Arizona Lawyers McCarthy Law to Melissa Bower

Firm: McCarthy Law PLC

4250 N Drinkwater Blvd , Scottsdale , Arizona 85251

Practice Areas: Debt Relief Services

Firm: Megwa Law Office

6811 S Central Ave , Phoenix , Arizona 85042

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Business, Immigration

Firm: Newman & Ahlers PLLC

2650 N Country Club Rd , Tucson , Arizona 85716

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

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.

Firm: Sloma Law Group PLLC

3030 N. 3rd Street, Suite 600 , Phoenix , Arizona 85012

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Silk Law Office

59 Mulberry Avenue , Lake Havasu City , Arizona 86403

Practice Areas: Family

Melinda Silk graduated from the University of Utah College of Law (S.J. Quinney College of Law) in 1997 with a Juris Doctorate.  While in law school, Melinda clerked for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Salt Lake City, Utah.  Upon graduation, Melinda moved to Lake Havasu City, Arizona working in Indian Gaming before moving to the Legal Defenders Office as a Legal Defender.  Melinda was recruited by Wachtel, Biehn & Malm and worked for the firm for a year before opening her own office in 2005.. California State University Dominguez Hills B.A. with Honors.University of Utah College of Law, Juris Doctorate  William O. Leary Scholar.Law Clerk at United States Attorney's Office in Salt Lake City, Utah.Mohave County Legal Defenders Office, Kingman, ArizonaWachtel, Biehn & Malm, Lake Havasu City, ArizonaSilk Law Office, Lake Havasu City, Arizona.Articles;"The Potential of Pro Bono"  LF Smith - UMKC L. Rev., 2003

Firm: Law Offices of Melinda J Kovacs

7000 N 16th St , Phoenix , Arizona 85020

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Melinda has been advocating for persons accused of crimes for the last 12 years, after spending valuable time gaining skills as a prosecutor.  After training dozens of other prosecutors during her five year stint with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, Melinda found her perfect fit on the defense side.  With this knowledge of the prosecution angle, Melinda came into defense work able to provide clients an unparalleled position of support. For over a decade, Melinda led a team of criminal defense attorneys for a boutique firm, teaching new attorneys and helping that group double in size.  Melinda has successfully litigated cases in city, municipal, justice, superior, and federal courts. She works tirelessly for her clients and now as an independent business owner she is able to enjoy a more personal relationship with each client to better suit their needs.

Firm: Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C.

Washington Street , Phoenix , Arizona 85004

Practice Areas: Civil ,Construction Defects,Corporate ,Insurance ,Personal Injury,Premises Liability,Products Liability

Firm: McKeddie Cooley, GP

6424 East Greenway Parkway , Scottsdale , Arizona 85254

Practice Areas: Litigation, Personal Injury, Real Estate, Commercial, Lawsuits & Disputes

I begin by thanking you for considering me as your potential attorney.  I believe it is important for potential clients to know as much as possible about my qualifications, including my education and expereince in my areas of practice.  I have included substantial information here, but to the extent you would like to know more, I encourage you to review my firm's website, or feel free to call or email me with any additional questions you may have.. I began my practice as a third-year law student admitted to practice in all State Courts in Arizona through an internship program, where I worked with a wonderful supervising attorney at a Scottsdale real estate firm.  I was fortunate to start my trial expereince early on, in that I had already handled six trials by the time my internship concluded, including two jury trials.  From there, I immediately moved on to a reputable Phoenix general practice law firm.  I worked primarily with the firm's Senior Partner to establish a new practice area for both the firm and the State of Arizona, which would become my niche in the legal field.  We represented homeowners and condominium owners against their owners' associations (HOAs/COAs).  Most firms practicing in this area represent HOAs/COAs only, so we began pioneering the way with only a few others in the State working specifically with owners.  Although my practice was very focused on community law and litigation in that regard, I practiced (and continue to practice) in other civil law and litigation areas, including but not limited to: commercial litigation, commercial collections, land use, zoning, real estate generally, torts such as defamation and invasion of privacy/Lanham Act violations, personal injury, wrongful death, business law and litigation, partnership disputes, elder abuse, construction law and litigation, lien litigation, and employment litigation for both employers and employees.  It was truly a general litigation firm, such that I had amazing opportunities to gain experience in numerous areas of the law.. I remained with that firm for nearly 8 years, until the time was right for me to open my own practice with my husband when he graduated from law school and immediately passed the Arizona Bar examination.  We opened our firm in 2011, and upon his admission to the Bar, it became McKeddie Cooley, in May 2011.  Since that time, my practice has remained essentially the same, but I am more focused on community law and litigation than other areas, although our firm still handles cases of a general civil nature frequently.. I am passionate about my work and care deeply about my clients' satisfaction.  With respect to HOAs and COAs in particular, I believe there is a bias in favor of the associations both financially and legally.  I advocate for legislative change and speak with the media in an effort to influence the legislature to consider positive change for owners as often as I can.  Associations spend approximately $2 million per year lobbying with the Arizona legislature alone, yet essentially nothing is spent on owners' rights.  There are some dedicated volunteers that work tirelessly for owner rights, but again, the deck is stacked against them and the result is often inadequate and/or well-intended, but misguided legislation.  There is no regulation of HOAs or COAs in Arizona, such that attorneys are essentially the only hope an owner has when he or she (or an entity) finds themselves in a dispute with their association.  There is an adminstrative process at the Office of Adminstrative Hearings, but I believe it is problematic in many ways, as owners often end up with unfavorable results even when they win at the OAH level (HOA/COAs can and do appeal the results owners obtain at the OAH).  I am very sympathetic to the overall cause of owner rights and abuse of power that unfortunately often occurs within the boards of directors for owner associations in Arizona.  This is not to suggest that all HOAs/COAs are bad, as I recognize the hard work good people do as volunteers serving their communities who are dedicated to fairness.  Those individuals do not end up on my desk, as they manage their communities well.. Fairness and justice are concepts that are not lost on me in any respect.  I make every effort to keep my rates as reasonable and fair as possible, often offering discounts as a courtesy to my clients.  We are generally an hourly based firm, as our contingency fee and flat fee work is extremly limited in nature.  It is my goal to be as upfront with potential clients as I possibly can be, which is why I provide as much disclosure here as possible regarding the nature of our firm's billings.. If you would like to know more about my experience, publications, and interactions with local media in Arizona, please review our firm's website listed above.  Some of my cases have been featured on the local news, and some have been featured in local newspapers.  I have also been interviewed for general HOA/COA issues in legal newspapers and Internet radio shows.. I am quite proud of my education, as I worked very hard for my achievements.  I graduated second in my class, Magna Cum Laude, from California Western School of Law in San Diego, Calfiornia in December 2003, where I had the honor of being selected as a Kennedy Scholar.  Before law school, I attended Arizona State University, earning a Bachelor's of Science degree in Justice Studies.  I graduated Suma Cum Laude with a 3.93 GPA in December 2000.  In both instances, I graduated a semester early, as I put in extra hours while maintaining employment on a full-time basis in college.. As you can likely see, I am a hard worker and strive for perfection in everything that I do.  I am results oriented, such that our firm interviews potential clients and we do not take cases that we do not feel we have a high likelihood of success.  We pride ourselves on ethical representation, which is something we feel is often lost on attorneys, thereby lending to a negative perception we hope to contribute to changing for the positive.  We do not promise anything that cannot be guaranteed, and rather, we are very honest about the reality of litigation.  Nothing in the legal industry can possibly be guaranteed insofar as results are concerned.  However, our experience has taught us what is likely to succeed and what is not.  We will be honest with you and tell you the truth about the goals you have in your legal endeavors, usually in our initial consultation if we can discern enough information to do so there.  We will make every effort to obtain the relief you seek if it is possible to do so.  In this regard, we are expereinced in appellate work, as trial courts sometimes make mistakes (judges are people, too).  We are proud to report we recently obtained a victory for our clients via Special Action at the Arizona Court of Appeals in a published Opinion, Halt v. The Honorable J. Richard Gama.  Both attorneys in our firm are published law review authors as well.  It is very important to research any attorney you are thinking of hiring and I am happy to answer any questions you may have aboout me, our firm, or our legal services.   We look forward to speaking with you.

Firm: South & Wright, PLLC

116 W. Cushing St. , Tucson , Arizona 85701

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

Meighan was born and raised in Tucson’s east side. She attended the University of Arizona, graduating magna cum laude with a degree in Public Health before attending the UA College of Law on a full academic scholarship. While in law school, Meighan served as the Operations Editor for the Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law in which she published her law school note. Meighan was a distinguished scholar at UA Law, and recipient of multiple awards including the Rose Davis Public Service Graduation Award. She graduated with a certificate in Health Law.. After graduation, Meighan began working at the Pima County Public Defender’s Office. During her time there, she vigorously advocated for her clients and gained experience in all aspects of criminal litigation. She handled a wide range of cases ranging from high-profile murder cases to misdemeanor DUI’s. She quickly earned a reputation as a hard-working, dedicated, and talented attorney and was soon promoted internally to a supervisor role. Because of her background and education, Meighan is particularly adept at handling criminal cases that are medically complex.. She is a skilled negotiator and she understands the importance of working a case thoroughly from the outset. Through robust investigations and motions practice, she is able to work out pre-indictment dismissals for her clients when appropriate and strategically use the flaws of the State’s case to her client’s advantage when negotiating.. Meighan is well-liked and respected both within the legal community and by her clients. She understands that each person facing criminal charges has needs and circumstances that are unique, and she works collaboratively with each client to help them understand their case and their options.

Firm: Stilwell Law, P.L.L.C.

1910 S. Stapley Dr. Suite 221 , Mesa , Arizona 85204

Practice Areas: Family

Firm: McDonald Warner

16421 N Tatum Blvd , Phoenix , Arizona 85032

Practice Areas: Wills, Trusts, & Probates, General Litigation, Legal Services

Firm: Pollart Miller P.C.

2415 E. Camelback Road, Suite 700 , Phoenix , Arizona 85016

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Megan N. Weides is an attorney in the Phoenix, Arizona Metro Area. She grew up in Fort Wayne, Indiana and earned her Bachelors of Arts in Political Science and Spanish from Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne. While in her undergraduate studies, Megan worked at the EEOC and various law firms as a Paralegal gaining valuable knowledge in different areas of law. She continued to work as a Paralegal while earning her Juris Doctor from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing, Michigan.. While in law school, Megan received a student license to practice law under the supervision of the law firm she had been working for during the majority of law school. This gave her the ability to argue cases in front of the Michigan Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, Michigan District Court, and Indiana Superior Courts.. After law school, Megan moved to Arizona to practice law and find her calling.  She re-discovered her passion for employment law and saw the need for representation to those who have been wrongfully terminated.  Being a source of comfort to her clients who feel the stress of losing employment is her favorite thing about what she does.

Firm: Bivens & Associates

5020 E Shea Blvd Ste 100 , Scottsdale , Arizona 85254

Practice Areas: Elder Law, Estate Planning, Guardianship, Probate

Megan Selvey is an attorney licensed in Arizona and California. Megan's legal practice includes estate planning, probate, special needs planning, long term care planning, and guardianships/conservatorships.  She regularly advises clients on matters related to protecting wealth and providing for loved ones with special needs, or those receiving or anticipating receiving public benefits.. Megan graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University.  Thereafter, she attended the University of San Diego, School of Law in San Diego, California.  While in law school, Megan was a member of the International Law Journal, the Tax Law Society, and the Women's Law Caucus.. Megan volunteers with several non-profit organizations.  She is a member of the Professional Advisory Committee to Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (“SARRC”).  She is a member of the Planned Giving Professional Advisory Council for ValleyLife, a non-profit organization serving individuals with disabilities to enhance their quality of life.  Megan also supports and volunteers with other incredible organizations providing services and value to the special needs community in Arizona.. Megan enjoys volunteering in the community and meeting people.  She regularly presents to parents groups and families to provide information related to estate planning, guardianship, and public benefits.. When Megan is not practicing law or serving the community, she can usually be found hiking and camping with her family and her dogs, Monster and Mabel.

Firm: Chahbazi Law PLLC

4742 N. 24th St., Ste 300 , Phoenix , Arizona 85016

Practice Areas: Employment & Labor

Ms. Chahbazi advocates on behalf of employees with labor and employment law claims. Ms. Chahbazi has considerable experience litigating employment discrimination and whistleblower lawsuits. She previously worked as an attorney with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission where she litigated numerous cases on behalf of the Commission to obtain relief for victims of employment discrimination. She also worked for a class action law firm in Washington D.C. where she litigated class action, False Claims Act, and whistleblower lawsuits.. Ms. Chahbazi graduated from Harvard Law School and attended U.C. Berkeley as an undergraduate. Prior to beginning her litigation career, she clerked with Chief Justice Dana Fabe at the Alaska Supreme Court and with Judge Lawrence B. Hagel at the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.. Ms. Chahbazi is licensed to practice and litigates cases in Arizona and California.

Firm: McMurdie Law & Mediation

64 E Broadway Rd , Tempe , Arizona 85282

Practice Areas: Divorce & Family, Mediators

Firm: Mclean Law Firm

3030 N Central Ave , Phoenix , Arizona 85012

Practice Areas: Immigration, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

Firm: McKeddie Cooley

6424 E Greenway Pkwy , Scottsdale , Arizona 85254

Practice Areas: General Litigation, Real Estate

Firm: McFarlane Law-Your Tax Law Firm

14500 N Northsight Blvd , Scottsdale , Arizona 85260

Practice Areas: Tax

Firm: Arizona Law Group

14050 N 83rd Ave Ste 290 , Peoria , Arizona 85381

Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation

Firm: MDK Law Group

4105 N 20th St , Phoenix , Arizona 85016

Practice Areas: Personal Injury