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“This is the most difficult ordeal in my life!”. Many of our clients have told us that over the years.  We understand one simple truth:   You have suffered a life-changing physical injury, or the tragic loss of a loved one, and need a legal team that can not only successfully litigate your injury or wrongful death case, but can also help you get your life back.. We measure success not only by the results we obtain for our clients, but also by the enduring relationships we enjoy with our clients long after their case is concluded.. But now a few words about me:  I moved from Connecticut to Arizona as a young teen back in 1978.  I have lived in the Phoenix area ever since.  My teenage and early adult years were marked by enjoying long, hot summers while bragging to friends and family back east about how bearable 110 degree days were, because after all it was a "dry heat."  It's funny how that perception dwindles away as we get older.. After graduating law school in 1990, I fulfilled my life-long dream by embarking upon a 3,704-mile solo bicycle trip across the country, refusing to quit pedalling until I reached my aunt's house in Cranston, Rhode Island some two and a half months later (talk about young adult resiliency!)  I will never forget the places I saw, the people I met, and the encouragement bestowed upon me by perfect strangers once they learned about my trip.  It would become the first of two major "missions" in my life.. In 1995, after spending over four years trying major felony cases with the Maricopa County Public Defender's Office, I co-founded the law firm DeFusco & Udelman, P.L.C. here in Scottsdale with my close friend, Randy Udelman, whom I have known since we attended high school together. For the next twenty years we devoted our practice to representing accident victims, crime victims, and victims of unreasonable conduct by insurance companies.   We were privileged to represent many amazing people and to guide them through what has often been the most difficult time in their lives.  Even today, we remain in close contact with quite a few of our former clients, some of whom we have not represented in many years.. While I always thought I'd never marry another attorney, in 2006 I embarked upon my second "mission" in life:  marrying my wife Bryn, also an attorney.  "Honey, I'm not getting any younger," I told her when she asked me if I wanted to wait before having little ones. We now have two beautiful children and, despite busy careers, maintain balance and remain very active in our children's school and extracurricular activities.. On January 1, 2016, my wife Bryn and I founded the law firm DeFusco Law, P.L.C. Later that year, we purchased our office building inside the Agua Caliente complex near Scottsdale and Shea Roads in Scottsdale, which now serves as the home offices for DeFusco Law.  We will continue to maintain a low-volume, referral-based practice and will continue my work of over the past two decades representing individuals on serious personal injury, wrongful death and insurance disputes. Our mission is simple:  We seek accountability for wrongful conduct which causes our clients physical, emotional and economic loss.. When not practicing law, my interests include aviation (bouncing around in a Piper aircraft among many airports in the Soutwestern United States), amateur astronomy, tickling the ivories (for piano bar patrons who pride themselves on singing the loudest), and encouraging my young son to be a proficient golfer and not a golf hacker like his old man.

Steve Guy has worked for over 35 years as an insurance, wrongful death, personal injury, and commercial litigation attorney. As a partner for two decades at Snell & Wilmer, Arizona's pre-eminent law firm, Steve routinely handled complex, high stakes litigation, working with clients ranging from individuals to some of the country’s largest businesses. His work has resulted in some of the largest recoveries ever achieved in Arizona.. Steve's exceptional skills have been recognized by his peers throughout the state. Since 2009, he has been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America for insurance law, and, since 2011, as a Southwest Super Lawyer, the absolute elite of attorneys in Arizona.

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.

Robert Hommel has secured multiple million dollar verdicts against insurance companies for bad faith denials of insurance benefits. These bad faith damages were in addition to payment of the complete benefits under the policy. When the insurance company that is supposed to be helping you in your time of crisis does not, please call us. Handling most types of insurance including workers compensation.

Karla Thompson practices in the areas of commercial litigation and transactions, healthcare and disability insurance litigation. Her focus includes business and insurance contracts, real estate development, commercial leases, business and medical practice acquisitions, medical operations, lender liability, business torts, distressed asset litigation, employment, fraud, anti-solicitation and unfair competition, corporate governance, and insurance bad faith.

John N. Wilborn is an associate with Surrano Law Offices and has been working with Charles Surrano since September 1994. He graduated from the University of North Dakota Law School, where he was a member of the Law Review and the Moot Court Competition.  Mr. Wilborn has been practicing in Arizona since 1991. Consistent with the firm’s practice, he litigates bad faith cases on behalf of policyholders. Mr. Wilborn  assists Mr. Surrano on many complex cases including the Diamond vs. General American case, which resulted in a $59 million verdict, and the Gibbs vs. Liberty Mutual case, which resulted in a $1.4 million verdict. In addition to assisting Mr. Surrano, he also litigates other policyholder claims. Mr. Wilborn has successfully certified class actions in Arizona State Court and Federal District Court. He has tried several cases to jury verdict as both a plaintiff’s and defense attorney, in both State and Federal Court. Mr. Wilborn has also argued before the Arizona Court of Appeals and is credited with three published opinions, Lloyd v. AMF Bowling Center, Inc. 195 Ariz. 44, 985 P.2d 625 (1999), Benevides v. The Arizona State Property and Casualty Guarantee Fund, 184 Ariz. 610,911 P.2d 616 (1996) and Miller v. American Family Insurance Company, 759 F. Supp 2d. 1144 (2010). Mr. Wilborn has been a guest on the nationally syndicated program, Court TV, and interviewed on television locally about specific bad faith cases. Mr. Wilborn has been a guest speaker at the Atlanta, Ga., ATLA National Convention in 2002, the North Dakota Trial Lawyers Association 2003 and AAJ National Convention in Vancouver, B.C., 2011.  He has also spoken at Arizona CLE seminars on a variety of topics involving bad faith. He is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the Arizona State Bar and the Maricopa County Bar.

I specialize in civil litigation with an emphasis in insurance disputes and insurance subrogation.  I have litigated product defect, contractor liability, personal injury, negligence, breach of contract and breach of warranty cases in Arizona and California.

I am a founding shareholder of Barrett | Matura.  My practice emphasizes commercial litigation, municipal and governmental law, cannabis law, and insurance law.

Ed Comitz heads the healthcare and disability insurance practice of Comitz | Stanley, earning a national reputation for prosecuting disability insurance claims on behalf of individuals based on bad faith and unfair business practices. He has built one of the largest and most successful practices in the country, tirelessly representing aggrieved policyholders on the most difficult cases. Ed Comitz optimizes outcomes. He is an unrelenting litigator and keen strategist with a thorough understanding of the disability insurance industry and its nuances. Experience, hard work and a successful track record, including the return of tens of millions of dollars to his clients, have earned Mr. Comitz well-deserved respect in the disability insurance industry.. Mr. Comitz knows that too often, insurance carriers make the disability insurance claim process lengthy, confusing, and altogether overwhelming. Years of legal experience handling the toughest cases has given him a unique perspective on how insurers operate and has bolstered his commitment to shift the balance of power in favor of his clients. Having dealt with his own debilitating injury, Mr. Comitz understands the challenges of trying to function professionally in the face of a seriously limiting condition. He is sympathetic to the physical limitations and restrictions that others may not fully understand, and especially appreciates the particular safety concerns inherent in the work of healthcare professionals. Because of his experiences, both personally and professionally, Mr. Comitz is unwavering in his dedication to provide clients with the disability insurance benefits they deserve.. Mr. Comitz is an Arizona native, born in Tucson and living in Phoenix. His firm has offices in Scottsdale and Tucson, and he works on claims throughout the country.

Carrie A. Kercsmar has been practicing law since 2001. Ms. Kercsmar’s primary areas of practice include commercial litigation, construction and construction defect litigation, contract disputes, real estate and collections. As a litigator, Ms. Kercsmar has represented clients at trial, arbitration, mediation, settlement conference, and in disputes before the Arizona Registrar of Contractors.. Ms. Kercsmar has presented seminars and served as a panelist in several practice areas, including construction defect and insurance matters.. Kercsmar & Feltus P.L.L.C., November 2006 to Present Alvarez & Gilbert, PC, November 2004 to November 2006Koeller, Nebeker, Carlson & Haluck, LLP, January 2002 to October 2004Lewin & Schneider, PC, May 2001 to January 2002. California Western School of Law (J.D. 2000)      American Jurisprudence award in Legal Theory and JurisprudenceArizona State University (B.S. 1997). Supreme Court of ArizonaUnited States Court of Appeal, Ninth CircuitUnited States District Court for the District of Arizona. As an active member of the Arizona legal community, Ms. Kercsmar is a leader in many organizations.  She is currently the President of the Arizona Women’s Lawyers Association, Maricopa Chapter and a former board member for the Maricopa County Bar Association Young Lawyers’ Division. Ms. Kercsmar was also appointed to the Professionalism Committee of the State Bar of Arizona in 2007 and will serve a three year term. Ms. Kercsmar was the 2005, 2006 and 2007 Chairperson of the Maricopa County Bar Association’s “Law Week,” an annual week of charity events sponsored by the MCBA. In addition, she chaired the Judicial Appointments Committee for the Arizona Women’s Lawyers Association from 2006-2008. She has also volunteered in numerous other community legal programs such as the Volunteer Lawyers Program, Wills for Heroes, the State Bar of Arizona’s Mentor Program and the Maricopa County Superior Court’s Student Courthouse Experience.. Ms. Kercsmar is a member of the Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce, Scottsdale Bar Association, American Bar Association and Maricopa County Bar Association.. Ms. Kercsmar is from Fargo, North Dakota and moved to Arizona in 1987. She and her husband both practice law and work together. When not working, she enjoys spending time with their daughters and traveling.

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.

Bryn was a trial attorney with the Office of Public Advocate for nine years before starting with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office in 2012. In 2006, she was recognized by the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors for her outstanding contributions to the Maricopa County Juvenile Probation Teen Court Programs. She was also nominated for the Arizona Public Defender Association’s Rising Star Award.. As a mother and advocate for justice, Bryn is passionate about assisting those who have suffered harm because of the wrongful conduct of others. Relying on nearly fifteen years working with children in the juvenile justice system, Bryn is dedicated to assisting children and teens who have been seriously injured as well as helping parents navigate their child’s claim. Her background also assists in gathering evidence for victims in criminal cases for future use in civil cases against criminal defendants.. Bryn serves on the Board of Directors of the Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest and New Life Center Domestic Violence Shelter. She is also heavily involved with the Scottsdale Unified School District serving on the Yes to Children Committee as well as Sequoya Elementary and Cocopah Middle School Site Councils. Her past and present volunteer organizations include: Treasure House, Business United for Scottsdale Schools (BUSS), Yes to Children M&O Override PAC, Girl Scouts, Parents of Murdered Children, Arizona Special Olympics, North Scottsdale Little League, The Solel Preschool, 4Mati Foundation and Maricopa County Teen Court.. DeFusco Law represents accident victims, wrongful death survivors, crime victims, and victims of unreasonable conduct by insurance companies. Our clients have suffered serious injuries or are families who have lost a loved one because of the negligence of others. We are referral-based and we do not advertise so we can maintain a low-volume practice dedicated to providing personal service to our clients, often during the most difficult times in their lives.. Bryn and Andy DeFusco are the founding and managing attorneys of DeFusco Law, P.L.C. As long-time residents of the Valley, we are deeply committed to our community. We are happily married, and when not working enjoy spending time with our two children.

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.

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

Attorneys are called advocates and counselors. When you or your loved one has suffered a serious personal injury or wrongful death due to the negligence of another, you need a personal injury attorney who can competently fill both roles. Attorney Shane L. Harward is a down-to-earth personal injury and insurance bad faith attorney who strives to ensure that his clients are treated fairly and are awarded the money damages and benefits that they deserve.. ---. Being a lawyer is about serving justice.  That's not only our greatest calling, it's our only calling.  - Ellis Ruben, American Lawyer. Integrity, tenacity, determination, and the pursuit of perfection best describes Attorney Shane L. Harward's approach to both work and play.  Mr. Harward received his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Brigham Young University with dual minors in Mathematics and Russian.  He successfully completed military training as a Russian Interrogator (more like James Bond than Austin Powers).  Then, onto law school at Arizona State University, where his diverse achievements included an Academic Scholarship, Honors in Legal Writing, and winning the three-point as well as the free-throw basketball shooting competitions.  Mr. Harward demonstrates a constant willingness to devote himself with enthusiasm and focus to reaching his goals and in the representation of his clients.