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Valentine Castillo is from Washington and a graduate from the College of Law at Arizona State University.  In addition to maintaining his law practice, Valentine is a reserve Army officer with over 13 years of military service and also teaches undergraduate and graduate business law classes for the University of Phoenix.  Valentine enjoys volunteering with Hospice of the Valley as a patient volunteer and spending time with his wife and children.  Valentine can be contacted by phone:, by email: , or visit his website at .

Silverman Law Offices, estate and business attorneys, offers legal expertise and counsel and provides state-of-the-art estate-planning tools, personalized one-on-one client counseling, ongoing client maintenance and a law firm that is both comfortable and comforting to our clients.

Quinten joined VF in 2013, having represented planned communities and condominiums throughout Arizona for the past five years. During that time, he assisted associations in various matters including: assessment collection, insurance defense, civil litigation, CC&R enforcement matters, bankruptcy, interpreting and amending governing documents, foreclosure lawsuits, fair housing complaints, and general counsel matters.

Quality, passionate and reliable; these three words are used time and time again to describe Kristina as a professional. Kristina is a dedicated attorney who has substantial experience representing individuals and businesses of all sizes. Focusing her practice primarily on the areas of real estate and business law, Kristina takes a responsive and cost-effective approach to client matters while adhering to the highest standards of integrity.. Kristina’s legal experience is vast and wide-ranging.  Out of law school, Kristina worked for a boutique law firm focusing on adoptions.  Subsequently, Kristina served as Assistant Attorney General in the Tobacco Enforcement Unit for Arizona, practiced with the real estate group of the national firm, Kutak Rock LLP, and even went on to hang out her own shingle. All of these experiences helped to shape and mold Kristina into the practitioner she is today.. Currently, Kristina practices law with ., an innovative, national law firm, and has been with the firm since its inception. . strips away the economic burden of high overhead and fixed salaries from its rate structure, resulting in top-shelf work priced at substantially less costs. Kristina is excited about the opportunity to be a part of an innovative law practice as the flexible model fosters greater productivity and efficiency for her clients.. Outside of work, Kristina enjoys traveling, running, spending time with her husband and daughter, and giving back to her community through a number of charitable organizations.  Since 2008, Kristina has been a member of the MetrOrg Board of the Boys & Girls Club of Metropolitan Phoenix, where she is currently serving as the Club Connection chair.  Kristina previously sat on the Board of Directors for the Valley Youth Theatre and was a Big Sister for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bay Area for several years.. For more information about ., feel free to contact Kristina at

Professional Experience. Tom’s practice over the past 35 years has been extremely varied.. He’s practiced in complex litigation, hearings and trials in state courts, federal courts, and bankruptcy courts, in private arbitrations, mediations and appeals. He also has substantial experience representing debtors, creditors, trustees and committees in Bankruptcy Court and has successfully reorganized several companies and individuals, and represented creditors.. Tom started his practice in 1981 at Treon, Warnicke, Dann & Roush of Phoenix (after having been a law clerk there for two years) in the commercial practice section, where he was trained in litigation and trial skills by two former Maricopa County Superior Court judges. He started what became a substantial bankruptcy practice in 1982 when he represented Clifford Wolfswinkel in bankruptcy court in his dispute with his brothers. After that, he continued doing work in the bankruptcy court in several commercial cases.. Tom left the Treon firm in 1987 to practice in Chandler as Littler & Miller for a short time before forming Warnicke & Littler, P.L.C. in 1989 to perform the bankruptcy examination of Charlie Keating’s American Continental Corporation.. After twenty three years with his own firm, he joined the Las Vegas firm of Gordon Silver in March of 2010 to open and build its first Arizona office. He left Gordon Silver in August, 2013 to practice as a sole practitioner in order to provide less expensive and more personal service to his clients.. Tom was a judge pro tem of the Maricopa County Superior Court presiding over mediations and jury trials for fifteen years.. --. Personal Life. Tom was born in Buffalo, New York on October 10, 1954. He moved to Phoenix with his family in 1957.  He went to grade school in west Phoenix and graduated from West Phoenix High School in 1972.  He played the drums in both grade school and in the marching band at West High.  Tom obtained his Bachelor of Science degree, magna cum laude, in General Business Administration from the ASU College of Business in 1978 and graduated from the Arizona State University School of Law in 1981.  In law school he was on the Moot Court Board, was a member of the Order of the Coif, and participated every year as a writer and actor in the annual Law Follies. Tom now resides in Tempe.. Tom is married and has three children. His daughter, who graduated from the University of Southern California (English; Creative Writing) and Kings College, London (English Literature) is an editor at St. Martin’s Press in New York City; his son graduated from New York University (Dramatic Writing) and is a writer-producer living in New York City. His fourteen-year-old daughter was adopted from China and attends Basis Ahwatukee.. In his free time, Tom runs half marathons (ten so far), plays the drums (drum set in the basement), reads all kinds of literature – especially biographies, history and politics – and travels the world.

Patrick is from Las Cruces, NM.  He attended New Mexico State University where earned his BA in Government.  He has settled in Phoenix, AZ with his wife Megan and two sons, Mason and Austin, after attending the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.. Patrick is a veteran and spent 11 years in the military.  A former infantry officer and airborne ranger he continues to be active in the military community.  He continues to volunteer with Wills for Heroes and Victory House, a local veterans shelter.. In his spare time he enjoys traveling with his family and participating in triathalons.

My practice emphasizes real estate, construction, and business law.  For nearly 20 years, I have successfully represented developers, contractors, subcontractors, homeowers, landlords, lenders, title insurance companies, commercial general liability insurance companies, and other businesses in disputes  involving, among other things, real estate titles, real estate transactions, commercial lease agreements, mechanic's liens, construction defect claims, insurance coverage, surety claims, ownership of closely-held corporations, and various types of business agreements.  As a mixed litigation and transactional attorney, I also have substantial experience drafting, revising and negotiating a variety of contracts, including construction contracts, subcontracts, real estate purchase agreements, commercial and residential lease agreements, employment contracts, non-compete agreements, non-disclosure agreements, settlement agreements, and vendor contracts. In addition to handling cases in state and federal courts, I have represented several clients in adminstrative proceedings with the Federal Mining Safety and Health Administration, Arizona Registrar of Contractors, Nevada State Contractors Board, and Arizona Corporation Commission.

Ms. Preston joined the legal arena with a background in real estate and property management. Before attending law school, Ms. Preston worked for a real estate and property management firm where she managed residential rental properties and homeowners associations, as well as the firm’s real estate portfolio. Her experience working one-on-one with homeowners, board members, landlords and tenants has translated into a legal career where she understands not only the legal aspects involved in real estate matters, but also the day-to-day management of real estate. Before joining Vial Fotheringham, Ms. Preston worked for Davis Miles McGuire Gardner, PLLC practicing Homeowners Association, Real Estate, Landlord/Tenant, Civil Litigation and General Business Law.

Kristel practices primarily in the areas of estate planning and probate.  She provides services to clients from all walks of life—no matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey, you are welcome at Empowered Legacy Planning.. Kristel is a past president of the Chandler Horizon Rotary Club.. In addition to Arizona, Kristel is also licensed to practice in both Arkansas and Missouri, and is a proud member of WealthCounsel, a national network of estate planning attorneys;  the Arizona, Arkansas and Missouri state bar associations; and the East Valley Estate Planning Council.. Kristel grew up in the small town of Seneca, Missouri.  She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Strategic Communications with a minor in History at the University of Kansas, and then continued on to the University of Arkansas School of Law at Fayetteville to obtain her Juris Doctorate.. Kristel and her husband Carlos, have two children.  In addition, Kristel and her family enjoy the furry companionship of their Weimaraner, Maya.  When she is not working, you can find Kristel spending time with her family, cheering on the Arizona Cardinals, crafting, or at the bark park with her dog.

John Skabelund is recognized in the top 1% of lawyers nationally.  He specializes in asset protection, which means he protects clients' assets from lawsuits. Mr. Skabelund regularly protects estates ranging from $500,000 to more than $100 million for clients such as real estate investors, business owners, executives, and professionals in diverse industries. His ability to explain complex legal matters in plain English has earned him the trust and respect of his clients, who describe him as having the heart of a teacher.

I am passionate about helping people formulate plans to reach their goals.  Since 1999, I have been involved in that process with hundreds of clients as a professional in the financial services industry.  In 2011, I enrolled at Arizona Summit Law School. It wasn’t always easy balancing family and school while maintaining a growing financial services company.  But with the help of my wife and others, along with some divine intervention, I graduated with honors (summa cum laude) in 2014.  The rest is history.  Now I spend my time helping individuals and families create and maintain solid estate plans – truly an important work!. On a more personal note:. Before becoming an attorney, I grew up in Scottsdale, went to Horizon High School, and then joined the United States Marine Corps Reserves.  Following my active duty training, I went on a 2 year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and later graduated from Arizona State University – go Sun Devils!  Along the way I moved to Mesa where I met my sweetheart – Jennifer.  We were married in 1999 and have since been blessed with 6 children (4 boys & 2 girls)!  So when I’m not at work, I’m usually playing with my family, fixing up the house, or playing basketball.

I am a litigation attorney in Tempe, Arizona. I focus my practice on litigation matters involving probate and trust disputes and real estate disputes and selected commercial matters (typically involving decedent estates). My experience involves cases in federal, state and administrative settings. I have resolved disputes through mediation, arbitration, as well as bench and jury trials. Should you wish to contact me you may reach me through the law firm of Davis Miles McGuire Gardner, PLLC, . Please note that sending me a message does not create an attorney/client relationship. Please do not send me confidential information by message or comment.. Area's of Focus: Probate and Trust Disputes; Mediation; Arbitration; Real Estate Disputes; Guardian and Conservator; Will Contests; Title Disputes; Civil Litigation.

Education and law are two of my greatest passions. Throughout my career, I’ve committed myself to educating others about their rights and assisting them with their legal needs.. After obtaining my undergraduate degree from the University of Florida, I attended Harvard University’s Graduate School of Education where I studied educational pedagogy and learned how to effectively convey information to diverse groups of people. I then went on to study law and legal advocacy at the University of California, Berkeley (Boalt Hall) where I was a member of the California Law Review. After law school I was privileged to clerk for renowned civil rights jurist, Judge Damon J. Keith on the United States Court of Appeals and to work at one of Arizona’s premier law firms, Osborn Maledon. At the firm, I represented businesses and governmental entities in a variety of complex litigation matters in state and federal court.. In 2015, I founded Yaser Ali Law in order to focus on serving the needs of individuals, families, and small businesses. My exceptional training has enabled me to better understand my clients’ unique personal situations, to convey complex concepts in simple terms, and to aggressively advocate on my clients’ behalf. Whether you’re contemplating drafting an estate plan for your loved ones or are unclear about how to resolve a dispute with a business partner, give us a call. We’d be honored to assist you.

Attorney Christopher D. Soto is dedicated to providing comprehensive, highly personalized estate planning counsel to couples, families, individuals and businesses. As the firm's founder, he holds the highest standard of client services, scholarship and lawyer accessibility. He serves his clients by first listening closely to their goals, dreams and concerns. He then works with his clients to develop superior plans that reflect the clients' own unique situations, while putting his knowledge and experience to work for their benefit. He is committed to helping his clients understand that the foundation of estate planning is not just saving tax dollars, but also appreciating the value of planning for themselves and their loved ones.. Mr. Soto enjoys speaking to accountants, lawyers, financial planners, insurance professionals, and the public. He maintains the highest level of knowledge and expertise through ongoing continuing education and frequent attendance at nationally recognized conferences on advanced planning topics. In addition, Mr. Soto is a member of Wealth Counsel and The Esperti-Peterson Advanced Study Group, which meet regularly to learn the most current information on advanced estate planning concepts, strategies and changes in the law directly from the most widely recognized experts in the country.. After receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree, he went on to earn his Juris Doctor from Arizona State University College of Law.  He is a member of the Arizona Bar Association and the American Bar Association. He is licensed to practice law in the state of Arizona and is admitted to practice before Arizona trial courts, the Arizona Court of Appeals, the Supreme Court of Arizona, and the United States District Court of Arizona.

Arizona. U.S. District Court District of Arizona. Washington. Education. Law School: Thomas Jefferson School of Law, San Diego, California. J.D. (Cum Laude) 2007. Honors: National Dean's List. University:  Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona. B.S. Justice Studies - 2003