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Sean Forrester has made a career advocating for the rights of the citizen accused. He understands the complex legal issues facing those charged with a criminal offense, and has the knowledge to explore and present the best defense possible. Mr. Forrester is tireless in his dedication to seek justice on behalf of his clients.. Additionally, he was part of a trial team that has obtained over $11 million dollars for clients in civil rights actions  brought against law enforcement and other state agencies.

Sean David Greengard’s career spans over a decade, focusing on estate planning and business law to assist individuals and businesses in securing their financial futures and legacies. Raised in Phoenix, AZ, southwest Colorado, and Maui, Hawaii, Sean showed early academic aptitude and a passion for law, influenced by attorney parents. Graduating from Arizona State University with a degree in Psychology, he went on to earn a Juris Doctorate from ASU’s Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law and a Masters in Taxation from Boston University. He gained experience at Ryley, Carlock & Applewhite before transitioning to Forakis Law Firm PLC, specializing in estate planning and business formation. As Director of HFO Law Group at Heritage Family Offices, Sean worked with high-net-worth clients in asset structuring and estate planning. In 2023, he established his own firm, focusing on sophisticated estate planning solutions. Sean prioritizes personalized service, building relationships with clients, and tailoring legal strategies to individual goals. Outside of work, Sean enjoys outdoor activities, travel, woodworking, and reading historical biographies and science fiction novels.

Scott Zwillinger represents small and midsize businesses and entrepreneurs in litigation involving all types of contractual relationships and agreements, corporate governance and ownership/membership disputes, real estate transactions, human resources related claims, matters related to loans and others types of financing, collection matters, commercial transactions and business operations.Scott also counsels clients before issues arise. Scott is proficient in developing and implementing pragmatic strategies and solutions designed to efficiently identify and resolve problems before they adversely affect business operations or lead to litigation.Scott also represents licensed individuals in matters before Arizona’s Office of Administrative Hearings, including matters concerning the Registrar of Contractors, Department of Financial Institutions and other regulatory agencies. Scott also represents fellow lawyers before the State Bar of Arizona, including serving as counsel in the largest and most complex attorney discipline matter in the history of the United States, The Members of the State Bar of Arizona adv. Thomas, Aubuchon and Alexander, PDJ-2011-9002.. In addition to his commercial practice, Scott has recovered millions of dollars in judgments and settlements to compensate those who have been catastrophically injured or lost loved ones as a result of the indifference, inaction, and sometimes violence of police, correction officers, correctional health providers and other government officials and employees. Notable results include the largest settlement in the State of Arizona for a public employee who was sexually assaulted on the job, a multi-million dollar settlement for an inmate viciously assaulted by known members of a prison gang, and numerous other settlements and judgments awarded to those who have been tragically injured by the failures of correctional health officials and providers.Scott is fortunate to have the opportunity to provide pro bono assistance to those who do not readily have access to the justice system. This has included counseling those who suffered as a result of the real estate crisis during the Great Recession, giving a voice to children caught in the middle of disputes between their parents, and counseling federal pro se litigants.Early in his career, Scott was honored to serve as a law clerk to the Hon. Mary H. Murguia, who was then a United States District Court Judge for the District of Arizona and now sits on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Scott I. Palumbo is a co-founder of Palumbo Wolfe & Palumbo. Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Mr. Palumbo received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame, where he was a letterman on the varsity football team. He went on to obtain his law degree from the Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. He has since dedicated his legal career to defending the rights of personal injury victims and those who have lost loved ones to wrongful death.. Mr. Palumbo is the immediate past President of the Arizona Association for Justice / Arizona Trial Lawyers Association and an Adjunct Professor of Law at Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Mr. Palumbo is included in The Best Lawyers in America in the areas of Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation and Medical Malpractice Law and was named the 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” for Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice Law. Super Lawyers® has included Mr. Palumbo in its Super Lawyers lists and recognized him as one of the “Top 50 Arizona Super Lawyers” every year since 2014, making him the youngest Arizona attorney to ever receive that recognition. Mr. Palumbo has been repeatedly honored by AZ Business Magazine as one of the “Top 100 Arizona Lawyers.” He maintains an AV® peer review rating by Martindale-Hubbell® – its highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards.. Mr. Palumbo is also a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum – an organization that maintains membership exclusively for those lawyers who have recovered settlements or verdicts in excess of $2 million dollars. He has held a “Superb” 10/10 rating on for well over a decade.

Scott Hyder is a highly respected attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona. With a career spanning almost 30 years, he has established himself as a formidable force in the legal community. Scott’s unwavering commitment to justice, compassion for his clients, and exceptional legal acumen have earned him a stellar reputation both within and beyond the state.. Family Legacy: Scott is a native of Arizona, as was his father, as was his grandfather. He comes from a distinguished family of lawyers. His grandfather was a long-serving judge, and his father was one of the most well-respected Arizona attorneys for over 50 years. Scott and his family are well known in the Arizona legal community. Scott’s impeccable reputation and ethics distinguishes him with judges, lawyers, bankruptcy trustees, and the entire legal community.. Education and Career:. Notable Achievements:. Client Satisfaction Comes First. Throughout your case, Scott will provide you with the most accurate information available, and answer all of your questions quickly – and with the greatest attention to detail. In addition, he will provide you with the assistance to resolve your matter efficiently and make sure you’re comfortable with each decision along the way.. You have a choice in who you hire to represent you for your personal, business and legal matters. Scott’s work product is of the highest quality and his rates are both reasonable and competitive. Most important to Scott is to make sure that he satisfies each and every client. His expertise, impeccable reputation and work product goes above and beyond those of most professionals.. Please contact Scott to set up a consultation to discuss any legal matter you may have. He will provide you an honest and professional assessment as to whether legal representation is necessary and whether he can be of any assistance to you. You will gain additional knowledge and perspective regarding your matter.

Sarah J. Michael has been in the legal field since 1998. She graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Management in April of 2005. Sarah also has an associates degree in Medical Assisting. She received her Juris Doctorate degree from the Phoenix School of Law in June 2008, which she also received an Excellence award in Administrative Law. Sarah is a member of the Arizona State Bar. Sarah is admitted to practice in Arizona, and has been working primarily in Juvenile law for the last 8 years.  In 2019, Sarah partnered with seasoned attorney Robert Casey to form Michael & Casey, where we provide solutions during trying times.

Sara Thomas is a Plaintiff’s personal injury and wrongful death attorney who represents significantly injured victims.  Her practice focuses on wrongful deaths, dog bites, major motorcycle / trucking / automobile / pedestrian collisions, premises liability, nursing home abuse, insurance bad faith, and medical malpractice.  Alongside her clients, Sara has successfully litigated many cases against individuals, major hospitals, large corporations, government entities, and insurance companies.  During the litigation process, Sara is committed to educating and guiding her clients from start to finish with the utmost integrity, compassion, respect, and empathy.. In her spare time, Sara is committed to serving the legal community through extensive volunteer work. She co-chairs the Ethics Seminar for the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association (2012 to present), has been a faculty member at the Maricopa County Bar Association’s Personal Injury Seminar Series, has presented on the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and was a moot court judge at the college national moot court competitions. She is also a member of the Arizona Women Lawyers Association, the American Association for Justice, and the Arizona State Bar.  She is honored to be peer-voted as a Southwest Super Lawyers® Rising Star (2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017).  Most recently, she was elected by her peers to the position of Governor on the Arizona State Bar Board of Governors (District 6, Rules Committee) – the Arizona State Bar Governing Board.. Sara is a 5th generation Arizonan who is the granddaughter of Arizona pioneer Jacob Hamblin - the "Buckskin Apostle" - who was sent by Brigham Young to Arizona as a Mormon Diplomat to the Native Americans. Born and raised in Arizona, Sara attended Xavier College Preparatory (Track and Field MVP, Cross Country's Most Outstanding Runner, Four Year Varsity Letters, Outstanding Senior Athlete), the University of Arizona, and University of Kansas Law School. She has volunteered with the Boys and Girls Club, Big Brothers Sisters, St. Vincent de Paul, the Junior League, and the Phoenix Art Museum. She is also an avid outdoors-woman and a competitive runner.

Samuel Randall is an employment, immigration and litigation attorney. He counsels and represents small businesses and public and private sector employees in a broad range of employment and labor law related issues, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour violations, equal pay, employment contracts, employee discipline, restrictive covenants, severance agreements, retirement and disability issues and other employment related matters. Mr. Randall regularly represents clients in state and federal courts, administrative hearings, mediation and arbitration.. Mr. Randall assists a wide range of immigration clients with their business and family based immigration needs including work authorizations, becoming a permanent resident (green card), petition to sponsor family members, becoming a U.S. citizen, asylum applications, provide relief from removal, deportation and detention.. Mr. Randall also has experience in civil litigation, business law, bankruptcy, criminal law, family law, probate, wills and trusts and landlord tenant disputes.

Samuel P. Moeller is licensed to practice law in both Arizona and Texas. Multi-talented, Sam attended Baylor University School of Law while working as a Registered Nurse on both the cardiac and geriatrics floors at Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center in Waco, Texas. Upon graduation in 2003, Sam received his Juris Doctorate (Doctor of Laws degree). Sam initially received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2000 from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.. Sam began the practice of law in Dallas, Texas, working for trial lawyers who focused their practice on the defense of liability lawsuits. He then focused his practice in advanced personal injury practice areas, including nursing home neglect, product liability and third-party casualty defense.. Because Sam has lived in Mexico, he is fluent in Spanish, which helps the firm serve the needs of the Hispanic community in Phoenix and all of Arizona.

Samit Bhalala is an associate in the Lewis Roca's Business Transactions Practice Group. He utilizes his deep legal and business background to help clients navigate a wide range of complex corporate and real estate transactional matters.. Always putting the needs of his clients first, Samit has become a trusted advisor in all aspects of business affairs. Clients call on him to discuss strategy, draft complex agreements, negotiate terms, and resolve disputes.

Samantha is the founding attorney of DuMond Law, PLLC. Her passion for the legal field started at an early age and has grown stronger over past decades. “I believe in serving the under served and giving a voice to those who are not being heard. Every one should be able to afford the legal representation of their choosing and have the best possible legal defense regardless of their past or current situations.”. Samantha’s education began in upstate New York where she was born and raised the small town of Amsterdam.   Amsterdam was not known for having a high graduation rate. However, she beat the odds when she graduated from high school with honors at the age of 16. She continued on to major in Business Management at the University of Phoenix earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management while also earning an Associate’s Degree from Schenectady County Community College in Aviation Science. A few years younger than most of her peers, Samantha began law school in the Fall of 2010. She participated in an accelerated program and graduated cum laude from Phoenix School of Law (now called Arizona Summit School of Law) in downtown Phoenix, Arizona in the Fall of 2012.  Smantha was later recruited to come back to the school as an Adjunct Law Professor.. During law school, Samantha was a Managing Editor of Law Review, participated in a Summer Abroad program studying International Criminal Law with Creighton University School of Law, and volunteered with the Arizona Justice Project at Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Samantha received various CALI awards for excellence in Evidence and Civil Procedure. Aside from her rigorous course schedule and studies, Samantha also worked full time as a contracted Law Clerk for a Trust & Estates Firm, a Criminal Defense Firm, and a Civil Litigation Firm. She also worked part time as a Bail Bond Agent on the weekends.. After graduating from law school and passing the Bar in February of 2013, Samantha’s husband was activated as part of the Army Reserves. Samantha continued to work as a contracted Law Clerk with firms in the Valley while she stayed home to be with her newborn son. When her husband returned, Samantha finished her license application and started DuMond Law, PLLC in April of 2014.. During her time as a practicing attorney, Samantha has been a fighter in the court room and an advocate for her clients. Nothing holds her back from being in the courtroom and being available to her clients. She has since had three more children and was still practicing and managing DuMond Law throughout the pregnancies. Her office is filled with pictures of her adorable family and the walls are adorned with certificates of her accomplishments.. Samantha was also an Adjunct Law Professor at Arizona Summit Law School from 2016 to 2018 teaching Post Conviction Relief and running the Post Conviction Relief Clinic and the Veteran's Legal Clinic where she was able to teach third year law students how to assist Clients with their legal needs.. She is a firm believer that with enough support and guidance, anyone can achieve their goals if they set their mind to believe in themselves. As a lawyer, Samantha is there to provide the support and guidance through any legal battle to help her clients reach their goals for their future. She believes that the struggles her clients are in today is developing the strength they need for tomorrow.. When Samantha is not practicing law, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, camping, swimming, and browsing Pinterest for new recipes to cook.

Saigh Law was founded in 2005.Fred R. Saigh, the senior partner of the firm, has specialized solely in Civil litigation in Arizona and California for over 6 years. Saigh Law has helped victims of all types of serious injury and wrongful death matters. Our cases include automobile accidents, construction accidents, copyright, dog bites, elderly abuse, entertainment law, motorcycle accidents, medical malpractice, nursing home negligence, slip and fall accidents, trademarks, wrongful death, and other areas of negligence that cause injury to innocent people.The firm will continue its commitment to quality representation of those who retain its services and will maintain the highest standards in all phases of such representation. Saigh Law has a history of producing excellent results for its clients, especially in the area of Civil Litigation cases. This reputation for quality and effective representation is displayed in our clients satisfaction.

Ryan Tait is founding partner of Tait & Hall and the firm’s chief litigator. As a persuasive and effective former prosecutor, Ryan successfully captures the attention and respect of anyone who interacts with him. Equipped with trial skills that earned him recognition in each bureau assignment at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, Ryan is someone you want on your side. During his tenure as a prosecutor, Ryan took more cases to trial and boasted a higher success rate than any other attorney in his bureau.. Fighting for those accused of crimes is not just a job for Ryan. As a child, Ryan was taunted and bullied by an older, bigger classmate and has never forgotten the feeling of powerlessness that resulted. He was reminded of that feeling when, as a freshman in college, he had a bill go to collections due to a bank error. Unwilling to admit its mistake, the bank forced Ryan to pay a fee or fight its attorney in court and risk paying thousands in attorney’s fees if he lost. Neither option was palatable for a poor college student working part time just to make ends meet. Those experiences where Ryan felt helpless and pushed around were what convinced him to become an attorney – determined to never again be bullied simply because he didn’t understand his rights.. It was also Ryan’s disdain for bullies that led him to choose a career as a criminal prosecutor once he finished law school. Unfortunately, it wasn’t long before Ryan began to see that too often the bullies aren’t the accused, who usually have little power to contest the unfathomably large and powerful government. To his surprise and frustration, Ryan witnessed firsthand the ease with which real people accused of crimes fall prey to overly aggressive law enforcement officers, recklessly one-sided prosecutors, and a mob mentality in public opinion.. Seeing the startling frequency with which those who have the most power casually disregard the real impact their actions have on those with the least power led Ryan to leave his government job and move to private practice, where his empathic and determined approach has led to unrivaled success. Ryan thrives on winning the unwinnable case and defending and fighting for the underdog.

Ryan Sandstrom is an experienced trial lawyer, practicing primarily in the areas of insurance litigation, insurance coverage, insurance bad faith, and personal injury.  Mr. Sandstrom also regularly represents large and small entities in assisting with corporate transactional matters, particularly focusing on internet regulatory law and compliance, as well as other general business matters. Mr. Sandstrom also handles complex commercial litigation and intellectual property litigation for his corporate clients.. Mr. Sandstrom earned his Juris Doctorate degree from Creighton University School of Law with honors, where he was the recipient of the Dean's Academic Scholarship, the Werner-Robertson Scholarship, and the Lillis, William and Kathleen Scholarship.  During law school, Mr. Sandstrom was a member of the Creighton Law Review Board of Editors, as well as a member of the National Trial Team, National Arbitration Team, and National Moot Court Team.  He was the Champion of the Creighton Trial Competition, and a Regional Finalist in the Texas Young Lawyers National Trial Competition.. After law school, Mr. Sandstrom received the American Board of Trial Advocates Award in recognition of excellence in trial skills.  He also received the David A. Svoboda Award in recognition of outstanding oral advocacy and trial skills.  Mr. Sandstrom is an Associate Author and Editor of the Arizona Tort Law Handbook, and frequently publishes law review and trade journal articles on various aspects of insurance law.. As a former insurance salesman and in-house attorney with one of the largest insurance underwriters in the United States, Mr. Sandstrom has a unique and thorough understanding of insurance law.  Mr. Sandstrom is also a volunteer leader with the Boy Scouts of America.  He is married with three children.  Mr. Sandstrom is also fluent in Russian.

Ruth Hay is an experienced business and transaction attorney having served over fifteen years as a senior corporate attorney to domestic and international clients (Fortune 100, 500 and small businesses) in the information technology, federal government and other industries.. Before pursuing her legal career, Ruth was a professional classical violinist trained at the Royal College of Music, London, England and later owned and successfully ran her own small business.. Ruth obtained her law degree in England before emigrating to the USA and obtaining a Masters degree in Intellectual Property law from Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University in New York.. Ruth is licensed in Arizona and New York.. Ruth is very passionate and active in her support of the arts and culture and has hosted several small salons for local artists, authors, politicians and musicians. Ruth is also the secretary and a board member of the Friends of European Art, a support organization of the Phoenix Art Museum.. Ruth also devotes her spare time to several charities working to ensure the needs of families, the young and elderly are met.

Ronda is an Arizona native raised in the Central Phoenix area. Ronda practiced as an RN for several years prior to obtaining a license to practice law in Arizona. Ronda is comfortable working around a medical record, perfoming research and identifying an expert to speak on your behalf. She has worked with both plaintiff and defense clients and understands the elements of a claim. She is willing to review a potential claim and give you an honest opinion about the strengths and weaknesses of your potential medicla malpractice claim. We look at claims where there is serious injury or death. if you think you may have a potential claim, please reach out to us.  We have a dedicated medical malpractice team who will walk with you through the process of a evaluating, filing, and litigating a claim - if we determine there is merit to the case. Give us a call for an evaluation of your claim.

Ron is a graduate of Pomona College and Arizona State University College of Law where he was a Pedrick Scholar and served as a legal research and writing instructor. Prior to joining the firm of Ely, Bettini, Ulman & Rosenblatt, Ron was a criminal defense attorney and prosecutor. As a prosecutor, Ron earned Barrister Awards for outstanding trial and appellate advocacy.. Ron has obtained several million dollar plus jury verdicts and settlements on behalf of his clients. He has tried over fifty cases to juries and has successfully handled numerous bench trials, arbitrations, and mediations.  Ron has extensive appellate experience in State and Federal Courts, and is counsel of record in several published appellate opinions, including Tarron v. Bowen Machine & Fabricating, Inc., 225 Ariz. 147, 235 P.3d 1030 (2010); Morgan ex rel. Clark v. American Family Mutual Insurance Company, 563 F.3d 898 (9th Cir. 2009); Tarron v. Bowen Machine & Fabricating, Inc., 222 Ariz. 160, 213 P.3d 309 (App. 2009); State v. Johnson, 198 Ariz. 245, 8 P.3d 1159 (App. 2000); and State ex rel. McDougall v. Strohson (Cantrell), 190 Ariz. 120, 945 P.2d 1251 (1997).. In addition, Ron has been quoted by various media, including The Arizona Republic, East Valley Tribune, and MSNBC. Moreover, he has served the legal community as a member of the Arizona State Bar Legal Services Committee and the Thurgood Marshall Inn of Court.. Ron has been selected to be included as one of Arizona’s Finest Lawyers, based on a peer-reviewed evaluation process. Ron was nominated by his peers and selected by the Executive Board of Arizona’s Finest Lawyers because of his demonstrated record of high achievement, excellent legal skills, and reputation for integrity.  In addition, Ron is rated AV Preeminent®, the highest possible rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, in both legal ability and ethical standards.. As a partner in the firm, Ron represents injured people and their families in the areas of Plaintiffs’ Personal Injury, Automobile Accidents, Product Liability, Medical Malpractice, Professional Malpractice, Wrongful Death, Workers’ Compensation, Insurance Coverage, Insurance Bad Faith, Police Brutality, and Civil Rights.

Roger Cohen has over 40 years’ experience as a business attorney, representing clients in both litigation and transactions. He has a deep knowledge and understanding of commercial law and the litigation process and is a forceful and effective advocate for his clients. Roger’s experience as a transactional attorney adds value in the litigation setting, as he can relate the documentation process to issues that arise in business and commercial disputes. Conversely, his knowledge and skill as a litigator affords him an advantage in negotiating and drafting settlement agreements with maximum protections to his clients. This unique blend of expertise is particularly useful in workout representation.. He has long-standing relationships with business clients in a variety of industries, providing business counseling, transactional assistance and litigation services. For over 30 years, he has represented an independent escrow company, successfully defending numerous claims asserting alleged breaches of contract and fiduciary duties. He acted as Arizona lead counsel in an 18-year multiple state legal battle arising out of a jojoba investment scheme, and was litigation counsel for the receiver of a group of lenders taken over as the result of a Ponzi scheme investigation. Roger has obtained favorable results, through trial or settlement, for clients in a variety of matters, including legal and accounting malpractice, shareholder and partner disputes, employment contract and restrictive covenant disputes, bankruptcy adversary proceedings, and complex collections.. Roger has published articles and spoken on a variety of topics, including the Arizona homestead and judgment lien statutes, Uniform Commercial Code Articles 2 (sales) and 9 (secured transactions), attorney conflicts and misconduct, bankruptcy appeals, and civil procedure. His article “Foreign Judgments and Community Property” was published in Arizona Attorney in November, 2009 and he co-authored “The Top 50 Leading Cases that Shaped Life and Law in Arizona’s First 100 Years” published in Arizona Attorney in February 2012. He is co-author of a chapter of the recent Thompson Reuters publication, “Inside the Minds: Strategies for Consumer Bankruptcy Appeals”.. A former law clerk to the Honorable Duke Cameron, former Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court, Roger has substantial experience as an appellate practitioner, having supervised and written numerous appellate briefs and argued cases in the Arizona Supreme Court, Arizona Court of Appeals, California Court of Appeals, and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. His published decisions include: Phares v. Nutter, 125 Ariz. 291, 609 P.2d 561 (Ariz. Supreme Court 1980) (established right to debtor to seek relief from judgment registered under the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act); Corporate Inv. Business Brokers v. Melcher, 824 F.2d 786 (9th Cir. 1987) (reversing District Court and holding that Colorado franchisee was subject to jurisdiction in Arizona in suit brought by franchisor); Mid Kansas Federal Sav. and Loan Ass’n of Wichita v. Dynamic Development Corp., 167 Ariz. 122, 804 P.2d 1310 (Ariz. Supreme Court 1991) (counsel for amicus curiae Southwest Savings & Loan Assoc.); Anderson v. Contes, 212 Ariz. 122, 128 P.3d 230 (Ariz. App. 2006); Austin Shea (Arizona) 7th Street and Van Buren, L.L.C. v. City of Phoenix, 213 Ariz. 385, 142 P.3d 693 (Ariz. App. 2006) and Rackmaster Systems, Inc. v. Maderia, 219 Ariz. 60, 193 P.3d 314 (Ariz. App. 2008).

Rochelle N. Poulton. Poulton Firm, PLLC assists clients with Business and Real Estate legal matters including:. Admitted to Practice: State Bar of Arizona, U.S. District Court- District of Arizona

Robert Goldwater is the Founder, President, and Managing Partner of the Goldwater Law Firm.  Mr. Goldwater graduated with Honors from Arizona State University Law School in 1992, where he was a Pedrick Scholar and winner of the law school’s Canby Moot Court Competition.  He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Arizona's Finest Lawyers, American Association of Justice, American Trial Lawyers Association, AAJ Birth Trauma Litigation Group, AAJ Nursing Home Litigation Group, and several other organizations.  Mr. Goldwater focuses his practice exclusively on personal injury and wrongful death cases, and he has helped recover in excess of $250 Million for his clients.

Robert “Bob” Mills has over 17 years experience litigating complex commercial litigation matters, focusing on accountant liability, attorney liability and liability of underwriters in securities offerings. He has represented bankruptcy trustees in actions brought to recover hundreds of millions of dollars from “Big Four” and other accounting firms. He also has substantial experience in both commercial and residential real estate litigation. In addition, Bob has litigated numerous personal injury cases, including medical malpractice actions. Bob also had seven plus years experience in Missouri and Illinois representing railroad companies in actions brought under the Federal Employers Liability Act, and in numerous railroad crossing accident cases. Bob has briefed and argued appeals in the United States Seventh and Second Circuits, as well as in the appellate courts of Illinois and Arizona. Bob graduated from the University of Illinois in 1986 with a bachelors degree in journalism, then graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 1989 with a juris doctor degree cum laude. Order of the Barristers, Law Review. He served as a judicial law clerk to the late Hon. Howard C. Ryan, Supreme Court of Illinois from 1989 – 1990. Admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1989 (not currently active) and to the Illinois BarBar in 1990. Admitted to the Arizona Bar in 1998. Bob practiced law in St. Louis, Missouri from 1990 – 1997, and then moved to Arizona in 1997 where he practiced at Beus Gilbert PLLC until he joined Goldman & Zwillinger in July 2014.

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.

Rob is an AV® Preeminent™ peer review-rated appellate and trial court litigator. Trained at two of the nation's preeminent law firms in New York City before relocating to Arizona in 2003, and thereafter elected shareholder at one the nation's largest law firms, Rob has helped clients large and small navigate business, constitutional and public law disputes for nearly two decades.. Mindful of his clients' desire to devote their resources to business growth rather than litigation, Rob makes it a priority to gain a precise understanding of the client’s objective and to formulate a strategy to achieve it as early as possible and within budget.. It seems like most cases that wind their way to trial are destined for appeal. Rob routinely appears in causes pending before the Arizona Supreme Court, the Arizona Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.  Rob is passionate about appellate practice. He is recognized throughout the legal community for the potency of his appellate advocacy.. While Rob also thoroughly enjoys trial advocacy, he knows that clients are rarely enthusiastic about going to trial. He therefore places great emphasis on the deployment of forceful, dispositive pre-trial motions to bring the case to an end if it cannot sooner be settled.. Sometimes a case will wind its way to trial. When it does, Rob is ready. He co-chaired a two-week false advertising jury trial as recently as May 2010, resulting in victory. He co-chaired a three-and-a-half week jury trial of a distribution agreement dispute just months earlier, scoring a unanimous verdict for the client.. Rob is honored to have been endorsed by Practical Law Company both as an appellate advocate and business litigator based on its annual survey of in-house counsel.. Select accomplishments:. - Secured Arizona Supreme Court victory for mortgage lender, loan servicer and mortgage-backed securitization trustee in proceeding to resolve disputed questions of law pertaining to non-judicial foreclosures/trustees’ sales. Crafted principal brief, coordinated amici curiae counsel, engaged in extensive motion practice and presented oral argument, all within seven weeks.. - Persuaded Ninth Circuit to vacate natural gas company’s $60 million punitive damages award against former ACC Chairman as unconstitutionally excessive. Subsequently persuaded panel to vacate $4 million punitive damages remittitur on due process grounds, resulting in another published decision. Convinced trial court to stay enforcement of judgment without a supersedeas bond during appeals.. - Repelled Maricopa County Regional School District Superintendent’s petition for review and special action petition to Arizona Supreme Court, wherein superintendent sought to vacate trial court’s appointment of three-member panel to manage school district in the wake of her indictment.. - Co-chaired and prevailed in two-week bet-the-company trial in federal district court on behalf of multinational photo radar enforcement company after persuading district court to dismiss on summary judgment two-thirds of rival’s false advertising claims seeking tens of millions of dollars in purported damages.. - Co-chaired and prevailed in three-week jury retrial of wrongful termination claim in federal district court on behalf of electronics manufacturer after persuading Ninth Circuit to reverse seven-figure judgment in favor of former distributor based on trial court’s exclusion of probative evidence and other errors.. - Instrumental in securing eight-figure damages settlement for general contractor on construction design defect claims against Maricopa County arising out of public works project.

Richard Mear’s litigation practice is driven by his desire to obtain effective and efficient results for his clients.  His common sense approach is grounded in a complete immersion in his clients’ businesses, goals and products.  Richard’s practice includes defending corporations in  premises liability matters, product liability matters (including medical devices), and toxic tort matters involving asbestos and benzene exposure.  He also has significant experience in cases involving transportation/trucking claims, construction defect claims, professional liability, medical malpractice, and in commercial business disputes involving claims of officer and director liability.  Mr. Mear has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation including trial, mediation and arbitration.  He has first-chaired and second-chaired several jury and bench trials to defense verdicts.  Mr. Mear first-chaired a month-long products liability trial in Federal Court and obtained a defense verdict for his client, despite the plaintiffs’ initial demand for $30 million and $12 million pre-trial demand. In February of 2017, Mr. Mear concluded a two-week jury trial to defense verdict, which included an award of Rule 68 sanctions.

Richard Klauer is a principal in the firm of Klauer & Curdie, handling real estate, employment, personal injury, and estate planning cases.  He welcomes clients and offers them experience and talents that contribute to successful outcomes. He has a vast background as a real estate attorney for developers, contractors, owners and buyers.. He shares his free time with two dogs and his wife. The practice of law is his main passion, and enjoys learning about the client's needs and how he can help them achieve their goals.  His military background in the Marine Corps gives clients the assurance that they will benefit from the services of a combat veteran who is not afraid of conflict, and will be there for the client.. Richard Klauer has experience as an Arizona Assistant Attorney General, and hearing officer for Maricopa County Planning and Development Department, and the Maricopa County Assessor's Office.. The staff at the law office of Klauer & Curdie are welcoming and competent to assist you in your legal needs.