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Micah Brierley is a fourth generation Phoenician that graduated from Arcadia High School in 2011. In 2014, Micah graduated summa cum laude at Arizona State University with an undergraduate degree in Justice Studies. Afterwards he obtained his Juris Doctor degree at Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law in 2019. Micah competed in moot court as well as participated in externships with a civil commissioner, a superior court judge, and the Arizona Attorney General’s Office throughout his law school career. Micah currently works as an Attorney at Goldberg and Osborne doing personal injury work. Micah works with clients to achieve their goals through his compassion and hard work ethic. Micah enjoys playing tennis, playing guitar, and being a mentor for at-risk youth in a program called Unlocking Futures.

Mervyn Braude is a divorce lawyer with extensive knowledge and more than two decades of family law experience; he is an advocate for protecting children from abusive and undesirable situations. As a State of Arizona Board Certified Family Law Specialist, Mervyn has the knowledge and experience to help people who are struggling through divorces and custody disputes by keeping his clients apprised of their rights so they can make well informed decisions during this difficult period of their life. Mervyn has expertise in all facets of family law including child custody, spousal support, child support, visitation rights, grandparents visitation rights, paternity, premarital agreements and alimony.. He knows that litigation can be emotionally taxing and often expensive, so Mervyn encourages his clients to consider alternative methods of dispute resolution, including mediation, arbitration and other non-traditional methods. Mervyn is a fee arbitration committee member with the State Bar of Arizona. He has been hired to mediate for other attorneys in an effort to calm and resolve divorce and custody disputes. He uses a logical approach to get people focused on what is really important and what can be let go.

Merton Marks is a nationally recognized trial lawyer and arbitrator with experience in trials, appeals, administrative hearings, arbitrations, mediations and special master appointments in business disputes, product liability, insurance, reinsurance and securities. He was a Judge Pro Tempore on the Arizona Court of Appeals, Arizona Assistant Attorney General and counsel to the Arizona Industrial Commission. He is a former Captain in the Army Judge Advocate General’s Corps.. He authored more than 50 published articles and has lectured on litigation, arbitration and mediation at national and international legal and business conferences. He is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators of London and the National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals. He is active in cultural, charitable and military organizations.. Mr. Marks graduated from Northwestern University College of Arts and Sciences (BS) and Law School (JD). He is a member of the State Bar of Arizona Sections of Alternative Dispute Resolution, Business Law, Construction Law and Securities Regulation. He is the former chairperson of the American Bar Association’s Special Committee on Federal Asbestos Legislation and former chairperson of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel’s Sections on Alternate Dispute Resolution and Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Litigation. He is an arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association in Commercial, Reinsurance and Large Complex Cases and a Certified Arbitrator for The Reinsurance & Insurance Arbitration Society. He is admitted to practice in Arizona and Illinois.

Melissa S. Ho practices in the areas of government investigations and white-collar criminal defense. She has experience representing and advising individuals and corporations who are the target of complex governmental and regulatory investigations. Ms. Ho advises clients in all stages of litigation including pre-indictment, post-indictment and appellate review. Complementing her experience in criminal matters, Ms. Ho has experience handling parallel civil litigation matters, administrative law proceedings and professional licensing board matters. Ms. Ho has the ability to analyze a case from multiple vantage points and is uniquely positioned to counsel clients on both the immediate effects of criminal investigations as well as long-range planning for collateral consequences. She is a registered patent attorney with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, a former felony crimes prosecutor and is fluent in Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese. For those with international matters, Ms. Ho is involved with Mackrell International and has access to and relationships with law firms all over the world. See .

Melissa Lin is a partner at Right Fitch Law Group and has earned the AV Preeminent Rating. Her practice includes insurance coverage and the representation of individuals, businesses, contractors, and municipalities in tort and contract litigation, primarily in the areas of general liability, personal injury, employment, construction defect, and product liability litigation. She was peer selected as a Best Lawyer in America in Construction Law for 2021-2023, in Insurance Law for 2023, and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants for 2023. She was honored as a 2012-2019 Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Star. In 2018 the National Asian Pacific American Bar Association (NAPABA) recognized her as one of the nineteen Best Under Forty attorneys in the country for her prominence and distinction in the practice of law and her demonstrated commitment to Asian Pacific American civic or community affairs. In 2013 she was named to Lawyers of Color’s Inaugural Hot List for the Western Region, and as one of the top valley attorneys in Phoenix by North Valley magazine. She was honored as the December 2011 Volunteer of the Month by the Phoenix Art Museum. Prior to moving to Phoenix, she received the 2006 Pro Bono Service Award from Mohave County Community Legal Services. She has spoken and been published both locally and nationally on legal writing, diversity, and construction law.. Melissa is especially adept at dealing with difficult individuals and scenarios. In situations where most attorneys would snap and let their emotions take over, she is able to calmly diffuse the situation and move the case forward to the benefit of the client. She is a skilled counselor that is able to analyze complex matters and provide clear explanations and solutions for clients.. Her strong analytical skills have guided multiple carriers in evaluating difficult and complicated coverage claims. She has successfully assisted employers, dealing with complex discrimination and hostile work environment charges and navigating EEOC investigations. Her ability to effectively defend, litigate, and negotiate on behalf of clients is the result of her well-established reputation in the legal community as an accomplished and honest attorney

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

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.

Megan Porth is the owner and managing attorney at Your Contract Shop, an Arizona web-based law firm. Megan was born and raised around entrepreneurs and business people. From a very young age, she was attending networking events, strategic planning meetings, and marketing seminars. Her passion for helping businesses grow inspired her to go to law school, where she graduated with honors and created and supported a number of school organizations.. Prior to law school, Megan worked as the Business Manager for a software development company, the Deputy Director for a statewide initiative, and a lobbyist for the Arizona Department of Veterans Services. Additionally, Megan was the Chief Operations Officer of a web-based real estate training company, where she managed hundreds of clients and a full staff of employees.. When she’s not working, Megan loves kayaking, camping, and granting wishes through the Make-A-Wish Foundation.. Please note:. Your individual facts and circumstances may differ from the matter(s) in which the testimonials are provided. The testimonials are not necessarily representative of all clients’ experience with the lawyer.

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

Meet Lilia Alcaraz, a licensed attorney with over 20 years of experience in immigration and tax law! Certified as a specialist in immigration and nationality law by the State Bar of California, Lilia has been instrumental in representing clients across the United States, at U.S. ports of entry, and in U.S. diplomatic missions around the globe.. Raised in an immigrant community, Lilia's firsthand understanding of the challenges immigrants face has shaped her career. She specializes in various aspects of immigration law including treaty trader and investor (E1 and E2) visas, employment (H1B and L1) visas, TN visas under the USMCA and NAFTA, as well as visas for professionals in the sciences, education, business, performing arts, and sports (O and P visas).. Beyond her broad experience in immigration law, Lilia also assists clients in securing permanent resident status in the U.S through business and family-based immigration programs. She provides valuable advice on immigration compliance during corporate mergers and acquisitions, pre-immigration tax and estate planning, and worksite labor compliance programs.. Lilia's academic achievements are equally impressive. She holds a double major in Psychology and Spanish from The University of Arizona, a law degree from Arizona State University, advanced legal training in international trade from the Sorbonne in Paris, and a postgraduate degree in international tax law from the University of Denver.. Her unwavering commitment to the field is evident through her contributions to the American Immigration Lawyer Association (AILA) national conferences and publications. Additionally, Lilia serves as the Co-Chair of the ALA National Hispanic Latino Immigration Lawyer Group and is a member of the AILA DEI and Client Resources Committees.. When not immersed in legal briefs or the latest Supreme Court case opinion, Lilia finds balance through meditation and Kundalini Yoga. She also dedicates her time to supporting young people with disabilities and is the Official IT Support Specialist® for her children's Roblox gamer group.. Fluent and literate in English and Spanish, Lilia Alcaraz stands ready to assist you with your immigration and tax law needs. Let her experience and passion work for you!

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.

Max Mahoney practices mainly Family Law, but also has experience in the areas of business, construction, real estate, and collections law. Max graduated cum laude from Arizona State University earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies focusing in Anthropology, History, and Political Science. Max attended Phoenix School of Law where he received his J.D. in 2011. While at Phoenix School of Law Max was the Administrative Editor for Phoenix Law Review. Max is licensed to practice in Arizona and is admitted to both the state and federal bar.

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

Matthew J. Martinez is Parnter in the Phoenix office of Dickinson Wright PLLC.. Mr. Martinez’s practice focuses on representing employers in all matters of business immigration. He represents companies from a broad spectrum of industries including major healthcare providers, multinational corporations, government agencies, sports franchises andprofessional athletes in the MLB and NHL, and performers in the entertainment industry. He advises companies from across the globe in setting up operations in the U.S. and transferring key employees. Mr. Martinez counsels companies on complex immigration issues that arise in mergers, acquisitions and reorganizations, and he assists companies with I-9 and E-Verify issues, including internal audits and government investigations.. In particular, Mr. Martinez provides counsel to companies navigating the H-1B application process, including preparing for the H-1B lottery and extensions of F-1/OPT for STEM graduates. He represents investors applying for E-2 treaty investor and E-1 treaty trader visas at various U.S. consulates throughout the world. He handles PERM labor certification applications, J-1 Conrad Waiver applications, National Interest Waiver applications, and Schedule A petitions. Mr. Martinez also assists clients with EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 permanent residence petitions.. Mr. Martinez is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association – Latin America and Caribbean Chapter, Customs and Border Protection Committee. He is a member of the Arizona State Bar, the J. Reuben Clark Law Society, and the Kentucky Bar Association. He is a frequent speaker on immigration matters affecting employers, and he also lectures international students at major universities regarding their post-graduation employment options.. Mr. Martinez received his B.S. from Brigham Young University Marriott School of Management and his J.D. from Brigham Young University J. Reuben Clark Law School. He is fluent in Spanish.

Matthew is a dynamic and forward-thinking lawyer dedicated to serving the unique needs of his clients. He represents businesses and individuals, business transactional services, commercial litigation representation, and fractional general counsel work. His goal is to provide proactive, strategic legal advice to achieve creative solutions.

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

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

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 is the Founding Attorney of Nunn Disability Law and has personally tried more than 900 Disability claims over 4 years before the Social Security Administration throughout the United States. Prior to creating Nunn Disability Law in September of 2024, Matt served as the Managing Trial Attorney for the Social Security Disability division at one of Arizona’s largest law firms which, during Matt’s tenure as Managing Attorney, received its 1st Top 100 National Disability Law Firm award in 2022 and its 1st Top 250 National Disability Law Firm award in 2023.

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.

Mathew E. Holm, Esq. was born and raised in northern Ohio and attended the College of Wooster in central Ohio. While at the College of Wooster Mathew majored in Philosophy, earning high academic honors, served as Captain of the Men’s NCAA nationally ranked swim team and also as a Resident Advisor. As part of the nationally renowned Independent Study program at Wooster Mathew successfully completed a nearly 100 page thesis on Ethical Theory.. After earning a Bachelor of Arts he moved to Los Angeles where he worked in the financial services industry for approximately 5 years including time at Citigroup Inc., and at Merrill Lynch as a Financial Advisor. He also completed the L.A. marathon in 2003.. Mathew attended law school at Chapman University School of Law where he served as President of the Business and Investment Law Society for 2 years and also served as a member of the Tax Law Society. He earned high honors in various business law classes. He graduated in 2009 from law school, moved to Arizona and passed the bar exam.. Mathew is licensed by the Supreme Court of Arizona, is admitted to practice in United States Federal Court and is a member of the Arizona State Bar.. After working for various law firms and companies, including Google Inc.,  he founded this law firm, the IBC Law Firm, a Professional Limited Liability Company, in 2013.. The IBC Law Firm is continuously striving to be one of the top business law firms in the State of Arizona.

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

Mark Worischeck’s practice emphasizes complex civil litigation, primarily in the areas of  insurance coverage and  insurance bad faith, insurance defense, aviation, employment law, construction litigation, personal injury, professional liability defense and product liability.  Mr. Worischeck has successfully tried numerous jury trials.  He regularly handles personal injury and wrongful death cases.. Mr. Worischeck now regularly serves as a mediator and arbitrator.   He utilizes his trial and insurance background to provide effective case resolution.  He uses pre mediation conferences to overcome impediments to settlement.. Mr. Worischeck has earned Martindale-Hubbell's highest AV® PreeminentTM rating.  He has been recognized as one of Arizona's Finest Lawyers and selected to be included in Best Lawyers in America for 2013-2023 for his work in aviation law, insurance law, commercial and construction litigation, personal injury and product liability litigation.  He was also named by Best Lawyers as 2021 Phoenix - Product Liability Litigation Plaintiffs - "Lawyer of the Year";  2019 Phoenix - Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants - "Lawyer of the Year"; and  2016 Phoenix - Insurance "Lawyer of the Year".  He is recognized in the 2010-2023 editions of Southwest SuperLawyers and designated by SuperLawyers as one of Arizona's Top 50 Lawyers for 2011-2023.   Mr. Worischeck has also been chosen by AZBusiness Magazine as one of Arizona's Top 100 Lawyers from 2009-2023; identified as a 2015 Leader in Construction Litigation; and is a recipient of the Lexology Client Choice Award (Arizona: Insurance 2016).. Mr. Worischeck graduated from Washington University School of Law in St. Louis.  He is currently a Senior attorney after serving as President and Managing Shareholder of the firm from 2008 - 2023.. In addition to practicing law, Mr. Worischeck taught Insurance Law as an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University from 2010-2012.  He also serves as a Judge Pro Tem for the Maricopa County Superior Court.

Mark is a commercial litigation partner who primarily practices in construction-related matters and disputes of nearly all types, with an emphasis on construction payment rights and remedies including private and public payment bonds, mechanics’/materialmen’s liens, stop notices, prompt pay law, and “no-pay” claims before the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. He regularly represents suppliers, subcontractors, general contractors, owners/ developers, registered professionals, and lenders in construction contract formation, trials, arbitrations, administrative actions, and mediation/negotiation/dispute resolution.. Appearing before the civil division of the Arizona State Superior Court is often required in Mark’s practice. His court experience includes jury and bench trials, hearings, and numerous oral arguments, where he has served as lead and co-counsel in a variety of construction and non-construction litigation matters. Mark’s non-construction experience includes commercial contract breach, administrative law matters, commercial foreclosures, creditor rights, and enforcement of money judgments. He has also served as an Arbitrator in several Maricopa County Superior Court compulsory arbitration actions.. In addition to having traditional Superior Court civil litigation skills, he appears regularly before various administrative agencies and forums, most frequently the Arizona Registrar of Contractors and Arizona Office of Administrative Hearings. Mark’s hearings and appearances before the Registrar of Contractors include prosecuting and defending allegations concerning workmanship, “no-pay” complaints, and various regulatory issues that can arise when the construction contract is breached. He has also been involved in appeals from the Registrar’s office to the Superior Court, District Court, and 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Mark has extensive experience in construction matters which fall within the parallel jurisdictions of the Registrar’s office and the civil courts.

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