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STANNA  MICHELLE  SLATER  (born Jeffery Slater)  handles civil disputes and estates.  The civil disputes involve claims and lawsuits relating to injuries, contracts, insurance and inheritance.  Stanna Slater also handles probate administration of various types of estate.  Her estate-planning services include the development of Wills, Trusts and related legal documents.  Stanna is licensed and qualified to practice in all Arizona state and federal courts.

Scottsdale/Phoenix, AZ Divorce/Family/Custody Attorney. 24 Years Experience, aggressive litigator and negotiator.. I grew up in Minnesota, one of eight (8) children. My father was a doctor and my mother a nurse. My parents just celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary. I moved to Arizona in 1996, met a beautiful woman from Chicago Illinois and was married in 1998. We recently celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary. I am the father of two wonderful teenage children. My son plays high school football and my beautiful daughter plays high school and club volleyball. Both are excellant students. Of all that I have accomplished in life I am the most proud of my wife and my children. I am also the proud uncle of 25 nieces and nephews. They are all great kids and I am proud of each and everyone of them. When not working I enjoy motocross and quad riding, fishing, hiking, bodybuilding (working out), biking and reading. Our home is filled with pets (2 dogs and 4 cats) and they each are a joy to spend time with. Arizona is a beautiful state with many interesting places to visit. My family enjoys trips to Sedona, Flagstaff and Rocky Point, Mexico. I have been blessed throughout my life with a wonderful family and many close friends. I enjoy practicing law because I am able to help people in need and positively make a difference in peoples lives.

Rachel S. Zaslow is a native of San Diego, California.  She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, Washington and her Juris Doctorate Degree from Phoenix School of Law, in Phoenix, Arizona.  During law school, Rachel earned various internship positions in the probate and estate fields, as well as worked for a prestigious Phoenix area estate planning and probate firm.  Rachel also completed over 50 hours of community service and graduated law school early.. Rachel is an associate attorney at Bivens & Associates, P.L.L.C., one of the most experienced elder law, special needs planning and estate planning firms in Arizona.  Her current practice focuses on estate planning, probate, trust administration, guardianships, special needs planning and long term care planning.. Rachel is the recipient of the Outstanding Volunteer Service Award from the Legal Aid Society of San Diego; the Wiley Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services from the State Bar of California; the Outstanding Community Service Award from Phoenix School of Law; and she was awarded a scholarship membership to the Central Arizona Estate Planning Council.

Ms. Goens focuses her legal practice on estate planning, probate and trust administration, and estate and trust controversy litigation. She represents individuals in the creation of various estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, and health care and financial powers of attorney. In the event of death or incapacity, Ms. Goens assists her clients with probate and trust administration and, when necessary, litigation of probate, trust, or fiduciary related disputes.. Before starting Christianson Goens PLC , Ms. Goens worked as a trusts and estates attorney and a commercial litigation attorney at boutique Scottsdale law firms. She earned her law degree with a Taxation Concentration at the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, and her bachelor’s degree at Arizona State University.

Mr. Noblitt is a licensed patent attorney with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and has been practicing intellectual property law for over twenty-five years. Before forming The Noblitt Group, Mr. Noblitt practiced at some of the most prestigious law firms in Texas and the southwest, and was a partner with the largest law firm in Arizona.  He is experienced in the acquisition, protection, and enforcement of intellectual property rights domestically and internationally, and served five months in Japan as a liaison to a Japanese firm. Mr. Noblitt also serves as an Adjunct Professor at the Arizona State University College of Law.. Mr. Noblitt’s background includes broad-based intellectual property counseling, patent preparation and prosecution, trademark and copyright registration, trade secret and trade dress protection, technology transfer, and related litigation, licensing, and counseling.  Mr. Noblitt also regularly provides support for corporate transactions, such as financing transactions, mergers and acquisitions, and perfection of security interests.. Mr. Noblitt received his Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. The following areas are representative of Mr. Noblitt’s particular technological expertise: electronics, communications, acoustics, semiconductor manufacturing and testing, medical devices, mechanical systems, optics, optoelectronics, imaging systems, data processing and storage, amplifiers, display systems, RF devices, signal processing, networking, wireless coomunications, digital and analog filters, memory systems, and computer hardware and software.. Mr. Noblitt also plays beer league hockey. Poorly. But it's fun.

Megan resides in Scottsdale, Arizona.  She is married and has two young children.

Matthew S. Dana, JD, LLM, CPA, CLU, is the founding attorney with Trevor Whiting of DANA WHITING LAW. He has literally spent his entire life in becoming the best estate planning lawyer he could be. From college, to law school, to professional designations, to work experience, to family life, every aspect of his life has shaped and molded him into one of the leading estate planning attorneys in the Phoenix Metropolitan area, if not the entire State of Arizona.. Most recently, in October of 2017 Matt fulfilled a three year contract to lead the trust and estate practice group in Arizona for a national law firm of nearly 500 lawyers.. The thirty years prior to that, Matt was the founding attorney and managing partner for the DANA LAW FIRM, P.A. which he established in 1989. Under Matt's leadership, the Dana Law Firm grew to be one of the largest and most preeminent law firms in Arizona. Dana Law Firm suspended the practice of law in 2014 when both Matt and Trevor joined the national law firm.. His commitment to his clients is demonstrated not only through his words, but also through his actions. Matt practices exclusively in the areas of estate planning, probate law and trust administration. In order to remain on the cutting edge of estate planning, Matt continues his education studying recent estate planning developments, tax court cases and attends numerous national estate planning conferences on an annual basis.. With all of his professional designations Matt must maintain 40 hours of continuing education each year whereas the average attorney only must maintain 16 hours of CLE.. He has developed a national network of estate planning attorneys and other professionals which is helpful for his clients that have property and businesses in multiple states. In addition these relationships with other professionals gives him a broader insight as to strategies that others have developed.. Matt has counseled hundreds, if not thousands, of clients who have sought estate planning and probate advice. His clients range from modest estates to the extremely wealthy. He believes that all clients are entitled to the best estate planning strategies used across the country and at legal fees that are fair and reasonable to the client.

Kimberlee Handy utilizes her backgrounds in law, psychology, and family development to achieve her clients’ goals quickly, caringly, and inexpensively. Kimberlee’s years of experience in mediation greatly enhances her ability to. negotiate and advocate for the best interests of her clients.. Kimberlee is dedicated to providing each of her clients with personalized, professional, and highly effective legal representation. She and her staff do everything possible to make clients feel valued and respected.

Kevin Falvey - Law. Technology. Outdoors. Community.. I am a passionate attorney, who has extensive experience in business finance, technology, and law. A resident of Scottsdale, Arizona, I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science from Arizona State University and acquired my Juris Doctorate from Phoenix School of Law. I have always been interested in helping people overcome injustice and protect themselves from future trouble. Motivated & inspired by the drive to assist my community, I always endeavor to set an example for the ethical practice of law and improve the way in which my firm serves my clients.. I embarked on my professional legal career in transactional commercial real estate and from there I matriculated to the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, where I served as a trial lawyer. Following this, I began working in private practice as a litigation attorney. In private practice, I blended my extensive business experience & my well-honed trial advocacy skills for the sole purpose of delivering exceptional legal assistance to my clients. A determined professional, who aims to excel in the fields of law, business, and technology; I assist clients in developing creative and constructive legal strategies, to accomplish their goals.. Activities. I have acquired a number of accolades & recognition for excellent service, throughout my professional career. A former Sun Devil, I received several academic honors for meritorious achievements in the collegiate setting, and actively participate in the ASU Alumni community. In my free time, I coach youth soccer, as a licensed US Soccer Coach & member of USA Soccer Coaching Program. I have also volunteered as an SAT Coach and have helped many high school students in preparing for standardized testing.. I hold a great passion for hiking, climbing, and aim to scale all of the 14,000-foot peaks in the contiguous United States. I am a member of the American Alpine Club and the Access Fund. An avid seeker of knowledge, I enjoy learning new things and exploring the unexplored. I love the outdoors and cherish spending time with my friends & family.

I have been involved in education for 40 years, beginning as a special education teacher. We are the only education law firm in Arizona that has attorneys with both classroom and courtroom experience, and a parent if a young adult with special needs. We are passionate about our work. We frequently present on special education law to parents, educators, advocates and attorneys. Our firm as a statewide practice.

Educated at the University of Kansas, admitted to practice in 1982, admitted to the State Bar of Arizona May 24, 2001.. ESTATE PLANNING, WILLS AND TRUSTS Noted attorney Libby Banks focuses exclusively on the areas of Estate Planning, Probate and Trust Administration. Her work is therefore concentrated in just a few key areas. Libby’s clients range in age from 18 to 98. Some have large families. Some have small or no families but consider their pets their children. Client assets range from a house, a car and a small bank account to large businesses and multiple rentals and properties around the United States.. We have been advising and protecting a wide range of clients over 30 years. Our goal is always the same: to make the process of estate planning as smooth and painless as possible. In fact, our plans are designed to preclude the court from meddling in your estate.. Libby Banks’ passion for estate planning began during her early years as a litigation attorney. Libby found herself sorting out the inevitable family fallout caused by poor estate planning and improperly written wills and trusts.. Some clients hired Libby to resolve the disagreements caused by this lack of planning, and some hired her to fight for a share of the estate when they believed another relative had cheated them.. Too often, Libby saw families come apart, with siblings vowing never to talk to their brothers and sisters again.. As Libby often says, “I value family above almost everything, and these cases broke my heart. I decided to go into estate planning to help people avoid these painful, unnecessary family fights.”. Today Libby Banks focuses exclusively on preventing the problems caused by an unplanned, or poorly planned, estate. Libby skillfully represents clients in the areas of Estate Planning, preparing Wills and Trusts, Asset Protection planning, and Probate and Trust Administration.. When you engage The Law Office of Libby Banks, you have the added assurance of knowing that your estate is being handled by a highly experienced, seasoned attorney.. I can be reached at or by e-mail at

After spending more than a decade in “big law,” Allison L. Kierman founded Kierman Law, a woman-owned small business focusing on life and estate planning. Allison concentrates her practice on guiding families through the wills, trusts, and estate process and probate litigation.. Allison understands that making plans to ensure your family’s future and financial security is complicated and may involve sensitive issues. As a mother of two, Allison has the knowledge and understanding of how difficult it is to think of leaving your children with a guardian and will help you carve the best plan for ensuring your children’s future success. Allison is a natural care-taker, and will protect your family needs in a confidential, detailed, and sophisticated manner. Allison provides unique and creative solutions to difficult estate planning questions and never loses sight of the big picture. Allison can be entrusted to help you allocate life insurance proceeds, minimize estate taxes, protect your assets from creditors, and control distribution of assets to young children, special needs family members, family members with failing health, and family members who have made questionable life choices. Allison’s goal is to ensure that your estate goes to whom you want in the way you want.. Allison also provides general business consulting and counseling for those families who are also business owners and demand advice on business structuring and trusts. Allison coordinates her efforts with financial planners, accountants, and other advisors to ensure consistency and verity that all aspects of the estate plan are properly implemented.. Allison has been named a Southwest Rising Star by Super Lawyers since 2012, a designation given to the top 2.5% of lawyers in Arizona or New Mexico who are either forty years old or younger or have practiced law for ten years or less.

Experienced Wills attorney serving clients in Scottsdale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Wills attorney serving clients in Scottsdale and surrounding areas.