a civil litigator, Alane Ortega utilizes the same aggressive approach that has served her well in criminal law. Due to her diverse background, she is especially well suited to cases involving the overlap of criminal and civil law.. Many Arizona residents find it difficult to find high-quality medical marijuana representation. These individuals are encouraged to seek counsel from the Law Offices of Alane M. Ortega, PLLC, which handles complicated cases involving medical marijuana investment and board member disputes as well as dispensary licensing matters. Alane Ortega is willing to handle cases involving both the criminal and civil aspects of medical marijuana law.. Practice AreasCriminal LawFamily LawMedical Marijuana Law

After graduating from U.C. Davis law school, Mr. Micheaels began practicing law in 1979. His practice is concentrated in the areas of medical negligence, general tort liability, professional liability, and insurance bad faith. He has taken over 75 trials to a jury in the state and federal courts in Arizona.. Mr. Micheaels has a Martindale-Hubbell “AV” attorney rating and is a State Bar Certified Specialist in Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation. He has been listed in Best Lawyers in America for over 10 years and is a Fellow in two of the most prestigious societies of trial lawyers in the country, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (with membership limited to the top 500 trial lawyers in the U.S.) and the American College of Trial Lawyers (with membership limited to only 1% of lawyers in the U.S). He has been named by Phoenix Magazine for a number of recent years as one of the top lawyers in the Valley specializing in personal injury, medical malpractice and civil litigation.  He has been chosen as Lawyer of the Year for the Phoenix area by Best Lawyers in the Areas of Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury Law for 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.

Aaron has dedicated his practice to representing individuals against the wealthy and powerful, whether they be corporate, governmental, or an individual. After passing the California and Oregon bars in 2012, Aaron opened his own practice, Alecto Law, which he successfully ran for four years. The name Alecto (https://en.) reflects Aaron’s passion for going to trial against greedy bullies who would hurt their own customers and clients for profit. In 2016, Aaron joined a non-profit in San Francisco (The Eviction Defense Collaborative) and provided court representation to at least 75 tenants facing eviction. With a preference for Plaintiff’s work (as opposed to defense), Aaron then joined Dawson & Rosenthal in 2017 in order to take on insurance companies for wrongfully denying claims in pursuit of profit.Aaron received his Bachelor’s degree from Lewis & Clark College in 2007 and his law degree from Santa Clara Law in 2011. During law school, Aaron interned at the Inter American Court of Human Rights in Costa Rica, and repeatedly won awards for his oral advocacy, including Best Oralist at the National Environmental Law Moot Court Competition in New York. He served as co-president of the Environmental Law Society and received awards for outstanding academic achievement and the Pro-Bono Recognition Award. Aaron is licensed in Arizona, California, and Oregon and has assisted in multiple jury trials (including, most recently, one resulting in an $18 million verdict for two CA-based sisters who's homeowner's claim was wrongfully denied by their insurer).

2024 UPDATE. NOW TWO LOCATIONS. Phoenix and Tempe. On Central Avenue in Phoenix. On Baseline Road in Tempe. BAM LAW and ATM LAW are motor vehicle and personal injury law firms that aggressively represents their clients.