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John has practiced law for almost six years. Before joining Jaburg Wilk, he worked with a small firm focusing on insurance defense and construction defect. Prior to practicing law, he held a Real Estate Salesperson license in California and was also a licensed plumber in Arizona.. John is from Powell, Wyoming where he began training in a Hawaiian martial art during his junior year of high school. He has continued to train and teach this martial art for over 30 years.. John met his wife in Mexico City and has been married for 16 years. In his free time, John enjoys hiking, playing racquetball, and traveling with his wife.

John Coll is an experienced probate and trust lawyer who has litigated successfully in state court, federal district court, the Arizona Court of Appeals and the Arizona Supreme Court.  His practice is focused on probate and trust administration, uncontested and contested wills, trusts, insurance claims, surviving spouse's rights, wrongful death and personal injury..

Joel Fugate is a trial attorney at Cronus Law, PLLC. Joel frequently handles cases concerning serious personal injuries, multi million-dollar contracts, and insurance coverage.

Jodi's employment and labor law practice consists of representing employers with regards to litigation, class actions, and human resource matters. Jodi adeptly counsels and advocates for her clients, which are businesses of all sizes.  Her experience both in and out of the courtroom has provided her with unique insights into case strategy, and her practice has made her expertly versed in procedural processes and rules, as well as employment laws and regulations.  Jodi’s dogged determination and responsive style consistently earns client trust and confidence as well as successful results.  Jodi was noted as a Rising Star in the 2012, 2013, and 2014 issues of Super Lawyers.. One concentration within Jodi’s practice has been representing employers in federal and state court, as well as before administrative agencies.  Another significant portion of Jodi’s practice encompasses advising businesses in their day-to-day employment decisions, including leaves of absence and terminations, wage and hour laws, policy manuals, and investigations into employee conduct and complaints regarding discrimination and/or harassment.. Jodi advises clients on all matters relating to employment and labor law, including EEOC, ACRD, NLRB, and Office of Special Counsel charges, ADA, Title VII, FLSA, FMLA, ADEA, and GINA, wrongful discharge and unemployment matters, trade secret, non-compete and confidentiality agreements, and I-9 immigration compliance strategies.. As co-editor of the Arizona Employment Law Letter, Jodi keeps employers abreast of employment law developments and offers employers insight to human resources issues that frequently cross her desk.  Links to most her articles can be found below.

Jimmy entered into the practice of law and the area of probate and trust/elder law litigation because of a personal circumstance that highlighted many pain points individuals, families, and/or fiduciaries often encounter while navigating the legal process. Jimmy’s personal experience, prior to law school, highlighted that people often, but not always, have good intentions but need sound guidance, counsel, and advocacy in navigating difficult and personal matters after tragedy strikes. Jimmy understands and appreciates how the law affects our everyday lives and the stress that comes with the massive undertaking of navigating the legal process. His experience also demonstrates how proper planning and preparation can avoid litigation and provide a legacy for generations to come.. Jimmy believes in strong, honest, and compassionate representation for each client. There is no one size fits all approach with Jimmy, instead, he strategically tailors each of his clients needs to their unique circumstance and situation. Jimmy's, and the Firms, approach to a client first mentality is on purpose and designed to ensure strong communication, resulting in individualized advocacy. The facts of each case vary, but Jimmy's passion to see your matter succeed does not.. In addition to probate and trust litigation, Jimmy also practices in the areas of probate and trust administration, estate and business planning, contested and non-contested elder law matters, including guardianships and conservatorships, exploitation of vulnerable adults, and abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults.. Jimmy graduated with a Bachelors of Science from Portland State University, with summa cum laude honors. He then obtained his Juris Doctor, earning Pedrick Scholar honors, at Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. In addition to his scholarly honors, Jimmy was selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2019 and 2020, which recognizes the top 5% of attorneys in Jimmy's practice area. Jimmy is also a Member Director of the Elder Law, Mental Health & Special Needs Planning Executive Council at the Arizona State Bar.. When Jimmy is not working to further the interests of clients, you will find him on the golf course, playing with his golden retriever named Judge or enjoying sporting events. Since Jimmy grew up all over the United States, his teams are varied, but his passion to root on his favorite teams rivals his passion when representing clients.

Jim Abood is originally from Michigan where he obtained his B.A. from Michigan State University and Juris Doctorate from Western Michigan Thomas Cooley Law School. Jim’s father, Fredric S. Abood, established the Abood Law Firm in Lansing, Michigan over 60 years ago. He was a shining example of a great lawyer who always said it was the highest honor to represent those who were unable to represent themselves.  Jim and several of his siblings followed in his footsteps and joined him in practice at the Abood Law Firm. During that time, Jim developed his practice in the areas of domestic relations, juvenile law, criminal defense, probate, and estate planning.. In 2006, Jim relocated to Phoenix where he spent the first 8 years in-house with a local private commercial real estate lender. In that role, he was heavily involved in real estate transactions and corporate law and served as secretary of the board. Thereafter, Jim returned to private practice where he leverages his broad legal experience to provide excellent legal counsel to business owners and families with probate and estate planning needs.. In his spare time, Jim enjoys giving back to the community by volunteering his time to several worthy organizations including St. Mary’s Food Bank, Community Legal Services, Inc., and the Arizona Chapter of Wills for Heros, a program that provides free estate planning legal services to first responder personnel in Arizona.. Jim maintains active licenses in Michigan and Arizona and is a member of the following professional legal associations:  Business Law, Real Estate & Real Property, and the Probate and Trust Law Sections of the State Bar of Arizona, State Bar of Michigan, the American Bar Association, and Wealth Counsel.

Jessica Everett-Garcia has experience representing a wide variety of clients in commercial litigation disputes, with particular emphasis on matters involving business and contract disputes, professional liability, securities litigation, antitrust litigation and state constitutional law.  In addition to litigation, Jessica regularly advises clients in connection with responding to third party subpoenas and advises on issues related to litigation loss reserves required by GAAP as well as compliance with other rules and regulations applicable to publicly reporting companies.  She also assists clients in negotiating strategic resolution of complex contract disputes before they reach arbitration or litigation.. Jessica also dedicates significant time and energy to efforts to advance women and minorities in the legal profession.  She has served as one of the leaders of Perkins Coie's firmwide women's initiative -- The Women's Forum -- since its inception in 2006 and has served as Co-Chair of the Forum since 2010.  She also works to promote women in the profession locally through the Arizona State Bar and Maricopa County Bar Association, as well as nationally through the American Bar Association and National Association of Women Lawyers.

Jess A. Lorona is a seasoned attorney and partner at Lorona Mead, PLC in Phoenix, Arizona, with 38 years of legal experience. He is licensed to practice in all Arizona courts, federal courts in the District of Arizona, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the United States Supreme Court, and the Court of Federal Claims. Jess’ practice spans a wide range of areas, including criminal defense, personal injury litigation, wrongful death, DUI defense, appellate matters, and civil litigation. He also represents teachers, nurses, and Phoenix police officers. A member of numerous professional organizations, such as the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association and Los Abogados Hispanic Bar Association, Jess has earned recognition for his dedication to the legal profession. He has authored key legal publications, including Time Limitations Applicable to Criminal Actions and Procedures in Arizona Courts, and frequently lectures on ethics and trial advocacy. Jess’ unique skills have been featured in ABC’s documentary series “State v.,” and he has played a pivotal role in notable cases like State v. Fernandez and Beaty v. Stewart. Beyond his legal work, Jess is a Member Emeritus of Arizona’s Children Association, reflecting his commitment to serving his community.

Jeremy D. Pekas graduated cum laude from Eastern Illinois University in 2003, where he studied journalism and Spanish. He graduated magna cum laude from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2007, finishing in the top 2% of his graduating class.. During law school, Jeremy completed an internship with the Social Security Administration’s Office of Disability Adjudication and Review in Jacksonville, Florida. It was there that he became interested in Social Security law and decided to practice in this area of law. His time at the hearings office provided him with invaluable experience and a unique perspective on the hearing process.. Jeremy has represented thousands of clients at the various levels of the Social Security Disability process, and is constantly mindful of the responsibility entrusted to him by his clients. A product of the Midwest, he is a firm believer in hard work and puts in long hours on behalf of his clients.. Jeremy is admitted to practice law in Arizona. He is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court and the United States Court of Appeals. He practices exclusively Social Security Disability law. Jeremy has been with the firm since 2007 and became a partner in 2012. He is fluent in Spanish and has lived and studied in Mexico.

Jerald Bien-Willner has a diverse legal background and practice, which includes significant complex civil litigation experience, as well as consultation with businesses regarding real estate, contract, insurance and other commercial and corporate matters.. As a litigator, Jerald has led numerous complex actions from the initial case investigation stage through successful resolution, resulting in hundreds of millions of dollars of recoveries. His experience includes representing institutional investors acting on behalf of injured classes and serving in leadership capacities in many high-stakes cases.. Outside of his legal practice, Jerald is engaged in the business world and also volunteers his time as an elected official, serving the Town of Paradise Valley, Arizona, as its Vice Mayor.

Jennifer Rebholz is a distinguished Senior Counsel at Zwillinger Wulkan, where she represents plaintiffs in complex civil litigation matters. With nearly two decades of experience spanning both defense and plaintiff advocacy, she brings a comprehensive perspective to every case she handles.. As a State Bar of Arizona Certified Specialist in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death — a distinction held by only the top 4% of Arizona litigators — Jennifer has established herself as a leader in her field. Her extensive trial experience includes over 35 jury trials and hundreds of arbitrations, earning her membership as an Associate in the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA). Jennifer's practice focuses on complex transportation cases, premises liability, commercial disputes, and defamation matters. She has particular expertise in catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims, with extensive experience handling cases across Arizona's counties. Her unique perspective in civil litigation stems from her experience on both sides of the courtroom. Prior to joining Zwillinger Wulkan, she served as captive counsel for a major insurance company and worked as a civil defense litigator, representing both individuals and businesses. This diverse background provides her with invaluable insights into case strategy and resolution. Jennifer has handled cases across Arizona's judicial landscape, representing clients in most of the state's counties. She also serves as an arbitrator in first-party arbitration cases, drawing on her extensive trial experience to provide fair and knowledgeable dispute resolution.. ExperienceCurrently serving as Chair of the State Bar of Arizona's Board of Legalization Specialization Task Force, Jennifer continues to shape the future of legal practice in Arizona. Her leadership extends to her past role as President of the State Bar of Arizona (2021-2022), where she championed professional excellence and civil advocacy. Jennifer holds a J.D. from Gonzaga University School of Law and is admitted to practice in Arizona and the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. Her commitment to the legal profession is evident through her active membership in numerous professional organizations, including the American Association of Justice and the Arizona Association of Justice.

Jennifer likes to look at a case as a puzzle or a who dunnit novel. There is a cast of characters,  some are truthful and some are not.  She looks for the key to unlocking the puzzle and then searches for an efficient resolution. Jennifer is always looking out for her clients. Her job is to fill their tool box.  The more she can teach them the better they will understand and appreciate why she is doing what she is doing.

Jennifer L. Sellers is a Senior Member at The Cavanagh Law Firm, focused in the Employment, Labor, OSHA and Immigration practices.  She provides counseling in both the transactional and litigation arenas of employment & labor law.  She offers advice on hiring, employment contracts, covenants not to compete, severance agreements, employee manuals, compensation, benefits and terminations.. She also represents clients in a wide variety of employment litigation matters which involve discrimination issues, including sexual harassment and retaliation, Section 7 issues under the National Labor Relations Act (“NLRA”), wage and hour issues and leave issues involving the Family and Medical Leave Act (“FMLA”) and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (“USERRA”).  Her litigation experience includes agency practice.  In particular, she represents clients in front of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”), the U.S. Department of Labor, and the National Labor Relations Board, and the Arizona Department of Economic Services.. Ms. Sellers also handles issues involving the Affordable Health 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 has particular experience in matters involving the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (“ERISA”). Her employment and labor background, as well as her Master of Science in Taxation, allows her to advise clients on both the IRS rules and the U.S. Department of Labor rules that govern ERISA plans.  She provides administrative counsel and advice to a wide variety of qualified plans including ESOP and 401(k) plans.. Ms. Sellers also works on merger-acquisition transactions.  She handles due diligence matters as they relate to benefit and employment issues.  Ms. Sellers has handled sales transactions that were in excess of $10 million.

Jennifer Gadow is a Certified Specialist in Family Law and a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers .  She has practiced exclusively family law for over twenty years.  She graduated from the University of California at Berkeley with a B.A. in English in 1991 and the Univeristy of Denver Law School in 1994.  Ms. Gadow is a Court Appointed Advisor and has been a Program Co-Chair for many Maricopa County Bar Association Seminars as well as a speaker at advanced family law seminars.  She has also been a Judge Pro Tem of the Superior Court of Arizona since 2002 until 2017.  She is currently on the State Bar Family Law Executive Counsel.

Jeffrey Phillips serves as the Supervising Attorney for Phillips Law Group, one of Arizona's largest consumer law firms.. For several decades, eperienced lawyers at Phillips Law Group have fought for the rights of victims across Arizona in a variety of areas, including:. -Car Accident. -Motorcycle Accident. -Trucking/Train Accident. -Personal Injury. -Medical Malpractice. -Employment Rights/Worker's Compensation. -Wrongful Death. If you want experienced, aggressive personal injury lawyers serving Phoenix, Arizona, contact us now for more information. Our attorneys really care about you and your case. Let us help you.

Jeffrey Manley practices in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, litigation, and corporate law focusing on counseling high income and high net worth individuals, families and closely held business organizations on tax, succession and asset protection utilizing a multidisciplinary integrated approach.  Mr. Manley has over 30 years of experience serving as general counsel for multi-generational families, closely held businesses and professional corporations, preparing succession plans, minimizing taxes and avoiding litigation.. Areas of Concentration. Significant Representations. Professional & Community Involvement. National Board of Visitors, The University of Arizona College of Law, State Bar of Arizona. American Bar Association. Maricopa County Bar Association. Valley Estate Planners. Central Arizona Estate Planning Council. Arizona Community Foundation. Phoenix Children's Hospital Foundation. Phoenix Art Museum. St. Theresa Perpetual Fund. Catholic Community Foundation. University of Arizona Foundation. UBS Attorney Network

Jeffrey D. Moy, a U.S. Registered Patent Attorney and electrical engineer, has practiced intellectual property law since 1994. A partner based in our firm’s Scottsdale office, Mr. Moy’s expertise includes computer architecture, analog and digital circuitry and semiconductor fabrication and packaging. Mr. Moy prepares and prosecutes U.S. and foreign patent applications in the electrical and mechanical arts with over 350 U.S. Patents issued from applications he has prepared. Most recently listed as 2013 GO-TO LAW FIRMS at the Top 500 Companies based on patent prosecution work with The Boeing Company.. Prior to becoming a partner at the firm, Mr. Moy worked as corporate counsel for STMicroelectronics in Carrollton, Texas where he provided IP education and counseling to the company’s businesses. In addition to preparing and prosecuting U.S. and foreign patent applications, conducting patent analysis, working with engineers to determine patentable items and advising on domestic and foreign filing strategies, Mr. Moy was also responsible for supervising outside counsel, participating in negotiations to resolve third party patent matters, drafting and reviewing transaction documents and license agreements, and analyzing competitors’ products for possible infringement.. Before becoming an attorney, Mr. Moy worked as an electrical engineer and project manager for Texas Instruments in Dallas. As project manager, Mr. Moy was responsible for comprehensive engineering design projects related to clean room design. He set project parameters, evaluated compliance with project and engineering standards and approved final designs and installations. He oversaw, reviewed and approved the work of external engineering design and planning consultants. Mr. Moy also ensured that engineering designs were consistent with contract specifications and all relevant regulations and engineering standards.

Jeff is a solution-oriented employment lawyer with top-tier law firm and in-house experience.

Jeanne Y. Chanen is ranked in the Martindale Hubbell Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers as an AV rated lawyer (the highest designation by this respected legal publication).  She has practiced for over 34 years, and specializes in real estate law, real estate-based financing, contract negotiations and general business law. Ms. Chanen strives to add value to transactions by bringing her decades of experience to streamline the negotiation and documentation processes on behalf of her clients.  Ms. Chanen is a member of the Arizona State Bar.  The website for the law firm of Jeanne Y. Chanen, P.C. is . Call.

Javier is a partner at Lundmark, Barberich, LaMont & Slavin. Javier is bilingual and is a native Arizonan.. He is a Certified Specialist Workers’ Compensation, Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. Prior to joining our Law Offices, Javier was in-house counsel for CopperPoint Mutual Insurance Company, the State’s largest workers’ compensation insurer. Javier has also done a great deal of Applicant litigation for several years and therefore understands the practice from all perspectives.. Javier strives to help our clients understand their legal rights and obligations when faced with workers’ compensation claims. He helps our clients understand the basics of compensability in Arizona, such as what constitutes a compensable claim and other factors that play into workers’ compensation according to state law.. Javier received his Juris Doctorate from University of Nevada, Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law.. Javier is involved in numerous community organizations and is currently a Board Member with Open Hearts, a family & child service organization.

Javier Grajeda is a State Bar of Arizona Board Certified Workers’ Compensation Specialist who represents injured workers. He publishes and presents nationally on workers’ rights. He is a bilingual Spanish-speaker and a member of Arizona’s Hispanic Bar Association-Los Abogados and the Hispanic National Bar Association. Javier is a board member of the Workers’ Injury Law and Advocacy Group and Kids’ Chance of Arizona; treasurer of the Arizona Association of Lawyers for Injured workers; and a past member of the NFLPA Workers’ Compensation Panel. He is a graduate of University of California Berkeley and Arizona State University Sandra Day O’ Connor College of Law. He is a co-founder of Grajeda Weinstein, a boutique law firm in central Phoenix specializing in workers’ compensation.. Javier Grajeda es un especialista certificado en compensación laboral por el Colegio de Abogados del Estado de Arizona que representa a trabajadores lesionados. Publica y realiza presentaciones a nivel nacional sobre los derechos de los trabajadores. Habla español bilingüe y es miembro de la Asociación de Abogados Hispanos de Arizona-Los Abogados y de la Asociación Nacional de Abogados Hispanos. Javier es miembro de la junta directiva del Grupo de Defensa y Derecho de Lesiones Laborales y de Kids’ Chance of Arizona; tesorero de la Asociación de Abogados de Arizona para Trabajadores Lesionados; y ex miembro del Panel de Compensación Laboral de la NFLPA. Es graduado de la Universidad de California en Berkeley y de la Facultad de Derecho Sandra Day O’ Connor de la Universidad Estatal de Arizona. Es cofundador de Grajeda Weinstein, un bufete de abogados boutique en el centro de Phoenix que se especializa en compensación laboral.

Jason Forcier focuses his practice on workers' compensation, personal injury, motor vehicle accidents. Nunez Law Firm also handles Criminal Defense and Immigration cases. As the Managing Attorney for the firm's Workers' Compensation department, Jason prides himself on providing highly effective representation while efficiently managing litigations costs. Jason is also a licensed Realtor and soccer and basketball referee.. Prior to joining Nunez Law Firm, Jason founded AZ Immigration Pros™ and the Counsel Realty™, and worked as a Judicial Law Clerk at the Phoenix Immigration Court, primarily researching and writing court opinions for the various immigration judges. Jason also worked at the Office of Chief Counsel for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Additionally, Jason served as a law clerk for a major immigration defense firm and was responsible for several winning arguments to permit his clients to remain in the United States and adjust status to Lawful Permenant Resident (LPR).. While in law school, Jason served as the Executive Managing Editor and Author of published work for the Arizona Summit Law Review. He also was a Law Clerk under the supervision of Hon. Warren Granville at the Maricopa County Superior Court.. Community Involvement

Jason Barraza is the Senior Associate Director for Veridus LLC, a lobbying, public affairs, communications, campaign consulting and strategic business consulting firm. He represents internationally recognized clients in their government relations needs, and assists in the development of political advocacy plans that include political campaigns, polling, and community outreach. Prior to joining Veridus, Jason spent multiple stints assisting the coordinated campaign of the Arizona Democratic Party during the 2002, 2006 and 2008 campaign cycles. Jason also worked security, logistics and similar roles as part of each Democratic National Convention between 2000 and 2012. He graduated with a bachelor’s from the University of Southern California (2001), and a law degree from the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona (2006). Jason is Chairman of the Board of Directors of Leading for Change, a non-partisan, political leadership training organization; Vice President of Los Abogados, the Arizona Hispanic Bar Association; is an appointed Member of the Legislative and Government Affairs Committee of the Hispanic National Bar Association; was recently elected Vice Chairman of the City of Phoenix’s North Mountain Village Planning Committee; and serves on the Board for Friends of the Phoenix Public Library. In March 2016 Jason was recognized as one of the nation's top Hispanic attorneys under 40 by the Hispanic National Bar Association.

Jared Ahern was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. Jared went straight through all of his schooling without any breaks. Why? Because Jared has always known this was what he was meant to do. Jared worked full time through all of his schooling, graduated with multiple degrees, and graduated with honors.. After high school in Ahwatukee, he attended Barrett, the Honor’s college, at Arizona State University, where he received two degrees in Political Science and Business Legal Studies. The Fall after he completed his undergraduate studies, he began law school at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.. While in law school, Jared was a part of the school’s Lodestar Mediation Clinic where he focused heavily on alternative dispute resolution strategies. Jared then clerked for a civil litigation firm for a year where he spent most of his time involved in motion practice and arbitration. Jared’s work at that firm assisted in the settlement of claims totaling over $1 million.. After passing the bar exam and receiving his license, Jared quickly transitioned into criminal defense. He worked at a small defense firm focusing heavily on DUI defense and other vehicular crimes. Jared left that firm after several years and joined the team at DM Cantor. Jared took a brief hiatus, and lived in Oklahoma for just over a year. Upon returning to Arizona, he joined the team at Lerner & rowe Law Group. He focuses primarily on vehicular and felony criminal defense.

Jamie Sparks is compassionate attorney that handles both criminal defense and personal injury cases, with over 16 years of litigation experience.