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With over 40 years of Family Law experience in Phoenix, Taubman & Associates is a dedicated group of Family Law  Attorneys that focus on effective representation in child custody, divorce, juvenile, adoption, and other family cases. We take every client's situation seriously and understand the critical importance of your desired outcome.. Contact us today for a consultation based on your specific needs. We have built a great reputation for ourselves by our dedication to our customers and the personal effort we put forth to succeed with every case and every trial.

Shawn was born in Arizona, leaving her home state as a child to live in New Jersey for several years before returning to attend Arizona State University. Throughout her undergraduate studies she worked with developmentally disabled adults and children. She received a bachelor’s degree in Social Work, graduating cum laude. She immediately started working with an Arizona non-profit organization assisting individuals with disabilities obtain desperately needed State and Federal benefits. This was the beginning of a two-decades’ long career advocating for those whose lives have been affected by the inability to work due to devastating illness.. Shawn received her Juris Doctor from Phoenix School of Law where she was invited to join the Law Review as an editor and contributing writer. During law school, she continued to work full-time and raise her daughter. Upon graduating, she started her own law firm and continued assisting the disabled community for the next ten years. Shawn had the opportunity to work with an estate planning law firm during this time and a new passion was sparked – providing families guidance through the often-tedious probate process.

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.

Paul Deloughery's practice emphasizes the areas of integrated corporate, esate and asset protection planning, trust administration, corporate counsel representation, business formation, estate and gift tax planning, trust litigation, and transactional drafting.. Paul Deloughery graduated with honors from the Iowa College of Law in 1996. He has experience as a business owner, and use that experience to help his clients who are professionals and business owners.

Originally from the midwest, Emily moved to Arizona to pursue her higher education. She graduated from Arizona State University in 2003, and in 2007, she earned her Juris Doctorate at the James E. Rogers College of Law, at The University of Arizona.. Emily is a member of The State Bar of Arizona, the Maricopa County Bar Association, and SARRC's Planned Giving Professional Advisory Council. Emily also serves on the AzNAELA Board of Directors, is on the Mental Health & Special Needs Planning Executive Council of the State Bar of AZ, and volunteers with the Maricopa County Bar Association's Probate Lawyers Assistance Project.. Emily was selected for inclusion in the Arizona Super Lawyers Rising Stars list in 2012, 2013, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021.. For over fifteen years, Emily has advised individuals, couples, families, and fiduciaries on legal matters related to long term care planning (Medicaid/ ALTCS planning), special needs trusts, guardianship, conservatorship, estate planning and more.

My primary areas of practice are business and commercial law, real estate, estate planning and probate.  I am a member of the Maricopa County and American Bar Associations (Member, section on Business Law), Arizona Women Lawyers Association and the State Bar of Arizona (Member, sections on Employment and Labor Law and Probate and Trust Law). I am also a member of the State Bar of New Mexico.

My law practice focuses on business litigation, judgment enforcement, and collection of debts.  I primarily represent individuals and businesses in litigation and debt collection matters.. I work closely with individuals and businesses in litigation matters, typically revolving around business and contract disputes.  Often these matters result in judgments that must be collected.  When asked to collect judgments, I utilize cutting edge research tools and under-utilized litigation remedies to identify and recover as much as possible for my clients.

Michael is a motivated advocate who believes that everyone should have access to an affordable attorney. For this reason, Michael launched Slugocki Law PLC in 2021. With 10 years of litigation experience has represented hundreds of individuals in need of high-quality legal representation.. Slugocki Law PLC defends the civil liberties of those accused of criminal offenses. Michael has represented hundreds of individuals in over 65 courtrooms across the state of Arizona. Michael prides himself on offering compassionate, individualized client support at affordable rates.. Michael was raised in Scottsdale, Arizona, and attended the University of Arizona for his undergraduate degree. He moved back to his birth city of Chicago for law school where he graduated from DePaul University College of Law. In Chicago, he clerked with the Chicago Transit Authority, the second-largest public transportation system in the United States. After passing the par Michael spent several years practicing workers compensation and Social Security Disability Law. Michael has represented over a thousand individuals across 14 states and 80 cities. He has worked with individuals from all types of backgrounds and learned effective legal representation requires compassion and communication.. When Michael is not practicing law, you can find him hiking and exploring our beautiful state of Arizona. Michael has been an avid outdoorsman since he was a child while earning his way to an Eagle Scout Rank. He is also an active participant in local civic and community affairs.

Michael Halliday is the trusted choice in the Valley of the Sun for his extensive knowledge of estate planning, hometown family approach to problem solving, and his reputation for doing things the right way.

Melinda has been advocating for persons accused of crimes for the last 12 years, after spending valuable time gaining skills as a prosecutor.  After training dozens of other prosecutors during her five year stint with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, Melinda found her perfect fit on the defense side.  With this knowledge of the prosecution angle, Melinda came into defense work able to provide clients an unparalleled position of support. For over a decade, Melinda led a team of criminal defense attorneys for a boutique firm, teaching new attorneys and helping that group double in size.  Melinda has successfully litigated cases in city, municipal, justice, superior, and federal courts. She works tirelessly for her clients and now as an independent business owner she is able to enjoy a more personal relationship with each client to better suit their needs.

Matt earned degrees in physics and business-economics at Brown University before embarking upon a career as a technical consultant for Accenture, where he worked on large software installation projects, working with ERP solutions such as SAP and Oracle for large corporate clients such as GE, BSC and EMC2.  In pursuit of patent law, Matt returned to Arizona to earn a joint JD/MBA from the University of Arizona, where he worked in the physical sciences department of the UA Office of Technology Transfer.  In addition, Matt spent time as an extern in the chambers of Chief Judge Stephen M. McNamee, District Court of Arizona, and assisted in the resolution of a complex patent litigation dispute in the field of aeronautics.  Matt has experience in patent consulting and patent landscaping, running an exploratory patent research project involving optical disk storage technologies.  Matt has years of experience in patents and intellectual property at a top-rated intellectual property (IP) boutique where he was involved in obtaining, defending and enforcing IP.  Matt thrives on supporting small and growing businesses, using IP to improve the competitive positioning of our clients.  Matt is a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity and a life member of Sigma Xi, scientific research society.  In addition to patents, Matt enjoyed a short stint as a rugby player and currently enjoys skiing, golf and gardening.

Kristen Kaffer, Esq. is a family law attorney practicing in Phoenix, Arizona and throughout Maricopa County.  Ms. Kaffer was born and raised in South Carolina and decided to relocate to Arizona in 2004.  Kristen received her undergraduate degree from Furman University in Music  and her Master's and Doctoral degrees from the University of Georgia in Music.. Kristen decided to pursue a legal career while in Arizona and received her law degree from Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law.  During law school, Kristen developed a passion for family law on both a personal and professional level.  During law school, Kristen completed  externships with the Honorable Bruce Cohen and the Maricopa County Attorney's Office.  After graduating from law school, Kristen completed a fellowship with the Diane Halle Center for Family Justice and served as bailiff for the Honorable Daniel Kiley.

Jimmy entered into the practice of law and the area of probate and trust/elder law litigation because of a personal circumstance that highlighted many pain points individuals, families, and/or fiduciaries often encounter while navigating the legal process. Jimmy’s personal experience, prior to law school, highlighted that people often, but not always, have good intentions but need sound guidance, counsel, and advocacy in navigating difficult and personal matters after tragedy strikes. Jimmy understands and appreciates how the law affects our everyday lives and the stress that comes with the massive undertaking of navigating the legal process. His experience also demonstrates how proper planning and preparation can avoid litigation and provide a legacy for generations to come.. Jimmy believes in strong, honest, and compassionate representation for each client. There is no one size fits all approach with Jimmy, instead, he strategically tailors each of his clients needs to their unique circumstance and situation. Jimmy's, and the Firms, approach to a client first mentality is on purpose and designed to ensure strong communication, resulting in individualized advocacy. The facts of each case vary, but Jimmy's passion to see your matter succeed does not.. In addition to probate and trust litigation, Jimmy also practices in the areas of probate and trust administration, estate and business planning, contested and non-contested elder law matters, including guardianships and conservatorships, exploitation of vulnerable adults, and abuse and neglect of vulnerable adults.. Jimmy graduated with a Bachelors of Science from Portland State University, with summa cum laude honors. He then obtained his Juris Doctor, earning Pedrick Scholar honors, at Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. In addition to his scholarly honors, Jimmy was selected as a Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2019 and 2020, which recognizes the top 5% of attorneys in Jimmy's practice area. Jimmy is also a Member Director of the Elder Law, Mental Health & Special Needs Planning Executive Council at the Arizona State Bar.. When Jimmy is not working to further the interests of clients, you will find him on the golf course, playing with his golden retriever named Judge or enjoying sporting events. Since Jimmy grew up all over the United States, his teams are varied, but his passion to root on his favorite teams rivals his passion when representing clients.

James S. Gibson’s practice focuses on real estate transactions, with an emphasis on purchase and sale transactions; commercial leasing; real estate secured loans; easements and licenses; and the planning and development of commercial and residential properties.  James advises property owners, landlords, tenants, lenders, developers, homebuilders, investors and owners’ associations in real estate issues including the preparation and negotiation of purchase/sale, lease and option contracts, easements, loan documents, development agreements, CCRs, title insurance, and contractor, broker and management agreements.. Prior to his career in law, James was involved in real estate research throughout southern Arizona as the land-use coordinator for the Grubb & Ellis Commercial Real Estate Company and as a researcher with the Drachman Institute for Land and Regional Development Studies in Tucson, Arizona.  A native Arizonan, James earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Regional Development, magna cum laude, from the University of Arizona.  James received his law degree from Gonzaga University School of Law, where he graduatedmagna cum laude.  He is an active member of the State Bar of Arizona and the State Bar of New Mexico.. In 2012, James was honored as one of Arizona’s Finest Lawyers for his demonstrated record of high achievement, legal skills and well-earned reputation for integrity.  He also has been named as Southwest Super Lawyer since 2017, and he has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America since 2013.

In the area of criminal law, Mr. Cates has experience handling a variety of cases from major felonies in Federal Court to misdemeanors in municipal court. No matter what the case, Mr. Cates, has the experience to handle your case effectively and at a reasonable rate.Mr. Cates founded the firm in 1997 and has owned and managed the firm to the present. He has experience at all levels of criminal law from first degree murder cases in Federal Court to misdemeanor DUI cases in municipal court. He has handled several high profile cases including the "baby formula" case in federal court and the matricide murder case. Mr. Cates has experience handling a variety of cases from major felonies in Federal Court to misdemeanors in municipal court. No matter what the case, Dwane Cates, has the experience to handle your case effectively and at a reasonable rate.. Dwane Cates is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the American Bar Association, Criminal Law Section; the Maricopa County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section; the American Association for Justice, Criminal Law Section; and attended the Arizona College of Trial Advocacy.Dwane M. Cates has a wealth of life experiences ranging from the oil fields of Wyoming to various sales positions here in the valley. This wide variety of life experience is extremely valuable in the representation of the diverse clientele found here Phoenix and the state of Arizona.Areas of Practice:. Criminal LawDUI/DWIWhite Collar CrimesFelonies. Drug Crimes. Sex CrimesFederal CourtMisdemeanorsMunicipal CourtBar Admissions:Arizona, 1997Education:Arizona State University, College of Law, Tempe, ArizonaJ.D.Honors: Oral Argument Competitions, Trial Advocacy TeamArizona State UniversityHonors: Summa Cum LaudeMajor: Communication / persuasionProfessional Associations and Memberships:National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMemberAmerican Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionMemberMaricopa County Bar Association, Criminal Law SectionMemberAmerican Association for Justice, Criminal Law SectionMemberArizona College of Trial Advocacy

I work on a diverse range of litigation matters, and represent clients ranging from individuals and small businesses to large, multi-national corporations and federal of matters I work on include intellectual property, litigation, commercial transactions, breach of contract, contract review and negotiation, construction law, internet law, social media, technology, business formation, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), and the Communications Decency Act (CDA).. I earned my law degree in 2007 from the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law, where I was an editor of the Arizona Law Review and completed an externship with the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division II. I also hold a Bachelor of Science in psychology, magna cum laude, from Arizona State University, where I was a member of the Barrett Honors College.. I am admitted to practice in the Arizona Supreme Court and all lower courts, Arizona District Court, Arizona Bankruptcy Court, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. At a prior law firm, I served as chair of the Intellectual Property practice group, and before that I also chaired a Cyberlaw practice group. In 2018 Arizona Business Journal selected me as one of the Top 100 Attorneys in Arizona, and in 2017 Thomson Reuters selected me to receive Super Lawyer and Rising Star status.. Prior to law school, I worked as an investigator for Child Protective Services. My unit specialized in methamphetamine lab busts, shaken baby cases, high-profile incidents. I completed training on investigation techniques, physical abuse, forensic interviewing, serial killer investigations, gang sign recognition and identification, HAZMAT site safety, and drug identification and testing. On several occasions I qualified as an expert witness and testified in court.

I practice exclusively in the area of personal injury law. I represent individuals and families who are injured as a result of someone else’s negligence. I take each case personally and fight insurance companies that only want to take advantage of you and your loved ones when you are most vulnerable. I take time to listen to your problems and will give you advice you can count on.. Before moving to Arizona in 2002, I lived in New Orleans, Louisiana, where I practiced law primarily in the areas of insurance and medical malpractice defense. During my time defending claims, my eyes were opened to a simple truth: Insurance companies don’t care about people. They only care about increasing their profits. They will take advantage of anyone—even their own insureds—whenever they can get away with it.. In 2002, I moved to Arizona and began representing regular people like you against the same kinds of insurance companies I had defended in the past. My prior experiences gave a unique perspective that benefits my clients in fighting on their behalf.. On a more personal note, my given name is Ramon Jose Quintana Torralba. Many of my friends also call me Ray. I have a diverse ethnic background: I am Cuban and Filipino. My mother is from Cuba and her father was from the Spanish Islas Canarias (Canary Islands). My father is from the Philippines.. I look forward to hearing from you and representing your best interests.  Call me anytime at or contact me through the Quintana Law Firm website at

I am an Attorney that is dedicated to providing quality services to my clients. I believe that being open and honest with my clients are the key ingredients to being successful. As an expert in law it is my responsibility to help my clients understand what is going on in their case and to give an honest evaluation of my client's situation. It is my honest belief that a successful law practice flows from integrity, hard work, and dedication. If you hire me that is what you will get. I look forward to meeting with you.

Gregg R. Woodnick is the managing attorney at Woodnick Law, PLLC in Phoenix, Arizona. Gregg is a former adjunct law professor, and has lectured for Yale University, Midwestern College of Osteopathic Medicine, Arizona State University and Northern Arizona University.. Gregg has also served as a faculty member, guest lecturer and trainer at forums throughout Arizona involving the Title 8 Registry, Safe-Haven, Court Appointed Advisors and polices impacting child abuse and neglect litigation.. Gregg served as Cooperating Counsel with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and was lead counsel in the first same-sex (second-parent) adoption case granted in Arizona.. Gregg served as an appointee to the Arizona Supreme Court’s Task Force on the Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure. Gregg is a member of National Child Abuse Defense and Resource Center (NCADRC). In 2012 and 2015, Gregg was named “Mentor of the Year” by the Arizona Children’s Law Center. In 2018 Gregg was also recognized by Defenders of Children.. Gregg earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona and his law degree from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.

Doug Weber grew up in Topeka, Kansas, and attended Kansas State University in Manhattan. A scholarship athlete, he was captain of the men's cross country and track and field teams, and was a world ranked distance runner. The excellent year-round training weather in Phoenix was one of the reasons he chose to relocate to Arizona and attend Arizona State University College of Law. While Doug no longer runs competitively, he supports the continued development of endurance sports and youth athletics in Arizona, and has represented world-class athletes in personal injury claims.. Doug has practiced law in Arizona for more nearly forty years, always on behalf of injured plaintiffs and those that have suffered loss. He discovered early on that he derived the most satisfaction as a lawyer when working to help the victims of negligence or abuse. Doug works closely with his clients to get to know them as people and to develop a complete understanding of their injuries and losses. His efforts are always designed to insure that, should litigation become necessary on a case, his clients are well-informed, comfortable with the process, and skillfully represented. Doug has litigated cases in several states, and tried cases to verdict in Arizona and Nevada.. The son of a Kansas farmer and engineer, Doug has always valued hard work and preparation, and has helped to make this a universal ethic in his law office. We appreciate that our clients have put their trust in us, and believe they deserve our best efforts on their behalf, in return. Doug always keeps this a point of focus in every case. Each client is unique, and deserves to be treated as the individual they are. Doug handles a fairly diverse variety of cases, from motor vehicle collisions, to construction site accidents, to aviation claims. The common thread in all – and the aspect which Doug most enjoys – is that every case requires he learn something new. Developing a personal relationship with his clients, and continuing to explore new areas of medical or technical thought, are the reasons he still looks forward to going to work.. Doug has been married for more than thirty years to one of Arizona's premier special-needs teachers. Though retired now, Julie Weber has, at various times, taught learning-disabled, behavior-disordered, emotionally disturbed, and gifted children. In 1990, she established a high school curriculum within Desert Vista Hospital, a pediatric psychiatric facility. She and Doug have two adult sons - a firefighter and a budding lawyer - of which they are most proud.

Doug is a dedicated litigation attorney. He currently works on a wide array of legal issues, which include HOA and contract disputes, employment discrimination, and wrongful termination. Prior to his time at the Dessaules Law Group, Doug worked at a general litigation firm that covered personal injury, professional malpractice, contract disputes, real estate and business litigation, and appeals.. Doug has had the opportunity to write numerous appellate briefs, including one for a case in the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals that was remanded down from the Supreme Court of the United States. He also attended and graduated from the Arizona College of Trial Advocacy in order to hone his trial skills. With such a diverse background, Doug has the legal expertise to handle whatever issues his clients are dealing with.

DeeAn loves nothing more than helping people and families, especially those who unfairly find themselves in a challenging legal situation. She is known for her compassion and her dogged determination on behalf of her clients.. YOU have no enemies, you say?. Alas! my friend, the boast is poor;. He who has mingled in the fray. Of duty, that the brave endure,. Small is the work that you have done.. You’ve hit no traitor on the hip,. You’ve dashed no cup from perjured lip,. You’ve never turned the wrong to right,. You’ve been a coward in the fight.. My sixth grade teacher Mr. Hawks had us memorize poems. I chose this one, and I'm glad it's embedded in my mind. I've had to draw on it many times. I am constantly on the front lines, trying to make things right. I will undoubtedly draw some fire. I don't do it intentionally -- it's just part of the job.

David S. Shughart specializes in the areas of personal injury and insurance litigation. He primarily represents injured individuals and insurance policyholders.. Mr. Shughart became a partner in the law firm of Beale, Micheaels, Slack & Shughart, PC in 2013. From 2000 to 2012, Mr. Shughart had his own firm, David S. Shughart P.C., and primarily handled personal injury and insurance-related cases. Prior to that, from 1993 to 2000, he was a partner at a Phoenix law firm representing civil defendants and insurance companies.. Throughout his more than twenty years of practice, Mr. Shughart has successfully tried more than 25 cases to verdict and arbitrated hundreds of others in the areas of insurance bad faith, insurance coverage, motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, products liability and medical malpractice. He has argued cases in the Arizona Court of Appeals and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Shughart holds a preeminent-AV rating in the Martindale-Hubbell national registry of preeminent lawyers, and has been listed annually for several consecutive years in Best Lawyers In America, Super Lawyers, and Arizona's Finest Lawyers. He is certified by the State Bar of Arizona as a specialist in injury and wrongful death.

Darren Richardson grew up in the rural community of Herriman, Utah, where he worked on his Grandfather’s farm. Darren worked side-by-side with his grandfather from early childhood until he graduated high school. Working on the farm instilled in him an appreciation for hard work and doing things the right way. Most importantly, working on the farm taught him the importance of family and how proper planning can protect families for generations.. At age 19, Darren served a two-year mission for his church in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. During this time, Darren worked closely with individuals and family, affluent and indigent, to help make bad situations good, and good situations better. Through that experience, Darren developed a passion for serving others. A few years after returning from Canada, he graduated cum laude from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in liberal studies. While pursuing his degree, Darren worked for USAA as an insurance advisor to military personnel and their families nationwide and abroad.. Darren earned his Juris Doctor degree from Phoenix School of Law in May 2013. During his time at law school, he served as a law clerk for the Arizona Governor’s Office of General Counsel, where he worked on all aspects of litigation that affected the Governor’s office and the State of Arizona. In addition, he served as the Sections Committee Chairman of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society and as co-editor of the published work, Starting A Law Practice and Professionalism for New Lawyers. Darren started as an intern for Morris Hall in the spring of 2011, and upon passing the Arizona bar exam, accepted an associate position with the firm. Darren currently serves as the estate administration supervisor where he spends the majority of his time counseling with those who have lost a loved one. His is the privilege to provide a listening ear and a calm reassurance to the bereaved, and to ensure proper administration of the deceased’s estate – responsibilities that he takes very seriously.. Darren married his lovely wife, Melissa, in 2003 and they are the proud parents of three beautiful children, Guyene, Nolan, and Cora. Darren enjoys volunteering his time at Feed My Starving Children and St. Mary's Food Bank. He is an avid outdoorsman with a love of camping and fishing and has developed a passion for smoking brisket, ribs, turkey.... you name it!

Daniel was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona and has a strong commitment to providing aggressive and effective representation to the people in his community.  As a graduate of St. Mary's High School (2000), Arizona State Universisty (2004), and ASU's Sandray Day O'Connor College of Law (2007) his and his family's roots run deep in Arizona.. Daniel practices in Personal Injury matters related to auto and motorcycle accidents and Criminal Defense with a concentration in DUI Defense. Prior to becoming licensed to practice law in Arizona, Daniel worked as a bailiff and judicial assistant in Family Court of the Maricopa County Superior Court.  Daniel defends client's in misdemeanor and felony criminal cases with a concentration in DUI charges.  Finally, his experience in dealing with automobile insurance companies in the context of motor vehicle accidents on behalf of his client's has resulted in a strong reputation for making sure his client quickly recover physically and collect what they deserve for their injuries.  His skills as a bilingual litigator allows him to serve clients who speak English or Spanish.