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Mr. Earle was born and raised in southern Maine and moved to Boston, Massachusetts in 1999 to attend Northeastern University. He graduated with honors earning a B.S. in Criminal Justice with a minor in Sociology. At Northeastern University, he was a member of the National Criminal Justice Honor Society, Alpha Phi Sigma, and the recipient of the Rene A. Goupil Memorial Scholarship. During his last year of high school and while attending Northeastern University, Mr. Earle was also an enlisted soldier in the United States Army Reserves where he served as a military police officer with the 94th Military Police Company headquartered in Londonderry, New Hampshire.. He moved to New York to study law at Syracuse University College of Law. While living in New York he worked in the Children’s Rights and Family Law Clinic helping low-income families with various family law issues ranging from adoptions and child support enforcement petitions to divorces. Mr. Earle was also awarded a Certificate of Specialization in Family Law and Social then moved to Arizona and became a member of the Arizona Bar in 2008. He is also licensed to practice law in the United States District Court, District of Arizona and is a member of the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association and American Bar Association.. Prior to joining Lerner and Rowe, P.C., Mr. Earle worked as the in-house counsel for an international distribution company headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona where he focused on intellectual property law issues in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia as well as contract law, business law and federal and state corporate reporting and compliance issues. He also worked at a number of law firms in Boston, Massachusetts including Foley Hoag as well as Gilman, McLaughlin & Hanrahan.. Mr. Earle has worked with Lerner and Rowe for over 5 years and has negotiated tens of millions of dollars in settlements for his injured clients.  He strives to zealously represent his clients to the best of his abilities.. His personal interests include baseball, football, golf and travel.

Mr. Boorse is the founder and Managing Attorney of A.P. Boorse PLLC.  Andrew is currently Licensed to Practice Law in the State of Arizona and has spent his career representing and operating numerous small to mid sized businesses in the Phoenix Metro area.. Mr. Boorse is extremely passionate about helping his clients grow, succeed, avoid business pitfalls and solve problems.

Mr. Ambrose is an accomplished trial attorney having litigated hundreds of complex personal injury and commercial matters in State and Federal Court. For over twenty years his practice has emphasized the litigation and resolution of matters involving catastrophic injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, toxic torts, civil rights, commercial litigation and domestic relations. He has successfully completed numerous jury and bench trials in Courts throughout Arizona. Mr. Ambrose has significant appellate experience having successfully briefed and/or argued cases to all Arizona Appellate Courts, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the United States Supreme Court.. Adept at handling personal injury matters for both plaintiffs and defendants, Mr. Ambrose successfully manages complex, multi-party and multi-issue lawsuits to completion. As a plaintiff’s attorney, he has obtained numerous multi-million dollar settlements on behalf of his clients.. Mr. Ambrose is a long-term Arizona resident. He obtained his bachelor’s degree at Arizona State University in 1986 having represented the university’s debate and forensic team at competitions throughout the country. He went on to obtain his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Arizona College of Law where he distinguished himself academically and as a Moot Court Board finalist. He has a long tradition of serving his community and the State Bar of Arizona.

Michael Clonts is a skilled family law attorney committed to helping clients navigate complex and emotional legal challenges. He earned his law degree from Syracuse University College of Law, where he focused on international, national security, and counterterrorism law—unique skills that influence his strategic approach to family law cases. A native of Arizona, Michael returned to the Phoenix area after graduation to dedicate his practice exclusively to family law. His legal background includes hands-on experience in adoption clinics, conducting research for the United Nations, and assisting international contractors with policy development. He also broadened his perspective by studying South Africa’s legal system during its democratic transition. Michael’s empathetic approach ensures that each client’s unique circumstances are met with understanding and professionalism. Recognized for his legal acumen and ethical standards, Michael has earned distinctions such as Thompson Reuters’ Lead Counsel Rating, Avvo’s Clients’ Choice Award (2018-2019), the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys’ Top 10 Under 40 (2019), and SuperLawyers’ Rising Stars (2025). When not advocating for his clients, Michael enjoys quality time with his wife and six children.

Melissa L. Shingles represents management in traditional labor law matters. She also represents and counsels clients in all aspects and stages of employment litigation, arbitration, and mediation, including claims based on:. Title VII of the Civil Rights ActThe Americans with Disabilities ActThe Age Discrimination in Employment ActThe Arizona Civil Rights ActThe Family and Medical Leave ActDiscrimination and harassmentRetaliationWrongful dischargeWage and hour class and collective actionsUnfair competition, trade secrets, and restrictive covenants

Megan N. Weides is an attorney in the Phoenix, Arizona Metro Area. She grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana and earned her Bachelors of Arts in Political Science and Spanish from Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne. While in her undergraduate studies, Megan worked at the EEOC and various law firms as a Paralegal gaining valuable knowledge in different areas of law. She continued to work as a Paralegal while earning her Juris Doctor from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan.. While in law school, Megan received a student license to practice law under the supervision of the law firm she had been working for during the majority of law school. This gave her the ability to argue cases in front of the Michigan Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, Michigan District Court, and Indiana Superior Courts.. After law school, Megan moved to Arizona to practice law and find her calling.  She re-discovered her passion for employment law and saw the need for representation to those who have been wrongfully terminated.  Being a source of comfort to her clients who feel the stress of losing employment is her favorite thing about what she does.

Matthew was born and raised in Alaska.  He went to the University of Oregon from 2001-2005 where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Political Science.  He received a TEFL Certificate in Seville, Spain and then spent time in Buenos Aires, Argentina teaching English.  Upon returning in 2008, he spent some time working as a finish carpenter in Washington State before attending Florida Coastal School of Law from 2009-2012.  Upon completion of a J.D., He moved to Salt Lake City and sat for the Summer '12 Utah State Bar and was admitted in the Fall of 2012. After spending several years in Utah, he waived into the Arizona State Bar and relocated to Phoenix to continue criminal defense work.

Matthew Apfel specializes in immigration, intellectual property, public international law, international arbitration and investment disputes, international business transactions and civil suits against foreign sovereign states in domestic courts. His work has led him to live in Beijing, New York City, Washington, D.C and Phoenix.. Because of his studies, interest and knowledge, Apfel is also a specialist on China especially focused on related trade and legal issues. He is a member of the Washington based China Hands Group.. He is a member of the New York, District of Columbia and Arizona Bars and is admitted as an attorney-counselor before the United States District Court for the District of Columbia and the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit.. Apfel has written numerous papers, articles and comments on various public and private international legal issues and has contributed to , an international trade law/customs law website and blog.. A native of Arizona, Matthew Apfel received his Bachelor of Arts degree in International Affairs with a focus in Chinese politics from George Washington University (GWU) in 2005.  While at GWU, he attended Pembroke College, Cambridge University in the United Kingdom where he studied modern Chinese history.  He subsequently earned his Juris Doctor degree from George Washington University Law School (GW Law) in 2008. While at GW Law, Apfel was active at various levels in the International Law Society and Student Intellectual Property Association.. He has experience working at the US Senate, Canadian Embassy, Asia Society and the CATO Institute in Washington, DC.  In 2005, he clerked at the Office of the Legal Advisor at the US Department of State where he assisted in the formulation of private international legal treaties in banking and secured transactions at the Private International Law section. Apfel also currently serves as General Counsel to American World Clinics, a startup company which is building and operating medical clinics abroad.. He is fluent in Spanish and conversational in Mandarin Chinese.

Matt Pierce's practice focuses on construction law and real estate development. His construction law experience includes assisting contractors, subcontractors, designers and project owners in a wide variety of issues, including contract drafting and review, mechanic's liens, bonding and insurance, delays, non-payment, bids/proposals and public procurement, warranty and negligence claims, and licensing.. Matt is an experienced litigator, represents clients before the Arizona Registrar of Contractors, and is experienced in resolving disputes through negotiation, arbitration and mediation.. Aside from his legal practice, since 2006, Matt has been a faculty associate at the Del E. Webb School of Construction and School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment at Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, where he teaches undergraduate seniors and graduate students in the course on construction contract administration.. Matt is also a member of the Alliance for Constructions Excellence (ACE) at Arizona State University, where he participates in task force groups dealing with alternative project delivery methods (APDM) and public private partnerships (P3). Matt is also a member of the Arizona Registrar of Contractors Industry Advisory Council.. Matt obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree in Accountancy in 2002 from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University and his Juris Doctorate Degree in 2005 from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. While in law school, Matt clerked for former Chief Judge Stephen M. McNamee at the United States Federal District Court, District of Arizona, in an externship program.

Martin is one of the country’s leading trial attorneys, obtaining significant settlements and jury verdicts for injury victims. He is a Certified Specialist in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death.. Because of his expertise in personal injury, wrongful death, and other catastrophic injury cases, Martin is contacted by lawyers throughout the country to help them with their cases. This has led to Martin’s involvement in litigation involving high profile celebrity defendants, large hospital systems, prominent business people, airplane crashes, pharmaceutical errors, and defective product cases.

Mark A. Raczkowski has spent more than a decade helping individuals faced with life-altering injuries caused by the carelessness of others.  His clients know him as a skilled counselor who takes pride in explaining the law and answering the numerous questions that manifest after an unexpected traumatic event.. Over the course of his career, Mark has represented clients in a variety of disciplines including personal injury, family law, probate, and misdemeanor criminal matters.  He eventually narrowed his practice to personal injury cases and has developed considerable experience in premises liability litigation, including cases involving slip and falls, trip and falls, negligent property and facilities maintenance, unsafe stairways and walkways, elevator and escalator injuries, inadequate lighting, defective equipment, hotel and casino incidents, and falling merchandise.  In addition, he prosecutes negligence claims arising from auto collisions, dog bites, foodborne illnesses, and wrongful death.  His litigation practice spans across state, federal, and tribal courts and has involved multiple jury trials, bench trials, arbitrations, mediations, and appeals.. After graduating from Northern Arizona University, Mark received his law degree (J.D.) from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers School of Law in Tucson, Arizona, and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) post-graduate degree in Trial Advocacy from California Western School of Law in San Diego, California.  He became a name partner at Jones|Raczkowski PC in 2012 and is licensed to practice law in both Arizona and California.. Mark was recognized as a Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2013, named to the Southwest Superlawyers list in 2017, and has given lectures on topics such as premises liability, trial evidence, and technology in the legal field.  He is also an active member of the Publications Committee for the Arizona Association of Justice (AzAJ), has published articles regarding premises liability litigation, and co-authors a regular column in the AzAJ's Advocate focused on emerging technology for trial attorneys.

Managing Family Law Attorney at the Law Office of Daniel Hutto, PLLC. My practice areas focus on family and juvenile law. I am licensed in Arizona and Minnesota.. I represent persons and families in a variety of different matters including dissolution of marriage, legal separation, child support, paternity, parenting time, legal decision-making (formerly "custody"), spousal maintenance, modifications and enforcement of existing orders, relocation, and orders of protection, injunctions against harassment, Department of Child Safety cases, dependency, and termination of parental rights, guardianship, and adoption.. Before beginning my career in private practice, I was an Assistant Attorney General with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office. While at the Arizona Attorney General's Office I represented the Arizona Department of Child Safety in dependency, guardianship, severance, and adoption matters. I appeared in several hundred juvenile court hearings, including trials, evidentiary hearings, and mediations.

Logan was born and raised in New York, and recently moved to Phoenix to be closer to family. She received her undergraduate degree with honors in Sociology from the University of Florida. She then obtained her Juris Doctor degree from New York Law School in Manhattan, New York. During her time at law school, Logan was a member of the Family Attorneys Mobilizing club. She also served as an intern to a Family Court judge in the Bronx, NY.. When Logan is not working on family law cases, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking, taking group fitness classes, and watching reality TV.

Leading the firm's Family Law Practice, Melissa represents families and individuals in all types of domestic relations and disputes. She is a dedicated advocate, providing compassionate and concierge-style service to resolve her client’s most personal disputes. Melissa also brings over 17 years of experience working in Arizona’s criminal justice system as a victim advocate, probation officer, and sex crimes and domestic violence prosecutor. This courtroom experience and her mediation training enable Melissa to present the best case for her clients, often resolving disputes before trial.. Melissa's experience includes divorce, custody, property division, alimony, modification of orders, and beyond, including more serious issues like orders of protection. Just as every family is unique, so is each family's legal case. Melissa understands the complexities and sensitives of family law and thus tailors her services and legal strategy to each client's unique needs.

Julio Cesar Cuen is a Supervising Attorney at Rafi Law Group, Julio is a talented, diligent, and passionate lawyer who enjoys advocating for his clients. He prides himself on his attention to detail, ability to communicate, and his excellent negotiation skills to obtain favorable results for our clients.. Julio was born in San Diego, California, and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. He earned his law degree from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law in 2020. As a graduate of ASU Law, Julio cultivated his advocacy skills by participating in the ASU Law Public Defender and Immigration Clinics. Julio also worked with private and governmental criminal defense and immigration firms in order to gain experience serving the community.. Prior to law school, Julio graduated from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Arizona State University to obtain his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. As an undergraduate student, Julio graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors and earned the prestigious Moeur Award for academic excellence.. In his free time, Julio enjoys reading literature, exercising, and hiking when he is out of the office.

Joshua is a native Arizonan who loves the Grand Canyon State. He is a business attorney and litigator who represents clients in the insurance, construction, medical, real estate, culinary, and other service industries. Josh is active in the community and volunteers for organizations servicing the arts, education, and religious sectors. Outside of work, Josh is a passionate sports fan, amateur cinephile, and he teaches a class for teens that promotes leadership, civic engagement, and philanthropy.

Joseph F. Gmuca has been protecting the rights of persons injured and victimized since 1987. Over this time he has represented people from all walks of life and has done so knowing that his clients – injured, in pain and placed in a very shaky financial position – need an attorney who is tough and aggressive with the other side and caring and attentive to his client’s needs.

Jonathan is a licensed litigation attorney with more than fifteen years of litigation experience, practicing primarily in the areas of real estate, employment, commercial disputes, and insurance defense and bad faith in all state and federal courts in Arizona. Jonathan holds active licenses in Arizona and California and represents clients in civil and commercial matters throughout both states at both the trial and appellate level.. Jonathan’s clients include businesses, large and small, as well as individuals desiring superior, prompt and effective legal services without the unnecessary hefty price tag that is often standard with larger firms. He founded the firm with the belief that quality, skilled legal representation can be provided to clients at a reasonable rate.  He and the other lawyers at the Dessaules Law Group are actively committed to providing exceptional, individualized service to the firm’s clients, protecting their interests, and achieving their goals promptly and efficiently, regardless whether the case is a complex commercial litigation matter, defense of a “simple” automobile accident, or an adverse possession dispute.. Jonathan is a 1997 graduate of Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law, and received his undergraduate degrees from Rutgers University in 1994.  He previously served as a law clerk for the Honorable Earl H. Carroll of the United States District Court for District of Arizona and presently serves as a pro tem judge on the Maricopa County Superior Court’s civil calendar.  Before forming the Dessaules Law Group, Jon spent several years at one of the country’s largest law firms in its commercial litigation section.. Jonathan is Peer Review Rated AV® PreeminentTM in Martindale-Hubbell. An AV® rating is the highest possible rating available.

Jonathan wears multiple hats for the firm, including assisting with both litigation and pre-litigation cases. Jonathan also manages the overall direction of the firm, focusing on new business development. Jonathan’s belief is that if you hire good people and represent good people, then good things will happen.. Jonathan directed the firm into personal injury because he believes that people should have equal standing with the insurance companies. He does not like that people get taken advantage of simply because they don’t have a familiarity with how a personal injury claim works. Jonathan’s goal is to provide a resource to people in a way that makes a difference in their lives.. Jonathan was born in New York, but now calls Phoenix his home. Jonathan grew up quite impoverished. His family was one of those that would be adopted for the holidays. That experience has helped Jonathan appreciate the little things in life. Jonathan is also committed to helping the less fortunate. This is why Jonathan launched a charitable aspect to Negretti & Associates. Jonathan’s promise is to pay forward the help that he has received in life.. Jonathan graduated from Arizona State University for both his undergrad and law school. That gives him the rare distinction of being called a “Double Devil.” When he is not working, Jonathan enjoys spending time with his wife and kids. Jonathan also competes in obstacle course racing and ultramarthons.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jacob C. Raiff is a business and family law attorney at Raiff Representation. Jacob moved to Arizona from the East Coast to attend undergraduate school and play rugby for Arizona State University. After graduating from the W.P. Carey School of Business, he focused his academic studies on business and transaction law, taking seminar classes at both the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law and the graduate W.P. Carey School of Business acquiring a Sports Law and Business emphasis to his Juris Doctorate degree.. Outside of his practice, Jacob joined the Board of Directors of The Arizona State Rugby Foundation in 2013 and the Board of Directors of Lost Kids of Angeles, Inc. in 2019. He serves as Treasurer for both Boards.. Jacob’s experience in family, transaction, sports, music, and intellectual property law will help guide you and your business through all difficult hurdles that may arise in life.