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David W. Dow is an experienced attorney who has been practicing law in the state of Arizona for over thirty-two years. David obtained his Bachelor of Science from Arizona State University in 1979, graduating summa cum laude. He then attended Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law where he obtained his Juris Doctorate and graduated number seven in his graduating class.. During his thirty-two years as an attorney, David has litigated cases in many different jurisdictions. He has personally tried cases and has been published for the cases that he has tried in the Arizona Court of Appeals, Arizona Supreme Court, Arizona District Court, California District Court and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has tried many high profile cases to jury conclusions and has represented a variety of celebrities, professional athletes and large corporations. He has also been successful in litigating matters involving individuals and small businesses.. David Dow has an overall Peer Rating of 5.0 out of 5.0 by Martindale-Hubbell, he is a former member of the State Bar Committee, a member of the Boys and Girls Club of Scottsdale a member of aArizona State Bar and a member of the Maricopa County Bar Association. Most importantly, however, David Dow is a passionate attorney who loves and respects the practice of law. He is committed to his clients and understands that a client’s decision to hire Dow Law Office means that each and every client will receive the best possible representation.

David Shein is a Board Certified Real Estate Specialist and, as a founding member of Shein Phanse Adkins P.C. , David Shein brings more than 25 years of substantive legal and business experience to the representation of the firm’s clients. David focuses on the representation of established and emerging companies and financial institutions in all facets of real estate acquisition, development, financing and leasing, including asset based lending, development planning and entitlement, venture formation, due diligence, strategic business planning, capital acquisition and financing, complex contract negotiations and mergers and acquisitions.In the areas of real estate and commercial (asset based) financing, David represents both public and privately held companies and financial institutions in complex multi-state transactions throughout Arizona and the Southwest involving asset acquisition, development and specialized equity and non-equity financing formats, include securitized credit and related facilities, and traditional asset based lending. David also has extensive experience representing landlords, tenants and lenders in all aspects of commercial leasing. David represents developers and lenders in the acquisition, development, leasing, financing and/or sale of office buildings, shopping centers, multi-family projects, master planned communities, resort/golf properties, industrial properties, and single-family residential developments.In addition to representing clients in connection with core real estate, real estate development and related financing and M&A activities, David handles a wide range of real estate related matters including loan enforcement, foreclosure, secured (UCC Article 9) transactions, low income housing (Section 42) tax credit transactions and Section 1031 exchanges. David is also an experienced mediator and maintains an active and successful Alternative Dispute Resolution practice.David earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (with distinction) from the University of Arizona in 1984, with a double major in accounting and corporate finance. He graduated from Arizona State University College of Law (cum laude) in 1987. David is a Real Estate Specialist, certified by the State Bar of Arizona – Board of Legal Specialization, holds the highest rating (AV) from the Martindale- Hubbell attorney rating service and has been consistently named as a top real estate lawyer by Best Lawyers®, Chambers USA® and Southwest Super Lawyers®. David is also a Judge Pro Tem of the Maricopa County Superior Court and a Member of the State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization.

David A. Fitzgerald is a civil litigator and a business attorney.  He has practiced law for over 13 years and is now a principal with Titus Brueckner & Levine PLC.  David previously practiced in the business law and institutional finance departments of Day Berry & Howard LLP, now known as Day Pitney LLP, a Connecticut-based firm.  Before becoming an attorney, David was a vice president and chief financial officer of a closely held business, a vice president of a publicly traded company, and a senior auditor and financial consultant with an international accounting firm.. Practice. David represents plaintiffs and defendants in state and federal court, and has advocated in the Arizona Superior Court, the Arizona Court of Appeals, U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona.  David has prosecuted and defended a variety of claims and causes of action, including:. ·         Fraud, conversion, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty and other torts;. ·         Securities fraud, misappropriation of trade secrets, and other statutory claims;. ·         Breach of contract, promissory estoppel, unjust enrichment and other claims arising out of or relating to contracts or quasi-contracts;. ·         Wrongful termination, wage claims, and other claims in the employment context;. ·         Will contests, abuse of vulnerable adults, and other claims in probate; and. ·         Foreclosures, garnishments, receiverships, non-dischargeability actions and other actions and proceedings pertaining to creditors’ rights and bankruptcy.. David counsels and advises clients in business and transactional matters, and has structured businesses and transactions, drafted and negotiated purchase and sale agreements, credit agreements, security agreements, guaranties, leases, and many other types of legal documents, and performed due diligence with respect to, closed, and otherwise participated in numerous transactions.  He has experience in a variety of areas, including commercial contracts and transactions, banking, lending and finance, entity formation, dissolution and termination, mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, general corporate and business law, sports and entertainment law, and real estate transactions.

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Christopher Lonn practices general commercial litigation, arbitration and administrative law with a focus on contractual and real estate disputes, and construction and securities litigation. He represents homebuilders and developers, handling numerous construction defect actions and consumer disputes.. In securities matters, he has represented broker-dealers and investors in a wide range of disputes including proceedings before various administrative agencies, including the Arizona Securities Division, the Arizona Corporation Commission, and the Securities and Exchange Commission.. While focusing on real estate, construction and securities disputes, Mr. Lonn also maintains a general commercial litigation practice which extends to all sorts of business disputes, including commercial torts, breaches of contract, and breaches of fiduciary duty, defamation, and shareholder derivative actions. He also counsels clients, and provides transactional legal counsel, on a wide variety of business and employment-related issues.. Mr. Lonn has conducted numerous trials and a wide variety of hearings in the United States District Court of Arizona and Arizona Superior Court.  In 2011 Mr. Lonn was awarded the rating of “AV Preeminent” from Martindale-Hubbell, which the highest possible peer rating in both legal ability and ethical standards. Mr. Lonn is a member of the Scottsdale Bar Association.  He served as President of the Scottsdale Bar Association for the 2004-2005 term.. Mr. Lonn graduated magna cum laude from Arizona State University with a B.S. in Justice Studies. He received his Juris Doctorate from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. Mr. Lonn is also admitted to practice law in California.

Chad Conelly practices in a wide variety of employment, business, and real estate matters, focusing on business and real estate litigation and employment disputes. He works tirelessly for his clients and injects his own passion into their causes. With deep experience in his areas of practice, Chad’s clients come to know him as their trusted legal advisor who consistently produces results. His measured approach to efficiently solve his client’s problems has earned him a loyal following of clients. He has attained a “Superb 10.0” rating on , been selected in the “Best Lawyers” list of the top commercial litigators in the country, and selected to the prestigious Super Lawyers Southwest “Rising Stars” list, which honors top attorneys in their field. Chad received a Bachelor of Science from The University of Arizona (magna cum laude) in 1999 and received his Juris Doctorate from Lewis & Clark Law School in 2003, where he served on Law Review.. Never backing down from a good legal fight, Chad has handled hundreds of significant cases in multiple state and federal courts and arbitrations. He recently won a substantial verdict in a complex business dispute after a multi-week jury trial against a multi-national corporation represented by one of the largest firms in Arizona. Chad helps his business clients avoid legal pitfalls, and aggressively protects their interests in and out of the courtroom. In employment matters, Chad aggressively represents individuals who have been wronged by their employers, and companies dealing with complicated legal issues. He has significant experience addressing issues and claims concerning wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation wage and hour issues, disability, employment contracts, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, and other employment disputes. He regularly prepares employment contracts, independent contractor agreements, and other employment documents for both individuals and companies. Chad also help clients on real estate matters, including dealing with contract disputes, landlord-tenant issues, and professional negligence claims. He works closely with the firm’s transactional attorneys to help guide his clients through complicated business and real estate deals. Chad also serves as a mediator, helping parties embroiled in lawsuits settle their cases. Chad has conducted several hundred mediations, and he maintains a high settlement success rate.. Chad is active in the community, serving on the Phoenix Men’s Arts Council and other organizations. An avid outdoorsman, Chad enjoys sailing, surfing, snowboarding, fly fishing, and hiking, and he regularly competes in triathlons and open water swimming races. A true Wildcat at heart, he also loves attending basketball and football games with his family in Tucson.

Carolyn R. Tatkin brings to the Firm over 25 years of broad legal experience in areas including insurance coverage and bad faith litigation, construction defect litigation, general business and commercial litigation, as well as a concentration in business and consumer bankruptcy law. Her experience includes both trial and appellate work in state and federal courts, encompassing all aspects of motion practice and oral advocacy, including oral arguments before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Bankruptcy Appellate Panel. Ms. Tatkin has also been a presenter and co-author of materials for several state and county bar sponsored bankruptcy seminars, from basic to more advanced levels of bankruptcy expertise.. Carolyn is originally from Ohio, where she graduated from Ohio State University and Cleveland Marshall College of Law. Her horses are her lifelong hobby and her passion. She lives in Scottsdale with her husband, teenage son and daughter, dogs, cat and horses.

Businesses and Investors: Welcome!. I help business owners, managers, and investors who are either based in Arizona or who wish to conduct business in Arizona. My orientation to the business purpose of the transaction at hand allows me to address not only the needs of that transaction, but also to see how the deal fits into my client's larger goals. By understanding those larger goals, I am able to offer practical advice directed at the client's short- and long-term objectives, with the risks facing the client in mind.

Bryan J. Gottfredson is a Tucson native and received his B.A., cum laude, in Economics, from The University of Arizona in 2001, and his J.D. from The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law in 2006.. Mr. Gottfredson’s practice focuses on enforcing his clients’ legal rights in business and real estate disputes arising out of breach of contract and business torts.  He has served as lead counsel in arbitrations, mediations, and civil litigation matters in Maricopa County Superior Court and U.S. District Court, District of Arizona.. While in law school, Mr. Gottfredson was an Ares Fellow and a member of the Moot Court National Team. He was awarded the Jo Dale Carothers Moot Court Finalist Award and the F. Britton Burns Award as the Outstanding Oral Advocate in the Moot Court Finals.. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Gottfredson worked in corporate finance for two Fortune® 200 companies.  As an undergraduate, Mr. Gottfredson played on The University of Arizona Men’s Club Volleyball team, winning a national championship in 1999.. Mr. Gottfredson enjoys spending time with his wife and family, and participating in athletics in his free time

Brian Locker is a partner with the law firm of Fowler St. Clair, PLLC.  Brian has significant experience in the areas of business, real estate and general civil litigation.  With a focus in both litigation and transactional matters, Brian combines his willingness for aggressive representation and solution-oriented dispute resolution to obtain the best results for his clients.. Litigator. As a litigator, Brian has successfully represented businesses and individuals on a wide-range of issues.  From land use to construction defects; water rights to breach of contract; landlord-tenant to creditor’s rights (and almost everything in between); Brian’s experience enables him to effectively and aggressively pursue or defend litigation matters throughout Arizona.. Counselor. Brian also provides strategic advice and general legal counsel for small to medium-sized business throughout Arizona.  Brian began his career as in-house counsel for a large-scale dental practice in the Phoenix area.  While there, his responsibilities included strategic business planning for expansion and development; lease, vendor, and general contract negotiation as well as insurance dispute resolution.  At Fowler St. Clair, Brian leverages this wealth of knowledge to provide informed advice and strategy to business owners in Arizona.. Problem Solver. Brian has a proven track record in the area of alternative dispute resolution (“ADR”).  While in law school, Brian was ranked by the American Bar Association as one of the top-20 student negotiators in the nation, two years in a row.  As an attorney, Brian has built on that level of success, having obtained many positive resolutions for his clients through ADR that otherwise would have led to protracted and expensive litigation or judgment and collection.. Educator. Brian enjoys sharing the knowledge he has gained with others, teaching classes on real estate topics such as landlord tenant law, Arizona anti-deficiency statutes, short sales and foreclosures, as well as litigation and civil procedure.  Brian currently teaches the following classes:. Volunteer. Finally, Brian invests his time back into the community by serving on the board of directors for CASA Academy, a public charter school located in central Phoenix educating primarily low-income 1st-3rd graders through high educational expectations and rigorous curriculum.  Brian has also volunteered as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for children in the Maricopa County foster system and HustlePHX, a non-profit that invests time and capital into primarily minority entrepreneurs to assist them in building successful businesses.

Bradley S. Shelts is a litigator by nature and thoroughly enjoys all aspects of litigation. He is passionate about clients’ cases and represents his clients’ interests aggressively and with tenacity while practicing law ethically and with integrity.  Brad understands the importance of  the work that goes into successfully litigating a case, including initial case review and analysis, development of case theories and strategies, effective legal writing, and executing a litigation plan aimed at achieving a successful resolution.. Brad practices in the areas of general and complex civil litigation, employment, wrongful death and catastrophic injury, insurance defense, and products liability.  He represents a wide variety of clients, including individuals, corporations, limited liability companies, and other private and public entities.

Blackledge Law, PLLC founder David Blackledge focuses on two practice areas:. Assisting startups and emerging businesses as an affordable, part-time in-house counsel, and specific expertise and practical knowledge of government contracting, procurement, and post-award government program management and compliance.. He is a 30 year veteran of the technology world and worked in key management areas including sales and operation of early stage businesses, many venture-backed.. David brings a unique skill set to understanding his client issues and business concerns.. Mr. Blackledge holds a BS in Management from the Pennsylvania State University, an MBA in Finance and International Business from George Washington University, both with honors, post-graduate work in Mergers and Acquisitions at UCLA, and a JD from the Arizona State University College of Law.. David is a member of several professional associations focusing on the technology community as well as an active angel investor in both Phoenix and Tucson. At the Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, David specialized in the law of science and technology.. There David won several CALI awards in business law signifying significant academic achievement.. Activities included board membership in community service groups such as the Corporate and Business Law Society (CABLS) and a student ambassador in the schools admissions office. He was also a senior associate in the Innovation Advancement Program (IAP) legal and business consulting clinic.. Learn more about David at Blackledge Legal -

Berk Law Group, P.C.. is a Scottsdale, Arizona law firm of experienced lawyers committed to vigorous and tenacious representation, customer service, attention to detail, creativity, and integrity.  Our litigation attorneys handle virtually all types of disputes, including estate, probate, trust, elder law, vulnerable adult, real estate, property, personal injury and insurance.  We treat you the way that we would expect to be treated by an estate attorney.  That means we fight hard for you to protect your interests.  We treat you with dignity.  Our fees are fair.  We are available when you need us.  Our attorneys passionately focus on solving your goals and meeting your needs.. Berk Law Group, PC. Estate, Probate and Will Disputes. Elder Law. Real Estate Disputes

Based in tempe, Arizona, attorney Aaron Kelly of Kelly / Warner, PLLC, values direct communication and helping his clients achieve their goals. He doesn't just tell his clients what they want to hear. Instead, he keeps their best interests in mind with regards to their particular legal situation in order to determine their best possible outcome.

At the Law Office of Luke Reynoso, PLLC, we are committed to providing comprehensive Estate Planning, Trust, and Probate Administration services, along with adept guidance in Small Business Law and taxation strategies. We handle matters ranging from simple to highly complex with a deep-seated passion to educating our clients. Our mission is to facilitate clear communication, enabling clients to make informed decisions with ease. This approach guarantees precise and tailored legal solutions, aimed at safeguarding your legacy and assets for the future generations to come

Adam D. Martinez is a real estate litigation attorney at Martinez Law, P.L.C., a real estate law firm, serving not only the Phoenix and Scottsdale communities, but also all other Arizona communities. Adam is an experienced litigator and handles all types of real estate issues. Adam also handles real estate and business transactions, business litigation, and wills, trusts, and probate matters. Adam is experienced in appellate matters and argues appeals before the Arizona Court of Appeals.Adam regularly speaks and writes on real estate legal issues. His writings can be found in various publications including, the Arizona Real Estate Law Journal, the Arizona Attorney Magazine, and the Arizona Association of REALTORS® (AAR) REALTOR® Digest. Adam is a former Hotline Attorney for the AAR Legal Hotline, which provides real time advice regarding real estate law and risk management to designated members of the AAR. Adam is also a mediator and arbitrator for the AAR Dispute Resolution System. In addition to his legal practice, Adam is also certified by the Arizona Department of Real Estate to teach classes in foreclosures, short sales, and deficiencies, agency, disclosure, contracts, commissioner's standards, landlord-tenant issues, and fair housing.

Active in both the business community and the charitable arena. Provides services for several charties as a member and as counsel. Has a strong desire to make the legal industry less onerous by making house calls, offering free initial consultation, and explaing the process in detail so all decisions are made knowingingly based on the matter and the current law.

Abigail Neal is a second generation Arizona native who loves Arizona and is passionate about helping people achieve their personal and professional goals. Abby Neal has been practicing law in Arizona since 2008. She practices primarily in the areas of estate planning and probate, business law and contracts.

A seasoned business executive turned lawyer, Rob Northrop has spent most of his professional career in real estate development, investments, and business operations. Much of that time was spent managing a variety of complex and sophisticated issues, playing the pivotal role of managing lawyers and “bet the company” high stakes litigation. His business experience has given him considerable insight in client relations.  He knows what clients want because he sat in that chair for several years and know first-hand the frustrations clients go through. Northrop knows the importance of mitigating risk while maximizing profit. He focus on being efficient and effective in solving the problem, instead of dragging out the fight at the expense of the client. But if a fight is required, Rob will zealously advocate a client’s interest, in a civil and professional manner - at the negotiation table, and in the courtroom.  Transparency, communication, responsiveness and simplified explanation are keys to client retention, satisfaction, and building trust and rapport.. Our job is to treat you with respect, listen to and understand your concerns, advise you on your legal matters and advocate your position in pursuit of the best possible outcome. Litigation can be one of the most financially and emotionally taxing experiences people and companies must battle during the course of day to day life. Northrop stands by his clients to counsel them through some of the most difficult and legally complex situations that can occur in the state. It is not just the legal issues at stake, but the personal difficulties that many clients face when going through the dispute.. We pay particular attention to advising clients in such a way that respects their struggle. We do this in part by holding the responsible parties accountable and, in doing so, providing you with high quality representation without ruining your balance sheet. Our fees are reasonable enough to give you the ability to meet the costs and expenses that have arisen as a result of this unfortunate situation.. You will understand your case, and you will be kept informed. Northrop will work with you to build a case that is based on a thorough investigation of the facts coupled with a well-thought-out legal strategy. Northrop places client service at the forefront of the practice because it provides the framework within which we build this case to protect our clients’ rights and to bring about a balance of justice in the legal system. His overall litigation strategy is precise, calculated, and aggressive.. When Northrop isn’t advocating on behalf of his clients, he volunteers for the Arizona Association of Realtors as a mediator and arbitrator for the Professional Standards Committee and Grievance Committee. There, he resolves ethics disputes between Realtors and members of the public, and business disputes between brokers and realtors.  He was recently appointed Vice-chair for the professional standards committee for 2018. He also volunteers as a competition judge for the America Mock Trial Association, Arizona High School Mock Trial Program, and We the People… The Citizen and the Constitution.  During college and prior to law school Rob was a volunteer and mentor for several years as a big brother in the Big Brother/Big Sister program.  Otherwise, he is enjoying the great outdoors Arizona offers, and spending time with friends and family.

A founding partner at the Kelly / Warner law firm, Dan Warner is an attorney who can assist you with anything from bankruptcy to defamation to real estate negotiations to business contract drafting.. Thanks to his photographic memory, Mr. Warner is able to quickly analyze cases from every possible angle and swiftly identify the best possible solution for his clients.. A Law Review writer and highly decorated legal acamedician, Dan Warner has a top-notch legal mind you'll want on your side.