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With extensive knowledge in several areas of law, Attorney Delano M. Phillips is an important partner of Salvador Phillips, PLLC. He helps clients pursue justice in legal matters involving business disputes and litigation, criminal defense, and personal injury. He believe that aggressive and relentless representation is key to helping clients recover maximum compensation for their injuries and positive results for their business issues. No matter what your case may be, attorney Phillips can formulate strategy for you!. Prior to joining Salvador Phillips, PLLC, Attorney Phillips attended Arizona State University where he receive is Bachelors of Science with concentration in both business and sociology. Following his undergraduate coursework, he enrolled in the Phoenix School of Law where he obtained his Juris Doctorate. Currently, Attorney Phillips holds memberships for the State Bar of Arizona and the American Bar Association.

William F. Wilder has a diversified practice in the areas of public finance, corporate and securities law, real estate, probate and estate planning, and representation of corporate fiduciaries, with a primary emphasis on the representation of clients in all aspects of public finance law.  Bill has extensive experience in representing public entities and in serving as counsel to issuers, underwriters, indenture trustees, borrowing entities, and as bond counsel in connection with public financing transactions.  He also serves as a general counsel to a number of profit and nonprofit corporations.

Will Harrison was born and raised in Florida. He attended the University of South Florida in Tampa, where he majored in philosophy with a minor in psychology. This choice of curriculum was based on Will’s affinity for logic and his desire to achieve a deep understanding of human nature. The knowledge that he acquired during his time at USF informs his approach to family law practice to this day.. After graduating with honors from USF, Will moved to Temecula, California to get married and start a life together with his wife. He spent a few years working in commission sales, which honed his capacity for persuasion and motivated him to learn how to interact with and relate to people from all walks of life. However, Will knew that his dream since childhood was to become an attorney. Thus, after acclimating to his new life thousands of miles away from where he grew up, he knew it was time to realize that dream. To that end, Will accepted an offer of admission with a generous scholarship to the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. During his last semester, he worked as an extern for a Phoenix insurance defense firm. While at ASU, Will dedicated himself to learning as much as he could from the school’s extraordinarily knowledgeable professors. This included taking a course in family law taught by Judge Bruce Cohen, Presiding Judge of the Family Department of the Maricopa County Superior Court and one of Will’s favorite professors.. After earning his Juris Doctor degree, Will worked for a firm in Mesa. He initially worked as a criminal law clerk, but eventually transferred to the family law department. After working on family law cases and communicating with family law clients, Will knew that he found a practice area to which he could dedicate his legal career. His exposure to criminal law gave him valuable experience to prepare him for cases wherein the two practice areas intersect. However, through the time he spent working with family law clients, he found his most powerful source of motivation: his passion for guiding clients through the most tumultuous time of their lives.. That passion led Will to join Cantor Law Group, where providing clients with that guidance is central to the firm’s mission. Will thrives on complexity, whether that complexity derives from issues of property division, custody, or both. He dedicates himself to outsmarting and outworking the other side. At the same time, Will understands the emotional nuances of a family law matter and always keeps that in mind when interacting with and fighting for his clients.. In his free time, Will enjoys spending time with his wife, their dog Penny, and their cat Mooze.

When representing my family law clients, my goal is to achieve the best possible results so that they can move on to the next phase of their lives with a plan and the support they need. Whenever possible, I prefer to resolve issues without litigation, because it is less expensive and less disruptive. Sometimes, however, litigation is necessary to achieve a client’s goals and objectives. In those cases, I have the skills, the experience, the team, and the resources at my disposal to accomplish my clients’ goals. My experience spans a broad range of family law issues, including unique custody, real estate, business valuation, and complex financial issues. We have cultivated a network of professionals, including tax, financial, real estate, business valuation, and mental health professionals who work together with me to assist my clients in every area of their lives as they move through this significant life transition.. I also take great pride in using my interpersonal skills to help make the family court process less stressful for my clients. I coach and support my clients through the ups, the downs, and the uncertainties of the process, of which there will be many. I do not paint a rosy picture for my clients when it is not based in fact. I do not withhold information from my clients that I know will upset them. I tell my clients like it is and provide well-thought-out options regarding how to respond, react, and get ahead of whatever is thrown our way.. I began my legal practice in New York City where I practiced complex commercial and real estate litigation. I eventually realized that my personal skills could be better utilized in a more individual client-focused practice, which is when I discovered family law and Jaburg Wilk. Now, I have the privilege of making a life-changing difference for my clients every time I pick up the phone, step into the office, or walk into a courtroom. I love what I do.

When it comes to criminal matters, Mr. Garcia is an accomplished insider. Having Mr. Garcia on your criminal case gives you an upper hand in that he has a unique perspective on police procedures and practices. This is because prior to joining the Criminal Defense Team at DM Cantor, Mr. Garcia was an accomplished Detective with the Phoenix Police Department for over two decades. During his tenure with Phoenix Police, Mr. Garcia was assigned to various details including patrol, vehicular crimes, motors, air support, night detectives and internal affairs.. As a Detective with the Department’s Vehicular Crimes Unit, Mr. Garcia investigated serious injury collisions involving fatalities. He was an accredited accident reconstructionist by the Accreditation Commission for Traffic Accident Reconstructionist. While assigned to the Department’s Motors Unit, Mr. Garcia investigated thousands of collisions. As a Solo Motor Officer, his training and focus also included apprehending and processing individuals suspected of DUI. To that end, Mr. Garcia was HGN (Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus) and HGN Instructor trained, a Drug Recognition Expert (IACP #10300) and Drug Recognition Expert Instructor, and a Law Enforcement Phlebotomist. Throughout his tenure with the Motors Unit, Mr. Garcia participated in dozens of DUI Task Forces. Mr. Garcia also routinely appeared in court as a witness for the State in matters related to his traffic enforcement investigations. Mr. Garcia cumulated his law enforcement career at the Department’s Professional Standards Bureau. There, he was tasked with quality assurance of investigations involving officer misconduct.. Prior to his law enforcement career, Mr. Garcia was a Marine Corps Reservist. He served from 1994 through 1999.. Education:. Mr. Garcia attended Law School while working full-time. He graduated from the Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. After graduating from law school, Mr. Garcia followed his JD studies by obtaining an LL.M from ASU Law as well. The focus of his LL.M is in criminal defense. Mr. Garcia also holds a Master’s in Educational Leadership from Northern Arizona University with an emphasis in community college instruction.. Personal Life:. Mr. Garcia has been married for 21 years to his wife, and he has two sons. In his spare time, Mr. Garcia brainstorms on ways to hold officers accountable for the way they carry out their duties. When not brainstorming, Mr. Garcia enjoys outdoor activities in the wonderful Arizona landscapes.

Website:. Arizona Trial Attorney for over 25 years.  Areas of practice include wrongful death and serious accident injury cases.  Also, handling DUI and all criminal matters (felony/misdemeanor).

We Fight for You.  We Protect your Interests.. Any legal matter that involves you and your family is important. Because no two families are alike, you need a lawyer who will take the time to get to know you, who will represent you from start to finish, and who will fight for you and what is important to you. At the R. J. Peters & Associates law firm in Phoenix, Arizona, you will find family law attorneys who are always on your side.. Rich J. Peters

Tyler represents both plaintiffs and defendants in litigation matters, including personal injury, insurance defense, and medical malpractice cases. Prior to joining JHKM, Tyler handled criminal and civil law matters for clients and has achieved numerous favorable results in felony, misdemeanor, and civil cases.. Tyler’s educational background provides him with a unique perspective and approach to the cases in which he is involved. Prior to attending the Sandra Day O’Conner College of Law at Arizona State University, he received his undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona in Molecular and Cellular Biology, with a minor in Philosophy.. While attending law school, Tyler was a member of the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law Trial Team. He also participated in internal school competitions, placing first and second in two closing argument competitions. Tyler’s training and performance earned him a spot in the Order of the Barristers, a national honor society limited to individuals who demonstrate exceptional skill in trial advocacy, oral advocacy, and brief writing.. Tyler continued the development of his litigation skills, receiving certification from the Arizona State Bar College of Trial Advocacy in 2023. He has also been teaching trial advocacy skills as a Head Coach of the Sun Devil Mock Trial Team at Arizona State University since 2016.. Admissions. Education. Positions, Honors, and Awards:

Trent Buckallew has over two decades of experience in representing clients in the Phoenix area in all Criminal and DUI matters. If you have been charged with a DUI, Assault, Drug Crime, Domestic Violence, or any other criminal or DUI offense contact Trent Buckallew, a Board Certified Criminal Defense Attorney, at for a free initial consultation.

Tom Moring’s practice emphasizes complex real estate and commercial disputes, creditor’s rights, tort litigation and collections matters. Mr. Moring has extensive experience in managing and performing all aspects of litigation from initial investigation through discovery to trial. He began his career at one of the largest and most prestigious law firms in the country, where he worked for and earned a place among some of the top litigation attorneys in Arizona. Throughout Mr. Moring’s career, he has been involved in a wide variety of civil litigation matters, most as lead counsel.

Tim has experience in a wide array of commercial transactions and corporate governance matters. He has worked with clients to close asset-based term loans, form businesses and non-profits, document mergers and acquisitions, negotiate workouts, draft licensing agreements, and successfully close private placements. Tim regularly works with major lending institutions, healthcare organizations, technology companies, investors and small businesses.. Tim graduated first in his class from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, and received the college’s top honor in the John S. Armstrong Award. He received the Ross-Blakley Law Library Award for Exemplary Student Research for his article, “California’s Big Blank Check: What the QSA Means for the Salton Sea,” which was published in the spring 2014 issue of the Arizona State Law Journal. Tim was also recognized as a Willard H. Pedrick Scholar and a Rebecca and Michael Berch Scholar. In 2016, Tim was honored to be named as one of Arizona’s Top Pro Bono Attorneys.. In law school, Tim was consistently at the top of his class, receiving CALI awards in contracts, constitutional law, professional responsibility, evidence, conflict of laws, and jurisprudence. Tim enjoyed the privilege of serving as the Executive Articles Editor for the Arizona State Law Journal, and completing an externship with the Arizona Supreme Court Staff Attorney’s Office.. A native Arizonan, Tim is likely reading or spending time with his family when he isn’t working.

T.J. Ryan. Attorney at Law. My practice focuses on two main areas:. Estate Planning and Administration:  I represent individuals, couples and families in the creation of a range of estate planning documents, including wills, trusts (both revocable and irrevocable), health care and financial powers of attorney, and living wills.  My goal is to ensure that your wishes are carried out upon your death or incapacity, and to avoid the public, time consuming and costly probate process.  We understand there is no "one size fits all" solution, and we take great care to ensure that the result you desire is translated into your documents.  I also have the distinct pleasure of working with several attorneys who have been certified by the State Bar of Arizona as specialists in Estate and Trust Law as well as several specialists in the area of taxation.  Additionally, I work with attorneys in the Firm who can assist you with elder care and special needs planning.  In the event of a death or incapacity, I assist my clients by helping them successfully carry out their loved one's intentions through the administrative process.. Estate and Probate controversy litigation:  I assist my clients with a vast array of probate, trust, guardian and fiduciary related disputes.  These disputes include will and trust validity and interpretation issues, disputes between beneficiaries and fiduciaries over estate and trust operation, disputes regarding fiduciary fees, exploitation of the elderly and incapacitated or vulnerable individuals, contested or otherwise complicated guardianship and conservatorships, as well as trust modification and termination.  While many lawyers simply "dabble" in this area, I focus my energies on this area of law.  Because of this focused approach, we have achieved a strong track record for achieving positive results for our clients, and have developed a reputation for quality legal services in our field.  Moreover, we have vast, in-house resources upon which to draw, including some of Arizona's very finest estate planning lawyers, tax specialists, probate and trust administration experts, and certified private fiduciaries.. I give special attention to helping my clients gain a clear understanding of the process and the applicable legal framework. Understanding that litigation may often be avoided between reasonable people, I approach each circumstance with a range of alternatives.  I present my clients with all of the options available to them, including alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and arbitration.. From time to time, I also litigate civil and commercial issues, and assist clients with business transactions. Prior to joining the firm, I practiced with Bonnett Fairbourn Friedman & Balint PC as a civil litigator with a focus on professional liability defense.. In 2008, I served as the President of the Young Lawyers Division of the Maricopa County Bar Association.  I currently serve as an elected board member of the Maricopa County Bar Association board of directors. I also serve as the Programs and Facilities chair of the Maricopa County Justice Museum and Learning Center, which endeavors to restore the territorial jail within the Old Courthouse in downtown Phoenix and convert it for use as a museum.  I frequently volunteer with the Wills for Heroes Foundation, which provides pro bono estate planning for fire fighters, police and other first responders.. In law school, I served as an Executive Note Editor for the Arizona Law Review.  I clerked with Mesch, Clark & Rothschild PC, as well as the Civil Division of the Pima County Attorney’s Office. As a law student, I tried numerous cases (both to the jury and to the bench) with the City of Tucson Prosecution Clinic, gaining courtroom skills that continue to serve me today.  I served as the Assistant Director of the Law Office & Courtroom of the Future Project alongside Professor Winton Woods. In 2002, my Law Review note was published in the Arizona Law Review (“: RIAA v Napster and the War Against Online Musical Piracy,” 44 Ariz. L. Rev. 495 (2002), discussing the future of musical copyright in the digital world of the 21st century.). I joined Frazer Ryan Goldberg & Arnold LLP as an associate of the firm in 2006.  In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, riding my mountain bike, and maintaining my single digit handicap on the golf course.

Steven Plitt is one of Arizona’s premier insurance coverage lawyers. Although he has provided coverage advice in 40 states, he currently manages a robust regional insurance coverage practice.  His practice involves the handling of complex, high exposure insurance coverage and bad faith cases. Unlike most coverage lawyers who are only litigators, Mr. Plitt has first chair jury experience having tried to jury verdict cases in both state and federal court. As a trial lawyer, Mr. Plitt has extensive litigation experience and has managed a large litigation practice throughout his professional career. He has been inducted as a Fellow into the American College of Coverage and Extra-Contractual Counsel and The American Law Institute where he serves as a consulting member on the ALI’s development of the Restatement of the Law of Liability Insurance Law. He is listed in the Best Lawyers in America for insurance coverage (10+ years)  In 2012 and 2017, he was selected as the Insurance Lawyer of the Year – Phoenix by Best Lawyers. Mr. Plitt has been selected every year (10+ years) as one of the top 50 lawyers in Arizona by Southwest Super Lawyers. Only a handful of lawyers have continuously made the list for each year it has been published.  AZ Business Magazine lists Mr. Plitt within the top 100 lawyers in Arizona. Mr. Plitt has a national reputation as an insurance law scholar and commentator.  As an Adjunct Professor, he has taught the Insurance Law curriculum at Arizona State University College of Law and is currently teaching insurance law at the University of Arizona College of Law.  He is the current successor author of the nationally recognized and authoritative insurance coverage treatise Couch on Insurance 3d.  He has also authored other national treatises on insurance law.  Regarding Arizona law, his is the author of the treatise Arizona Liability Insurance Law and the senior contributing editor to the Arizona Tort Law Handbook.  Mr. Plitt has authored more than 350+ law reviews and other professional legal publications involving insurance law issues.  His scholarly writings have been cited by the Supreme Courts in 32 states, the Intermediate Appellate Courts in 22 states, 10 of the Federal Circuit Courts of Appeals, 38 Federal District Courts, the Federal Court of Claims and the Federal Bankruptcy Court.  His writings have been cited in more than 91 scholarly articles on insurance law issues.  These numbers are constantly out of date as more courts throughout the United States rely upon Mr. Plitt’s throught leadership on common and cutting edge insurance coverage issues. Mr. Plitt has been an expert consultant and witness for both insurance companies and insureds.  He has reviewed and analyzed more than 6,000 claim files in his practice career from 100 different insurance companies.  He has been an expert consultant in 600+ matters throughout the United States.  He is a nationally recognized expert in the area of insurance claim handling practices, insurance company compliance with the covenant of good faith and fair dealing, as well as industry standard, custom and practice.  He has been a licensed insurance broker (Arizona) since 1974.  He also consults as an expert in insurance agent E&O claims. Mr. Plitt’s practice includes the handling of professional liability, wrongful death and catastrophic injury cases.

Shawn was born in Wyoming and grew up in the mid-West.   After graduating cum laude with Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees from Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska, he moved to Phoenix in 1986.  Shawn graduated cum laude from the Arizona State University College of Law in 1989.. Shawn’s practice is devoted to representing clients who have been seriously injured through no fault of their own or who have lost loved ones due to the wrongful conduct or negligence of others.. Shawn is a member of several professional trial associations and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a professional organization that recognizes the accomplishments of lawyers who have won multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for their clients.  He served as a Special Olympics volunteer from 1983-1986. Shawn was also a member of the America Bar Association/American Medical Association Alcohol and Drug Abuse Education for Youths from 1992-1993.   Shawn has also served on the Board of Directors for New Song, a non-profit organization that helps children deal with grief following the loss of a parent.   Shawn has been on the Board of the Phoenix Chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates since 2015.. Shawn lives in the Phoenix area and is a frequent speaker at professional seminars, law schools, paralegal associations, and medical schools and associations.  He enjoys skiing, hiking, the outdoors and golf.

Sean Kraut was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He attended the University of Manitoba and received his Bachelor’s degree in Criminology and Political Studies. He then attended the University of North Dakota School of Law, before moving to Arizona to begin his legal career.. In law school, Sean focused his studies on criminal law, where he interned at both a prosecutor’s office and a public defender’s office. Working on both sides allowed him to gain valuable insight into how the criminal justice system works, how prosecutors approach different misdemeanor and felony offenses, and how defense attorneys effectively advocate for the accused.. After law school, Sean passed the Arizona bar exam and began working as a criminal defense attorney with the Maricopa County Office of the Public Defender, where he handled hundreds of felony criminal cases from arraignment through plea negotiation and sentencing. Sean obtained numerous favorable outcomes for his clients through relentless negotiation, litigation, and effective advocacy both in and out of the courtroom. Sean’s extensive experience ultimately led him to DM Cantor, where he is dedicated to upholding his client’s rights, and to helping them effectively navigate the stress and uncertainty of the criminal justice system.. In his free time, Sean enjoys hiking, going on road trips, and spending time with his Bengal cat, Lily.

Sean David Greengard’s career spans over a decade, focusing on estate planning and business law to assist individuals and businesses in securing their financial futures and legacies. Raised in Phoenix, AZ, southwest Colorado, and Maui, Hawaii, Sean showed early academic aptitude and a passion for law, influenced by attorney parents. Graduating from Arizona State University with a degree in Psychology, he went on to earn a Juris Doctorate from ASU’s Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law and a Masters in Taxation from Boston University. He gained experience at Ryley, Carlock & Applewhite before transitioning to Forakis Law Firm PLC, specializing in estate planning and business formation. As Director of HFO Law Group at Heritage Family Offices, Sean worked with high-net-worth clients in asset structuring and estate planning. In 2023, he established his own firm, focusing on sophisticated estate planning solutions. Sean prioritizes personalized service, building relationships with clients, and tailoring legal strategies to individual goals. Outside of work, Sean enjoys outdoor activities, travel, woodworking, and reading historical biographies and science fiction novels.

Scott Zwillinger represents small and midsize businesses and entrepreneurs in litigation involving all types of contractual relationships and agreements, corporate governance and ownership/membership disputes, real estate transactions, human resources related claims, matters related to loans and others types of financing, collection matters, commercial transactions and business operations.Scott also counsels clients before issues arise. Scott is proficient in developing and implementing pragmatic strategies and solutions designed to efficiently identify and resolve problems before they adversely affect business operations or lead to litigation.Scott also represents licensed individuals in matters before Arizona’s Office of Administrative Hearings, including matters concerning the Registrar of Contractors, Department of Financial Institutions and other regulatory agencies. Scott also represents fellow lawyers before the State Bar of Arizona, including serving as counsel in the largest and most complex attorney discipline matter in the history of the United States, The Members of the State Bar of Arizona adv. Thomas, Aubuchon and Alexander, PDJ-2011-9002.. In addition to his commercial practice, Scott has recovered millions of dollars in judgments and settlements to compensate those who have been catastrophically injured or lost loved ones as a result of the indifference, inaction, and sometimes violence of police, correction officers, correctional health providers and other government officials and employees. Notable results include the largest settlement in the State of Arizona for a public employee who was sexually assaulted on the job, a multi-million dollar settlement for an inmate viciously assaulted by known members of a prison gang, and numerous other settlements and judgments awarded to those who have been tragically injured by the failures of correctional health officials and providers.Scott is fortunate to have the opportunity to provide pro bono assistance to those who do not readily have access to the justice system. This has included counseling those who suffered as a result of the real estate crisis during the Great Recession, giving a voice to children caught in the middle of disputes between their parents, and counseling federal pro se litigants.Early in his career, Scott was honored to serve as a law clerk to the Hon. Mary H. Murguia, who was then a United States District Court Judge for the District of Arizona and now sits on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Scott I. Palumbo is a co-founder of Palumbo Wolfe & Palumbo. Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Mr. Palumbo received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame, where he was a letterman on the varsity football team. He went on to obtain his law degree from the Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. He has since dedicated his legal career to defending the rights of personal injury victims and those who have lost loved ones to wrongful death.. Mr. Palumbo is the immediate past President of the Arizona Association for Justice / Arizona Trial Lawyers Association and an Adjunct Professor of Law at Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Mr. Palumbo is included in The Best Lawyers in America in the areas of Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation and Medical Malpractice Law and was named the 2020 “Lawyer of the Year” for Plaintiff’s Medical Malpractice Law. Super Lawyers® has included Mr. Palumbo in its Super Lawyers lists and recognized him as one of the “Top 50 Arizona Super Lawyers” every year since 2014, making him the youngest Arizona attorney to ever receive that recognition. Mr. Palumbo has been repeatedly honored by AZ Business Magazine as one of the “Top 100 Arizona Lawyers.” He maintains an AV® peer review rating by Martindale-Hubbell® – its highest rating for legal ability and ethical standards.. Mr. Palumbo is also a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum – an organization that maintains membership exclusively for those lawyers who have recovered settlements or verdicts in excess of $2 million dollars. He has held a “Superb” 10/10 rating on for well over a decade.

Samuel P. Moeller is licensed to practice law in both Arizona and Texas. Multi-talented, Sam attended Baylor University School of Law while working as a Registered Nurse on both the cardiac and geriatrics floors at Hillcrest Baptist Medical Center in Waco, Texas. Upon graduation in 2003, Sam received his Juris Doctorate (Doctor of Laws degree). Sam initially received his Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2000 from the University of Utah in Salt Lake City.. Sam began the practice of law in Dallas, Texas, working for trial lawyers who focused their practice on the defense of liability lawsuits. He then focused his practice in advanced personal injury practice areas, including nursing home neglect, product liability and third-party casualty defense.. Because Sam has lived in Mexico, he is fluent in Spanish, which helps the firm serve the needs of the Hispanic community in Phoenix and all of Arizona.

Samit Bhalala is an associate in the Lewis Roca's Business Transactions Practice Group. He utilizes his deep legal and business background to help clients navigate a wide range of complex corporate and real estate transactional matters.. Always putting the needs of his clients first, Samit has become a trusted advisor in all aspects of business affairs. Clients call on him to discuss strategy, draft complex agreements, negotiate terms, and resolve disputes.

Roger Cohen has over 40 years’ experience as a business attorney, representing clients in both litigation and transactions. He has a deep knowledge and understanding of commercial law and the litigation process and is a forceful and effective advocate for his clients. Roger’s experience as a transactional attorney adds value in the litigation setting, as he can relate the documentation process to issues that arise in business and commercial disputes. Conversely, his knowledge and skill as a litigator affords him an advantage in negotiating and drafting settlement agreements with maximum protections to his clients. This unique blend of expertise is particularly useful in workout representation.. He has long-standing relationships with business clients in a variety of industries, providing business counseling, transactional assistance and litigation services. For over 30 years, he has represented an independent escrow company, successfully defending numerous claims asserting alleged breaches of contract and fiduciary duties. He acted as Arizona lead counsel in an 18-year multiple state legal battle arising out of a jojoba investment scheme, and was litigation counsel for the receiver of a group of lenders taken over as the result of a Ponzi scheme investigation. Roger has obtained favorable results, through trial or settlement, for clients in a variety of matters, including legal and accounting malpractice, shareholder and partner disputes, employment contract and restrictive covenant disputes, bankruptcy adversary proceedings, and complex collections.. Roger has published articles and spoken on a variety of topics, including the Arizona homestead and judgment lien statutes, Uniform Commercial Code Articles 2 (sales) and 9 (secured transactions), attorney conflicts and misconduct, bankruptcy appeals, and civil procedure. His article “Foreign Judgments and Community Property” was published in Arizona Attorney in November, 2009 and he co-authored “The Top 50 Leading Cases that Shaped Life and Law in Arizona’s First 100 Years” published in Arizona Attorney in February 2012. He is co-author of a chapter of the recent Thompson Reuters publication, “Inside the Minds: Strategies for Consumer Bankruptcy Appeals”.. A former law clerk to the Honorable Duke Cameron, former Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court, Roger has substantial experience as an appellate practitioner, having supervised and written numerous appellate briefs and argued cases in the Arizona Supreme Court, Arizona Court of Appeals, California Court of Appeals, and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. His published decisions include: Phares v. Nutter, 125 Ariz. 291, 609 P.2d 561 (Ariz. Supreme Court 1980) (established right to debtor to seek relief from judgment registered under the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act); Corporate Inv. Business Brokers v. Melcher, 824 F.2d 786 (9th Cir. 1987) (reversing District Court and holding that Colorado franchisee was subject to jurisdiction in Arizona in suit brought by franchisor); Mid Kansas Federal Sav. and Loan Ass’n of Wichita v. Dynamic Development Corp., 167 Ariz. 122, 804 P.2d 1310 (Ariz. Supreme Court 1991) (counsel for amicus curiae Southwest Savings & Loan Assoc.); Anderson v. Contes, 212 Ariz. 122, 128 P.3d 230 (Ariz. App. 2006); Austin Shea (Arizona) 7th Street and Van Buren, L.L.C. v. City of Phoenix, 213 Ariz. 385, 142 P.3d 693 (Ariz. App. 2006) and Rackmaster Systems, Inc. v. Maderia, 219 Ariz. 60, 193 P.3d 314 (Ariz. App. 2008).

Richard Mear’s litigation practice is driven by his desire to obtain effective and efficient results for his clients.  His common sense approach is grounded in a complete immersion in his clients’ businesses, goals and products.  Richard’s practice includes defending corporations in  premises liability matters, product liability matters (including medical devices), and toxic tort matters involving asbestos and benzene exposure.  He also has significant experience in cases involving transportation/trucking claims, construction defect claims, professional liability, medical malpractice, and in commercial business disputes involving claims of officer and director liability.  Mr. Mear has extensive experience in all aspects of litigation including trial, mediation and arbitration.  He has first-chaired and second-chaired several jury and bench trials to defense verdicts.  Mr. Mear first-chaired a month-long products liability trial in Federal Court and obtained a defense verdict for his client, despite the plaintiffs’ initial demand for $30 million and $12 million pre-trial demand. In February of 2017, Mr. Mear concluded a two-week jury trial to defense verdict, which included an award of Rule 68 sanctions.

Rachael Pugel focuses her commercial litigation practice on intellectual property, technology, and complex business litigation. Her case experience includes trademark infringement and validity, patent licensing agreements, copyright infringement, unfair competition, trade secret misappropriation, and domain name disputes. Rachael also has experience in TCPA, products liability, defamation, tortious interference, fraud, misrepresentation, breach of contract, and financial services litigation.. Rachael has litigated intellectual property and commercial matters before federal district and state courts, the United States Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, and the American Arbitration Association.. Through her pro-bono activities, Rachael has experience in representing clients in juvenile adoption and immigration removal proceedings. Rachael has also contributed to Snell & Wilmer’s IP litigation blog, .

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

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