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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.

Seth Goertz focuses his practice in commercial litigation. Seth has experience litigating antitrust and other complex commercial matters. Seth also has experience with labor and employment issues, such as litigating employer agreements and assisting employers as they navigate EEOC and DOL investigations.

Rudy is the firm's Managing Shareholder and Executive Committee Chairman. He maintains a broad practice in commercial, financial and employment litigation and previously led the firm's Litigation group. Recognized as an AV Preeminent® lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell®, Rudy is also touted in top peer-reviewed legal directories. He has been featured prominently in Southwest Super Lawyers® since 2007, including in the special Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel and Business editions. Rudy is also named in the 2009-2015 editions of Best Lawyers in America®, including in the Business edition, where he is listed in both commercial and employment litigation. He was also named to the inaugural group of Arizona's Finest Lawyers.Rudy is frequently acknowledged for his business and community leadership. He actively supports many nonprofit organizations, including serving on the Board of Directors of the Patrick Peterson Foundation for Success, the Friends of Public Radio Arizona, and Chicanos Por La Causa. He has been recognized numerous times by AzBusiness Magazine: in 2015, he was listed among the Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona and featured in the Managing Partners section; in 2014, Rudy was highlighted in the inaugural issue of AzBusiness Leaders and has been listed multiple times since then; and in 2013, he was named one of the 25 Most Influential Hispanic Business Leaders. In addition, the Phoenix Business Journal named Rudy to the publication's 2012 list of Most Admired CEOs and Top Level Executives and featured him in the Power Book for his community involvement. In his diverse commercial litigation practice, Rudy represents clients in all types of business-related disputes, including breach of contract, trade secret, securities, lender liability, racketeering, and construction claims. Rudy has extensive experience advocating for his clients in federal and state trial courts, which includes conducting jury and bench trials as lead attorney. He also routinely represents clients before administrative and governmental agencies. Understanding the toll litigation takes, Rudy devotes a substantial portion of his practice to advising clients on litigation-avoidance measures.In his employment practice, Rudy counsels and defends employers who face claims of sexual harassment, disability, gender, age, race, national origin and religious discrimination, wrongful discharge, and employment-related tort and contract claims. Rudy frequently represents employers in contractual arbitration proceedings and before various employment-related agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Civil Rights Division of the Attorney General's Office, and the New Mexico Department of Labor.Rudy received his J.D. in 1993 from the University of New Mexico School of Law where he was the Articles Editor for the University of New Mexico Natural Resources Journal and the recipient of the Moise Prize for excellence in legal ethics. Rudy earned his B.A. in anthropology and political science from Amherst College, and he was a 4-year starter on the university's football team.

Parker Bunch is a litigation associate with The Cavanagh Law Firm. He focuses his practice primarily on civil litigation, including insurance defense, personal injury and insurance coverage. He graduated magna cum laude from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, CA, with a Bachelors of Arts in Journalism and with the highest GPA in the university’s Journalism Department. He obtained his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law in 2017. In law school, Parker was a member of the Arizona Law Review, captain of the law school’s Jessup Moot Court team, and a member of the school’s Intellectual Property Clinic. He received CALI Awards in Property and Legal Ethics, as well as the 1L Legal Writing Outstanding Oral Advocacy Award and the 2L Advanced Legal Writing Best Brief Award. He was also a proud member of the school’s intramural and men’s league softball teams. While in law school, Parker gained valuable litigation experience clerking for three law firms in Tucson, where he was exposed to a wide range of civil and commercial litigation matters. He sat for and passed the July 2017 Arizona Bar Exam. In his spare time, Parker enjoys travelling, playing softball and reading.

My team and I represent victims who are injured or families who have lost loved ones in accidents caused by someone else's mistakes or wrongdoing.  I have completed over $25 million in settlements for my clients.  I am rated as a top 50 Super Lawyer in Arizona by Southwest Superlawyers Magzine and maintain a preeminent AV rating.  My team and I pride ourselves on winning cases at the highest possible level and maintaining open, direct, and constant communication with our clients.

Ms. Davis has been practicing family law for over 20 years and focuses on complex divorce and custody litigation.  Ms. Davis is the President and Chair of The Cavanagh Law Firm. She is also is an Adjunct Professor at Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.  Ms. Davis is certified as a family law specialist by the Arizona state Bar; is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell; and is honored by Best Lawyer’s in America, Super Lawyers, and more elite organizations.

Ms. Blair joined Jones, Skelton & Hochuli in 2008. She concentrates her practice on section 1983 defense, professional liability, wrongful death and personal injury defense.  Ms. Blair received her J.D. from the University of Arizona College of Law in 2007, and B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Arizona in 2005. She is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Arizona. Ms. Blair currently serves as the publications editor for DRI’s Leadership Professionalism and Ethics Committee. Prior to attending college, Ms. Blair served as an Aerial Intelligence Specialist in the United States Army.

Mr. Ulrich is dedicated to aggressively defending the rights of his clients.  He has been defending individuals and companies in Arizona since 2003 and is an experienced trail attoreny.  Walter graduated Magna Cum Laude from Arizona State University College of Law in 2003 and has handled hundreds of cases in his years of practice in Arizona federal and state courts.  Prior to founding The Ulrich Law Firm, Walter worked at a mult-national law firm handing complex matters in federal and state courts of various jurisdictions.. Mr. Ulrich has extensive expderience representing those facing criminal prosecution ranging from minor traffic offenses to homicide and regularly appears in the Maricopa County Superior Court as well as municipal and justice courts accross Maricopa County.. Mr. Ulrich approaches each case with the energy and optimism necessary to achieve the best possible result.  Mr. Ulrich has successfully obtained dismissals in multiple felony and misemeanor cases, as well as successful jury verdicts and lenient plea resolutions.. Mr. Ulrich is a long-time resident of Arizona, having graduated from Brophy College Preparatory and earned bachelors degrees in Finance and German from Arizona State University Barrett Honors College.  Mr. Ulrich is admitted to practice before the Arizona Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Federal District of Arizona.

Mr. Lopez, a University of Southern California Law grad, is an experienced trial attorney who has successfully tried numerous jury trials, bench trials and arbitrations.  Mr. Lopez’s practice focuses on complex commercial and tort litigation, including business disputes, insurance coverage, insurance bad faith, real property disputes, real estate purchase contracts, title insurance, broker defense, landlord tenant matters, both commercial and residential, retail lease disputes, Petroleum Marketing Practices Act ("PMPA") and other general tort and commercial litigation matters.

Mr. Clifford Frisbie is a litigation associate attorney with Kelly Law Team, touting more than 20 years of personal injury experience. Originally born and raised in New York, Clifford has made Arizona his home for more than 15 years. Clifford is actively licensed in Arizona and Nevada – offering a unique opportunity for fellow Phoenicians to retain a local attorney for an injury claim that may have occurred while visiting Nevada.

Michelle primarily practices in the areas of estate planning and business law.. Through her estate planning practice, Michelle serves as a trusted advisor to individuals and families of all levels of sophistication seeking to create or revise their estate plan. Michelle focuses on developing custom approaches designed to meet the needs of each client, from a practical and efficient plan for moderate estates to sophisticated planning for more complex estates.. Michelle’s transaction work focuses on assisting closely held business owners with business formation, operating agreements, contract review, formation of 501(c)(3) non-profits, and buy/sell agreements.. Beyond estate planning and business law, Michelle has extensive experience in commercial litigation. Her broad expertise enables her to offer holistic legal guidance to clients facing diverse estate planning and business needs.. Awards & Recognition. - Best Lawyers in America,Ones To Watch, 2021 - 2024. - Southwest Super Lawyers,Rising Star, 2020 - 2024. - Martindale-Hubbell, Peer Reviewed. - Phoenix Magazine - Top Lawyer, Wills, Estates, and Trusts, 2024. - Phoenix Magazine - Top Lawyer, Insurance Coverage/Bad Faith, 2022, 2023. Community Involvement. -Ryan House, Marketing and Development Committee Member, 2020. -Voices for CASA Children Volunteer – 2014 to date. -Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Volunteer, 2010-2012. -The Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest, Volunteer 2010

Micalann C. Pepe primarily practices in the areas of insurance coverage and bad-faith litigation. Her diverse practice also includes commercial litigation, civil litigation, and transactional work. She has a wide-range of experience including medical marijuana, DUI, foreclosures, and workers’ compensation litigation. Before joining Jaburg Wilk, she successfully first-chaired multiple bench and jury trials with the City of Phoenix Prosecutor’s Office through a law student Rule 38(d) program.. She has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Southwest Super Lawyers since 2015. Micalann was named as Litigation Counsel Associate Fellow and is a member of their Diversity Law Institute and Trial Law Institute. She was selected to American Bar Association TIPS Leadership Academy for 2018-2019. She is a currently a member of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel, and a member of “Women in the Law Liaison” for the AADC 2019-2020.. Micalann grew up in small-town South Dakota where she enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing with her Grandpa, and learning the long-standing work ethic that the Mid-West is known for. She moved to Arizona to pursue dual degrees at Arizona State University, ultimately graduating magna cum laude with a B.A. in Women and Gender Studies and a B.S. in Finance from the W.P. Carey School of Business at ASU. Forever a Sun Devil, she continued her education at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, graduating cum laude and gaining admission to the Arizona State Bar in 2011. She is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court- District of Arizona, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.. She began participating as a board member of the Arizona Association of Defense Counsel, Young Lawyers’ Division in 2011, and has served as Board’s Vice President, President and Executive Board Member, and currently serves on the AADC’s main board. She has co-authored and contributed to publications for the Defense Research Institute and the Claims & Litigation Management Alliance on various topics, mainly focusing on developments in insurance law. Micalann was chosen as a participant in the inaugural class of the AADC’s “Ladder Down” program which focused on honing leadership, business development, and mentoring skills for women lawyers. She has been very active with the American Bar Association, Tort Trial & Insurance Practice’s Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee and is currently serving as a Vice Chair of the ICLC and Co-Chair of the ICLC’s Midyear Meeting.

Mia is an Assistant General Counsel for U-Haul International, Inc. She handles lawsuits in the areas of products liability, personal injury, and premises liability.  Mia previously worked for private law firms, representing clients in the areas of personal injury, professional liability, construction defect, and contract.  Following law school, Mia clerked for the Hon. Andrew Gould at the Arizona Court of Appeals.

Kyle is an experienced litigation attorney assisting clients with contractual disputes, business matters, real estate, employment contracts, and other commercial matters. He has an active motion practice assisting clients with resolution of their legal matters. Kyle also has experience with immigration law.While in law school, Kyle worked as a commercial real estate broker and financial analyst in Illinois where he developed financial modeling skills and valuation techniques for various forms of properties and investment grade real estate prospects.

Ian Fischer is an accomplished litigator whose problem-solving and advocacy skills help his clients achieve critical outcomes. He has a strong record of success in resolving complicated legal issues that would otherwise hamper business operations. Ian represents clients with complex contract disputes, business torts, class actions, and actions alleging Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO), False Claims Act, or antitrust violations. Ian works closely with his clients to understand their specific goals for each dispute they face and to develop practical approaches to achieving those goals.. In addition to his civil defense work, Ian leverages his experience as a former public defender to assist clients in the unfortunate event that they must interact with the criminal justice system. Ian assists clients who are facing an investigation into potential criminal conduct, who are defending against criminal charges or who are called upon as a witness to, or victim of, a criminal offense.. Ian completed a year-long clerkship with Chief Justice Ruth McGregor at the Arizona Supreme Court.

I help business owners and individuals recover their money in Arizona, Colorado, Missouri, Texas and Utah.

I am an attorney specializing in the area of civil defense litigation.

I advise, defend and try cases for companies that make products. I advise on data privacy and data security too. I'm known as the leading authority on Arizona verdicts and for 11 years I've written a popular yearly article that recaps the latest verdicts. I'm smart, calm, strategic, aggressive, and juries like me.. I'm a lawyer and a Certified Information Privacy Professional/US. I post updates on privacy, verdicts and other legal news on Twitter @KellyLWilkins. I love to write and post frequently on my firm's blogs Product Liability Update and Into the Breach.

Eric Jeide grew up in a small farming town in northwestern Wyoming. As the youngest of seven children, Eric’s childhood consisted largely of tag-team wrestling matches, makeshift tree swings, and general mayhem at every turn– never a dull moment! After living most of his life in the Mountain West, Eric moved to the Valley of the Sun in 2009 with his wife and kids.. Eric worked for a large insurance company defending their insureds against personal injury lawsuits. He saw first-hand how insurance companies callously deny legitimate injury claims. Eric believes his clients deserve better treatment from insurance companies and works hard to ensure his clients obtain fair compensation for their personal injuries. He briefly had his own practice prior to joining the firm. Eric also represented clients in criminal court with a variety of cases including DUIs, domestic violence, assaults. When he’s not working, Eric enjoys singing, cooking, and spending time with his wife and four children hiking, riding bicycles, or walking their dog, Oliver.

David focuses his practice in family law. He assists clients with divorces, child custody issues, post-decree modifications, and pre- and post-nuptial agreements. David is experienced with high conflict family law matters and has tried numerous cases. He has particular expertise when dealing with issues relative to children both during dissolution and issues that arise after a client’s divorce or establishment matter. David passionately advocates for what matters most to his clients and builds a strategic, custom game plan for each. He takes pride in the details and genuinely cares for his clients and the best interests of their children. While his primarily practice is family law, David continues to have a passion for sports law and teaches both Family Law and Sports Law courses at ASU’s College of Law.

David A. Timchak focuses his practice on appellate and complex litigation. He has substantial experience in all aspects of appellate practice having handled or been involved in numerous appeals and special actions relating to constitutional claims, statutory and administrative law interpretation, tort claims, contract disputes, and real property disputes.Mr. Timchak is committed to charity and pro bono work. He serves on the American Bar Association Council of Appellate Lawyers Pro-Bono Committee, is a cooperating attorney with the Electronic Frontier Foundation, and is an active member of the Arizona Court of Appeals Pro Bono Representation Program and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Pro Bono Representation Program.

Brad Johnston is a shareholder and director of The Cavanagh Law Firm, P.A.  He has more than 20 years of diverse experience in civil litigation, including jury trials in state and federal court.  His trial experience includes matters involving personal injuries, construction/indemnity issues, insurance coverage and insurance bad faith, and breach of contract/fiduciary duty.. Mr. Johnston has broad experience in construction and real estate matters.  He  has handled a variety of real estate and construction-related lawsuits, including suits involving defective construction, purchase contracts and leases, boundary disputes and other title defects, adverse possession, and materialmen’s liens.  He has represented national construction management firms, real estate developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and property owners in contract and construction defect lawsuits.  He has handled matters involving a variety of civil, structural, and electrical engineering and also architectural standard of care issues.  He has also drafted construction contracts for developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and property owners.. In the personal injury area, Mr. Johnston has handled many personal injury and wrongful death cases for both defendants as well as plaintiffs, including dram shop, products liability, and tire cases.  He has also defended many cases for insured and self-insured clients, ranging from automobile accidents to products liability, premises liability, nursing home neglect, and elder abuse cases.. Mr. Johnston also has extensive experience in vertical transportation cases and has represented an international elevator manufacturing and service company in a variety of personal injury and contract matters.. Mr. Johnston has handled a number of appeals and has argued cases before the Arizona Court of Appeals.  Representing a Canadian governmental entity, Mr. Johnston obtained summary judgment in an action to enforce a Canadian judgment against a Canadian citizen living in Arizona, which ruling was upheld on appeal.  See Alberta Securities Comm’n v. Ryckman, 200 Ariz. 540, 121 (App. 2001).. Mr. Johnston graduated from Brigham Young University, magna cum laude, in 1991.  He is a 1994 graduate of Cornell Law School, where he served as Articles Editor for the Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy.  He served as a judicial extern to the Hon. Patrick Monserrate, Supreme Court of New York.  He is admitted to practice in Arizona state courts, the United States District Court for the District of Arizona and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.  He has served as a Maricopa County Superior Court Pro Tempore.  He is a member of the Defense Research Institute, the Arizona Association of Defense Counsel, and the construction law sections of the Arizona State Bar and the Maricopa County Bar.. Mr. Johnston and his wife are the parents of six children.  He serves as a Unit Commissioner in the San Tan District, Grand Canyon Council of the Boy Scouts of America.