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MARK E. HOUSE is a partner in the firm, and is licensed to practice law in both Arizona and Alabama. Mark specializes in Estate and Trust Litigation.. Mark speaks regularly on topics ranging from drafting in avoidance of litigation to the income tax issues of trust funding.  He also guest lectures at the Arizona State University College of Law.. He received his B.S.B.A. in Business Economics from Northern Arizona University in 1995 and his Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from Emory University School of Law in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1998.. Mark is a member of the Arizona and American Bar Associations, the Maricopa County Bar Association, a member and former director of the Central Arizona Estate Planning Counsel and a founding member of the Scottsdale Young Estate Planners.

Loren Molever, Attorney At Law. Loren Molever has been a Valley resident for over 50 years, having graduated from high school in Scottsdale and attended Arizona State, obtaining his undergraduate degree (cum laude) from Arizona State University in Television Production in 1977 and his juris doctorate from Arizona State University in 1982.  Loren has been practicing law in the Valley for 40 years after ending a brief career as a production assistant for CBS-TV sports, assigned to the PGA Tour.   Loren practices in the area of business law, emphasizing dispute resolution, business consulting, real estate litigation and employment law.. Loren has co-managed and was Treasurer for the U.S. Senate campaign for candidate Vic Vickers in Alaska.. Loren has been involved in community service his entire life, having spent over 20 years as a volunteer and then board member and board Chair for the National Conference For Community and Justice (NCCJ---Anytown America), is a past board member and board Chair for Valley Leadership, the Valley’s chapter of the National Community Leadership Association, past board member and board Chair of the North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce, and past board member and board Chair of The Shemer Art Center.  Loren was appointed to the 2015 Task Force for the City of Scottsdale General Plan and currently is a member of the Phoenix Sister Cities Calgary Committees in both Phoenix and Calgary.. Loren lives in Rio (Tonto) Verde, Arizona, and Calgary, Alberta, Ca.

Loose Ends Legal Solutions is dedicated to making it easy for individuals, families, and businesses to make complicated legal decisions to ensure the well-being of themselves and their loved ones. Along with helping clients to grow and protect their businesses and assets, she helps clients make a smooth transfer of their assets during or after their life-time.

Loan Modifications, 2nd Mortgage Loan Resolution, Excess Proceeds and HOA Debt. Representing Arizona homeowners since 2009.

Learn more about this attorney at . Grant M. Boland, J.D., LL.M. focuses his practice in all areas of trust and estate planning. Skilled in drafting, procedure, and the execution of simple and sophisticated estate planning instruments, Mr. Boland's practice consists of guiding families and loved ones through the estate planning process. More specifically, Mr. Boland focuses on assisting clients navigate estate, gift and generation skipping taxes through comprehensive tax planning.. Complimenting his estate planning practice, Mr. Boland has experience working with family owned businesses and professional practices. Moreover, Mr. Boland enjoys advising closely held companies and integrating the businesses with the estate planning structures as well as creating business succession strategies.. In addition to Mr. Boland's business and finance background, Mr. Boland has a post-doctoral LL.M. (Masters of Laws) in Estate Planning and Elder Law from Western New England University's School of Law. While attending his LL.M. program, Mr. Boland was the top student in 10 out of the 11 segments.. Today, Mr. Boland is a proud partner at the private client law firm of Boland Law Group, PLLC in their Scottsdale offices.. In his spare time, Mr. Boland enjoys hiking, exercising, volunteering and spending time with his friends and family. Mr. Boland is an active participant in the legal community and serves as a volunteer estate planning attorney to Police, Fire, Emergency Responders and Veterans at the Wills for Heroes clinics and the Disabled Veterans clinics.

Ken has been providing quality legal services to his clients since 1997. He has a wide array of general civil litigation experience including, but certainly not limited to Insurance Coverage, Insurance Defense, Premises Liability, Dram Shop, Commercial Litigation, Products Liability, Business Advice and Litigation, Probate and Trust Disputes, Elder Abuse, and Trustee and Private Fiduciary Advice and Litigation.. Over the past 19 years, Ken has focused his practice on litigation and resolving disputes as expediently and efficiently as possible. If the matter does lead to litigation, Ken is prepared to do what is necessary to get the best results possible. Ken has conducted numerous contested hearings, bench trials, and jury trials with significant appellate experience.. Prior to graduating from law school, utilizing detailed financial analysis, Ken traded fixed income securities for the largest clearing firm on Wall Street. Ken’s trading and legal experience have given him a foundation to understand complex financial and accounting issues, which he utilizes in practice today. Ken’s legal success stems from his dedication to finding an efficient and effective resolution of his clients’ disputed issues. Ken educates, counsels and guides each client through the litigation process so they can make informed decisions, and takes pride in building strong relationships with his clients. He not only understands the law but understands his clients’ present and future concerns and goals.. Ken has experience representing clients from individuals to Fortune 500 companies in state and federal courts;involving matters ranging from multi-billion dollar complex accounting/legal malpractice cases to car accident cases.. Ken has defended transportation clients in catastrophic injury, personal injury, wrongful death, and property loss claims and lawsuits on a local, regional and national basis. His experience includes handling all types of cases, from the multiple party catastrophic cases that demand a seasoned trial lawyer with decades of experience to the more routine case involving smaller or moderate exposure.. Ken joined Resnick & Louis three years ago and his experience and expertise have continued to grow and develop. Ken currently dedicates approximately 50% of his time handling general liability and bodily injury defense cases, many with exposure in excess of $1 million. Ken also is a Judge Pro Tempore and sits on the civil, probate and family law bench from time to time.. For construction clients, Ken litigates and resolves matters relating to additional-insured coverage, liability shifting like owner-controlled insurance programs (“OCIP”), excess insurance coverage, deductibles, self-insured retentions, and other issues that frequently arise in construction-defect litigation.. Ken is married and has two children. He enjoys playing his guitar, scuba diving, and spending time with his family.

Kelley L. Cathie focuses her practice on estate and business planning; estate and probate administration; and corporate and real estate transactions. Kelley has prepared and administered a wide variety of estate plans and prides herself on providing a personalized approach to meet the diverse circumstances of her clients. Kelley’s corporate and real estate experience complement her estate planning practice and allow her to provide full service legal representation to her clients’ business and estate planning needs

Jon A. Titus enjoys the art of taking complicated and confusing factual and legal issues and simplifying them into easily understandable parts.  Jon has been called a master strategist who looks at a problem from every angle, and then determines the most sensible and cost-effective way to handle it.  He practices primarily in the sophisticated areas of real estate law and securities law where for over thirty years he has assisted clients in navigating complex matters.. Jon began his career with a national law firm handling large-scale securities and anti-trust litigation, representing clients as substantial and diverse as Rupert Murdoch to Kellogg Company to Georgia Pacific.  Jon has handled almost everything there is to handle in securities law, from private transactions to public offerings, and from defending regulatory actions to litigating securities fraud cases.  Similarly, he has broad and diverse experience in all aspects of real estate law primarily representing real estate developers and home builders.

JOHN R. BECKER is a partner in the firm. John’s practice is a general practice within the estate planning and estate administration area. This includes estate planning for clients of moderate means, to sophisticated estate planning for high net worth clients. His practice includes all aspects of estate planning and trust administration, including post-death tax planning. In addition, John represents buyers and sellers in art transactions.. John often speaks at programs for professionals and has been an Adjunct Professor of Law at the Arizona State University College of Law since 1993. He has been published in several legal and tax journals.. John received a B.A. degree from University of Nebraska – Lincoln in 1980. He received his Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) degree, Magna Cum Laude, in 1987 from Arizona State University College of Law, where he was elected to the Order of the Coif. John received his LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law in 1988, while working as a Graduate Editor of the Tax Law Review. He earned his C.P.A. from the State of Nebraska in 1980 (Silver Certificate Award). John is a Certified Tax Law Specialist and a Certified Estate and Trust Law Specialist with the State Bar of Arizona.. John is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel; a Member of Arizona State Bar Association; former Director and President (2006-2007) of the Central Arizona Estate Planning Council; and is listed in the Best Lawyers of America, Trusts & Estates, and Super Lawyers.. As an avid supporter of the arts, John enjoys collecting books (all interests, including artist monographs and architecture), paintings and antiques. John is also a loyal Nebraska football enthusiast, and the proud owner of three beloved Norwich terriers Becket, Kensington, and Mick.  (“Winston” November 1999 – November 2015; “Thatcher” November 2000 – January 2017.)

John Powers is an Arizona native with nine years of experience representing clients in business transactions and litigation.  Clients of his firm include individuals, entrepreneurs, small businesses and large companies.. John Powers graduated from the University of Arizona with a B.A. in 1996, where he was Captain of the baseball team.  He earned numerous academic and athletic honors, including selections to the Pac-10 All-Academic Baseball Team and Pac-10 Baseball First Team.  After being drafted in the 21st round by the San Diego Padres, John Powers played professional baseball for eight seasons–six before law school and two during–in the San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs and Texas Rangers organizations.  He is the only person ever to play professional baseball while attending law school full time.  John graduated from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2004.. John’s practice is focused primarily on corporate formation, contracts, real estate, general business law, disputes and probate.  As an Arizona attorney, John Powers has represented public companies, small businesses, entrepreneurs, athletes and non-profits in transactions and disputes.  Among other matters, he has:. -Obtained judgment in Federal Court on all damages requests in pro bono representation of disabled client; -Advised an international energy company in its $800 million capital raise for oil production facility in Rajasthan, India; -Partnered with prominent India-based law firm to start its legal process outsourcing (LPO) subsidiary; -Represented an international sports icon, drafting license agreements, incorporating entities and negotiating agreements; -Advised international steel company on capital markets development in Algeria, Iraq and Venezuela; -Mediated a summit between a foreign law minister and a Fortune 100 Company addressing a multi-fatality environmental disaster; -Drafted opinion letters for national hotel chain in $250 million financing of multiple properties; -Assisted lead counsel in $2 billion multi-state refinancing of national storage company;. John represents individuals, entrepreneurs, small businesses and their owners, and large companies in the Superior and Federal Courts of Arizona.  Each client gets customized, attentive representation.. -State Bar of Arizona -United States District Court for the State of Arizona. -English -Spanish

John L. Lohr, Jr. primary practice areas consist of Real Estate Law, Construction Law, Commercial Litigation, Trademarks and Bankruptcy Law-Creditors’ Rights.. Mr. Lohr is an experienced trial attorney and litigator. In a recent complex litigation involving a commercial eviction, condemnation and breach of contract, he successfully defeated the condemning entity’s claims before the trial court and obtained a Court order evicting the condemning entity from his client’s property.  Mr. Lohr won the subsequent appeal.  In all, he succeeded in obtaining judgments for his client for nearly a quarter of a million dollars.. Mr. Lohr represents lenders in non-judicial and judicial foreclosures and represents both lenders and borrowers in subsequent deficiency lawsuits.  Mr. Lohr advises property owners and lenders on their rights in foreclosures, short sales and loan modifications.. Mr. Lohr was admitted to practice law in Arizona in 1999 and is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona.  He is a member of the State Bar of Arizona and its Real Estate and Construction Law Sections.  Mr. Lohr successfully completed the Arizona College of Trial Advocacy; is a participant in the State Bar of Arizona’s Volunteer Lawyers Program; was appointed as a Judge Pro Tem through the Maricopa County Superior Court.

Jeff combines his unique experience as both a lawyer and a businessman to fashion well reasoned and practical solutions in counseling and advising his clients. He is sensitive to the business considerations that are important to a business client and understands the operational and financial aspects of running a business. He is admitted to practice law in both Arizona and Texas and has focused his practice on business law matters including representation in the areas of entity formation, structured capital raises and financings including private placements of securities, business combination transactions, and other general company business transactions including contractual and employment matters. His practice also includes wealth and estate planning and probate administration.

Irving Hymson developed his analytical, drafting and negotiation skills in prominent New York City firms, as chief counsel for a major financial corporation, and as a principal in Phoenix law firms.. Since 1967, Mr. Hymson’s broad professional experience has included commercial and residential real estate matters, business formations, business and asset acquisitions and dispositions, finance, contracts, leasing, and business advice.. The State Bar of Arizona has designated Mr. Hymson as a Certified Real Estate Specialist.  This highly-sought distinction was earned by his tenure in practicing real estate law and his meeting stringent practitioner, experience, and continuing education requirements. In addition, Mr. Hymson was awarded the rating of “AV Preeminent” from Martindale-Hubbell for the highest in legal ability and ethical standards among his peers.. As a real estate, business and finance lawyer, Mr. Hymson serves a diverse clientele in Arizona, the United States, Far East, and Europe. Mr. Hymson’s general practice areas also include personal injury and domestic relations matters.  He has negotiated multi-million dollar settlements for clients in personal injury, commercial litigation and business cases. Additionally, Mr. Hymson is a trained mediator of disputes.. Mr. Hymson is a graduate of Temple University School of Law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and was a published member of its Law Review.  He received his B.A. from Queens College in New York City.  He is a member of the Arizona and New York State Bars, and he writes and lectures on real estate topics and on the art of negotiation. Mr. Hymson is a member of the State Bar of Arizona with participation in Business law and Real Property areas.

Ilene L. McCauley is a full time attorney with 40 years experience in estate, business and tax planning. She has been a member of the State Bar of Arizona since 1982 and has been certified by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization as a Certified Specialist in Taxation since 1983. She is a member of Wealth Counsel.. In her words, "I am a full time attorney and mother of a lovely 24 year old daughter. My husband passed away 17 years ago and I have seen first hand the importance of planning ahead.". Perhaps this explains that, along with her exemplary educational background and expertise, her clients receive something equally important; her warmth, enthusiasm and empathetic nature. This is evident in the fact that her clients are multi-generational and that she is regularly invited to the most important, intimate events in their lives. She is experienced in advising how to provide for children with special needs in your trust. And, oh yes, even how to include your pets whether they are a valuable race horse, or your dog, Spot!. Ms. McCauley was editor and contributor to the publication Conspectus Current, produced by the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys. She is a Fellow of the Esperti-Peterson Institute for Advanced Estate Planning and has completed her second post-doctoral degree in advanced Tax and Estate Planning. She has served an appointment to the Tax Advisory Commission of the State Bar of Arizona and has recently been appointed to the position of Adjunct Professor at the Estate and Wealth Strategies Institute at Michigan State University.. Ms. McCauley is a noted speaker and is well sought after for speaking and radio engagements. Some of her topics include: "Tax Planning for Small Business"; "Bridge the Gap; Basic Legal Skills"; "New Tax Legislation"; "The Charitable Remainder Trust as an Executive Benefit Tool"; "Goals and the Consultative Process"; and "Converting Stock Options to Other Employee Benefits". In addition she is certified to offer continuing education credits for insurance professionals and certified financial planners.. Ms. McCauley earned her BA from Binghampton University, her JD from Hofstra University School of Law, and her LLM (Master of Laws in Taxation) from DePaul University School of Law. She was named Arizona’s Outstanding Young Lawyer in 1991.

I'm a dad who know what it’s like to worry about what might happen.. As parents, we want to provide for our children and set them up to succeed, even if we’re not there. But estate planning can seem daunting.. I have learned firsthand that the best way to avoid family conflict in probate is to anticipate and plan around it. Before I narrowed my practice to this field, I advocated for the injured, the accused, and the disabled in proceedings before various civil and administrative courts.. I enjoy delving into emerging legal issues and finding cutting-edge solutions, boiling them down into valuable strategies that are both helpful and straightforward for clients.. I have my B.S. in Political Science from Utah Valley University, as well as my J.D. from Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University. I have been admitted to the State Bar of Arizona.. In my free time, I spend time with his wife Alex and their two rowdy boys. This means his latest hobbies include playing hide-and-seek, doing somersaults in the backyard, and running circles around the dining table. When the occasion permits, he enjoys board games, sports, and kayaking.

I went to law school because I wanted to make a difference in people’s lives and protect my own family.  I was naturally drawn to the practice of estate planning because of its positive nature and ability to impact people.  Estate planning is positive?!  Absolutely.When most people think of estate planning, they’re thinking that it’s only for the rich or the elderly. What they don’t realize is that estate planning is really about leaving a legacy – no matter how big or small – and ensuring that your loved ones are taken care of should you pass unexpectedly.  Protecting families with children is especially important to me. My studies revealed a gap, a great chasm if you will, between traditional estate planning and what families really need.  This gap could land your children in foster care, put a stranger in charge of their inheritance (who will take fees for that service), and leave your estate vulnerable to predators even if you have a will in place.  I have made it my mission to obliterate this gap for my clients—guarantee their children stay in the care of people they know and trust, ensure funds are available for the immediate care of their children, and safeguard their values, beliefs, stories, and experiences!If you want someone that can act as a guardian of your legacy, who deeply understands estate law and can be your trusted advisor in the process of protecting your family, I encourage you to contact me!

I was raised in Southern California and married Katherine, the love of my life in 1979. We have five children and eight grandchildren, and counting... We raised our family in Mesa Arizona where I have worked my entire career. I have been involved with everything from Little League to United Way to junior high musicals, where I played the trumpet in the pit.. I love what I do. I give people peace of mind, setting up a Plan so their family won't have to hassle with a probate case. I especially enjoy helping small business owners and licensed professionals separate their personal wealth from their potential liabilities.

I was a Legal Assistant for 13 years before starting law school, working in the area of estate planning, probate, guardianship/conservatorship, and tax.. Prior to law school I worked as a corporate acountant for a major computer software firm.. I have two grown children and four grandchildren.

I own Picarello Law, PLC. As an attorney in the valley, I know it is important to find someone you can trust to help achieve your goals. Picarello Law offers services in real estate issues, probate, trust, litigation and estate planning. I have extensive experience with real estate sales, as I have grown up around that field and hold an active associate broker's license. I am still very involved in real estate residential sales. My passion for estate planning is not far behind - I have a deep passion to help people ensure that their property gets to the right people after thier passing. Call me today for a free consulation. I'd love to help you!

I have been practicing law over 20 years.  I counsel individuals and businesses in areas including; corporate formation, buy/sell agreements, employment and tax issues, contracts, leases, wills and trusts.. I offer a free consultation so I can get to know you and your issues.  I will also travel to you.

I have a growing trusts and estates practice in Scottsdale, Arizona. I prepare wills, trusts and powers of attorney, review and revise estate plans and provide advice regarding federal estate and gift tax laws. I also advise Personal Representatives and Trustees with regard to estate and trust administration.

I focus my practice in the areas of estate planning (wills, trusts, special needs trusts, pet trusts, probate, trust administration, gifting, family business succession planning, and tax planning), transactional business representaion, and asset protection.  I also enjoy helping clients with pre- and post-marital agreements and co-habitation agreements.

I enjoy family time with my wife and two daughters.  I also enjoy playing golf, tennis, or basketball, and working out.

I am the entrepreneurial principal in my Scottsdale, Arizona based firm, which I founded on January 01, 1994.  My boutique law practice is dedicated to rendering quality and cost-effective legal services in the areas of transactional commercial and residential real estate law and general corporate and business law.  Over the course of my 35+ year legal career, I have represented both sophisticated institutional clients with a national presence as well as clients who own small and medium sized businesses that are concentrated within various aspects of the real estate field.  I also handle life-cycle events from inception through dissolution for a wide variety of other, non-real estate related businesses, industries and trades.. I have a particular interest and expertise in assisting local Arizona-based companies with their transactional real estate, corporate and business legal needs.  I have been a proud member of Local First Arizona since 2011 and have provided legal services to a number of unique and creative businesses through that affiliation.  I have been fortunate to work on  several "adaptive reuse" real estate projects that have already transformed and will continue to transform the older parts of the midtown and downtown portions of Phoenix.. My years spent in Chicago working on sophisticated real estate and corporate deals at a major national law firm, when combined with my years spent in the Phoenix/Scottsdale area running my own law firm have matured me into a highly-skilled, experienced and practical lawyer that is capable of rendering quality legal services at cost-effective rates.

I am founding member of Leighton & Abdo, PLLC, and an Arizona native. My practice areas include bankruptcy,plaintiff's civil litigation and civil litigation defense, collections, collections defense (credit card, promissory note, breach of contract, etc.), debtor and creditor rights, and estate planning (including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and real property deeds). I have presented cases before the Arizona Court of Appeals, the Arizona Supreme Court, the Federal Eight Circuit Court of Appeals, the Federal Bankruptcy Panel of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Supreme Court of the United States of America.