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Wayne is a personable, experienced, no-nonsense, tell-it-like-it is, down-to-earth attorney, who listens carefully to his clients’ needs and works tirelessly with them toward achievement of their reasonable legal goals. He has adopted two generally applicable rules of life that he overheard his father-in-law share with his sons when we all were much younger: 1) Life is work; and 2) Life is not fair! The first rule can be associated most closely with his estate planning practice, while the second rule corresponds more closely with his probate litigation practice. Although life can be unfair, my duty as an attorney is to use my legal knowledge and expertise to try and make life a little fairer for my clients.

Timothy Rose founded Rose & Associates for one reason: to redefine the legal experience for his clients. Mr. Rose handles all types of family law cases including those involving children. Mr. Rose became a single dad in 2008 and had to seek his own legal counsel to protect his rights as a parent. He learned quickly how stressful and costly litigation can be. His steadfast belief that everyone should have a right to have meaningful roles in their children’s lives and everyone should preserve their rights in divorce led him to start Rose & Associates with a focus on family law.. “When the case involves children, I tell every client during the initial intake that the goal at the conclusion of the case is for the client to place the parenting plan on the top shelf of their closet and never have to look at it again”.. Mr. Rose always prefers reasonableness over litigation, and in a perfect world all cases would settle outside of court. No one wants a court dividing their pots and pans or making decisions about their parenting time with their children. When expert testimony is required, Mr. Rose will utilize experts he has develop relationships with in the legal community. As a result of his professionalism, reasonableness, and thoroughness at trial, Mr. Rose has received the appreciation from his clients by referring Rose & Associates to their friends and family and Mr. Rose routinely receives referrals from colleagues in the valley.. Mr. Rose found his clients had additional needs after the firm’s representation in family court was over. To serve his clients he has expanded the firm’s practice areas to include guardianships and conservatorships, juvenile dependency and bankruptcy with a continued focus on domestic relations.

There is perhaps nothing more frightening than to be confronted by seemingly insurmountable debts and taxes that threaten to ruin your family and/or your business.  This is particularly true as we emerge from this recession.  I have been representing my clients in bankruptcy law since 1978.  I am a certified bankruptcy specialist by the State Bar of Arizona.  I am a recognized member of the Order of Protectors of Consumer Debtors by the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys.  Whether it is a personal bankruptcy or a reorganization to save your business, I can help you through this difficult time to give you the fresh start you and your family or business need.  I also help clients deal with the Internal Revenue Service and the Arizona Department of Revenue regarding past due taxes.  We are flooded these days with advertisements from out of state firms claiming to know the secrets of how to deal with your tax problems.  Unfortunately, most of these firms are scams with no accountability to you.  I am an ARIZONA attorney representing ARIZONA clients so I am always here and accountable.  I have assembled a great staff to give you the best representation possible.  I look forward to hearing from you.

The Law Office of Carrie M. Wilcox offers assertive, effective representation in family law matters. We represent clients in divorce, annulment, legal separation, paternity, spousal support, orders of protection, child support, property issues, high conflict custody cases and post-decree modifications. We regularly handle emergency matters on short notice and the myriad other family law matters such as grandparent rights and child relocations

T.J. Ryan. Attorney at Law. My practice focuses on two main areas:. Estate Planning and Administration:  I represent individuals, couples and families in the creation of a range of estate planning documents, including wills, trusts (both revocable and irrevocable), health care and financial powers of attorney, and living wills.  My goal is to ensure that your wishes are carried out upon your death or incapacity, and to avoid the public, time consuming and costly probate process.  We understand there is no "one size fits all" solution, and we take great care to ensure that the result you desire is translated into your documents.  I also have the distinct pleasure of working with several attorneys who have been certified by the State Bar of Arizona as specialists in Estate and Trust Law as well as several specialists in the area of taxation.  Additionally, I work with attorneys in the Firm who can assist you with elder care and special needs planning.  In the event of a death or incapacity, I assist my clients by helping them successfully carry out their loved one's intentions through the administrative process.. Estate and Probate controversy litigation:  I assist my clients with a vast array of probate, trust, guardian and fiduciary related disputes.  These disputes include will and trust validity and interpretation issues, disputes between beneficiaries and fiduciaries over estate and trust operation, disputes regarding fiduciary fees, exploitation of the elderly and incapacitated or vulnerable individuals, contested or otherwise complicated guardianship and conservatorships, as well as trust modification and termination.  While many lawyers simply "dabble" in this area, I focus my energies on this area of law.  Because of this focused approach, we have achieved a strong track record for achieving positive results for our clients, and have developed a reputation for quality legal services in our field.  Moreover, we have vast, in-house resources upon which to draw, including some of Arizona's very finest estate planning lawyers, tax specialists, probate and trust administration experts, and certified private fiduciaries.. I give special attention to helping my clients gain a clear understanding of the process and the applicable legal framework. Understanding that litigation may often be avoided between reasonable people, I approach each circumstance with a range of alternatives.  I present my clients with all of the options available to them, including alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and arbitration.. From time to time, I also litigate civil and commercial issues, and assist clients with business transactions. Prior to joining the firm, I practiced with Bonnett Fairbourn Friedman & Balint PC as a civil litigator with a focus on professional liability defense.. In 2008, I served as the President of the Young Lawyers Division of the Maricopa County Bar Association.  I currently serve as an elected board member of the Maricopa County Bar Association board of directors. I also serve as the Programs and Facilities chair of the Maricopa County Justice Museum and Learning Center, which endeavors to restore the territorial jail within the Old Courthouse in downtown Phoenix and convert it for use as a museum.  I frequently volunteer with the Wills for Heroes Foundation, which provides pro bono estate planning for fire fighters, police and other first responders.. In law school, I served as an Executive Note Editor for the Arizona Law Review.  I clerked with Mesch, Clark & Rothschild PC, as well as the Civil Division of the Pima County Attorney’s Office. As a law student, I tried numerous cases (both to the jury and to the bench) with the City of Tucson Prosecution Clinic, gaining courtroom skills that continue to serve me today.  I served as the Assistant Director of the Law Office & Courtroom of the Future Project alongside Professor Winton Woods. In 2002, my Law Review note was published in the Arizona Law Review (“: RIAA v Napster and the War Against Online Musical Piracy,” 44 Ariz. L. Rev. 495 (2002), discussing the future of musical copyright in the digital world of the 21st century.). I joined Frazer Ryan Goldberg & Arnold LLP as an associate of the firm in 2006.  In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, riding my mountain bike, and maintaining my single digit handicap on the golf course.

Paul Deloughery's practice emphasizes the areas of integrated corporate, esate and asset protection planning, trust administration, corporate counsel representation, business formation, estate and gift tax planning, trust litigation, and transactional drafting.. Paul Deloughery graduated with honors from the Iowa College of Law in 1996. He has experience as a business owner, and use that experience to help his clients who are professionals and business owners.

Over the past thirty years, I have represented numerous individuals and businesses covering a wide range of Business and Real Estate matters. My business clients include restaurateurs, real estate investor/developers, landlords, tenants, real estate brokers, property managers, and convenience store owners. I has helped organize and form dozens of business startups, including LLC's, corporations and limited partnerships. Mindful of saving time and money for his clients, I promote resolving disputes through negotiated settlements rather than litigation. Prior to entering private practice, I was part owner and CEO of an established family-run construction-related business with over 100 employees. My experience as a business owner has given me priceless insight into the day-to-day operations that go in tandem with running a business.

Over 20 years advising and representing families, individuals and small businesses in litigation, dispute resolution and the legal process. Call to discuss your questions.

Nicole practices in the areas of business and real estate litigation.  She has over 15 years representing clients in a full range of contested matters relating to residential and commercial real estate transactions, construction, and general business disputes.  Her clients include real estate brokers, mortgage lenders, general contractors, landlords, property owners, and small to medium sized businesses.

Nancy Giles has been practicing since 2000 in commercial litigation, with areas of practice including contract law, construction defects, intellectual property, securities fraud, and insurance. She handles all aspects of litigation from initiation through resolution, including advising clients, reviewing and managing documents and tight deadlines, conducting extensive and complex legal research and writing, drafting pleadings, motions, correspondence, and research memoranda, conducting extensive document revisions and editing, conducting discovery and depositions, appearing and litigating in court, conducting administrative hearings, executing and collecting on judgments, negotiating and drafting complex settlements, and conducting trial.. Nancy is a 1999 graduate of the James E. Rogers University of Arizona College of Law, where she graduated in the top 20% of her class was was a member of the Arizona Law Review. She has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Arizona, and a bachelor of arts from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas.

My practice focus is estate planning for ultra high-net-worth inviduals and families, including charitable giving and business formation and structuring. I counsel clients on wealth transfer strategies, including the use of revocable trusts, irrevocable life insurance and gifting trusts, family limited partnerships and LLCs, qualified personal residence trusts, grantor retained annuity trusts, installment sales to grantor trusts, and other sophisticated tax planning techniques. As an adjunct to my estate planning practice, I advise clients on planned giving methods, and establishing charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead trusts, private foundations, support foundations, public charities, and other tax-exempt organizations and charitable-giving mechanisms. I also advise trustees and executors on their fiduciary responsibilities and tax implications in the administration and distribution of trusts and probate estates. In designing estate and business plans, I apply an integrated approach enabling clients to reduce personal and business liability exposure, minimize tax consequences, and meet multi-generational family objectives. Estate planning documents and business succession plans can be tailored to provide incentives to beneficiaries and successors (such as children and grandchildren) to become productive and contributing members of society. Incorporating each client’s unique family dynamic into such planning is emphasized.

Mr. Westby is skilled in finding solutions to personal and business challenges and believes that he can serve clients best by researching and identifying options that are creative, cost effective and that minimize conflict and litigation. His 40+ years of experience in law and real estate investment enable him to quickly zero in on critical issues, provide a clear analysis of options and give recommendations that make sense.. Mr. Westby practices in the areas of real estate law, civil litigation, family law, wills, estates, probates and trusts. In addition, the firm has expertise in Bankruptcy law, Estate litigation, Business formation, Formation of General Partnerships, Corporations and Limited Liability Companies, Business contracts and litigation, Adoption and child custody matters, guardianships and conservatorships, estate and trust administration.. Mr. Westby and his firm have earned a Martindale-Hubble AV rating, the highest rating awarded for ethics and professional competence.

Mr. Guild was a founding Senior Member for The Cavanagh Law Firm since its inception in 1999, and started his career with O’Connor Cavanagh in 1981.. Mr. Guild is a Certified Tax Specialist and holds a Masters in Law in Taxation.  Over the past 35+ years he has focused primarily on estate planning, general commercial work entailing all manner of federal income tax issues, and state and local tax controversy work.  He has handled more than 250 tax controversy matters, including administrative hearings, litigation in the Arizona Tax Court, the Arizona Court of Appeals, and the Arizona Supreme Court, collection negotiations and lobbying efforts.  He also has extensive experience in setting up homebuilder clients in the two-tier homebuilder technique mode.. Mr. Guild handles financial and commercial aspects associated with complex divorce matters, as well as being a qualified domestic relations order specialist.. He also has an extensive general business background, including the formation of entities, corporate reorganizations, merger-acquisitions, family-owned businesses, and the preparation of buy-sell agreements, employment contracts and succession planning.. Active in the community, he has served two terms as the President of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix Foundation, and has served as a Trustee of the Foundation for more than 25 years.

Michael Halliday is the trusted choice in the Valley of the Sun for his extensive knowledge of estate planning, hometown family approach to problem solving, and his reputation for doing things the right way.

Mark A. Raczkowski has spent more than a decade helping individuals faced with life-altering injuries caused by the carelessness of others.  His clients know him as a skilled counselor who takes pride in explaining the law and answering the numerous questions that manifest after an unexpected traumatic event.. Over the course of his career, Mark has represented clients in a variety of disciplines including personal injury, family law, probate, and misdemeanor criminal matters.  He eventually narrowed his practice to personal injury cases and has developed considerable experience in premises liability litigation, including cases involving slip and falls, trip and falls, negligent property and facilities maintenance, unsafe stairways and walkways, elevator and escalator injuries, inadequate lighting, defective equipment, hotel and casino incidents, and falling merchandise.  In addition, he prosecutes negligence claims arising from auto collisions, dog bites, foodborne illnesses, and wrongful death.  His litigation practice spans across state, federal, and tribal courts and has involved multiple jury trials, bench trials, arbitrations, mediations, and appeals.. After graduating from Northern Arizona University, Mark received his law degree (J.D.) from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers School of Law in Tucson, Arizona, and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) post-graduate degree in Trial Advocacy from California Western School of Law in San Diego, California.  He became a name partner at Jones|Raczkowski PC in 2012 and is licensed to practice law in both Arizona and California.. Mark was recognized as a Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Star in 2013, named to the Southwest Superlawyers list in 2017, and has given lectures on topics such as premises liability, trial evidence, and technology in the legal field.  He is also an active member of the Publications Committee for the Arizona Association of Justice (AzAJ), has published articles regarding premises liability litigation, and co-authors a regular column in the AzAJ's Advocate focused on emerging technology for trial attorneys.

Lauren Garner is an experienced litigator and mediator whose practice emphasizes probate, trusts and guardian/conservatorships. Lauren’s clients rely on that experience and her sensitivity in matters that touch families, trusts, and estates.. Dedication and personal involvement are a critical part of Lauren’s practice. She feels a deep sense of accomplishment in her 1998 move to Phoenix, after nearly a lifetime of business and personal contacts in Miami, Florida. Here, she has developed a flourishing practice in the field of probate, trust and guardianship/conservatorship litigation and mediation.. Lauren enjoys dual bar membership – in both Arizona and Florida. She is active in probate and trust organizations and committees on both the Arizona State Bar and the Maricopa County Bar Association. She is a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (“ACTEC”) where she is a member of the Fiduciary Litigation Committee. Lauren is currently the State Chair of the Arizona ACTEC Fellows. Lauren has been repeatedly recognized as one of the Top 100 Lawyers by AZ Business Leaders since 2020. She has been recognized as a Southwest Super Lawyer since 2015 and has been repeatedly recognized in editions of Best Lawyers in America in the area of Trusts and Estate Litigation since 2016. She also was named as one of the 2017 Women of Influence by Best Lawyers. Lauren was named as a 2019 top 25 Arizona Women Attorneys by Super Lawyers.. An advocate of mediation and other non-traditional dispute resolution services, Lauren underwent a lengthy training and certification process to become a Circuit Court Mediator in Florida. She was been part of a small committee that developed and presented a two day Probate Mediation Training program. Lauren uses her experiences to work with clients and professionals and is a frequent speaker on ways to avoid probate and trust litigation. Lauren has volunteered her time and experience to her professional community. She is a Judge Pro Tempore for Maricopa County Superior Court in the Probate and Mental Health Division. In that capacity she serves as a Settlement Judge to mediate probate litigation cases. She volunteers for the Probate Lawyers Assistance Project offering pro bono assistance in probate and trust matters to low income individuals. She was been a member of the Executive Council of the Probate and Trust Section of the State Bar of Arizona from 2006 to 2019 (serving as Chair for one year) and of the Executive Council of the Elder Law, Mental Health and Special Needs Trust Section from 2011 to 2014, and was on the Board of the Estate Planning and Probate Section of the Maricopa County Bar Association from 2004-2007.

John Coll is an experienced probate and trust lawyer who has litigated successfully in state court, federal district court, the Arizona Court of Appeals and the Arizona Supreme Court.  His practice is focused on probate and trust administration, uncontested and contested wills, trusts, insurance claims, surviving spouse's rights, wrongful death and personal injury..

Jim Abood is originally from Michigan where he obtained his B.A. from Michigan State University and Juris Doctorate from Western Michigan Thomas Cooley Law School. Jim’s father, Fredric S. Abood, established the Abood Law Firm in Lansing, Michigan over 60 years ago. He was a shining example of a great lawyer who always said it was the highest honor to represent those who were unable to represent themselves.  Jim and several of his siblings followed in his footsteps and joined him in practice at the Abood Law Firm. During that time, Jim developed his practice in the areas of domestic relations, juvenile law, criminal defense, probate, and estate planning.. In 2006, Jim relocated to Phoenix where he spent the first 8 years in-house with a local private commercial real estate lender. In that role, he was heavily involved in real estate transactions and corporate law and served as secretary of the board. Thereafter, Jim returned to private practice where he leverages his broad legal experience to provide excellent legal counsel to business owners and families with probate and estate planning needs.. In his spare time, Jim enjoys giving back to the community by volunteering his time to several worthy organizations including St. Mary’s Food Bank, Community Legal Services, Inc., and the Arizona Chapter of Wills for Heros, a program that provides free estate planning legal services to first responder personnel in Arizona.. Jim maintains active licenses in Michigan and Arizona and is a member of the following professional legal associations:  Business Law, Real Estate & Real Property, and the Probate and Trust Law Sections of the State Bar of Arizona, State Bar of Michigan, the American Bar Association, and Wealth Counsel.

I help families understand and plan for the transition of wealth and values at the lowest possible overall cost.  I create plans designed to preserve and protect family values and their wealth. When decedents fail to plan or the plan does not work, I help resolve disputes between interested parties.

I have practiced law for over 30 years.  I began my career as a prosecutor and have worked for several law firms.  Mostly though, I have had my own law firm and have counseled clients in multiple areas of law including business formations, business sale and purchases and negotiations of all types of documents.  Also, I have litigated cases in every venue from Justice Courts to Federal Courts.. Based upon that experience, I am able to provide clients with a multifaceted analysis of their legal issues and potential strategies to resolve conflicts.  I also am mindful that most clients must manage their budgets and need results within what they can afford.

I am a fourth generation Arizona native who has been doing estate planning for almost 20 years.  My father before me has practiced almost 50 years and will be joinging my firm in a few years.  I am highly qualified to handle the most complicated estates, but also very simple estates for a good price.. I am a fixed fee lawyer, so you always know what you are going to pay before you are billed.  All of my consultations are free and I am  happy to answer your question over the phone without billing you.. I have a friendly ofice environment.  My office is in central Phoenix in a remodeled home in the historic area.  You may even get to see the office mascot, who is a little dog named Oreo.  We are dog and children friendly, so if you can't find a babysitter, feel free to bring your children.

Carla Miramontes is an attorney at Dyer Bregman & Ferris, PLLC.. Carla's legal practice focuses on estate planning, and probate and trust administration.. Carla has over 20 years of business experience building relationship and providing excellent service.. Habla español. Carla can assist clients who prefer to communicate in Spanish.. She received her Juris Doctor from Arizona Summit Law School earning the distinction of cum laude for graduating near the top of her class. While in law school, Carla served as an intern with the Probate Lawyers Assistance Project, was a recipient of the Castro Scholarship, received the CALI Excellence for the Future Awards as a top student, and was a member of the Hispanic Law Society.. In her spare time Carla enjoys hiking, biking, weight lifting, playing the guitar and spending time with her family.

Brooks was born and raised in Arizona as the second oldest of 6 children. Although he lived in Nevada and Washington for a time, he has always called Arizona his home. Prior to law school, Brooks owned and operated a small pest control business in the East Valley.. Brooks received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix. He graduated cum laude from Gonzaga School of Law in Spokane, WA, where he was an editor for the Gonzaga Law Review.. Brooks brings valuable experience from several years in trust administration and wealth management at various banks to his current practice areas, which include estate planning, estate administration, and probate.. Brooks and his wife, Shelci, currently reside in Mesa, Arizona with their twin sons. He loves the outdoors, spending as much time as possible hiking and paddleboarding. He also volunteers as a coach for the high school mountain biking team. If you catch him outside, he will undoubtedly have his camera with him.

Brad Johnston is a shareholder and director of The Cavanagh Law Firm, P.A.  He has more than 20 years of diverse experience in civil litigation, including jury trials in state and federal court.  His trial experience includes matters involving personal injuries, construction/indemnity issues, insurance coverage and insurance bad faith, and breach of contract/fiduciary duty.. Mr. Johnston has broad experience in construction and real estate matters.  He  has handled a variety of real estate and construction-related lawsuits, including suits involving defective construction, purchase contracts and leases, boundary disputes and other title defects, adverse possession, and materialmen’s liens.  He has represented national construction management firms, real estate developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and property owners in contract and construction defect lawsuits.  He has handled matters involving a variety of civil, structural, and electrical engineering and also architectural standard of care issues.  He has also drafted construction contracts for developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and property owners.. In the personal injury area, Mr. Johnston has handled many personal injury and wrongful death cases for both defendants as well as plaintiffs, including dram shop, products liability, and tire cases.  He has also defended many cases for insured and self-insured clients, ranging from automobile accidents to products liability, premises liability, nursing home neglect, and elder abuse cases.. Mr. Johnston also has extensive experience in vertical transportation cases and has represented an international elevator manufacturing and service company in a variety of personal injury and contract matters.. Mr. Johnston has handled a number of appeals and has argued cases before the Arizona Court of Appeals.  Representing a Canadian governmental entity, Mr. Johnston obtained summary judgment in an action to enforce a Canadian judgment against a Canadian citizen living in Arizona, which ruling was upheld on appeal.  See Alberta Securities Comm’n v. Ryckman, 200 Ariz. 540, 121 (App. 2001).. Mr. Johnston graduated from Brigham Young University, magna cum laude, in 1991.  He is a 1994 graduate of Cornell Law School, where he served as Articles Editor for the Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy.  He served as a judicial extern to the Hon. Patrick Monserrate, Supreme Court of New York.  He is admitted to practice in Arizona state courts, the United States District Court for the District of Arizona and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.  He has served as a Maricopa County Superior Court Pro Tempore.  He is a member of the Defense Research Institute, the Arizona Association of Defense Counsel, and the construction law sections of the Arizona State Bar and the Maricopa County Bar.. Mr. Johnston and his wife are the parents of six children.  He serves as a Unit Commissioner in the San Tan District, Grand Canyon Council of the Boy Scouts of America.

Bill Black has been practicing law for over twenty-five years. In that time, he has earned the respect and admiration of his peers, based upon the success which he has achieved in his professional and personal life. He is a native of Minneapolis, Minnesota, but has enjoyed living and working in Phoenix since 1979. He did his undergraduate work at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois and then attended and graduated from the University of Wisconsin Law School in Madison, Wisconsin. He is licensed to practice law in the state and federal courts in Arizona, Minnesota and Wisconsin and in the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.