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Chris Goodnow has dedicated his professional career to advocating for injury victims across the country. Chris graduated with honors from Arizona State University with a BA in political science and attended University of Denver Sturm College of Law for his law degree. Chris has worked exclusively in personal injury litigation throughout his professional career and specializes in death and catastrophic injury cases. He has been fortunate enough to work with hundreds of clients across the country and aid in the recovery of millions of dollars on their behalf.. Chris has been involved in injury and wrongful death litigation in both Arizona and Colorado. He has consulted across the country in automating and scaling law firms, law firm business development, cyber-security claims, and previously worked as a mediator for the Denver County Court and the Better Business Bureau.

Chicago born Criminal Defense Attorney Sydney Oshinski pursues justice as a bilingual Criminal Litigation and Defense Associate. Sydney joined Nova Law Group, PLLC (formerly Tait & Hall) to align her passion for criminal defense and for the pursuit of protecting People’s Constitutional Rights.. Sydney attended the highly competitive Chicago-Kent College of Law where she graduated cum laude. She worked towards her dream career while in law school and completed an international criminal defense internship in Mexico City, a highly sought-after clerkship for the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, and an internship with a well-respected local criminal defense firm in Chandler, Arizona. After graduation she was admitted to the Arizona Bar and began her criminal defense career in Arizona where she is admitted to practice in all State Courts and the United States District Court of Arizona.. She now brings her unique hands-on experience throughout all stages of a criminal case to those that are in need of her passion and expertise. Sydney is driven to work diligently and creatively to discover solutions for her Clients and deliver their success. Her practices are focused on criminal defense in both felony and misdemeanor courts; federal court; and post-conviction matters such as petitions to seal, set asides, and rights restorations.. Sydney’s passion for the success of her clients manifests not only in her criminal defense practices but also other practices of the firm where she carefully explains to  clients and their loved ones the details of the legal process. Her attention to detail, care of others, and organization have certainly become her personal trademarks.

Chhayal Patel, is Managing Attorney of Patel Law P.L.C. Ms. Patel practices primarily in the areas of Consumer Bankruptcy and Immigration Law. Ms. Patel has been in practice since 2008.. Patel Law, P.L.C. is a Phoenix, Arizona law firm dedicated to serving clients throughout Greater Phoenix Area and Maricopa County in Bankruptcy and Immigration matters.. At Patel Law, we are dedicated to protecting the rights of our clients and have an individualized approach to client representation. We are a boutique firm focusing on counseling individual clients and businesses, with a goal of providing high quality, personalized and affordable legal services.. We have the requisite experience and skill to successfully resolve complex cases. All work is done by an attorney, so we can ensure that our clients get the respect and personal attention they deserve.

Charles Wilmer Jr.  graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in economics and has been practicing law since 1989, after graduating from the University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law. A third generation Arizonan, Charles’ community ties are deep.  He has been committed to helping the people of Arizona for more than two decades. “I help clients as they navigate the complexities of the Social Security Administration and Worker’s Compensation issues,” says Charles. “In my years of practice I have learned answers to the most often asked questions and I enjoy using that knowledge to help people get what they need.”

Charged with a serious crime? Drug Sales, DUI, Murder, Violent Crimes, Federal crimes? Call me, as a former federal and state prosecutor I can provide the best criminal defense possible. With over 14 years of trial experience I have won numerous jury trials on serious felony cases and can best defend my clients. Here are a few of the highlights of Mr. Suzuki's accomplishments on behalf of his clients.. At Suzuki Law Offices, two attorneys are assigned to each case, not just one. You get an experienced legal team to fight for your rights. That's the definition of quality service. That's how you get results. That's the Suzuki difference.. Call to request a free consultation.

Chaired and lectured at seminars on asset protection planning, bankruptcy planning, wealth preservation and debtor workout negotiations. Appeared as a guest on several radio talk shows, spoken at client seminars for financial professionals, and testified as an expert witness. Works with accountants, lawyers, estate planners, insurance professionals, financial planners and other professionals in addressing the unique needs of high net worth clients. Often called upon to consult with a team of professionals to develop creative solutions to difficult problems

Chad Smith primarily practices in estate planning and probate law. He works closely with individuals and families throughout the state to assist in establishing their estate plan. His primary goal is to give them the peace of mind knowing that their estate is in order. He also meets with family members whose loved ones have passed and represents them throughout the probate process. He makes a substantial effort to ensure that they are helped through this difficult time.. Chad also represents public sector employees throughout the state in administrative matters. He focuses on assisting members of law enforcement through their administrative and criminal proceedings related to their employment. Chad also travels to union lodges throughout the state to conduct trainings and presentations regarding the rights of law enforcement.. Additionally, Chad assists former homeowners recover excess proceeds after a foreclosure of their property. He has filed into hundreds of civil cases and has collected millions for previous homeowners who have lost their housing due to a foreclosure. Chad recognizes that these homeowners are going through a difficult time and need help getting back on their feet. He ensures that their rights are protected and that they are able to claim the money that is owed to them.. Chad is licensed to practice in the state of Arizona in both the Superior Court and the District Court of Arizona. Chad attended Brigham Young University for his undergraduate degree and the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. He now lives with his wife and three kids in Phoenix.

Chad Schatz is a personal injury attorney at Phillips Law Group. He graduated from Creighton University School of Law in 2008.  Chad also obtained a Masters' Degree in Negotiation Dispute Resolution in 2009; this degree allows Chad to effectively negotiate settlements that are in the best interest of the Client. Chad is a member of both the Missouri (2008 inactive status) and Arizona bar (2009). He is also licensed to practice in the United States District Court, District of Arizona.  He is a member in good standing with the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association.. Chad grew up on a family farm in Billings, Missouri, where he spent summers working on the farm with his father. He attended Missouri State where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelor of Science in Psychology.   While at Missouri State he played on the Handball team which won the 2004 National Collegiate Handball Championship.  His name is enshrined in the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame as a member of the Missouri State Handball team.  He is still very active in sports. He spends his free time playing sand volleyball and golf.  He is also an avid runner, regularly competing in 5k races with his loyal running partner—his dog (a 12-year-old Beagle named Fred)!

Chad Pajerski is a highly qualified and experienced attorney who specializes in criminal defense cases.  He has been licensed by the State Bar of Arizona since 1999.  In private practice since April 2004, Mr. Pajerski delivers excellent service to his clients by taking a personal, vested interest in each individual case.  Pajerski Law does not employ junior attorneys or associates, thereby ensuring that all aspects of each case are handled exclusively by Mr. Pajerski himself.  Unlike large firms that handle a high volume of cases, Pajerski Law limits the number of active cases to fewer than 20.  By doing this, Mr. Pajerski can ensure that each case receives the same individual attention and that all the needs of his clients are met.. Mr. Pajerski has been designated a Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Law by the State Bar of Arizona. In order to qualify for such distinction, an attorney must demonstrate the highest of standards in experience, judgment, effectiveness, professionalism and ethics. As a Specialist, Mr. Pajerski has exhibited to his peers the highest degree of competence in the practice of criminal law. There are currently less than 70 Criminal Law Specialists practicing in Maricopa County.

Certified Specialist in Injury and Wrongful Death claims with more than 30 years experience. Call for free consultation.

Carla Miramontes is an attorney at Dyer Bregman & Ferris, PLLC.. Carla's legal practice focuses on estate planning, and probate and trust administration.. Carla has over 20 years of business experience building relationship and providing excellent service.. Habla español. Carla can assist clients who prefer to communicate in Spanish.. She received her Juris Doctor from Arizona Summit Law School earning the distinction of cum laude for graduating near the top of her class. While in law school, Carla served as an intern with the Probate Lawyers Assistance Project, was a recipient of the Castro Scholarship, received the CALI Excellence for the Future Awards as a top student, and was a member of the Hispanic Law Society.. In her spare time Carla enjoys hiking, biking, weight lifting, playing the guitar and spending time with her family.

Carl Engstrand offers effective, effiicient and empathetic representation to those injured in a car accident.  Mr. Engstrand holds an Arizona law license allowing him to practice law and counsel clients within the state of Arizona. Mindful that each client brings a unique situation and goal to every case, Carl makes it a priority to listen intently to each client’s objective. Listening with empathy, allows Mr. Engstrand to craft an effective legal strategy to achieve the client’s goal.   Carl Engstrand first arrived in Arizona in 2005 to attend the University of Arizona, and graduated with the honors distinction Magna Cum Laude. Mr. Engstrand then studied law at the University of the District of Columbia, again graduating with the honors distinction Magna Cum Laude. Graduating with honors from both universities demonstrates the time and energy Carl dedicates to the task at hand. Although living in the nation’s capital had its moments, Carl appreciates his return to Arizona. Here, Mr. Engstrand gets the opportunity to work directly with his clients and help counsel them through difficult situations. In advising clients, Carl focuses his practice solely on personal injury cases. The large majority of Carl's work involves those injured in a car accident.  This focus on personal injury and especially car accidents allows Carl two professional goals; advocating passionately to achieve the best possible result for his clients and communicating diligently with his clients so they may make the most informed choice.. Carl Engstrand and his wonderful wife Caitlin consider themselves amateur athletes and home cooks. Carl also regularly donates blood to the Red Cross. One blood donation can save up to three lives and blood is always in demand.  Often a person critically injured in a car accident requires multiple pints of blood.. Please do not hesitate to contact Carl Engstrand regarding your legal questions.  Carl is here to help.

Cara Dames is a licensed Arizona and California* attorney. She began her legal career as an attorney at the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office in Phoenix, Arizona. She has significant experience representing clients facing felony charges in Maricopa County Superior Court proceedings, such as initial appearances, status conferences, oral arguments, motion hearings, and sentencings. She focuses her practice on tenacious negotiations and strong advocacy, with an emphasis on client communications.Cara graduated cum laude from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law and completed the law school’s Trial Advocacy Certification. While in law school, she completed multiple externships, internships, and clinics in criminal defense, trial advocacy, and family law. Notably, she worked as a Summer Fellow at Harvard Law School in the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau. During the Fellowship, she directly represented indigent clients in family law cases and successfully won a contested guardianship removal trial that reunited a single mother with her child.. Cara received numerous awards for her academic achievements including CALI Awards in Legal Advocacy and the Public Defender Clinic, William H. Pedrick Scholar Awards, the Maricopa County Bar Foundation Justice Michael D. Ryan Diversity Award, the Sun Devil Giving Day Scholar Award, the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law Alumni Association Scholarship Award, the State Bar Criminal Justice Section Future Practitioner Award, and the Paul Holloway Trial Advocacy Graduation Award. She also served as the Vice Chair of Internal Affairs for the Asian Pacific American Law Student Association and as the Director of Victory Place for the Homeless Legal Assistance Project. Through all of these organizations, she volunteered more than 580 hours of pro bono service and received the Highest Pro Bono Distinction.. Prior to law school, Cara obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, with a concentration in Crime, Justice, Law, and Society, from the University of San Diego, graduating with Departmental Honors. She also previously worked as a legal secretary and law clerk for multiple years in both California and Arizona. She is a first-generation college student, who was born and raised on the Island of Guam.. *CA Bar Admission Currently Pending

Candy was born in Yuma Arizona, and raised in Somerton Arizona. He grew up as a migrant farm worker, working the Yuma Arizona, Sacramento, California, and Fresno California farm fields from early on. His parents were decent, hard-working people. He always knew firsthand the value of good hard work, friendship, and respect. Many of his brothers, uncles, and nephews served in the US Military. He attended Kofa High School, Arizona Western College, and Arizona State University. He is a lifelong Arizona resident.. He is a well-known philanthropist and dedicated to students' success. Indeed, one of his passions is that all students reach their full potential. To that end, he spearheaded and helped found Arizona Western College's yearly scholarship banquet, "La Cosecha Banquet".. Candy Camarena knows firsthand the value of a dollar, the pain and suffering of personal injury and loss, and the right to be fairly compensated. He has successfully tried and settled cases, since 1989. Camarena Law is your source for quality and compassionate legal representation.. Candy cares and will fight to help you obtain the justice you deserve. Our firm is located in Yuma & Arizona. We handle cases throughout Arizona.

By way of introduction, my name is Lucas P. Frei and I am a tax and estate planning attorney licensed in Arizona and Colorado. I was born and raised in Gilbert and am a lover of all things Arizona.. I graduated from the Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law in 2014. I then had the opportunity to attend the University of Denver and received an advanced degree in the laws of taxation (LL.M.). This intensive program required that I take one extra year of law classes, all in taxation. During this time, I was fortunate enough to work at several small law firms in the Denver area. Upon graduating from the University of Denver, I immediately began work at a large law firm in Colorado, eventually being promoted to lead tax attorney in charge of tax planning, estate planning, and tax litigation.. After many years serving the Denver area, I moved back to Arizona in 2021 and have now joined the Phillips Law Group. I chose this firm as we share the same values and approach to the practice of law. We treat clients with respect and pride ourselves on customer service. We believe in a straightforward, honest, and transparent approach to the practice of law. If I can’t help you or if you would be better served by hiring a different attorney, you will hear it from me first. Your trust is of the utmost importance to me.. I utilize my customer service background from my days as a business owner and restaurant manager, coupled with my legal experience stemming from having worked hundreds of cases, to ensure that my clients receive the best possible legal service. It is for these reasons that I was chosen as an Arizona Super Lawyer Rising Star for 2022, a peer given distinction provided to less than 2.5% of attorneys.. While the majority of my legal experience is in tax planning, estate planning, and tax litigation, I have also been involved in business, criminal, immigration, personal injury, and family law matters.. I welcome you to contact me and to schedule a free consultation to investigate your legal matter. I look forward to meeting you and to serving your legal needs.. Sincerely,. Lucas P. Frei, J.D., LL.M.,Attorney at Law. Experience. Tax planning for individuals, businesses, and non-profits including choice of entity, operating agreements, buy / sell agreements, and deduction capture.. Tax return preparation for businesses, individuals, and trusts.. Tax controversy work for individuals, businesses, and non-profits, including tax litigation, audit defense, tax resolution, offers in compromise, payroll tax defense, and criminal tax defense.. State level representation for employee misclassification, tax controversy, property tax, sales tax, and other ad volorem taxation.. Estate planning using wills, revocable trusts, powers of attorney, and all related documents.. Medicaid planning utilizing annuities, trusts, and powers of attorney.. Education. University of Denver, Sturm College of Law, LL.M., Taxation (2016). Arizona State University, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, J.D. (2014). Northern Arizona University, B.S., Interdisciplinary StudieStudies / Humanities (2012)

Bryan Folger is an experienced and successful personal injury lawyer in Phoenix that specializes in taking cases to trial. His practice concentrates in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, and claims for breach of contract.. Hired by insurance companies to represent defendants for the first 11 years of his practice, Mr. Folger brings a unique and effective approach representing individuals and families to maximize the amount insurance companies pay to his clients.. Mr. Folger received his law degree at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law in 2003 and his Masters in Business Administration at California State University, Sacramento in 2005. He is admitted to practice law in Arizona and California, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court of Arizona and Northern District of Court California.  He has argued in front of the Arizona Court of Appeals and his appeals have resulted in numerous reported decisions.. As seen in Phoenix Magazine, Mr. Folger was selected by "Super Lawyers" in 2013 and 2014 as one of the top attorneys in Arizona and New Mexico.  He was selected by "The American Society of Legal Advocates" as one of the Top 40 Under 40 Litigation lawyers in Arizona.  Mr. Folger is a member of the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association and the State Bar of Arizona, Board of Governors nominated Mr. Folger to serve on the Civil Jury Instructions Committee.

Bruce Blumberg is certified as a Specialist in Criminal Law by the State Bar of Arizona. Of the 18,000 licensed attorneys in Arizona, only about 750 of them have received specialist certification, and only a handful of those are certified in the area of Criminal Law. During his tenure as a defense attorney, Bruce has represented many serious felony matters, including a number of death penalty cases as a Maricopa County Court Appointed Counsel. Bruce has a reputation within the legal community of being an honest, hard-working attorney. He has a passion for his clients and dedicates 100% to the defense of any client represented by his firm. Although Bruce has always maintained an emphasis on Criminal Law, he also uses his litigation skills in representing many clients on Family Law matters.  Blumberg & Associates was founded in 1988 and was located (in the Luhrs Tower) just a short drive from the Superior Court, the County Attorney’s Office and the Maricopa County Jail. This close proximity has allowed Bruce to develop relationships that would not have been cultivated from an office anywhere else in the Valley. Bruce attended Michigan State University, graduating in 1976 with a pre-law degree. He was subsequently accepted into Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan. After receiving his law degree, Bruce was admitted to the Michigan Bar. While practicing law during the day, he studied at Wayne State University in Detroit where he earned Masters of Law in Taxation.. Bruce Blumberg was selected as one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the U.S. from the National Trial Lawyers Association as well as a Southwest Super Lawyer from Super Lawyers.

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.

Brit is an insurance law attorney with extensive litigation experience having conducted more than one thousand depositions which included plaintiffs, defendants (insureds and co-defendants), medical experts, adjusters, 30(b)(6) representatives and witnesses. She has an active motion practice and has trial experience including four jury trials. Her alternative dispute resolution experience includes more than 50 compulsory arbitration proceedings as well as settlement conferences and mediations. She has expertise with first party and UN/UIM claims. Brit has conducted many examinations under oath as well as multiple policy prescribed panel arbitrations. Her clients are insurance companies and their insureds.. Professional Affiliations - Member, State Bar of Arizona

Brian T. Leonard is an Arizona native having been born and raised in Phoenix.  Brian is a graduate of St. Francis Xavier School and Brophy College Preparatory locally here in Phoenix.  He obtained his undergraduate degree - a Bachelor in Science - in Political Science from Santa Clara University in Santa Clara, California and his Juris Doctorate from the Golden Gate University School of Law in San Francisco, California.. Brian returned to Phoenix after obtaining his JD and he joined Leonard, Clancy & McGovern to practice with his father, Jim and godfather Ken Clancy.  Years later, he and Jim were thrilled to join Palumbo, Wolfe and Palumbo when the opportunity arose.  Brian's practice is focused on representing victims of medical negligence and other catastrophic personal injury claims.. Brian is a member of The American Association for Justice (f/k/a ATLA), their Birth Trauma Litigation Group, he is also a member and is also on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Association for Justice (f/k/a AzTLA) and the Co-Chair of their Seminar Committee.. Brian has successfully resolved numerous medical negligence, birth-injury and personal injury matters in favor of his clients.. Brian and his wife Amy, also an attorney, have three children.

Brian Riley, born and raised in Tucson, Arizona and works out of the newly formed Morgan and Morgan Phoenix office. Previously with a mid-sized personal injury firm where he achieved firm-wide record setting results in pre-litigation and litigation for Arizona injury victims.. Mr. Riley is fully committed to representing victims involved in motor vehicle accidents, premise liability, dog bite, and wrongful death. Mr. Riley understands the value of listening to injured victims during one of the most difficult times in their lives and compelling the responsible party to compensate accordingly.. Mr. Riley is prepared to represent and advise injured victims from inception through trial. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Arizona Summit Law School on an academic scholarship and is licensed in Arizona and the State of Washington. Mr. Riley has a strong background in athletics and was the former Captain and starting Tight End with Northern Arizona University's football team.. Mr. Riley was married to his wife, Casey, on March 6, 2020 in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. They reside in Phoenix, Arizona with their dogs Frank and Bode. Mr. Riley enjoys spending quality time with his family, hiking amazing trails all throughout Arizona, and golf.

Brian grew up in Nogales, Arizona, a city that lies along the border of the United States and Mexico. Growing up in Nogales gave Brian a unique perspective on some of the major issues our country is currently facing; including but not limited to immigration and drug trafficking. Brian’s is the son of a refugee. His mother was born in Cienfuegos, Cuba. Although she naturalized many years before her birth, Brian witnessed firsthand the traumatic effects that immigrating to a foreign country at a young age can cause. In 1961, at the age of seven, his mother immigrated to the United States without her parents during Operation Pedro Pan. Brian’s passion for helping immigrants with their immigration process comes not only from being the son of an immigrant, but also from having lived in a bordertown. Brian recognizes that even good people can succumb to the pressures and temptations of life. He truly believes that every person accused of a crime deserves the best representation and the opportunity to demonstrate that their charges do not define them as a person.. When faced with a criminal or immigration court case, let Brian defend you or your loved one!

Brett Donaldson’s civil practice is primarily focused in the areas of claims and defenses involving motor vehicle collisions, insurance defense/special investigation/fraud and also in areas of contracted agreements.  Mr. Donaldson has extensive trial experience and has tried more than 60 jury trials to date with excellent results for his clients who are both individual and corporate clients.. In addition to his civil practice, Brett T. Donaldson practices in the area of criminal defense.  He has tried dozens of serious felony cases, and has extensive trial experience in both non-jury trials and other criminal defense matters.  Mr. Donaldson previously served as a Deputy County Attorney with the Maricopa County Prosecutor’s Office and was assigned to the Family Violence Bureau in the Major Crimes Division.  Mr. Donaldson’s recent experience in criminal matters includes:. Before becoming a prosecutor, Mr. Donaldson served as a sworn police officer in southern California and graduated number one in his police academy.  Mr. Donaldson’s experience as a police officer allows for additional insight in identifying the strengths and weaknesses of the police investigation.. Mr. Donaldson effectively plans and executes trial strategies and utilizes strong negotiation skills to obtain pre-trial resolutions.  While an early dismissal is certainly desirable, he will not hesitate to go to trial to get the best results for his clients.. Mr. Donaldson has a reputation within the legal community of being an honest, smart, and hard-working trial attorney.  He has a passion for his clients and dedicates 100% to the defense of any client represented by his firm.  Interested parties should contact him directly to discuss any legal issue that they may be facing to determine whether he may be of assistance.

Brad practices environmental and natural resources law with a concentration on environmental litigation, environmental compliance, and environmental permitting. He has experience serving as local and regional counsel on a wide range of complex environmental compliance, regulatory, and litigation matters for mining, industrial, and manufacturing clients.  Throughout his career, Brad has represented major mining and industrial clients in environmental litigation before state and federal courts, administrative bodies, mediators, and arbitrators throughout the United States.. REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE. Obtaining a full defense verdict in an Arizona state court for a national petroleum distributor after a three week jury trial where the Plaintiffs were seeking approximately $14 million in damages due to the alleged migration of petroleum hydrocarbons onto its property.

Brad Johnston is a shareholder and director of The Cavanagh Law Firm, P.A.  He has more than 20 years of diverse experience in civil litigation, including jury trials in state and federal court.  His trial experience includes matters involving personal injuries, construction/indemnity issues, insurance coverage and insurance bad faith, and breach of contract/fiduciary duty.. Mr. Johnston has broad experience in construction and real estate matters.  He  has handled a variety of real estate and construction-related lawsuits, including suits involving defective construction, purchase contracts and leases, boundary disputes and other title defects, adverse possession, and materialmen’s liens.  He has represented national construction management firms, real estate developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and property owners in contract and construction defect lawsuits.  He has handled matters involving a variety of civil, structural, and electrical engineering and also architectural standard of care issues.  He has also drafted construction contracts for developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and property owners.. In the personal injury area, Mr. Johnston has handled many personal injury and wrongful death cases for both defendants as well as plaintiffs, including dram shop, products liability, and tire cases.  He has also defended many cases for insured and self-insured clients, ranging from automobile accidents to products liability, premises liability, nursing home neglect, and elder abuse cases.. Mr. Johnston also has extensive experience in vertical transportation cases and has represented an international elevator manufacturing and service company in a variety of personal injury and contract matters.. Mr. Johnston has handled a number of appeals and has argued cases before the Arizona Court of Appeals.  Representing a Canadian governmental entity, Mr. Johnston obtained summary judgment in an action to enforce a Canadian judgment against a Canadian citizen living in Arizona, which ruling was upheld on appeal.  See Alberta Securities Comm’n v. Ryckman, 200 Ariz. 540, 121 (App. 2001).. Mr. Johnston graduated from Brigham Young University, magna cum laude, in 1991.  He is a 1994 graduate of Cornell Law School, where he served as Articles Editor for the Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy.  He served as a judicial extern to the Hon. Patrick Monserrate, Supreme Court of New York.  He is admitted to practice in Arizona state courts, the United States District Court for the District of Arizona and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.  He has served as a Maricopa County Superior Court Pro Tempore.  He is a member of the Defense Research Institute, the Arizona Association of Defense Counsel, and the construction law sections of the Arizona State Bar and the Maricopa County Bar.. Mr. Johnston and his wife are the parents of six children.  He serves as a Unit Commissioner in the San Tan District, Grand Canyon Council of the Boy Scouts of America.