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With 20 years of legal experience and education, Ashley Adams has garnered recognition, respect and expertise in the legal community of Arizona. Certified by the Arizona State Bar of Arizona and honored with awards from the Phoenix Business Journal, and Cambridge’s Who’s Who in America, Ms. Adams is an active lecturer, featured key-note speaker across the country, as well as an Adjunct Professor at Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.. Whether you are faced with government or civil charges, early and creative trial strategy designed and executed by a proven law firm can help achieve the most ideal result. Ashley D. Adams PLC has a well established record and a skill set that can make a difference, whether defending white-collar crime charges, government investigations, fraud charges, corporate litigation or Health Care Fraud.. Ashley D. Adams PLC focuses exclusively obtaining dismissals of criminal charges and claims in the early stages of a criminal case or investigation and winning cases at trial. This defense model differs from many law firms because Ashley D. Adams accepts a select number of cases each year, and dedicated to each of them a cohesive team of legal experts, investigators and outside consultants. The team is led by the firm’s principal partner Ashley Adams, who founded the firm with the goal of attaining excellence in the field of criminal defense.

Stephen Wade Nebgen has over forty years of experience working in the entertainment industry with credits in New York theatre, film, music, and television.  Prior to going into the law, among other credits, Mr. Nebgen was the General Manager at The Lamb's Theater, located at 44th Street and Broadway, in New York City. Mr. Nebgen also produced such prominent Off-Broadway plays as Fortune and Men's Eyes and Bert See's The Light, which featured Jack Black in his New York theatre debut.  Mr. Nebgen also worked on such Broadway productions as Lettice & Lovage- starring Tony Award winner Dame Maggie Smith, and Andrew Lloyd Webber productions of Cats, and Aspects of Love.. Mr. Nebgen received his undergraduate degree from Fordham University in Religious Studies, graduating summa cum laude. Then, he attended The University of Texas School of Law, obtaining his law degree in two and one/half years. While at The University of Texas he founded the Texas Review of Entertainment & Sports Law.. Mr. Nebgen's law practice focuses on counseling entertainment law clients regarding business formation, intellectual property matters in copyright and trademarks, contract negotiations, and other services as required.

Starting on January 1, 2011, the owners of the law firms of McKeighan Pierce PC (est. 2003) and DiCarlo Caserta & Phelps PLLC (est. 2005) combined their practices into a new and more dynamic firm known as DiCarlo Caserta McKeighan & Phelps PLC. The new firm marries a strong complex litigation practice with an established business transactions and estate planning practice, while maintaining an emphasis on personal relationships that are fostered in a small firm setting. The litigation practice emphasizes complex commercial litigation, contingent commercial litigation (including accounting malpractice matters), and personal injury matters. The transactional practice focuses on businesses and business owners, including contracts, business sales and purchases, entity formation and governance, real estate and other asset transactions, and estate and succession planning.. Jace McKeighan is a native of upstate New York and Vermont. Prior to attending Northeastern University School of Law in Boston, he worked as a corporate paralegal in New York City for two years. Upon graduating from law school in 1994, Mr. McKeighan served as a confidential law clerk to the Honorable Scott D. Keller of the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas in Reading, PA, where he drafted the trial court opinion in Pennsyvlania v. Sattazahn that was upheld by the United States Supreme Court in a 5-4 decision in January 2003. Before moving to Arizona in 1997, Mr. McKeighan worked as an associate for two years with the Poughkeepsie, New York firm of McCabe & Mack, LLP, concentrating in commercial transactions and litigation, employment discrimination defense, and insurance defense. He continued his practice in commercial litigation, transactions and personal injury law with the Arizona firms of Beus, Gilbert & Devitt and Grant Williams, P.C.. Mr. McKeighan is admitted to practice in the states of Arizona and New York, and in the Federal District Court for the District of Arizona and the Eastern, Southern and Northern Districts of New York. He is a lifetime member of The Million Dollar Advocates Forum, and a member the American Bar Association, the Business Law and Estate Law sections of the State Bar of Arizona, the Maricopa County Bar Association, and the Scottsdale Bar Association.. Mr. McKeighan resides in north Scottsdale with his wife and three children. He is a volunteer with the McDowell Sonoran Conservancy.

Starting her first business at age 16, Ms. Delgado quickly found success within the entertainment field competing in Miss America pageants, modeling, as well as creating and releasing music under her stage name, Miss Krystle. Now with over 20 years’ experience in business and the entertainment fields, Ms. Delgado has applied her innovative approaches to her client brand strategies, negotiates high-stake deals, and successfully represents her clients in Court. As an entertainment attorney, Ms. Delgado combines her knowledge of business and branding, with the essentials of intellectual property, including but not limited to copyright and trademark law.. For clients, enthusiasts, creators in the music business, Ms. Delgado started the Top Music Attorney channel on YouTube. The channel helps music artists, producers, record label owners, managers, and others pursuing music business opportunity with free legal tips and insights. Ms. Delgado is live on Top Music Attorney YouTube every Thursday on Youtube.

Securities and Investment law firm helping clients raise money the right way. We've helped hedge funds, real estate funds, private equity funds and others create fundraising offerings that comply with the law and are easy for potential investors to understand.

Rayven Garcia was born and raised in Arizona. Rayven graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice and a minor in Social Welfare. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas School of Law in Lawrence, Kansas. Rayven is an Attorney at Warnock MacKinlay Law where she focuses on personal injuries.. Prior to law school, Rayven volunteered with Mothers Against Drunk Driving and Arizonans for Children. During law school, Rayven not only worked as a paralegal in Arizona handling family law and criminal matters, but she also worked with the University of Kansas Legal Aid Clinic in a fast-paced, live-client setting, representing low-income clients under the careful guidance and thoughtful teaching of supervising attorneys.. She also assisted with a free clinic (“Clean Slate” Expungement Clinic) where she was given the opportunity to help people who found themselves in a situation where they were looking to get a fresh start and to provide free legal representation to eligible individuals seeking to expunge their records.. Rayven is admitted to practice in the State Courts of Arizona and the United States District Court of the District of Arizona.

Protecting & Planning For Generations. Consultations Are Free. Call.. Taylor is an attorney in Arizona with office locations all around the State.  He offers free 30 minute consultations regarding Estate Planning, Estate Administration, Probate, Guardianships and Conservatorships, Elder Law, Business Law, Business Planning, Tax Planning and Tax Preparation.. It is very important to Taylor that his clients understand the complicated issues surrounding probate, tax and estate plans so that he can effectively develop a strategy that his clients are comfortable with.  He is devoted to his career to understanding more about each area of law and tax that he practices.. When Taylor is not working, he spends his time with his three children and wife.

Phoenix Criminal Defense Lawyer – Attorney Howard Dworman was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. In 2006, he earned his BA in Criminal Justice from Western Michigan University. Howard enjoyed his years in college and was active in intramural ice hockey, roller hockey, and soccer. During his studies, he was an active member of the Criminal Justice Student Association and a Teaching Assistant for a variety of criminal justice and sociology courses. Howard proudly received a certificate of appreciation from the College of Arts and Sciences for his work as a teaching assistant.. Following graduation, Howard put forward his responsibilities as a parole and probation officer at the Michigan Department of Corrections in 2007. After two years Howard was promoted to Court Liaison where he represented his colleagues in court, conducted pre-sentence investigations, and drafted pre-sentence reports for high profile cases. His analytical thinking complimented his job as a Court Liaison Officer. In 2011, Howard relocated to Arizona. He continued his profession as a probation officer with the Maricopa County Adult Probation Department and was immediately placed with an Intensive Probation Supervision team. While supervising probationers, Howard was an active member of the GIITEM task force (Arizona gang specialty team), and an adjunct defensive driving and defensive tactics instructor.. In 2013, Howard retired from community corrections to attend law school. After completing his first year he earned a merit-based scholarship for academic success and performance. During his studies, he was the president and founder of the Criminal Law Society and participated as a student defender for the Honor Court. He was elected by his peers as a delegate to the Student Bar Association, as well as advancing his integrity with the Phi Alpha Delta national law fraternity as chapter Marshal. In 2015 Howard was awarded the prestigious Danny A. Foundation Memorial Scholarship in Criminal Law. Howard graduated in 2015 earning his Juris Doctorate. He graduated near the top of his class and received several Dean’s List awards.. Howard began his career as an associate attorney with a local law firm and expanded his experience working for the Arizona Attorney General’s office and the Maricopa County Public Defender’s office, and another well-known and high profile private criminal law firms before starting Dworman Law.. Experienced in both misdemeanor and felony criminal law matters including; Criminal Defense, Civil Rights Restoration Cases, Reckless Driving, Driving on Suspended License, Misdemeanor and Aggravated Driving Under the Influence, Possession of Marijuana and Narcotic Drugs, Misdemeanor and Aggravated Assault, Probation Violations, Domestic Violence, Violation of Order of Protection, Disorderly Conduct, Gun Crimes, Computer Crimes, Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Fraud, Theft of Property, Theft of Identity, Burglary, Robbery, Homicides, Kidnapping, Theft of Means of Transportation, and Injunction Against Harassment.. Additionally, Howard has drafted appellate briefs for state and federal courts, including special actions to the Arizona Supreme Court and briefs to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Howard has conducted trials, evidentiary hearings, probable cause hearings, and Initial Appearance hearings for clients in-custody.. ADMISSIONS. State of Arizona: June 2016United States Federal District Court, District of Arizona: October 2016The United States 9th Circuit Court of Appeals: February 2017EDUCATION. J.D., Law. Graduated December 2015. B.A., Criminal Justice, Minor in Sociology. Graduated April 2006. Western Michigan University.. MEMBERSHIPS. National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL): 2018 – Present. National College for DUI Defense (NCDD): 2019 – Present. DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA): 2019 – Present

Patricia “Trish” Lenzner is a compassionate advocate representing clients in all aspects of family law: divorce, legal separation, paternity (establishment and modifications), third party rights, post Decree modifications, enforcement and contempt.. Trish works hard for her clients from the initial meeting to the final settlement or trial. She is detail oriented and focuses on obtaining the best results, based on the law and each client’s particular facts.. Trish made the decision to become an attorney later in life because she wanted to help people through what is the most traumatic and devastating event in their lives. She wants to help families recover, so they can move on. Trish said: “Helping families has been one of the most satisfying undertakings of my life.”. When not in the office or the courtroom, Trish is hiking one of the many trail systems in the Valley, volunteering at an elementary school, or catching up with old friends.. Education:. Community Involvement:

Nate’s commitment to his clients is unparalleled among personal injury lawyers. His fluency in Spanish makes him an even more effective advocate as he pursues injured victims’ rights. While at Arizona State University College of Law, Nate was a Pedrick Scholar Honor Student and the recipient of the Cali Excellent for Top Student Award. Before concentrating his practice solely in the area of wrongful death, personal injury and catastrophic accidents, Nate’s experience has been broad and invaluable to the clients he represents today.. Prior to Warnock MacKinlay Law, Nate clerked for the law firm of Baker and McKenzie, one of the world’s largest and most prestigious law firms. As a law student, Nate was instrumental in advancing the rights of injured victims and establishing case law precedent while working at the Arizona State University Civil Justice Clinic.. Nate brings into the practice of law the same grit and determination he had as a varsity football player at BYU and an Eagle Scout in the Boy Scouts of America.. A fun and interesting fact about Nate is that he has traveled to over 40 countries and is an expert with flying drones and drone photography.

Ms. Perkins is the Managing Partner of Owens and Perkins, P.C. in Scottsdale. Ms. Perkins was admitted to the practice of law in Arizona in 1994 and was a sole practitioner in Scottsdale for two years. She then co-founded Owens and Perkins, P.C. with her grandfather, C.D. Owens. In 2022, Owens & Perkins celebrated 55 years in business!. Ms. Perkins is the former Chair of the Maricopa County Bar Association Family Law Section (2005-2006), former member of the Superior Court Domestic Relations/Mental Health Committee (2005-2006), former Board Member of the Scottsdale Bar Association (6 years), former Arbitrator for the State Bar Fee Arbitration Committee and former Board Member of the Homeless Legal Assistance Project (6 years), former member of the Arizona Chapter of the Entrepreneur’s Organization, an organization dedicated to transforming the lives of entrepreneur's who transform the world, and Successful Women Owners Network (SWON), recognizing women who embody innovation, growth, community service and lifetime achievement. Ms. Perkins has also taught continuing legal education seminars to fellow attorneys and volunteered for the Maricopa County Superior Court as a Judge Pro Tem in both family law and probate matters, with an emphasis on settlement conferences for complex, high conflict litigation.. Some of her most notable achievements include:

Ms. Parkinson focuses her practice on prosecuting and defending all aspects of business litigation. She has worked on a variety of matters involving claims for breach of contract, fraud/fraudulent concealment, negligent representation, unfair competition, and false advertising. Ms. Parkinson also has previous experience in the areas of medical malpractice, legal malpractice, and personal injury litigation.. On a more personal note, Ms. Parkinson is a Phoenix, Arizona native.  In her free time, Ms. Parkinson enjoys going to country music concerts, photography, playing/watching sports, and spending time with her friends, family, and three dogs.  She values spending time outdoors, especially when hiking, snowboarding and scuba diving.

Mrs. Weiss has been practicing Immigration law since 1997. She
specializes in business and family immigration work, with a particular
focus on nonimmigrant business visas and immigrant employment and
family-based visas. In addition, Jessica Weiss also does naturalization
cases and green card renewal work. Mrs. Weiss also has experience in
religious worker cases, both immigrant and nonimmigrant. She has
particular experience in extraordinary ability workers nonimmigrant and
immigrant cases. Her client base ranges from small firms to large
corporations. She practiced for two years in New York, where she is a
member of the bar, prior to moving to Arizona.

Mr. Sparks practices in many areas of civil litigation, but focuses his practice on business litigation, construction litigation (including cases before the Arizona Registrar of Contractors) and plaintiff’s personal injury.  Mr. Sparks is a member of the Construction Law Section of the Arizona State Bar as well as a former member of the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association.

Mr. Kirshy grew up in a proud military family in New York, spending time some time in both Germany and Italy. He came out to Arizona after high school to attend the University of Arizona for his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Mr. Kirshy then decided to pursue his career in law.. Mr. Kirshy’s practice is focused in the areas of estate planning, trust administration, guardianship and conservatorships, and probate administration for both small and large estates. He is passionate about the law and fully committed to helping each of his clients navigate through the complexities of their legal matters.. Before being admitted to the State Bar of Arizona, Mr. Kirshy spent time working for an intelligence unit in the Department of Homeland Security targeting transnational criminal and terrorist organizations.. Outside of work, Mr. Kirshy enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. He loves to cook, especially Italian, including making his own pasta!. If you need representation you can rely on, contact Joseph Krishy at Kirshy Law, today.

Michael Clonts is a skilled family law attorney committed to helping clients navigate complex and emotional legal challenges. He earned his law degree from Syracuse University College of Law, where he focused on international, national security, and counterterrorism law—unique skills that influence his strategic approach to family law cases. A native of Arizona, Michael returned to the Phoenix area after graduation to dedicate his practice exclusively to family law. His legal background includes hands-on experience in adoption clinics, conducting research for the United Nations, and assisting international contractors with policy development. He also broadened his perspective by studying South Africa’s legal system during its democratic transition. Michael’s empathetic approach ensures that each client’s unique circumstances are met with understanding and professionalism. Recognized for his legal acumen and ethical standards, Michael has earned distinctions such as Thompson Reuters’ Lead Counsel Rating, Avvo’s Clients’ Choice Award (2018-2019), the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys’ Top 10 Under 40 (2019), and SuperLawyers’ Rising Stars (2025). When not advocating for his clients, Michael enjoys quality time with his wife and six children.

Matthew is an Arizona based employment attorney who works with employees and employers. Matthew is a strong advocate for his clients in all employment law matters and regularly represents clients in discrimination and harassment cases, negotiations, and other adversarial matters, as well as policy drafting, providing EEO and anti-harassment training, and other non-adversarial matters.. Matthew transitioned to private practice after gaining years of experience in employment law working for various State and Federal government agencies in Arizona and Washington D.C. Matthew opened Moosbrugger Law, PLLC to provide employees and employers with the highest level of representation in their employment law matters.

Mark practices in the areas of Estate Planning, Estate Administration,  Probate, Asset Protection, Real Estate and Personal Injury.  He has demonstrated a high commitment to his clients through vigorous representation.  He stays current and relevant with recent updates and developments in his legal areas of practice.  Mark has successfully provided legal work to numerous clients who have sought his expertise on estate planning, asset protection and probate. He has drafted estate-planning documents for small estates to very large estates for high net worth clients.  He has also provided entitlement advice on master planned communities for large developers.

Logan Elia has a diverse practice that includes years of experience in business litigation, cyber law, and civil appeals. In addition, Elia leverages his courtroom experience – some of which he gained working as a prosecutor – to assist his clients in criminal defense, adversarial bankruptcy proceedings, and construction law.. In recent years, Elia has practiced extensively in the emergent field of internet law. Using his experience and expertise, Elia represents individuals and businesses who have been defamed online. His practice includes helping his clients to identify the perpetrators of defamation – including anonymous defamation – and assisting his clients to remove defamatory material from the indexes of major search engines.. Additionally, Elia litigates internet-specific intellectual property issues. Elia’s cyberlaw practice includes addressing claims related to the use of copyrighted or trademarked material in website meta tags, the use of intellectual property in email marketing, and advising and assisting clients about how to remove unfortunate or embarrassing images from the internet.. Elia is a native of Arizona and graduated from the University of Arizona’s James E. Rogers College of Law in 2006. Before that, Elia was educated at Pomona College, one of the nation’s ten best colleges as recognized by Forbes Magazine and U.S. News & World Report, and also at Cambridge University. Elia studied politics, philosophy, and economics.. Elia has deep roots in the legal community including family ties to other practitioners and a sitting federal judge. Elia began his practice at a large and long established Phoenix firm before opening his own firm with his friend. Elia joined the Rose Law Group together in January 2014.. Before attending law school, Elia worked at the Goldwater Institute and the American Legislative Exchange Council. Elia was a recipient of the prestigious Koch Fellowship. Most recently, he was selected as a Super Lawyer – Southwest Rising Stars, an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice.. In his spare time, Elia enjoys travelling and reading voraciously. He is a P.A.D.I. certified S.C.U.B.A. diver and firearms enthusiast. Elia routinely assists clients to legally obtain weapons governed by the National Firearms Act, including machine guns, suppressors, and short-barreled rifles and shotguns.. Admissions:. Arizona. United States District Court, District of Arizona. United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona. United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Recent Publications:. Reality changes faster than the law, so how do we deal with it? The Record Reporter, May14, 2014.. Bad facts make bad law. And the facts about cyberbullying are truly bad. The Record Reporter, June 23, 2014.. Veteran’s social media suit seeks to define libel. Arizona Daily Star, July 8, 2014.

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.

Karl is a happily married father of two children.  He grew up in Tempe, Arizona where he attended Marcos de Niza High School and later Arizona State University.    Karl has always been active in sports and continues to enjoy soccer, golf, cycling, hiking and backpacking as a Boy Scout leader. Karl is active in his church and is a member of the Knights of Columbus.

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

Jeff Weiss, a U.S. Registered Patent Attorney based in the firm's
Washington, D.C. office and a partner in the firm, has been practicing
law since 1987. Mr. Weiss has primary responsibility for the firm's
patent and intellectual property litigation. Prior to joining the firm,
he practiced commercial litigation with Irell & Manella in Los
Angeles and Ross, Dixon and Masback (now Ross, Dixon and Bell) in
Washington, D.C.. In addition to appearances in
District Courts throughout the country (including Arizona, California,
Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Nevada, New York, Texas and
Washington), Mr. Weiss's substantial litigation experience includes
five infringement appeals before the United States Court of Appeals for
the Federal Circuit, one of which remains pending.. Mr. Weiss's recent IP litigation accomplishments include:. Represented
the defendant in a patent infringement case in Nevada District Court
involving two patents relating to gaming technology. Obtained favorable
Markman ruling and summary judgment of non-infringement with respect to
both patents.. Represented the plaintiff in a
lawsuit in Nevada district court against a former employee alleging
copyright infringement and breach of employment agreements relating to
product designs and confidential manufacturing information. Obtained
preliminary injunction, leading to settlement of all pending claims.. Served
as co-counsel in highly complex trademark ownership and infringement
dispute, involving litigation in state, federal and bankruptcy courts
in Arizona and California. Case culminated in full vindication of
clients' positions with respect to ownership and infringement issues,
following lengthy trial and post-trial and plan confirmation
proceedings.. Represented the defendant in a
trademark infringement action in Arizona District Court involving
claims relating to the name of an NBA arena. Confidential settlement
achieved following representation at evidentiary hearing in connection
with plaintiff's request for a preliminary injunction.. Obtained
reversal of summary judgment in favor of an infringement defendant,
with the Federal Circuit holding that there was a material factual
issue with respect to infringement under the doctrine of equivalents
(1998 U.S. App. Lexis 10416 (Fed. Cir. 1998)). Obtained
reversal of summary judgment of patent invalidity, based on the alleged
failure to name an inventor (216 F.3d 1372 (Fed. Cir. 2000)). The
Federal Circuit's decision in this appeal interpreted the second
paragraph of Section 112 of the Patent Act, one of the basic laws
governing the validity of issued patents. Irah Donner, the author of
Patent Prosecution: Practice and Procedure Before the U.S. Patent
Office, has called it a "key" Federal Circuit decision. It has also
been the subject of at least one law review note. See Janet S.
Hendrickson, Solomon v. Kimberly-Clark Corp.: The Federal Circuit
Throws Out the § 112 2 "Regards" Clause with Inventor Litigation
Testimony, 32 Univ. Tol. L. Rev. 407 (2001).. Represented
plaintiff in a patent infringement action in Maryland District Court,
culminating in a withdrawal of the accused infringing product from the
market.. Represented defendant in patent infringement
action in Eastern District of Texas relating to telecommunications
equipment and involving multiple defendants. Case resulted in pre-trial
settlement.. Represented defendant in patent
infringement action in Eastern District of Texas relating to wireless
location technology. Case resulted in pre-trial settlement.. Represented
defendant in patent infringement action in Northern District of
California relating to harvesting technology. Case resulted in
pre-trial settlement.. In addition to his litigation
practice, Mr. Weiss prosecutes patent applications for a wide variety
of products, components and technologies, and has particular expertise
in the medical device, mechanical, and business method areas. In 1992,
he appeared before the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal
Circuit, and persuaded the Court to reverse a unanimous decision of the
Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences, denying patent protection to
a football shoe having break-away cleats. (26 U.S.P.Q. 2d 1885 (Fed.
Cir. 1993)). The New York Times profiled that patent, U.S. 5,255,453, as one of its patents of the week. He has also argued before the Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences.. Mr. Weiss also conducts infringement studies, issues patentability opinions, and negotiates licensing agreements.. Mr. Weiss is also the co-inventor of a utility patent directed to a bench press shoulder protection method (U.S. Patent 6,224,518).

Jacob C. Raiff is a business and family law attorney at Raiff Representation. Jacob moved to Arizona from the East Coast to attend undergraduate school and play rugby for Arizona State University. After graduating from the W.P. Carey School of Business, he focused his academic studies on business and transaction law, taking seminar classes at both the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law and the graduate W.P. Carey School of Business acquiring a Sports Law and Business emphasis to his Juris Doctorate degree.. Outside of his practice, Jacob joined the Board of Directors of The Arizona State Rugby Foundation in 2013 and the Board of Directors of Lost Kids of Angeles, Inc. in 2019. He serves as Treasurer for both Boards.. Jacob’s experience in family, transaction, sports, music, and intellectual property law will help guide you and your business through all difficult hurdles that may arise in life.

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.