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Florence is licensed in Arizona, U.S. District Court of Arizona, 9th Circuit Court of Appeals and Supreme Court of the United States.  Florence’s Appellate work has brought her to Stanford Law School to argue before the Ninth Circuit.  Florence received her JD degree from Loyola University Chicago.  Florence has served the community by volunteering for many different programs.  Florence is a big fan of Beyonce' and has developed time management tips using Beyonce' as a guide.

I am passionate about helping clients achieve their goals.. I have over 20 years of experience in law and business. My practice focuses on two areas: (1) helping injured people seek justice, and (2) business/real estate transactions. I have personal experience in both areas -- my first plaintiffs' personal injury case was my own, and I've owned several businesses.  Having a broad range of experiences and skills helps me better understand client needs, as well as to find and obtain creative, common sense, pragmatic and successful solutions to client problems.. I see myself as a holistic lawyer. What I mean is that your legal situation is usually only one part of the puzzle, and there can be other things you have to consider. When looking for the best outcome, you can’t pretend the other pieces of the puzzle don’t exist.. In my "free time", I enjoy yoga, meditation, bicycling, tennis, scuba diving, travel and playing the piano.

Micalann C. Pepe primarily practices in the areas of insurance coverage and bad-faith litigation. Her diverse practice also includes commercial litigation, civil litigation, and transactional work. She has a wide-range of experience including medical marijuana, DUI, foreclosures, and workers’ compensation litigation. Before joining Jaburg Wilk, she successfully first-chaired multiple bench and jury trials with the City of Phoenix Prosecutor’s Office through a law student Rule 38(d) program.. She has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Southwest Super Lawyers since 2015. Micalann was named as Litigation Counsel Associate Fellow and is a member of their Diversity Law Institute and Trial Law Institute. She was selected to American Bar Association TIPS Leadership Academy for 2018-2019. She is a currently a member of the Federation of Defense & Corporate Counsel, and a member of “Women in the Law Liaison” for the AADC 2019-2020.. Micalann grew up in small-town South Dakota where she enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing with her Grandpa, and learning the long-standing work ethic that the Mid-West is known for. She moved to Arizona to pursue dual degrees at Arizona State University, ultimately graduating magna cum laude with a B.A. in Women and Gender Studies and a B.S. in Finance from the W.P. Carey School of Business at ASU. Forever a Sun Devil, she continued her education at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, graduating cum laude and gaining admission to the Arizona State Bar in 2011. She is also admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court- District of Arizona, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.. She began participating as a board member of the Arizona Association of Defense Counsel, Young Lawyers’ Division in 2011, and has served as Board’s Vice President, President and Executive Board Member, and currently serves on the AADC’s main board. She has co-authored and contributed to publications for the Defense Research Institute and the Claims & Litigation Management Alliance on various topics, mainly focusing on developments in insurance law. Micalann was chosen as a participant in the inaugural class of the AADC’s “Ladder Down” program which focused on honing leadership, business development, and mentoring skills for women lawyers. She has been very active with the American Bar Association, Tort Trial & Insurance Practice’s Insurance Coverage Litigation Committee and is currently serving as a Vice Chair of the ICLC and Co-Chair of the ICLC’s Midyear Meeting.

Before starting my own firm, I worked for top-tier law firms in Washington, DC for nearly 10 years.  I bring big firm experience and work ethic to my practice, while providing the personalized service of a sole practitioner - not to mention small firm prices.  I specialize in business law, estate planning and litigation.

A lifelong resident of Jefferson County, Alabama, Mr. Blankenship obtained his Bachelors of Arts from Samford University and his Juris Doctorate from Cumberland School of Law. During his time at Cumberland, he served on the American Journal of Trial Advocacy, and as a Director on the Trial Advocacy Board.. Upon his admittance to the Bar, Mr. Blankenship opened his own practice where he provided dedicated service to his clients ever since.. Mr. Blankenship has experience in the following areas of practice:. -          Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. -          Telephone Consumer Protection Act. -          Debt Resolution and Defense. -          Real Estate Title. -          Alabama Tax Deeds. -          Wills and Estates. -          Business Startup. -          Business Contracts. -          General Trial Practice

"Mick" is an Arizona attorney specializing in business law in the greater Phoenix area and throughout the state. Mick founded Phocus Law to provide business owners and small and mid-sized businesses with a one-stop shop for all their legal needs.. When not at the office or in court, Mick enjoys spending time with his wife, Samantha, young daughter, Pepper, and son, Henk. Mick is also active in the classic car restoration and drag-racing communities.

Tracy S. Essig is the Managing Member of his Firm, ESSIG LAW (aka Law Offices Tracy S. Essig P.L.C.) (See: ). He has owned his Firm from 2004 – present. Practice areas include: Asset Protection, Trusts and Wills; Bankruptcy – Chapter 7, 11 and 13 (for debtors and creditors); Business Formation/Advice & Representation (Corporation, LLC’s and Sole Proprietorships); Collections; Contracts; Landlord- Tenant; Litigation; Mediation; Real Property (Leases, Buy/Sell Agreements, Deeds, Transfers, etc.); Tax Issues/Collections (IRS, State, Municipalities). Representation includes private individuals, businesses, receivers, and governmental agencies. Tracy was admitted to the Arizona Bar in 1988, and U.S. District Court, District of Arizona and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Education: University of Arizona (B.A. – Degrees in Economics & Political Science; J.D. Magna Cum Laude, 1988). He served as Legal Intern to the Judiciary Committee & Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights Sub- Committee for Senator Dennis DeConcini; is a member of Phi Alpha Delta. Tracy is Certified English as a Second Language Instructor and is Certified Mediator/Arbitrator. Tracy was with Arizona Attorney General’s Office from 1992 – 2003 as Chief Counsel, Bankruptcy, & Collection Enforcement Section, a nationally recognized program that handled the collection of debts owed to the State of Arizona. He was instrumental in the design and testing phase of the Bankruptcy Electronic Filing Program which Arizona was one of the initial pilot programs. He created and had oversight of one of the largest and most profitable bankruptcy and state court collection programs in the country.

Partner and Chair of Snell & Wilmer's Emerging Business Group.. Brian Burt advises entrepreneurs and emerging growth companies in all stages of development, from formation to liquidity. He also represents banks, financial services companies, private investors, and venture capital funds.. Brian has extensive experience in corporate organization, reorganization and governance; private equity and debt financing; shareholder/owner relations, buyouts and disputes; employment and consulting agreements; employee incentive programs; general contract negotiation; supplier/manufacturing agreements; securities regulation; technology transfer and licensing; joint ventures and strategic alliances; corporate asset protection and succession planning; and mergers and acquisitions.. Brian represents clients in a wide variety of industries, including banking and financial services, biotechnology, capital investment, consumer products and services, education, entertainment/media, healthcare, high tech, Internet, manufacturing, marketing/public relations, medical device, nutraceuticals, outdoor, professional services, real estate development, renewable energy, and software and information technology.. Having previously founded, capitalized and run his own company, Brian brings a unique "real-world" perspective to his business practice.

I am a passionate and driven advocate for all of my clients. I have over six years of experience practicing law. Much of that time was spent developing my knowledge of labor and employment law matters. I have handled cases ranging from unpaid overtime to discrimination in the workplace to professional licensing discipline to breach of contract. My experience includes consulting with clients and small businesses, drafting and executing contracts, litigating complex civil matters, deposing witnesses and experts, appearing on behalf of clients at administrative hearings, and avocating at civil jury trial.. My clients know that I am attentive, energetic, willing to take measured risks, and willing to be aggressive. I will work efficiently and strategically to be your voice in the court system. My goal is to fight for my clients, give them their opportunity to be heard at trial by their peers, and strive to hold bad actors accountable.. While my experience has tended to focus on individuals and their claims, I have also spent dozens of hours working with small businesses to protect them from liability for discrimination and retaliation claims and claims brought under the National Labor Relations Act. If you are a small business owner requiring affordable and effective legal advice for handling employee complaints, feel free to contact me. I will work hard to ensure both from an employer and employee standpoint that communication is encouraged, that employers are respected, and that employees are content with their situations.

Tonya MacBeth represents her clients with a keen focus on the client's goals.  Her action-plan style allows her to efficiently assess the legal dispute, counsel the client as to thier options and endeavor to acheive the desired outcome.. Arizona is Tonya's home state.  She graduated from the University of Arizona in 1991 and the Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law in 2005.  She was a Pedrick Scholar and recieved the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award and the Pro Bono Service Award.  During Law School, she competed in the American Bar Association's "Representation in Mediation Competition" taking second at Nationals in New York City, and first in the Western Regional Finals (twice).  Tonya was also the Client Counseling Competition winner and actively participate in the ASU Trial Advocacy Team.  While a student attorney in the Civil Justice Clinic, she had the privilege of successfully representing her client at the Arizona Court of Appeals.. Prior to law school, Tonya was a small business owner and had a career in mental health services. She started as a direct service provider then led as an advocate for Arizona's Seriously Mentall Ill population.  Her company was contracted with the Arizona Department of Health Services to investigate allegations of physical abuse, sexual abuse and mortalities within the mental health system, and provide advocacy services.  This experience taught Tonya the art of advocating for people who are facing serious personal challenges by getting to the root of the issue, defining the appropriate solution, and advocating to acheive the client's goals.  This technique of acknowledging the conflict--whether its a business or interpersonal dispute--and developing a rational approach to attaining the desired outcome still holds true today in all areas of her practice.. Tonya is authorized to practice law in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and the U.S. District Courts for the District of Arizona and District of New Mexico.  She is a litigator.  Her practice areas include Family Law (Premarital, Divorce, post-decree modifications, and parenting issues), Commercial Litigation, and Construction Defect Defense.. Tonya is active in the Thurgood Marshall Inn of Court.  An organization dedicated to improving the skills, professionalism and ethics of the legal profession.  She is also a member of the Maricopa County Bar Association and the Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada State Bar Associations.  Tonya continues her support of the Arizona community through memberships in various organizations and as Vice-Chair of the advisory board to CHEEERS, a consumer run mental health recovery and rehabilitation center.  In addition to being a lawyer, she is also a wife and mother.

A partner in Keller Rohrback’s Phoenix office focusing on business and estate matters, Stephanie uses her substantial skillset to dissect and analyze the problems that her clients bring her in order to find solutions that put them in the best position possible.. Stephanie firmly believes that proper preparation on the front end of an issue helps avoid difficulties on the back end when emotion might otherwise interfere. She applies this philosophy when guiding clients through legal matters ranging from basic estate planning to multi-million-dollar mergers and acquisitions.. In her estate planning practice, Stephanie has significant experience with standard estate planning as well as sophisticated estate planning for high-net worth individuals. She is also well versed in probate and trust administration matters, and routinely helps clients resolve real property title issues.. As a former sole practitioner, Stephanie knows what it takes to build, run, and maintain a successful business. She brings this experience to her corporate practice where she helps her clients with all aspects of corporate transactional work including the formation of new business entities, general counsel, business and planning, succession planning, and mergers and acquisitions.

Law is a thinking profession, not just a doing job. I became a lawyer because it gives me the opportunity to be of service to my community. I love the creativity involved with handling virtually every case.. I believe strongly in the power of people to do the right thing—even in the adversarial litigation process. When I can solve a problem for my clients and bring them back to the status quo, or make their lives better for having worked with me, that is the most rewarding part of practice. Reciprocal trust, courtesy, and respect are the hallmarks of the attorney-client relationship.  I strive to ensure not only that my clients are listened to, but also that they feel heard. I craft legal solutions that take each client’s unique needs and goals into consideration and tailor those solutions to better serve my clients.. I can make my client’s life easier by handling the day-to-day technical and legal aspects of their case, so they can focus on running their business. Whether it’s getting your business started or working towards building your brand, I view my role as a facilitator to help my clients implement their vision. If I can take some of the stress off of my clients then I have done my job.. My family is my strongest support system. They don’t just tell me what I want to hear, but what I need to hear.  That’s how I treat my clients—like family, by walking them through the good, bad, and the ugly and telling them what they need to know.

In over forty years of practice, Doug has represented banks and businesses of all kinds, from international mining companies, airlines, and commercial banks to high tech start-ups and professional service firms. Since 1994, he has focused his practice on the healthcare industry, supporting medical professionals in matters of regulatory compliance (including Medicare “incident to” billing, Stark, Anti-Kickback, and HIPAA), licensure, professional employment, group organization and management, and strategic alignment with hospital systems, health maintenance organizations, and accountable care organizations. He has advised “from concept to commissioning” in the development of radiation treatment centers, endoscopy centers, imaging centers, home health and hospice service providers, recovery care centers, cardiac catheterization laboratories, and ambulatory surgery centers. He has drafted and reviewed hundreds of physician employment and independent contractor agreements, and drafted, defended, and defeated covenants intended to restrain the ability of a physician to practice in competition with a former employer. He has advised medical billing services, credentialing services, and practice management services. He is an experienced, value-adding, and cost-effective advisor for the business of medicine.

I began my career as an inspired entrepreneur with a big idea. Starting a company isn’t easy, but I was surprised at how difficult it was to work with an attorney. I saw this as an opportunity and pivoted to pursue a career as a legal professional. After graduating from a top law school and working at respected Arizona firms, I co-founded Glide Legal. I’ve focused my career on providing legal counsel to entrepreneurs and businesses of all sizes, from national corporations to local Arizona start-ups and family run businesses.. My approach is simple, to help you navigate your legal issues without standing in the way of business and innovation. Every business can benefit from having trusted legal counsel in their corner, and Glide Legal was built to be just that.. I enjoy the challenge of mastering a new craft. Beyond the practice of law, my obsessions include golfing, backpacking and exploring new places with my wife, and playing guitar/songwriting.

Bimal Raj Merchant has a broad range of experience in both litigation and transactional law. He has also represented a number of businesses including entrepreneurs, manufacturers, hedge funds, investment advisers and other medium to small size companies with all of their business, securities and compliance needs.. Bimal Raj Merchant graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Molecular & Cellular Biology from the University of Arizona and a Juris Doctor from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.

Navigating legal challenges is daunting and expensive. I'm focused on changing the way legal services are delivered, one client at a time, with a solutions-based approach to your transactional needs. Let's talk about how we can implement best practices and resolve your disputes without the need for costly litigation and on a timeline that keeps you moving forward.