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Mr. Sammons sincerely enjoys serving clients by using his decades of litigation and successful courtroom trial experience, coupled with years of advanced training in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) techniques, to resolve their disputes without the need for trial or, in some instances, even without litigation. In addition to having participated in hundreds of mediations and arbitrations, and having been the mediator in many cases as a Judge Pro Tem with the Maricopa County Superior Court, Mr. Sammons has enjoyed and completed numerous post-graduate ADR courses.  Among the more notable post-graduate ADR courses he has completed are the comprehensive “Mediating the Litigated Case” course taught at Pepperdine University’s renowned Straus Institute of Dispute Resolution, and the Institute for Conflict Managment Mediator Certification Course. Mr. Sammons has also completed training in Organization & Relationship Systems Coaching Fundamentals, and Facilitator Leadership training through MG Rush.  His ADR practice at Sanders & Parks includes mediations, arbitrations, conflict coaching, group-think facilitation, and peacemaking.. Mr. Sammons has practiced law at the law firm of Sanders & Parks, P.C., in Phoenix, Arizona, for over thirty-five years. He has been a Director of the firm for over thirty years, and twice served as its President. From 1978 to 2014, his practice focused on personal injury litigation. Utilizing his prior military medical training and experience, his practice had a special emphasis on medical malpractice cases as well as general personal injury litigation including trucking accidents, products liability, premises liability, governmental tort liability, and automotive liability.  He has favorably resolved thousands of litigated matters, for both plaintiffs and defendants, and has been lead trial counsel in over sixty-five successful jury trials at the state and federal level. In recognition of Mr. Sammons' experience and accomplishments, he has received inclusive recognition by Super Lawyers and Best Lawyers. Most recently, in recognition of his accomplishments as a successful trial attorney, Mr. Sammons was bestowed the honor of Fellowship in the prestigious American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL).

Mr. Gerity has been admitted to practice law in Arizona state and federal courts since graduating from the Arizona State University College of Law in 1994.  He also is admitted to practice law in Colorado and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.  Prior to forming Israel & Gerity, Mr. Gerity clerked for the Chief Judge of the Arizona Court Of Appeals, served as a Deputy Public Defender, where he received extensive trial experience, and worked for several years at a large civil litigation law firm in Phoenix.  He then struck out to form his own firm, and also served as of counsel to a prestigious, boutique commercial litigation firm.  In law school, Mr. Gerity "wrote on" as an Associate Note And Comment Editor for the Arizona State Law Journal, received honors in legal research and writing, and was awarded Best Appellate Brief.  Mr. Gerity received his Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University in 1990.. Mr. Gerity's practice areas include trusts and estate planning, elder law, business and intellectual property, bankruptcy, commercial litigation, and general business representation.  He has taught classes and given presentations on a wide variety of topics, including teaching at a national paralegal college and teaching a series of courses to management personnel at a top-twenty employer in the Phoenix area.  Mr. Gerity has handled over thirty trials and numerous appeals before the Arizona Court of Appeals, the Arizona Supreme Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.. When he is not working, Mr. Gerity spends time with his family, and in his "free time" he volunteers for the Phoenix Fire Department as a licensed EMT and sings in a rock cover band.

Mike Galloway practices in the area ofstate and local taxation, including sales tax, use tax, municipal sales tax,real and personal property tax, corporate and individual income tax (includingunitary) and unemployment tax, as well as related administrative and judicial appealsand governmental relations.  He has had successful client representations beforenumerous state courts and agencies including the City of Phoenix, Municipal TaxHearing Officer, Arizona Department of Revenue, Internal Revenue Service,Office of Administrative Hearings, Board of Tax Appeals, State Board ofEqualization, Department of Economic Security, and the Arizona Tax Court, Courtof Appeals and Supreme Court.

Michael P. Denea, P.L.C., is a full-service criminal defense firm located in Central Phoenix at the corner of Osborn Road and Central Avenue. Our attorneys offer aggressive, high quality representation in all felony and misdemeanor matters throughout Arizona. The firm’s principal attorney and founder, Michael P. Denea, possesses twenty-five years of experience consulting clients in Arizona and possesses a lengthy track record of positive case results including acquittals after trial, case dismissals, and victories on appeal.

Michael Irish is a fully-functioning transactional business & real estate attorney, focusing his practice (iLaw, PLLC - Founded 2018) on contract work, looking to transition into a General Counsel or in-house type role. Michael is also a licensed mediator, tries to resolve all conflicts, and is planning on using these talents someday behind the bench in the judicial ranks. Michael is the sole Republican 2024 Candidate for Justice of the Peace - Moon Valley, also the only licensed attorney running, so it should be a no-brainer...but the general public is allowed to vote.. • Specializations: contracts, corporate business, real estate, landlord-tenant (commercial and residential), and private lending• Engages in the acquisition, development, financing, leasing, sale and management of office, industrial, retail and mixed-use properties, incl. negotiating/drafting construction contracts, leases (office, industrial, residential, ground and retail), purchase and sale agreements, CC&Rs, development agreements, acquisition, development, construction and permanent financing and all other types of lending transactions• Represents property owners in regards to all matters relating to the ownership and management of commercial real estate, in addition to representing both lenders/borrowers in a variety of finance transactions (loan originations - workouts of troubled loans)• Assists landlords, property/asset managers and other clients in regards to resolving landlord-tenant disputes, FED (eviction) actions, rent collections, and the enforcement of creditors’ rights in bankruptcy, in addition to other types of commercial and real estate litigation• Provides counseling as well as services in forming limited liability companies, partnerships and corporations, drafting operating agreements, partnership agreements, joint venture agreements, shareholders agreements and buy/sell agreements, employment agreements, non-competition and confidentiality agreements, negotiating and documenting all other forms of business transactions• Managed document review projects, discovery motions; experienced in taking and defending depositions, legal research, preparing legal memoranda: Complaints, Answers, demand letters, AZ Corporation Commission filings, corporate dissolutions, and liquor licensing

MICHAEL E. PIETZSCH is a principal in the law firm of Pietzsch, Bonnett & Womack, P.A., where his principal areas of practice are employee benefits and executive compensation. He received his A.B., with honors, from Stanford University, and his J.D. from the University of Chicago. Mr. Pietzsch has written numerous articles for publication, and is a frequent lecturer for business and professional organizations.

Michael Dicks has extensive trial and mediation experience, having represented thousands of homeowners and successfully recovering millions of dollars for his Association clients, giving him unique insight into the plight of the homeowner involved in construction defect litigation. Mr. Dicks' impressive case review of settlements and verdicts has allowed him to acquire expertise in every aspect of construction deficiencies and failures in developments throughout Southern California and Arizona.

Michael Alarid, III is a preeminent criminal defense attorney in the State of Arizona. His passion for criminal defense started when he was a young child listening to his father's stories about representing his criminal clients in New Mexico. After graduating the University of New Mexico, Mr. Alarid moved to Arizona to attend law school at Arizona State University. While in law school Mr. Alarid won his first felony jury trial in the public defender clinic where he appeared in court as a Rule 38 certified student attorney. At law school graduation, Mr. Alarid received the award for Distinguished Achievement in the Art and Science of Advocacy from The International Academy of Trial Lawyers.. After graduating from law school at ASU, Mr. Alarid went to work for one of the most distinguished boutique criminal defense firms in Arizona. During that time Mr. Alarid cut his teeth handling complex high-profile cases, including arguing before the Arizona Supreme Court twice within the first five years of his career—an opportunity most lawyers never experience in an entire career. In one of those cases, Mr. Alarid successfully persuaded the Arizona Supreme Court to change the law on marijuana DUIs statewide.. After five years at the boutique law firm, Mr. Alarid joined one of the largest criminal defense firms in Arizona. During his seven years as a trial attorney at the firm, Mr. Alarid continued to handle complex high-profile cases. Mr. Alarid gained invaluable experience handling hundreds of criminal cases of all types, taking dozens of cases, both misdemeanor and felony, to verdict at a jury trial. Mr. Alarid handles every aspect of criminal defense including pre-charge investigations, discovery review, witness interviews, pretrial motions, plea negotiations, professional board investigations and hearings, evidentiary hearings of all types, bench trials, jury trials, and state and federal appeals. He has handled every type of misdemeanor and felony criminal case including traffic offenses, DUI, theft, assault, domestic violence, drug cases, gun cases, vehicular crimes, sex crimes, white collar crimes, and homicides. Mr. Alarid has practiced in courts all across the state of Arizona including city courts, county courts, superior courts, the lower court of appeals, the Arizona Court of Appeals, the Arizona Supreme Court, and U.S. District Court of Arizona.. Mr. Alarid is Board Certified in DUI Defense Law by the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD), the only DUI board certification recognized by the American Bar Association. He is 1 of only 5 attorneys in the State of Arizona who have passed the NCDD Board Certification Examination. He was also selected to National Trial Lawyers Top 40 under 40 for 2020. Mr. Alarid is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) and the Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice (AACJ).

McLean Law Firm, PLC is focused on working with immigrants who are facing a variety of legal challenges. Because Ms. McLean went through the immigration process herself, she understands the uncertainties and challenges faced by this population, whatever their country of origin. She believes that part of her obligation as someone who successfully navigated this complex and sometimes frustrating process is paying it forward. As a result of her experiences, she is deeply devoted to aiding the immigrant/international community.. Ms. McLean earned her Bachelor of Arts summa cum laude from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She studied in Japan for three years as part of her undergraduate work; as a result, she speaks fluent Japanese. She earned her Juris Doctor degree from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. While in law school she extended her passion for immigration law by participating in the Immigration Law Clinic where she worked with children asylum seekers.. Her areas of practice include immigration-related issues such as deportation, adjustment of status, bond hearings in Eloy, Florence and elsewhere, consular processing, waiver assistance, deferred action and immigration appeals. She has been a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 2010 and is also a member of the State Bar of Arizona Immigration and Criminal Sections.

Matt Millea has represented victims of serious personal injury and wrongful death since 1998. He has received an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, indicating other lawyers consider him to be one of the preeminent lawyers in the personal injury field. Many of his clients have received six or seven figure recoveries.. Matt handles car, truck and motorcycle collisions; construction and mining accidents; burn injuries; brain injuries; and cases involving defective products. He has represented a number of clients who were seriously injured or lost loved ones when cars collided with livestock on the roads or highways.. He prides himself on being able to handle all phases of a case, particularly trials and appeals. He believes insurance companies will not pay top dollar unless they believe the lawyer (and the injured person) have the ability and the commitment to spend the time and money to take the case to trial when necessary. He prepares all his cases for trial because he believes the insurance company will not pay unless it is facing a trial.. Matt moved to Arizona in 1987, after graduating with high honors from the University of Nebraska College of Law. He also was an editor of the Nebraska Law Review. From 2001 to 2010, Matt worked with Treon, Aguirre, Newman & Norris, one of the oldest and best plaintiffs’ personal injury law firms in Arizona. Matt had the opportunity to handle large, complex personal injury and death cases. And he tried several jury trials with the firm.. He is a personal injury attorney who loves making a difference in the lives of those who have been damaged by the carelessness of others. "The law interested me because I wanted to help people," he says. "And I wanted to do my part to right what is wrong in the world. Unlike other lawyers, trial lawyers don’t charge those they help anything unless they recover money for them. Nothing makes me happier than improving the lives of victims by helping them obtain the fair compensation they deserve.". Matt moved to Arizona after he fell in love with backpacking its mountains and canyons. He has hiked all over the state. Recently, he and two friends hiked from the South Rim of the Grand Canyon to the North Rim in the middle of August. He loves taking his teenage sons, 15 and 13, on camping and hiking trips.. Matt and his wife Ronda have been married since 1993. Ronda is an accomplished artist, and often helps Matt in his office.

Matt came to Osborn Maledon with extensive experience working within the Arizona judiciary. After graduating from Berkeley Law in 2017, he served three consecutive terms as a judicial law clerk—two years with U.S. District Judge Susan R. Bolton, a year with Circuit Judge Michael Daly Hawkins, and finally, a year with Chief Justice Robert M. Brutinel. Matt’s years of service as a clerk equipped him with a unique perspective of the inner workings of the judicial process at all three levels. They also engrained him with a civic-minded approach to the practice of law that informs his decisions as both counselor and colleague.. Matt frequently contributes his opinions and research to various legal blogs, journals, and other publications. He is a regular contributor to SCOCAblog, a joint project of Berkeley Law’s California Constitution Center, where Matt serves as a senior research fellow, and the Hastings Law Journal. His work has also appeared on Business Insider and The Recorder. Though Matt’s writings have spanned several topics over the years, a recurring theme and personal passion of his has been institutional integrity and the separation of governmental power.. Prior to law school, Matt spent time working at a California civil rights law firm, where he served as the firm’s litigation director in addition to managing its marketing efforts. During law school, Matt dedicated much of his time to developing his crafts as a researcher, writer, and advocate. He served on the editorial boards of two of the school’s legal journals and was a research assistant for two of the nation’s premier legal scholars in the fields of civil procedure and constitutional law. He also served as a judicial extern for U.S. District Judge William H. Orrick III of the Northern District of California, as a senior analyst for a nonprofit focused on state and county correctional reform, and as a law clerk for an international law firm in San Francisco.

Madison Van Natter is an Associate Attorney at Doran Justice, PLLC. She was born in Lansing, Michigan, and later moved to Monticello, Minnesota, where she lived during elementary school and the early years of middle school. In 2012, Madison returned to Michigan, where she completed her high school education in Kalamazoo.. During high school, Madison discovered her passion for law through participation in mock trial. She was actively involved in her school’s Model United Nations organization and, in her senior year, began competing in high school mock trial competitions. She enjoyed working on cases and deepening her understanding of the law. Although she always intended to pursue a career in law, her experience in mock trial confirmed her desire to become a criminal defense attorney.. After high school, Madison was accepted into the James Madison Honors College at Michigan State University, a political science honors program. There, she earned a major in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy, along with a minor in German. Throughout her four years at MSU, Madison actively participated in mock trial competitions, winning more than ten individual awards for her performances as both a witness and an attorney.. Additionally, she founded the MSU Undergraduate Moot Court Association, where she competed and placed at the national tournament for two consecutive years. Madison credits much of her success to the mentors and coaches who dedicated their time to help her grow as both an individual and a future attorney.. After completing her undergraduate studies, Madison attended the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. During law school, she participated in nearly all internal competitions, placing in every single one. She also competed in law school mock trial, where she received personal awards for her performance as an attorney. Madison applied the speaking and advocacy skills she developed through mock trial to her coursework, ultimately earning the CALI award in her Litigation Experience class.. During law school, Madison participated in Arizona's Rule 39 program, which allows law students to represent real clients under the supervision of a licensed attorney. Under the guidance of Chris Doran and Tyler Schwenke, she had the opportunity to second chair DUI trials, conduct evidentiary hearings, and interview several police officers.. Madison also participated in Rule 39 through her law school clinic. In her third year, she joined the Public Defender Clinic, where she contributed to a DUI trial, interviewed clients, and helped negotiate favorable plea deals for several individuals. Madison loved making a difference in her clients' lives and supporting them during their times of need.. In her free time, Madison enjoys traveling, singing, and spending time with her friends, family, and her dog, Maxwell. She also loves getting to know and mentor the undergraduate students competing in Sun Devil Mock Trial. Madison values the opportunity to meet future lawyers and provide them with the same mentorship she received during her own competitive years. While some may argue that she spends too much time focused on law, Madison strongly disagrees. As one of her favorite mentors once said, “True success can only be accomplished by succeeding at something you are passionate about.” – CD. It is this passion that drives her to love her work and contributes to her success.

Licensed Civil Engineer, former General Building Contractor with 19 years experience as a trial lawyer, all in the construction and insurance coverage areas.  Has been the engineer of record and/or General Contractor on over 500 projects ranging from high end custom single family homes to commercial/industrial buildings to restoration of a 1920's three story bank building.. Practice currently consists of representing building owners, homeowners, homeowners' associations, municipalities, engineers and general contractors.  Has tried numerous cases to verdict, including one case involving 279 homes and over 300 witnesses in a five-month jury trial.  Plaintiff verdicts have ranged from $420,167 for a single family home to over $14,000,000.  Has also tried cases on the defense side to a defense verdict.

Kurt Fernandez was born in Tucson, Arizona and raised in Nogales, Arizona. Mr. Fernandez graduated from Nogales High School. After high school, Mr. Fernandez went on to receive an Associate’s Degree in General Studies from Mesa Community College. After receiving his degree from Mesa Community College, Mr. Fernandez went on to attend Everest College, where he received an Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies. Years after beginning his legal career, Mr. Fernandez went on to receive his Bachelor’s in Business Administration from Upper Iowa University. Shortly after receiving his Bachelor’s, Mr. Fernandez attended the University of North Dakota School of Law where he received his Juris Doctorate.. Mr. Fernandez is currently licensed in North Dakota and Arizona.. Mr. Fernandez began his legal career working as a Paralegal. Throughout his legal career, Mr. Fernandez has worked in the areas of Bankruptcy, Social Security Disability, Worker’s Compensation, Immigration, Contracts, Corporate Compliance, and Personal Injury.Mr. Fernandez has over 10 years of experience in the field of personal injury. Mr. Fernandez has a great deal of experience handling: motor vehicle accidents, motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians, slip and falls, premises liability cases, wrongful death cases, and dog bites.. Throughout his legal career, Mr. Fernandez has helped thousands of people in Arizona by helping them get back on their feet and get the compensation they deserve.. Now it’s your turn to get the help you need!. Got Hurt? Call Kurt!. Areas of Practice:. Bar Admissions:. Education:. Professional Associations and Memberships:

Krystal M. Ahart is a partner at Kahn & Ahart, PLLC, dba Bankruptcy Legal Center™. She focuses her practice on assisting individuals and businesses through the bankruptcy process in Chapters 7, 11, and 13. She first began working with her law Partner in 2002, when she was hired as a receptionist for the law firm of James F. Kahn, P.C., moving her way up from file clerk/receptionist, to secretary, to paralegal, and finally to lawyer, all while caring for a sibling, working during the day, and taking her undergrad and law classes at night.. Krystal is an active member of the legal community and devotes a substantial amount of time to serving the underserved. She works closely with the Volunteer Lawyers Program (VLP) on the Friend of the Court Reaffirmation program at the bankruptcy court, where she teaches law students various skills including effective client communication, interviewing, courtroom decorum, and presentation; the law students then represent debtors who do not have their own attorney at their reaffirmation hearing (as a “Friend of the Court”).. Krystal is a past-president of the Young Lawyers Division Board of the Maricopa County Bar Association and currently serves as Chair of VLP’s Advisory Committee and as Co-Executive Director of Arizona Consumer Bankruptcy Counsel (“ACBC”). In 2014, she was the first recipient of the Honorable Sarah Sharer Curley Self-Help Center Volunteer Award, in recognition of her commitment to the success of the Bankruptcy Court’s Self-Help Center.. Krystal recently became the fourth female to be Certified as a Bankruptcy Specialist by the State Bar of Arizona. She was selected to be a member of the 2020 Class of American Bankruptcy Institute's 40 Under 40 Program and to Super Lawyers’ 2021 Southwest Rising Stars® list, an honor reserved for only 2.5% of attorneys in the Southwest! In her free time, she enjoys snowboarding, camping, and hiking - with her awesomely well-behaved dog (Tyson) by her side.

Kristopher Rezagholi, Esq has been helping Arizonans with their legal matters since 2007 and takes great pride in providing the highest quality legal representation for his clients.. Mr. Rezagholi is a graduate of Arizona State University where he earned a degree in Political Science, Economics and Philosophy.  While at Arizona State University Mr. Rezagholi was an honors student and active in many extracurricular activities.. Mr. Rezagholi then continued at Arizona State University where he earned his Law degree. Once again, Mr. Rezagholi received high academic honors and was the recipient of the Pedrick Scholar award. While in law school Mr. Rezagholi clerked at the law firm of Franklin & Associates and The Honorable Thomas O’Toole.. After graduating from law school, Mr. Rezagholi embarked on a brief career at the commercial litigation law firm Hudspeth & Associates. At this top civil law firm, Mr. Rezagholi worked on cases in areas of complex commercial litigation, products liability, and intellectual property law. While this work was challenging and satisfying, Mr. Rezagholi was not ultimately fulfilled. So, he returned to practice where he could use his scientific knowledge and trial skills in a unique and synergistic way to advocate for accused individuals in his community.. Mr. Rezagholi returned to the practice of DUI, Criminal Defense law and Civil Litigation. Mr. Rezagholi has successfully handled hundreds of DUI and Criminal cases. As a trial attorney, Mr. Rezagholi has vast experience from DUIs and vehicular crimes to Aggravated Assaults and Homicide. Mr. Rezagholi is an experienced and highly skilled defense attorney dedicated to providing the finest defense to anyone accused of a DUI or Criminal offense.. It is important to note that Mr. Rezagholi’s solid foundation of analytical skills enables him to analyze and evaluate the many scientific details of DUI and forensic criminal cases. Mr. Rezagholi has vast experience in accident reconstruction and is able to communicate on the same level as the trial experts. It is this unique insight that has helped a great many of Mr. Rezagholi’s clients in cases ranging from DUI to Personal Injury.. Most importantly, Mr. Rezagholi has a wealth of oral advocacy experience in and out of the Courtroom. Mr. Rezagholi has dealt with Judges and prosecutors across the state of Arizona behind closed doors and in open Court. Mr. Rezagholi has the highest level of experience necessary to effectively and persuasively advocate for you at every level of your case. Remember, a win at trial is great, but getting a case dismissed before it gets to trial is even better.

Kris Leonhardt is an associate in the firm’s Phoenix office. She focuses her practice on defending employers against a wide range of employment law claims, including disability, race, age, and sexual harassment, retaliation, and unlawful termination of employment.. Kris earned her J.D., cum laude, (2008) from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, where she was a Pedrick Scholarship Recipient, worked for the Arizona Justice Project and participated in the ASU Lodestar Mediation Clinic.. Before joining Fisher Phillips, Kris gained significant litigation and trial experience practicing family, criminal, and general civil law. She also spent two years at the Arizona Attorney General’s Office.  Kris has an Preeminent AV Rating, has earned the “Client Distinction Award” by Martindale-Hubbell, and was rated “Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyers in Arizona” by National Trial Lawyers.. Ms. Leonhardt was admitted to the practice of law in Arizona in 2008 and Kentucky in 2010. Ms. Leonhardt is a second-generation attorney, following in the footsteps of her father, uncles, and brother.

Keo'vonne WIlson Legal PLLC is a Trust and Estate planning firm that facilitates mediations in addition to legal counsel in the area of contracts and family law. The firm is dedicated to providing efficient and effective preventive counsel to every client.. Keo'vonne Wilson is a native south Floridian and moved to Phoenix, Arizona  from Seoul South Korea to attend law school. Prior to attending law school, Ms. Wilson worked as a legal assistant in a bankruptcy law firm, a model and actress in New York and as a teacher in South Korea. These diverse careers instilled in Ms. Wilson professionalism, drive and a sense of humor.. Ms. Wilson is a certified mediator at the Arizona Attorney General's Office in the Civil Rights Division. She also volunteers at Wills for Heroes, a program  that provides wills to first responders, military, fire fighters and police officers. Ms. Wilson also gives her time  as a volunteer with the Maricopa Bar Association's Volunteer Lawyers Program, where she assists low income Arizonians with gaurdianship rights and provides free estate planning assistance to low income individuals with AIDS/HIV.

Kara Brasovan is an associate attorney at Ely, Bettini, Ulman, Rosenblatt & Ozer. Kara has a non-traditional, but successful, academic past that allows for a unique perspective on the cases she handles.. While in undergrad, Kara worked in a research laboratory and she was fortunate to have her research contributions published in 2012. In 2013, she graduated Magna Cum Laude from DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois with a Bachelor of Science degree in Medicinal Chemistry.. While in law school, Kara spent one summer studying abroad in Prague, Czech Republic. In only a few short weeks, her career goals were forever changed. Studying abroad was eye-opening and offered the amazing opportunity to meet individuals from all over the world. It was here that Kara discovered her passion and her need to advocate for the people instead of working for a large corporation.. In December of 2015, Kara moved from Chicago, Illinois to Phoenix, Arizona in hopes of beginning her career working as an advocate for her clients.  She prides herself in being an attorney at Ely, Bettini, Ulman, Rosenblatt & Ozer because she is an advocate for her clients and for people in need.. Kara, her fiancé and their two dogs enjoy the beautiful Arizona weather and frequently hike around the Valley. Additionally, Kara enjoys reading and traveling. While she has a variety of interests outside of the office, Kara has a strong work ethic and strives to always prioritize her clients’ needs.

Julie practices in the areas of transportation, commercial litigation and tort defense. She has extensive experience in bench and jury trials as well as public and private-operated arbitrations. She was named to the Southwest Super Lawyers list in the areas of Civil Litigation Defense and Employment Litigation Defense, and is listed in Arizona's Finest Lawyers.. TRANSPORTATION: Julie's transportation expertise extends to all areas of carriage, including representing shippers, motor, rail, air and ocean carriers, brokers and intermediaries. She handles freight loss and damage claims, and litigates issues related to the collection of tariff and transportation charges. Julie also negotiates and advises clients on transportation contracts and insurance issues. She counsels food truck operators on licensure and regulatory issues.. BUSINESS RELATED MATTERS: Julie represents clients in a wide-variety of business disputes, including breach of contract, non-competition, real estate, insurance coverage and bad faith litigation matters. She also represents clients in the defense of toxic tort and wrongful death matters. She was a trial attorney of a toxic tort case named as one of 2007's most significant defense verdicts in Arizona.. Julie serves as Judge Pro Tempore for the Arizona Superior Court of Maricopa County, and regularly conducts settlement conferences and mediations for commercial litigation and family court matters. She also assists clients in adoption petitions and hearings in Arizona Superior Court.. Associations. Conference of Freight Counsel. Transportation Lawyers Association. Defense Research Institute. Arizona Association of Defense Counsel. Awards & Honors. Award of Professional Distinction, Missouri University of Science and Technology (formerly University of Missouri-Rolla). Arizona's Finest Lawyers. 40 Under 40, Phoenix Business Journal. Rising Star, Southwest Super Lawyer, Civil Litigation. Defense and Employment Litigation Defense. International Association of Defense Counsel, Trial Academy, Stanford Law School. Ladder Down, Arizona Association of Defense Counsel. Published Opinions. Pinnacle Pines Cmty Ass'n v. Everest Nat'l Ins. Co., Chartis Specialty Co., et al., No. CV-12-08202-PCT-DGC, 2014 WL 1875166 (D. Ariz. May 9, 2014).. Pacific Indemnity Co. v. Atlas Van Lines, Inc. 642 F. 3d 702 (9th Cir. 2011).. Pacific Indemnity Co. v. Pickens Kane Moving & Storage Co., et al., 655 F. Supp. 2d 1023 (D. Ariz. 2009).. In re Accuride Erie, 125 LA 1061 (Franckiewicz 2008).. Publications. "Implied Waiver of Attorney-Client Privilege in Arizona Bad Faith Cases: Is it a 'Magical Admission' Standard?," Law Blog (2015).. "Post-ICCTA Federal Jurisdiction Over Recovery of Freight Charges," Transportation Law Institute (2007).. "Collection of Freight Charges: A Case for Federal Jurisdiction," The Transportation Lawyer (2006).. Appointments. Judge Pro Tempore for the Arizona Superior Court of Maricopa County.. Mountain States Legal Foundation, Board of Litigation, Arizona Delegate.. Community Activities. Arizona Women's Education and Employment, Board of Directors.. Phoenix ToolBank, Vice-President, Board of Directors.. Suns Charities 88.. Big Brother Big Sisters of Central Arizona.. Education. Juris Doctor, 2004. Solicitation Editor and Symposium Chair for the Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics and Public Policy. Master of Public Administration, Summa Cum Laude, 1998. Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude, 1996. 2010 Athletic Hall of Fame - 1995 -1996 Women's Basketball Team

Josh Kolsrud has practiced criminal law since 2006, when he began prosecuting juveniles as a third-year law student. Since then, Josh has tried over 100 trials, including winning jury trials in Maricopa County, Coconino County, U.S. Federal District Court of Arizona, and internationally in the Republic of Palau. Josh also handled 3,528 cases as a federal prosecutor.. Josh began his legal career handling thousands of felony cases at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for over five years. Josh was awarded the “Attorney of the Month” award several times for his outstanding trial work. Josh was promoted to Major Crimes and spent two years in the Repetitive Offender Bureau.. Josh then headed to the South Pacific working for the tiny island-nation of the Republic of Palau. Palau’s attorney general heard about Josh’s reputation as an aggressive trial attorney and recruited Josh to spearhead an anti-human sex trafficking operation. The operation was successful as Josh helped save hundreds of Filipino girls from sexual slavery. Josh also successfully tried the only second jury trial in Palau’s history while helping bring Palau into the modern legal system.. The Coconino County Attorney’s Office recruited Josh as its Senior Trial Attorney handling all high-profile cases as well as training and supervising less experienced attorneys. Josh handled most homicide, capital cases, sex crimes, and white-collar crimes in Coconino County.. The United States Attorney’s Office later recruited Josh to work on a variety of cases including drug trafficking, illegal reentry, human smuggling, gun crimes, white-collar, undeclared cash, and Fish and Wildlife crimes. Josh spent over five and a half years as an Assistant United States Attorney working closely with federal agencies on complex criminal cases. Josh also worked in the “ACE” unit prosecuting complex civil fraud cases.. Josh is a talented legal writer authoring and winning two complicated appeals before the Ninth Circuit. Josh also has an excellent reputation from his peers, including many judges and attorneys. It is no surprise that Josh has received numerous awards and accommodations for his outstanding trial work.. Josh is a leader at the State Bar of Arizona, which began in 2007 after he volunteered and was accepted by the Young Lawyer’s Division. Josh was later accepted and graduated from the prestigious Bar Leadership Institute. Josh passionately volunteers much of his time helping the disabled. Josh is a member of the Bar’s Council on Persons with Disabilities in the Legal Profession, which he chaired for three years. During Josh’s time as chair, the Bar recognized Josh’s outstanding leadership by rewarding him the prestigious “Presidential Award” twice for outstanding leadership, and excellence in the legal community for its seminar at the annual Arizona Bar Convention. Josh is an outstanding public speaker as noted by his trial experience, and the Bar’s frequent requests to have Josh serve as a faculty member giving motivational speeches.. Josh is a native Phoenician and graduated from Central High School in 1999. Josh later graduated, summa cum laude, from ASU’s Barrett Honors College in 2004. Josh received his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of Miami School of Law in 2007.

Jonathan Roeder is a Co-Founder and attorney for The Valley Law Group, a Phoenix & Gilbert based law firm that focuses primarily in the areas of divorce, family, and juvenile law throughout the state of Arizona. With what started as just a two attorney, one support staff law firm, has now grown into one of the largest and highest rated family law firms in Arizona. With what is at stake in each and every family law matter, the law firm and attorney you choose matters!. Jonathan and his team of award-winning attorneys are overturning the status quo and perception of law firms and how they operate. At The Valley Law Group, we have checked the lawyer ego at the door because we let our reputation and results speak for itself. We have helped thousands of clients all over the state of Arizona navigate through some of the most stressful and confusing times of their lives. With every case, we develop a customized and practical approach based on the independent needs and goals of every client.. We listen, we communicate, and we tenaciously advocate for our clients through every step of the court process. Legal masterminds by trade, we incorporate and embody an ethos of compassion, drive, and unrelenting work ethic in practice. Call us today for your FREE consultation and case analysis.. We can do it all:

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

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

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