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Melissa’s practice focuses on estate planning, probate, guardianships, conservatorships, trust administration, juvenile dependency and severance, and general business representation. Melissa is an Arizona Licensed Fiduciary and a member of the Southern Arizona Estate Planning Council and National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. She earned her J.D. from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law.

A Texas native, who grew up in Oklahoma, Justin D. Castillo has called Tucson home since 2002. Justin is a Certified Real Estate Specialist by the State Bar of Arizona.  Admitted to practice in Arizona since 2005, Justin first honed his trial skills by defending indigent criminal defendants. In 2007, Justin began his practice in civil and commercial litigation with the Brei Law Firm.. Justin’s business practice involves representing clients in contractual disputes, payment and collection disputes, partnership disputes, civil RICO, and the preparation of commercial contracts and purchase agreements.. Justin’s real estate practice involves representing and advising clients on:. Foreclosures, short sales, and anti-deficiency liability matters.. Borrower's liability issues. Commercial and residential real estate landlord/tenant disputes. Easement, title, and boundary disputes. Homeowners Association law. Preparation and review of all residential and commercial purchase and lease documents. Justin’s construction practice involves defective work disputes and actions in front of the Registrar of Contractors, including assisting clients deal with the Recovery Fund.. Justin’s personal injury practice involves the representation of injured parties. Justin also assists clients in obtaining, enforcing, and defending Injunctions Against Harassment and Orders of Protection.. In his spare time, Justin serves as President of the St. Vincent De Paul Society for St. Augustine Cathedral.

Arizona Real Estate, Probate and Business Attorney. Trusted legal services statewide since 1980.

Ms. Bain's client practice spans commercial law, private placements, real estate development and work-outs, incubator innovation programs, partnerships, banking, mining, medical, food services, tax and a variety of other regulatory and business matters. Throughout her career, she has counseled clients on numerous complicated high-dollar real estate projects and commercial ventures for government, government related entities and private property/asset owners.. Ms. Bain is licensed to practice law in Arizona & New York and is Spanish speaking. She is an AV® Preeminent Rated attorney among her peers and is also a licensed Arizona Real  Estate  Broker.  She is a Governor appointee to the Arizona Medical Board and is also a Pima County Planning & Zoning Commissioner.

Wiedle Law takes pride in providing personalized service and innovative legal solutions to protect your family, your business, and your assets. Life and death are unpredictable. We firmly believe that taking the time to plan and create custom legal documents are the best way for you to maintain control of the future whe. Jennifer Wiedle earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Management with a specialization in finance from Tulane University in 2004 and then earned her J.D. from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2007. After making Arizona her home, Jennifer was admitted to practice in the State of Arizona, the U.S. District Court of Arizona and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.. Jennifer’s legal career began with representing large corporations in civil litigation matters. After five years of working at a mid-size firm, Jennifer opened a solo practice in 2013 devoted to estate planning, small business, and family law. Jennifer assisted a variety of clients from all walks of life in making difficult decisions about their estate plans and small businesses. Giving clients a piece of mind is one of Jennifer’s top values of plan today to protect tomorrow. This thorough planning allows both estate planning clients and small business clients to rest easy knowing they have put safeguards in place to help weather tomorrow’s storms.. Outside of the office, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her wife, Shannon, and their children, visiting Disneyland, shopping, and various child-friendly activities throughout Arizona. Jennifer also loves spending time with their dogs, especially her German Shephard mix, Coco.

Jeffrey T. Brei is a Certified Real Estate Specialist by the State Bar of Arizona. Jeff earned his "specialist" designation in 2006 after demonstrating to the State Bar "a high degree of skill, thoroughness, preparation, effectiveness, professionalism and judgment" in the field of real estate law. In 2011, based upon peer review, Jeff received Martindale Hubbell's "A-V Preeminent Rating" which is the "highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards." For the last 16 years, Jeff has represented clients in all aspects of Real Estate, Construction, Business and Personal injury litigation.. EDUCATION. Jeff graduated from Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson, Arizona in 1988. In 1993, Jeff earned his bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of Arizona. Thereafter, Jeff attended California Western School of Law in San Diego, California. Jeff earned his Juris Doctorate in 1997.. AREAS OF PRACTICE. Jeff’s primary areas of practice include litigation and transactional matters involving Real Estate Law, Business Law, Construction Law and Personal Injury litigation.. With years of experience as a Tucson Lawyer, Jeff’s Real Estate practice includes disputes over:. Jeff’s Business practice includes disputes over:. Jeff’s Construction practice involves disputes over:. Jeff’s Personal Injury practice involves representation of injured parties.. Jeff practices before all State and Federal Courts in Arizona as well as the Office of Administrative Hearings in matters involving Arizona Registrar of Contractors Complaints.. ACCOMPLISHMENTS. Jeff has provided a number of presentations for groups on current legal issues encountered in everyday practice.

Elizabeth is third generation Tucsonan. She graduated cum laude from Connecticut College before moving to New York City where she worked in the capital markets industry as a legal assistant for Davis Polk & Wardwell. Elizabeth returned to Tucson in 2009 and is a graduate of the University of Arizona Rogers College of Law. In 2013, she joined Fleming & Curti as an Associate.. Elizabeth’s practice focuses on guardianship, conservatorship, estate planning, and trust administration. Elizabeth is a licensed private fiduciary and enjoys working as guardian, conservator, trustee and/or personal representative.  She has a passion for public speaking and has presented on different topics including Charitable Gift Planning, Diminished Capacity and Estate Planning, Representation of Fiduciaries and Best Practices for Trustees Managing Special Needs Trusts.  Elizabeth co-Chaired the Probate and Trust track for the Arizona State Bar’s CLE by the Sea program in Summer 2017, and has been selected to co-chair the program again in 2018.  Elizabeth is a member of the Arizona State Bar Probate & Trust Executive Council.. Elizabeth also serves on the Professional Advisory Group for the Jewish Community Foundation and the Gift Planning Professional Advisory Counsel for the University of Arizona Foundation. She is currently serving as President of a local section 8 housing project, Blanche Johnson Affordable Housing, President of the Planned Giving Round Table of Southern Arizona and Vice President and Treasurer of the Arizona Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.. Elizabeth loves practicing law in her hometown and is fortunate to work in a dog-friendly office, where her goldendoodle, Duncan, joins her at work. Outside the office, Elizabeth enjoys gardening, grilling and paddle boarding with her husband, Doug.

The practice of law is a journey full of education and experience that continues as a lifelong endeavor in the midst of changing legal issues and today's culture.  Though I became an attorney late in life, my life experiences as a business owner, hairdresser, and entertainer for over 22 years taught me to listen and read between the lines of people's concerns.  My work and schooling have transformed my approach to providing quality legal service and counsel that provides long-lasting benefits that impact generations of families, by addressing difficult questions and by implimenting plans that are customized to each set of circumstances.  Partnering with clients and trusted advisors brings a team strength to our clients, as we work through sensitive areas that are often unaddressed. Talking about the "What if" scenarios before crisis erupts is empowering and provides peace of mind to not only our clients, but to their friends and family as well.. It is an honor to help my clients leave a legacy of wisdom in their plans, along with the "things" that are given to their loved ones when they are gone.. Our firm emphasizes in starting the conversations in families, to help establish plans that will care for them if they are disabled, or when they need some assistance, as life can bring unexpected challenges, and for the inevitable, when they are gone. Please schedule an in person consultation or give us a call for a brief conversation on how we can assist you in planning and protecting those you love.

Lauren is a native Tucsonan and enjoys practicing law in her hometown.

Adam D. Martinez is a real estate litigation attorney at Martinez Law, P.L.C., a real estate law firm, serving not only the Phoenix and Scottsdale communities, but also all other Arizona communities. Adam is an experienced litigator and handles all types of real estate issues. Adam also handles real estate and business transactions, business litigation, and wills, trusts, and probate matters. Adam is experienced in appellate matters and argues appeals before the Arizona Court of Appeals.Adam regularly speaks and writes on real estate legal issues. His writings can be found in various publications including, the Arizona Real Estate Law Journal, the Arizona Attorney Magazine, and the Arizona Association of REALTORS® (AAR) REALTOR® Digest. Adam is a former Hotline Attorney for the AAR Legal Hotline, which provides real time advice regarding real estate law and risk management to designated members of the AAR. Adam is also a mediator and arbitrator for the AAR Dispute Resolution System. In addition to his legal practice, Adam is also certified by the Arizona Department of Real Estate to teach classes in foreclosures, short sales, and deficiencies, agency, disclosure, contracts, commissioner's standards, landlord-tenant issues, and fair housing.

Peter C. Herbst Jr. advises clients in the areas of estate planning, estate and trust administration, and elder law. Peter enjoys educating his clients on the options available to them so that they can implement a plan that meets their specific goals. Working closely with client’s insurance, financial and other advisors, Peter ensures their estate plan is integrated with their overall financial planning.

After graduating with honors from Suffolk University Law School (J.D., cum laude, 2000), Les obtained the highest degree for tax law studies at the Boston University of School of Law (L.L.M. in Taxation, 2004). He’s since had more than fourteen years of experience providing skilled income tax preparation and fiduciary services, as well as estate planning services tailored specifically for domestic and international individuals, and nontraditional families. Over his career, Les has also developed an expertise in fiduciary law by serving as probate counsel on dozens of fiduciary litigation cases.. Les is a member of the Boston Estate Planning Counsel, the International Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), and is licensed to practice in both the State of Florida and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Les currently lives in Hanover with his spouse and three young sons, and is an active member of the First Congregational Church of Hanover, serving as assistant treasurer and a member of the church’s finance committee.

Jeffrey M. Lally is the owner of the Hub Law Group, a law firm in Hanover, Massachusetts which focuses on helping clients with all their estate planning needs. He is a graduate of Bridgewater State University and Massachusetts School of Law.  Jeff started his own firm directly after being sworn into the bar.  Jeff built his practice with a hands on approach to clients and customization.   Jeff’s primary areas of practice are estate planning, estate and trust administration, and business planning. He is, also, an active member of Rotary International and his local rotary scholarship fund.   Jeff speaks at many local community events to educate people on estate matters that are of importance to the public.

Years ago, on Father’s Day, I gifted my father a dictaphone so he could transmit the stories of his life, which I endlessly enjoyed hearing about as a little girl. While I could not change the flow of time, I yearned to hold onto the endearing sound of my father’s voice. The recorder became a vessel that captured his deeply rooted values, his wisdom and so much more. Since my father’s passing, these recordings transformed into a treasure. While life is limited to a certain number of years on this earth, these recordings serve to preserve and perpetuate the impact and connection my father continues to have with his grandchildren, some of whom only know him through the sound of his voice, his worldly insights and his captivating stories of survival.. I share this story as a way of revealing that planning during our lifetime enriches our life and the lives of those who will receive our legacy.. After fifteen years of litigating and transacting a wide range of high conflict legal matters, my purpose is exceedingly fulfilled by anticipating problems before they ever develop into a conflict and helping families to avoid hardship, crises, and court altogether. I accomplish this through sensitively inquiring about the specific circumstances and complexities of your life and by taking into account the emotional intricacies within your family dynamics, to create a customarily designed estate plan that will seamlessly protect you and those whom you love.. The effects of a properly designed estate plan are far reaching. My approach is to conscientiously create a plan that prepares for the various stages of your life with the goal of deepening family connections, preserving family harmony and empowering you to immediately realize peace of mind through helping you to make fully informed decisions.. I look forward to us having a conversation and to starting on the path to attaining your vision in a way that will positively impact the lives of those closest to you. Taking this step will keep you in control of the decisions about your healthcare, your finances, your children and your inheritance—and it will protect your assets, minimize taxes and prevent the probate court from getting to decide what is best for you.. May this step help you to look smilingly upon the future.

Marty entered private practice in 2002 at the Weymouth firm Gaughen, Gaughen, Lane & Hernando, representing individuals and businesses in all aspects of their legal needs.  Since that time, he has gained a reputation for his hands-on, innovative, and cost-effective approach to representing his clients. In 2017, Marty established the firm Winstead Law in Hanover, Massachusetts with the goal of continuing to provide legal representation of the highest quality.Marty has been repeatedly recognized by his peers in the legal community, and has been named to the Massachusetts Super Lawyers "Rising Stars" list for five years running (2012-2016).  However, the real measure of his success in practice is the number of repeat clients he enjoys and the referrals they make.