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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 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.

Richard Hutchison joined the law group of Lerner and Rowe, P.C., in 2010 where his proven trial and negotiation experience is a true asset to the clients he represents. Prior to joining the firm, he started his legal career as a prosecuting attorney with the City of Glendale’s Prosecutor’s Office. He found great success trying numerous bench and jury trials and negotiating thousands of cases to include misdemeanor domestic violence, DUI’s and city code violation charges. Mr. Hutchison branched away from the city prosecutors office to practice on his own defending criminal cases, as well as handling small creditor claims.. He was born and raised in California where he attended the University of California, Davis. Mr. Hutchison graduated after only three years in 2004 where upon completion of his undergraduate degree, he moved to Arizona to attend the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. He finished law school in 2007 and became a member of the Arizona Bar that same year.. His personal interests include playing music and sports. He is also very active with his local church, Scottsdale Bible, where he participates in the music ministry, men's ministry, small group ministry and family ministry.. Serving others is his passion, and he is glad to be a part of a company and profession that focuses on serving the community.

Richard grew up in Phoenix. While interning for a Superior Court judge in Maricopa County during law school, Richard witnessed how effecive a truly great defense attorney could be for his client and Richard knew that was what he wanted to practice. Being charged with a crime can be one of the most stressful events in a person's life, and Richard's job is to help ease that stress, while standing by his clients and making sure their voices are heard.. Richard received his Bachelor's degree in Journalism from Arizona State University and his Juris Doctor from The University of North Dakota.

Richard Fregin has twenty-seven years of experience in family law litigation including divorces, legal separations, paternity actions, establishment of custody, modification and enforcement of court orders, child support and orders of protection. He received two B.S. degrees from the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (1985 and 1991, magna cum laude), and his J.D. degree (1994) from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota. Mr. Fregin is a member of the Maricopa County Bar Association, the Family Law Section of the Arizona Bar Association and is Vice President of the East Valley Bar Association.

Results matter. I resolve disputes through the litigation process. While some resolutions are reached through mediation and negotiation, other conflicts require the assistance of a jury trial. Every case I accept puts the client's interests first in considering the appropriate resolution of a case.. I have litigated and recovered over $1,000,000 for my clients and I have successfully defended clients against claims where the other side had requested multiple milllions of dollars in damages.I represent both companies and people in tragic situations due to automobile crashes, dog bites, and slip and falls, dram shop and trucking/transportation cases.Specialties: Civil Litigation, Jury Trials, Motion Drafting, Arbitration, Plaintiff's Personal Injury, Conservatorships, and Liens

Ray has been a leading lawyer in Arizona for over 33 years.  He has been recognized by his peers in Best Lawyers in America, Soutwest Super Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers, and has recieved the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards from Martindale-Hubbell.  He often speaks at local and national trial lawyers conferences. The initial consultation with Ray is at no cost to the client.  Additional information available for Ray on the Gallagher & Kennedy website.

Raised in Arizona, I started out as a CPA in the business world.  I then realized I could affect the lives of individuals more profoundly by becoming an attorney.  I began working at the largest Arizona civil defense firm for 7 years.  On the eve of being made a partner, I decided to go out on my own and form a firm in order to work as closely with clients as possible.  I continue to work directly with clients and do not have them handled solely by staff or underlings.  I am competitive and if I take your case, I am doing so because I believe we can obtain a good result for you.

Rachel graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in Business Administration. She then spent 15 years in the medical industry before changing careers and receiving her law degree from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.. After law school, Rachel served as a law clerk for the Honorable Judge Cohen, the Presiding Judge for the Maricopa County Family Court. Upon completion of her clerkship, she joined the Arizona Attorney General’s Office as an Assistant Attorney General, representing the Department of Child Safety. She has appeared in hundreds of trials while also handling an extensive caseload requiring upwards of 12 court hearings a day.. Rachel joined the Cantor Law Group seeking new challenges. She brings her extensive courtroom experience to the Cantor Law Group team, helping clients navigate through complex family law matters. It is a role Rachel takes seriously; her own experience with divorce and child custody issues drives her desire to help others on their own difficult and emotional journeys. Having taken on contentious cases for the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, she knows how to get results while also understanding how to mediate tension between opposing parties.. When not advocating for her clients, Rachel is an avid golfer and enjoys spending time with her husband exploring and hiking the wonders of Arizona.

Providing Aggressive Compassionate Representation is what we do!. Each and every individual's case is important to them as the next person. I built this law firm on the reputation to continually provide my clients aggressive representation against those who have hurt them or accused them of wrong doing. In doing that, I ensure that the same aggressive representation is provided with compassion to my clients.. If you are looking for an aggressive lawyer by your side who is ready to do whatever it takes to obtain justice for you, then give my office a call and let me and my team be your guide.

Professional Experience -. I am an Attorney and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE®) with over ten years experience advising clients in the private and public sectors.  My areas of practice involve Commercial and Government Contracts, Federal Labor Law, Regulatory Compliance, Internal Investigations and Litigation & Administrative Actions.. Additionally, I have significant management experience, serving in leadership positions in both the Legal and Human Resources functions.. My Ideal Job -. "I'm incredibly lucky, actually! I have my ideal job."  It is one that leverages the analytical, writing, verbal communications and management skills that I've continuously developed over the past decade as a trusted advisor and counselor. My job also requires a hybrid knowledge base in both Law and Human Resources management. This allows me to have a direct impact on Agency functioning and employee engagement.. What Motivates Me -. A desire to resolve complex business, operational and compliance issues---for the betterment of the employer and its employees---is what motivates me.  I strive to be a culturally aware leader who brings about positive organizational change, thereby, helping my clients to achieve their missions.  As a result, others have consistently recognized me for my professionalism, knowledge, solutions-oriented approach and ability to deliver results.. Professional Certifications -. Six Sigma Greenbelt, 2003. Certified Fraud Examiner, 2015. Department of Defense, Office of the Inspector General, Local Command - Joint IG Investigator's Certification, 2016. Bar Licensure -. State Bar of Arizona, 2006. U.S. Federal District Court - District of Arizona, 2010. Indiana State Bar, 2002 (inactive)

Professional and aggressive representation. Free consultations.. Jack Litwak obtained his B.A. from SUNY at Buffalo and his J.D. from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Throughout law school Jack focused on developing his litigation and trial skills. Jack practiced as a certified limited practice attorney with the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office, Maricopa County Legal Defender’s Office, and the City of Phoenix Public Defender’s Office where he gained valuable courtroom and trial experience. He also spent three years clerking at civil litigation law firms in Phoenix. Jack began his legal career litigating matters involving allegations of personal injury and wrongful death, premises liability, construction defect, product liability, and general tort defense. Jack then spent several years with the Maricopa County Public Defender’s office where he handled hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases ranging from simple assault and drug possession, drug trafficking, white collar, dangerous crimes, all the way up through murder. Jack’s passion for trial work and litigating constitutional violations, coupled with his dedication to his clients, resulted in dozens of dismissals and numerous not guilty verdicts.. Throughout his experiences Jack recognized not only his passion for litigation but also for fighting for the underdog—those who often have no one else to support them when their liberty or wellbeing are at stake. Jack believes there are two sides to every story and that everyone is entitled to have their story told and their constitutional rights protected regardless of race, gender, or class. Jack leaves no stone unturned, as he explores and investigates every possible issue in a case. Jack firmly believes that people need an attorney who truly cares about their clients, who would represent them the same way he would want to be represented, and who will fight as hard as they can to level the playing field at trial and to win. No matter the situation, everyone is entitled to the best representation possible.. In his spare time Jack volunteers as an assistant coach for the Arizona State Sun Devil Mock Trial team where he helps train future lawyers.

Practicing criminal defense law for over ten years. Experienced in all areas of criminal defense including DUI and related charges.  Extensive experience representing clients charged with domestic violence offenses.  Known as a fierce trial attorney.

Practiced in Arizona state and federal courts for 36 years, admitted in 1978. I have been an Arizona State Bar of Arizona, Certified Criminal Law Specialist for the last twenty years. Expert in Fourth Amendment analysis. During the course of the last ten years, I have prepared four or more motions to suppress annually; these include - home, vehicles, Franks motions, as well as wiretap defense. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Have practiced on a pro hac vice basis in California, Pennsylvania, and Utah.. From September 2013 until April 2014, successfully presented a motion to suppress in Maricopa County Superior Court that took five court sessions to resolve - suppression granted.. More than two hundred trials in my career. Of these, approximately fifty to juries. I have filed appellate briefs and argued before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, I have handled numerous petitions for special actions before Divisions I and II of the Arizona Court of Appeals, as well as petitions for review with the Arizona Supreme Court.

Practice focuses on the representation of public officials, white collar criminal defense, corporate compliance and Native American law issues.

Practical Advice. Highest rating by peers - AV Rated. 40 years of practice. Practical and Innovative solutions at below market rates. Intellectual Property, , copyright law, trademark law and arts & entertainment law. Represent hundreds of authors and publishers and music composers, recording artists, publishing and recording labels. The best way to understand my practice areas is to go to my websites at  and .. When you call my firm, I answer the call. You talk to me directly and get the information you need without hassle. I am always open to questions and if I can't assist you, I will try to suggest other lawyers. I have worked for BIG LAW and enjoyed my time in those firms but prefer a smaller, client focused practice where quality of client service at reasonable rates is the philosophy.. My practice is national in scope and I can represent clients with IP matters nationwide.

Pooja Kedia is a family law attorney dedicated to providing practical, solution-focused legal guidance to individuals and families. After earning her degree in Business Economics from the University of Arizona and working in the corporate sector, Pooja transitioned to law, driven by a desire to help others navigate complex legal challenges.. Her legal journey began with ASU’s Immigration Law and Policy Clinic, where she helped vulnerable children secure legal status and the opportunity to be adopted into supportive families. Pooja also worked with an anti-trafficking non-profit and served as a public defender in Maricopa County, advocating for individuals facing substance abuse, mental health, and housing challenges.. Pooja approaches family law with a commitment to practical, fair solutions. While she values negotiation and settlement to minimize conflict, she is also comfortable representing clients in court when a trial is necessary to achieve a just outcome. Pooja works with clients who are looking for realistic, reasonable solutions to their family law issues—whether through negotiation, mediation, or, when appropriate, litigation. She believes in empowering her clients to make informed decisions about their futures, and her goal is always to reach the best resolution for them, without unnecessary escalation.. Before opening her own practice, Pooja gained experience at several family law firms, where she honed her skills in divorce, child custody, child support, and other family-related matters. She is committed to offering accessible, compassionate legal support and is focused on achieving outcomes that allow her clients to move forward with confidence.. Outside of her legal work, Pooja enjoys spending time with family and friends, volunteering, hiking, and discovering new local spots.

Phoenix Criminal Defense and Family Law attorney serving individuals and families throughout Arizona.. Daniel has the knowledege, ability, and experience needed to provide aggressive representation for clients facing any criminal offense or family law issue. Early in his career, Daniel was a prosecutor handling misdemeanor, felony, and serious vehicular offenses. Now, after years working at a preeminent law firm Daniel formed the Law Office of Daniel Hutto, PLLC to continue his aggressive and personalized representaiton to a greater group of Arizonans.

Phoenix attorney focusing on criminal defense, wills, power of attorney and gaurdianships.

Philomena “Mena” focuses her practice in family law. She assists clients with divorces, child custody issues, and post-modification matters. Prior to joining Jaburg Wilk, she practiced family law at another Phoenix law firm. While in law school she was a research assistant to Professor Linda Demaine and was a legal extern for Office of General Counsel, Arizona State University.

Philippe Martinet graduated with a Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University College of Law and holds a Bachelor’s of Arts in Political Science and International Business from Arizona State University with Honors. In conjunction with his legal studies in Arizona, Mr. Martinet attended world-renowned law schools such as, the Sorbonne in Paris, the University of Cambridge, and the National University of Singapore. Mr. Martinet has worked in both Arizona State and Federal Court systems. Mr. Martinet has worked on criminal appeals all the way up to the Arizona Supreme Court, as well as criminal and civil appeals to the U.S. Ninth and Eighth Circuit Courts of Appeals. Mr. Martinet was also involved in high-profile civil racketeering and securities fraud cases. Mr. Martinet is fluent in French, Italian, Spanish, English, and Portuguese, and is passionate about helping clients.