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Mr. Spanier prides himself on being a thorough and ardent advocate for his clients, listening closely to their concerns and desires while working to keep them fully apprised of their legal options throughout his representation.. Mr. Spanier’s practice focuses on domestic relations, misdemeanor criminal defense, civil litigation, and landlord tenant law.  Mr. Spanier’s broad experience includes: dissolution of marriage and legal separation; prenuptial agreements; child support; spousal maintenance (alimony); paternity and parenting-time; third-party rights; temporary orders; post-decree modifications of legal decision-making; orders of protection and injunctions against harassment; alternative dispute resolution; contract disputes; homeowner’s associations (HOAs) and CC&R’s; driving under the influence (DUI); domestic violence; criminal damage; disorderly conduct; theft; assault defense; forcible detainer; and collections.. Mr. Spanier is an active member of the Tucson community.  He currently serves as a member of the board for Hands of a Friend, a victim’s advocate group based out of Green Valley and is a member of the Pima County Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Group and QUILT program, as well as the Volunteer Lawyer’s Program, where he assists lower-income Tucson residents with legal matters.  Mr. Spanier also devotes time as a mentor to first year (1L) law students at the University of Arizona.  When he is not working on legal matters, Mr. Spanier devotes his time toward his family and is passionate about youth soccer where he annually serves as a coach with the American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO).

Lenore Tsakanikas is a family law attorney in Tucson, Arizona who currently holds a Juris Doctorate from the James E. Rogers College of Law (formerly University of Arizona, College of Law). As a Tucson family law attorney, Lenore Tsakanikas has been actively practicing law for 23 years since 1991 and has a copious amount of experience in her practice areas. For the past four years, her practice as a Family Law Attorney in Tucson, Arizona has been focused almost exclusively on family law matters involving: child custody, child support, divorce, and separation.. Lenore Tsakanikas serves as a judge pro tempore with Pima County Superior Court, presiding in settlement conferences. Lenore has also served on State Bar sponsored committees where she has organized and hosted seminars regarding a variety of topics.

Lisa joined Beresford Booth PLLC in 2019, and primarily handles family law matters. She is dedicated to navigating for her clients what can be a complex legal system, while also fighting for the best outcome for them and their families. Lisa first became interested in practicing family law while volunteering at local community centers for children. There, she met parents who were experiencing the emotional distress of a divorce and who had difficulties understanding the challenging nuances of the legal system. Her desire to help these parents catapulted her into law school and from there she has offered service and deep value to many satisfied clients.. Lisa’s experience includes all areas of family law including contested/uncontested divorces, spousal support, child support, custody and visitation, domestic violence, relocation, pre/post-nuptial agreements, paternity, and adoption. She is an experienced litigator who is also well equipped to resolve cases in the most advantageous manner for the client. She also has experience in general civil litigation and was formerly an accountant, including a stint at The Boeing Corporation. She finds that her general litigation and accounting background is an asset in the family law context when dealing with financial information, asset valuations, and other business and financial related venues.

My practice focuses on family law issues and probate and estate planning.  I was an accountant for 25 years prior to going to law school and that experience has been a tremendous asset to my practice.. Divorce is really about property division, spousal support, and child support and having the ability to wade through the parties financial situation is imperative to helping them reach a fair and equitable settlement.  Family law also involves parenting time and child custody issues and I believe that families benefit by finding a solution that works for all parties and for the benefit of the children.  Emotions run high when divorces are started but it is necessary to keep your eye on the final outcome for the children.  Parties may no longer be married but they will continue to be parents and must find a way to co-parent for the benefit of the children.  I like to help people find a way to do this.  Of course, there will always be situations when there is no negotiating and I am ready to fiercely advocate for my client when that occurs.

Philip thrives on challenge.  Give him a tough set of facts in a divorce or a never-before-seen legal issue, and you’ll see an advocate eager to tackle the obstacles.. Our clients get the benefit of Philip’s litigation background combined with his past experience as legal counsel managing real estate litigation for a Fortune 500 company.  Whether in the negotiation room or the courtroom, Philip takes on complex issues with enthusiasm.. A father and a former school teacher, Philip knows that clients want a lawyer who understands everything from the value of a business to the value of being able to tuck your children in bed at night.. Philip earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wisconsin in 1999, and received his Juris Doctorate from Creighton University School of Law in 2005.  Philip is a member of the American Bar Association, the Nebraska State Bar Association (NSBA), and the Omaha Bar Association.  Within the NSBA Family Law Section, Philip serves as a member of the Executive Committee, the Legislative Subcommittee, and is currently serving as Chair of the Family Law Section.. Philip authored “Cesar v. Alicia & Its Progeny: Major Changes to Nebraska Paternity Law: Consequences: Intended and Otherwise.” The Nebraska Lawyer, July/August 2012.  He presented at the Nebraska State Bar Association’s Family Law Seminar in July, 2012 as well regarding this same topic, which addressed the changing paternity laws in the State of Nebraska.. What sets Philip apart from other outstanding lawyers is his relationship with clients, enabling them to trust both his legal skills and his ability to seem them through one of the toughest periods of their lives.