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No good thing ever happens in court.  Most lawyers won't tell you this.. When a new client comes to my office, I do everything in my power to convince them not to involve attorneys.  I do not relish helping grownups fight over toys in a sandbox. If I am told, "It's the principal," I ask a prospective client please to articulate said principal.  Nine times out of ten, they cannot do so.  For those that do come up with an answer, I then ask if the stated principal is worth $100,, which is about the least they can expect to pay for litigation through trial.  Clients who have not been through litigation often don't understand that the other side is likely not interested in what's right, what's fair, or what the outcome should be.  Rather, the other side is probably interested in one thing:  billing fees.  (Note:  If your lawyer has monogrammed coasters, you are paying too much in attorneys' fees.)  Sadly, most lawyers are not in the business of pursuing justice, they are in the business of making money.  This should change your cost-benefit analysis before pursuing litigation.. Nevertheless, unfortunately there are times when lawyers become a necessary evil.  I am a pragmatist, which is an odd feature in a my profession.  My clients know that I am all about efficiency and care about their bottom line.  I do everything in my power to minimize fees and expedite results while delivering quality work product.  I see zealous representation as a job description.  If I do not believe in your case, I won't take it.

Small Businesses:  I provide guidance and documentation to set up the best business structure for the entrepreneur, then help to protect the company and its owners as it grows, develops and faces the inevitable challenges ahead.   Contact us for more information if you are starting a new business, looking to buy a business or sell your existing business, or looking to transition into retirement.  We also review and prepare contracts of all kinds for small businesses and their owners.. If you’re starting a home-based business or if your business won’t be operated from a brick and mortar location in Arizona, ask us about our statutory agent and place of business services.. Real Estate:  On the real estate side, I prepare deeds to and from LLCs and Trusts, beneficiary deeds, and real estate related documents regarding the purchase and sale of commercial and residential real property, as well as residental and commercial leases, promissory notes, loan agreements and security instruments.

I am a 4th generation native Arizonan and a 3rd generation graduate of both Mesa High School and ASU.  My ties to this state and especially the East Valley run deep.  Prior to becoming a lawyer, I enjoyed a 16 year career as a business executive in the areas of credit, finance, business development, data management, and mergers & acquisitions.  I draw on that experience every day as I advise my business clients.

No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.. I am an attorney located in Birmingham, Alabama.  I assist clients in employment agreements, shareholder agreements, business formation and planning, succession planning, and representing shareholders and business owners in negotiating the purchase and/or sell of ownership interest. I also serve small business and closely held corporation clients in day-to-day contract drafting, as well as assisting clients in structuring business and real estate transactions.  I represent owners, developers and financial institutions in a wide variety of commercial real estate transactions, including lending and finance and acquisition and lease negotiation.. I advise clients on estate and trust planning, from young professionals to high net-worth individuals and families.  I draft documents to: reduce, defer and where possible eliminate federal estate tax liability; protect family assets threatened by issues such as heirs with dependency, creditor or immaturity problems; provide for beneficiaries with special needs, while protecting their entitlement to government benefits; and arrange for appropriate provisions for children from multiple marriages.

Many people who have a legal need are turned off by the way things are done in our legal system.  I try to make things just a little easier by:. My practice is built around owners of small businesses (usually less than 100 employees) and other smaller clients.  I can give you the number of clients who can talk about their good experiences with our firm.. Call my direct line at anytime.. Brad. In more than 20 years of practice, Brad has represented businesses and individuals in many different areas.. Brad’s Legal Practice. Helping Small Businesses. Brad spends a lot of time working with small business owners. He has developed expertise in the areas of law that are important to small businesses. He helps business owners decide the structure of their businesses, whether corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs), or something else. Businesses often have legal issues related to their employees, and so Brad has developed expertise in that area. And because legal disputes can happen, Brad can help his business clients prosecute and defend lawsuits. Brad’s clients turn to him for litigation as well as commercial matters.. Litigation. Brad has represented clients at every level in Arizona—everything from head counsel in multi-week jury trials in Superior Court to appellate counsel at the Arizona Supreme Court. Brad has also represented clients before Justice Courts, administrative tribunals such as the Office of Administrative Hearings, and many arbitrations and mediations. Brad has even served as a private arbitrator, where he has ruled on lawsuits brought by other lawyers.. Negotiating Contracts. Brad helps his clients draft and negotiate all kinds of contracts—partnership agreements, commercial leases, employment contracts, asset purchase agreements, settlement agreements, and much more. Brad also helps his clients collect their money if bills go unpaid.. Franchising Law. Brad helps clients who are involved in franchising—whether as franchisors or franchisees. Brad helps clients with the complicated process of drafting the franchise disclosure documents that are required by federal law, as well as registering under the franchise and business opportunity laws of various states. For many years he has been a member of the Franchise Forum of the American Bar Association.. Brad’s Legal Ranking. For years, Brad has had the highest possible rating of “AV” at Martindale-Hubbell. This type of rating is gained by only about 10% of lawyers, and it is a distinction that can only be granted by ratings from experienced lawyers. It’s not a ranking that can be purchased or a system that can be “gamed.”. Brad’s Education and History as a Lawyer. Brad began his practice working for several years at two large firms in downtown Phoenix: Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, PLC and Bryan Cave LLP. In 1998 he began his own law office in the East Valley with nothing but a cell phone, and his practice has grown consistently since then.. Brad graduated magna cum laude with a B.A. in International Relations from Brigham Young University. He received his law degree with academic honors from the University of Chicago.. Brad’s Wide Variety of Clients, Experience, and Volunteerism. Brad represents clients from all over the United States. His clients literally hail from California to New York, from Georgia to Alaska, and many places in between. He represents numerous out-of-state clients who have business interests or litigation matters in Arizona. Brad also acts on behalf of clients in foreign countries (recently Mexico, France, Canada and Japan) who have legal or business interests in the U.S.Brad has traveled the globe, both for business and humanitarian reasons. His service began early in life, when he spent two years in Japan as a volunteer missionary. Since then, he and his family members have volunteered in the developing world many times, including:. Brad has also traveled to Belize, Pakistan, Guatemala, Dubai, Japan, Morocco, and various countries in western Europe.. Brad is active in his local community as well. He and his wife have served as foster parents for more than 20 disadvantaged children in Maricopa County. He has also served as a “CASA,” an unpaid court-appointed special advocate for foster children in the Phoenix area. He has also served in various leadership and other positions in his church.

In every engagement, I bring a passion for connecting with people, a keen eye for detail, and a deep commitment to helping others create and achieve their goals.. After earning my undergraduate degree in philosophy and music (trumpet performance), I attended law school focusing on business and tax law and community development while also completing more than 20 hours of graduate-level urban planning courses. I spent the first decade of my legal career in large national and international law firms. I established up my own law practice in 2010 and later established a separate consulting firm focused on organizational development.

Jake Carlson is an attorney, recognized business leader, inspiring presenter, and popular podcast host. He is personable and connects immediately with others. A natural storyteller, he loves listening to your story and exploring what matters most to you.. Jake earned his law degree (JD) from California Western School of Law concurrently with a business degree (MBA) from San Diego State University. He attended law school on a Creative Problem-Solving Scholarship and was awarded the 2005 Outstanding Case Award for best MBA consulting project. He is a licensed member of the State Bar of Arizona.. Jake's career began in the nonprofit sector as Associate Regional Director, and then National Major Gifts Counsel, an in-house tax counsel position, with the Boy Scouts of America National Foundation. It was in these positions he was first introduced to the idea of leaving not just your valuables but your values to the people you love most. Working with hundreds of families on tax estate strategies, he developed the Values-Based Estate Planning strategy used by LifePlan Legal today.. Later, Jake joined the Silicon Valley Monterey Bay Council as Director of Development and later Chief Operating Officer (COO), overseeing development efforts in the four counties of Santa Clara, Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito and leading a team of 18 Field Directors and District Executives earning the Journey to Excellence Award in 2015.. Jake has personally presented to over 200 groups in 27 states on estate planning and protecting your legacy. He is the author of over 100 leadership articles on topics of influence, legacy, family vision, and the Values-Based Estate Planning process. He has had the privilege of interviewing hundreds of recognized executives and, since 2014, hosted the Family Before Fortune and The Modern Leadership podcasts.. Jake is a self-proclaimed "adventure junkie" and loves to try out new and exciting things. He has scaled volcanoes in the Philippines, backpacked through 11 National Parks, rock climbed on two continents and scuba dove with sharks. With his family, he spent time living in 12 countries from Bagan, Myanmar to Paris, France, overcoming robbery, redeye flights and Haggis while learning to love the rich cultures of the world.. Jake and his wife have 3 kids (two daughters and a son) and live in Gilbert, AZ. They all love travel and spending time creating family traditions.

Partnering with small business owners and their employees, providing turn-key solutions and legal representation.

Charlie received his law degree, Masters in Taxation and Bachelors degrees from the University of Alabama School of Law and is admitted in the State of Alabama. He is rated AV Preeminent by his peers per Martindale-Hubbell.. His practice focuses on business formation, reorganization, acquisition and disposition, as well as tax planning for both large and small enterprises. Utilizing his expertise in the tax code, Uniform Commercial Code, and bankruptcy code allows him to provide a broad range of planning services as well as provide opinions in connection with transactions.  Family business succession planning and related estate planning lead to many complex structures of business enterprises.. His clients are entrepreneurs (first and repeats), businesses in manufacturing, engineering, publishing, insurance, advertising, construction, land development, medical, healthcare, secured lending, restaurants and other professional or service businesses.. He is a founding member and secretary and treasurer of an Alabama malpractice mutual insurance company and serves many company boards as counsel.

Richard C. Gramlich focuses his practice on Business, Real Estate and Construction Litigation, Insurance Bad Faith, Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, and Product Liability. He routinely represents business owners in business disputes, contractors and owners in construction defect, non-pay/stop-pay claims, delay claims, professional negligence, Registrar of Contractor’s hearings, and general breach of contract claims. He has also earned a reputation for successfully representing consumers against their insurance companies. Mr. Gramlich was the lead counsel for the Scottsdale “W” Hotel’s construction defect and delay claim. Mr. Gramlich achieved the largest per home verdicts in Arizona for damage caused by expansive He has successfully tried Business Tort, Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Insurance Bad Faith actions resulting in significant recoveries, and has earned the nickname “Bulldog” by many of his clients.. Mr. Gramlich graduated from the University of Arizona in Business Administration, Finance and Real Estate, Cum Laude, in 1989 and from the Arizona State University College of Law, in the top third of his class, in 1992. He has been practicing law for the last 28 years in both State and Federal Court.

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.

"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.