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I am the owner of Spikes Law PLLC located in Cave Creek, Arizona. I have negotiated contracts totaling three billion dollars over my fourteen years of practicing as a corporate contracts attorney for several Fortune 500 US firms.

Joan Bundy, owner/attorney-at-law of Joan Bundy Law, became passionate about divorce and family law while serving as a prosecutor. Most of her case load involved domestic-violence matters. She spoke firsthand with domestic-violence victims, heard their stories, and helped bring them justice. She saw how the legal system can be a positive force to help families escape abusive and sometimes life-threatening situations, and move on with their lives.. As a prosecutor, Joan learned another important lesson: The justice system’s adversarial nature can sometimes stand in the way, not help bring about, a positive outcome in family law cases. When she opened her own family-law practice in Chandler, which she saw as a natural outgrowth of her previous experience, she saw many of the same patterns. Too many divorce and family law cases are characterized by needless conflict between the two parties and their attorneys. The result is a lengthy, expensive, heart-wrenching process that leaves lasting scars, particularly when children are involved. Only the attorneys stand to gain from high-conflict litigation.. Joan’s job is to advocate for the best interests of her divorce and family law clients. She does not hesitate to assertively advocate for them if the situation requires it. If the other party or opposing counsel are uncooperative, there is no other choice. Still, she believes that cooperation is the preferred approach because it often brings faster, more efficient, happier, and longer-lasting outcomes that benefit both her clients and their families. In fact, she has extensive training and experience in alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration.. Joan reviews each client’s legal matter individually and recommends the approach that she believes, through years of experience in family law, will work best. If the parties are willing to work together to resolve their issues, she may recommend mediation or another form of alternative dispute resolution instead of going to court.. As a divorce and family law attorney, Joan’s goals are to:. Joan grew up in a small Iowa town, which she credits for her traditional values and strong work ethic. She has lived in Arizona since 2000. Before entering the legal field, she sharpened her communication skills as a journalist and public relations professional.. The proud “parent” of many cats and dogs past and current, Joan considers companion animals to be part of the family and is a recognized national expert on animal law issues. She is a past chairperson and current member of the Executive Council of the State Bar of Arizona’s Animal Law Section and, for many years, has been a board member of, volunteer for, and financial contributor to many animal welfare organizations.. She also is an ally to the LGBTQIA+ population and has provided estate planning, co-parenting, dissolution and adoption services to many same-sex individuals and couples over the years. She is a recognized local expert in LGBTQIA+ family law issues.

About three months after I started law school, my wife called me out. I was already beginning to act like one of “those” lawyers. Honestly, I was embarrassed and wanted to drop out. But instead, I decided to make a course correction.. That was when I discovered what I truly enjoyed about the law. It was more than just being able to argue myself out of any debate; it was more than just being able to quote statutes or cite caselaw. And it was certainly more than just obtaining a degree. What I enjoyed most about the law was the ability to walk along-side friends and family that were facing some of the most stressful events in their entire life. Not only are the events emotionally draining (a death in the family, being sued, a divorce, etc.), but adding to that is the frustration of dealing with the legalities caused by that event.. It is my opinion that the law has, in some ways, been hidden from the general populace. Even with self-help books and self-help counters at the courthouse, I have found that most people, at best frustrate themselves trying to figure it out or, at worst, dig themselves into a deeper mess. When you think about just the simple question “Where can I find what the law says about…” there is no single book or location you can read to get your answer. For example, with trusts, you need to read the Arizona Probate Code, the Internal Revenue Code, the Treasury Regulations and many layers of Tax Court and Arizona Court Case Opinions. Those are not found in one book. Then if you consider that tax law is set at both the federal and the state level, your search could double.. Law school does not teach you how to be a lawyer. It teaches you how to research the law. That is a skill learned through hours and hours of practice. I am still learning it today. But that skill, paired with my commitment to listening to a clients’ problems, will get us all to a satisfactory result.. So that is why I am not an “Attorney and Counselor at Law”. There’s more to helping clients than just counseling – we, as lawyers, should solve problems. We are the last resort for a friend or family member who has done everything to solve the problem without us. Once a client walks into my office, they are meeting the only “Attorney & Problem Solver at Law”. And if it is a problem that I can’t solve, I will find someone who can.

Rebekah is a dedicated, passionate, and well-respected attorney who has worked in the legal field for over 12 years. She currently provides legal services in the area of family law, juvenile law and estate planning.

Brian is a native of Salt Lake City, Utah, but now proudly calls Arizona home with his wife Maggie and their five children. In 1996, Brian served a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Munich, Germany. Upon his return, Brian earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Arizona State University. Brian has an extensive background in real estate that includes new home construction, land acquisition and development, and sales and marketing. He maintains an active real estate license. His graduation from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at ASU allowed Brian to fulfill his life-long dream to make a career change into the practice of law. He is admitted to practice in Arizona and U.S. Federal Court.  Brian chairs the firm’s Estate Planning and Family Law sections, and is a mediation specialist. When Brian is away from the office he enjoys spending time with his family, being involved in his church, and hitting the links.

Stephen has a busy practice in wills, trusts, and probate.. His estate planning practice reflects the vital experience that can only come from the trenches of probate court.  Consequently, he knows that effective estate planning requires much more than completing forms.  He is able to listen to what his estate planning clients want and guide them through the practical decisions they need to make to avoid probate court.  He also informally helps his professional network with the issues they face with their elderly clients.. Stephen graduated cum laude from ASU School of Law.  While attending law school he clerked for three trial judges, and earned High ProBono distinction for work he completed in the victims’ rights advocacy clinic.. Among many awards, he received the Silver Beaver, the highest award given by the BSA Grand Canyon Council for his many years of excellent service.

The Citadel Law Firm based in Chandler serves east valley clients in estate planning, wills and trusts, and tax law.  Our law practice designs personalized estate, business, and tax planning strategies for clients.. We draw on extensive commercial and international experience to represent clients developing new businesses, protecting intellectual property (trademarks, copyrights, and patents), planning for business succession, and resolving related legal issues as they arise.. Our backgrounds across several industries in investment banking, investment management, small business entrepreneurship, tax, and law allows us to provide comprehensive, coordinated, and optimized solutions tailored to clients, their families, and their businesses.  This coordinated approach for most clients results in financial security, peace of mind, and a clear understanding of the resources that will be available when difficult times arise.. Please contact us to arrange an appointment to discuss your matter.  I look forward to serving you.. Sincerely,. David Gerszewski, Attorney

With a successful track record and over 35 years of criminal law experience, Mr. Mitchell has proven to be a formidable opponent in the courtroom. If you need superior legal representation, Harlan Mitchell will fight for you.. My knowledge of both sides of the criminal justice system allows me to educate you about what you are facing while we prepare a criminal defense strategy. I’ve worked at the Athens Police Department as both a patrol officer and a K-9 officer for twelve years before deciding to attend law school.. Mr. Mitchell began his compelling legal career with the law firm of Beddow, Eerben& Bowen, P.A. in Birmingham where he engaged in civil and criminal litigation and appeals, real estate transactions, and domestic relations practice. During his time here, he participated in the representation of numerous high-profile white collar trials in federal court and many high-profile cases in both state and federal courts. He then continued his work with Mitchell & Graham, P.C. where he served as senior partner from 1997 to 2010. Since then, Mitchell has brought his legal expertise to the private sector at Harlan D. Mitchell, Legal Services LLC, where he specializes in criminal defense and family law.

Daniel Shawn Pickens was born and raised in Sheffield, AL, where he graduated from Sheffield High School in 2009. He earned his Associate of Applied Science in General Studies from Calhoun Community College while playing on the golf team. He then went on to The University of West Alabama. While there, he was inducted into the Blue Key Honor Society, earned his Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance in 2019, and was named the University Scholar in Finance.. Mr. Pickens earned his J.D. from Birmingham School of Law in December 2022. While in law school, he was the recipient of the Outstanding 1L award, a member of the Judge Hugh Locke Honor Society, and was named a “BSL Star”. Once meeting the minimum hours needed, he was placed on the Dean’s List, and remained there until finishing in December 2022. He received the highest grade in the following courses: Torts I, Contracts I, Legal Methods, Civil Procedure I, Evidence I, and Domestic Relations.. Before Mr. Pickens decided to go back to school, he spent several years as a Firefighter, with over two of those years spent working for the City of Madison. While there, in addition to obtaining many technical certifications, he became an Advanced EMT.. Prior to joining Thigpen, Thigpen, Engelthaler, and Scott, Mr. Pickens spent over a year and a half as the women’s golf coach at Calhoun Community College. His players won several trophies during his time as coach and his team was named the ACCC Academic Team of the Year after his first year.. In his free time, he enjoys playing golf, hiking, and reading.

The Law Office of Tevis Reich focuses on business law, construction law, real estate disputes, contract law, landlord tenant matters, creditor/debtor collection matters, probate and estate planning and land use and zoning matters.. On a personal level, I consider myself a Flagstaff native, having graduated from Cocnino High shcool and Northern Arizona University.  I received my law degree (Juris Doctorate) from Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville, Florida.  After graduating law schoool, I worked as an associate attorney for the law firm of Vernis & Bowling for several years before returning to Flagstaff and opening the Law Office of Tevis Reich in 2005.  Since then, my work has focused on serving my client's needs in my areas of practice in a wide variety of matters.