Arizona Lawyers Horan Law to Howard Snader

Firm: Horan Law Offices

10930 N Tatum Blvd , Phoenix , Arizona 85028

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, DUI

Firm: Burch & Cracchiolo, P.A.

702 East Osborn Road Suite 200 , Phoenix , Arizona 85014

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Corporate , Debtor/Creditor, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation, Litigation

Firm: The Shanker Law Firm, PLC

700 East Baseline Road, Building B , Tempe , Arizona 85283

Practice Areas: Environmental , Environmental and Natural Resources, Environmental and Natural Resources

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:. Howard Shanker has worked with tribes, tribal entities and grass roots organizations for about 30 years. He has worked in the areas of tribal governance, enrollment, elections, personnel, contracts, sacred sites, gaming, and litigation in tribal, federal, and state courts.. THE SHANKER LAW FIRM, PLC: Tempe and Flagstaff, AZ (2003 - present)MANAGING PARTNER: As Managing Partner for the Shanker Law Firm, PLC, Howard is responsible for the supervision and training of associate lawyers and support staff. He also oversees the administration and budgeting for the Office. In addition to being the Managing Partner of The Shanker Law Firm, Howard served as an Adjunct Professor at the Arizona State University, Sandra Day O’Conner College of Law from approximately 2004 through 2016 where he taught upper level courses in Environmental Justice and Environmental Litigation – where he mentored law students on, in part, their research, writing, and oral presentation skills.. Howard was appointed by President Clinton to serve on the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council ("NEJAC"), Enforcement Subcommittee, where he worked to create policy to mitigate disparate negative health and environmental impacts on low income and minority communities. Howard served as the Chief Judge for the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians in 2014 and has served as an Administrative Law Judge for the Grand Canyon Resort Company of the Hualapai Tribe from 2014-2015 on an as needed basis. In 2008. Howard was a Congressional candidate in Arizona’s first Congressional District. As a Member/Partner of The Shanker Law Firm, Howard assisted a delegation of the Navajo Nation in testifying at a hearing before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on the issue of uranium mining and contamination on the Navajo Nation. He also conducted government-to-government negotiations on behalf of the Navajo Nation, with the Obama Administration, on the issue of sacred site protection. In 2013, Howard helped represent the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission present to a United Nations working group. In 2010, he provided testimony to the U.S. Department of State, on behalf of the Navajo Nation Human Rights Commission, regarding protecting Native American sacred sites.. Howard has negotiated, reviewed, and drafted contracts on myriad issues. He has also litigated contract issues on various occasions. Indeed, over the years, Mr. Shanker has provided general counsel services to various tribal entities. Mr. Shanker represented the Hopi Village of Bacavi, where he successfully litigated a “certified question” in the Hopi Court of Appeals that clarified the Village’s authority to remove its Tribal Council Representatives under the Hopi Constitution. On February 15, 2019, Mr. Shanker again prevailed in the Hopi Court of Appeals in a case regarding challenges to the constitutionality of the recently elected Chairman of the Hopi Tribe – on behalf of the Hopi Election Board. Howard also helped to represent the Navajo Nation on various matters under the Indian Child Welfare Act (“ICWA”) in Arizona state courts.. In 2018, Howard briefed and argued two cases regarding the application of a state-based grave site protection law to burial mounds in front of the Wisconsin Supreme Court – on behalf of the Ho-Chunk Nation. Also, in 2018, he argued a NEPA-based case, opposing the construction of an Arizona freeway expansion, before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Howard recently negotiated a Consent Decree with the U.S. Department of Justice on behalf of the Omaha Tribe of Nebraska. Howard previously worked with the San Juan Southern Paiute Tribe on enrollment, gaming, election and tribal governance issues. Howard has also represented the Gila River Indian Community gaming enterprise on licensing issues.. From 2005-2008, Howard represented the Navajo Nation, the Yavapai Apache Nation, the White Mountain Apache Tribe, and others in NEPA/RFRA/NHPA- based litigation in an effort to stop the use of reclaimed sewer water in artificial snow-making on the San Francisco Peaks, Coconino County. He prevailed in front of a three-judge panel of the Ninth Circuit only to be reversed by a split decision of an en banc panel. See, Navajo Nation et al, v. U.S. Forest Service, 535 F.3d1058 (9th Cir. en banc, 2008), cert. den. 129 S.Ct. 2763 (2009). Howard successfully helped represent the White Mountain Apache Tribe on issues of Tribal sovereignty in Elliot v. White Mountain Apache Tribal Court, 566 F.3d 842 (9th Cir. 2009). He was also attorney-of-record on the ESA case that helped protect the Desert Nesting Bald Eagle. See, Center for Biological Diversity v. Kempthorne, No. CV 07-0038-PHX-MHM (D. Ariz. 2008). Howard has been the attorney-of-record on myriad of high-profile cases including, in part, Save Our Sonoran v. Flowers, 408 F.3d 1113 (9th Cir. 2005) (NEPA/CWA); NAACP et al. v. Maricopa County, CV 03-2409-PHX-EHC (D. Ariz. 2004) (EJ); Sierra Club v. Dombeck, 55 Fed. Appx. 411, 2002 WL 31887831 (9th Cir. 2002 – unpublished), 161 F. 1052 (D. Ariz. 2001) (NEPA/FLPMA); Center for Biological Diversity v. U.S. Forest Service, 349 F.3d 1157 (9th Cir. 2003) (NEPA); Benchmark Resources v. U.S., 64 . 526 (2005) (mining/reclamation).. ADDITIONAL LEGAL EXPERIENCE: HAGENS BERMAN: Phoenix, AZ (2000 - 2003); FENNEMORE CRAIG: Phoenix, AZ (1993 – 1995); DEWEY BALLANTINE, Washington, D.C. (1990 – 1993); U.S. DEP’T OF JUSTICE, Washington, D.C. (1987 – 1990).. HONORS/APPOINTMENTS:. * Howard has been a guest lecturer/presenter at Berkley, Boalt Hall; Univ. of Arizona Law School; Vermont Law School; The Sandra Day O’Conner School of Law; Indiana Law School; the Natural Resources Law Teachers Institute; National Lawyers’ Guild; California State Bar; and Arizona State Bar Conventions.. * Howard was appointed by President Clinton to serve a three-year term on the National Environmental Justice Advisory Council ("NEJAC"), Enforcement Subcommittee, where he worked to create policy to mitigate disparate negative health and environmental impacts on low income and minority communities;. * In 2014, Howard was presented with a blanket by the Omaha Tribe for his work in negotiating a Consent Decree with the U.S. Department of Justice vis-à-vis provision of Tribal utilities (drinking water, treatment of effluent);. * In 2008, The Navajo Nation President and Council presented Mr. Shanker with a blanket and a plaque commemorating his work on behalf of the Tribe to protect sacred sites;. * Howard was presented with a Living Luminary Award, presented by the Sedona Group for his work on behalf of Arizona tribes and the environment;. * In October 2013, DNA Legal Services presented Howard with a pro bono award for “Valor” recognizing his legal work on behalf of Native American communities in Arizona;. * In 2008, in recognition of his long-standing advocacy on behalf of the Navajo Nation, Howard was honored with the role of Grand Marshall in the Navajo Western Agency fair and parade;. EDUCATION:. Georgetown University Law Center, Juris Doctorate (J.D.) (1989);Pace Univ., Masters in Public Administration (M.P.A.) awarded with Distinction (1984);Pace University, B.A. History magna cum laude (1982);Middlebury College, Intensive Russian Language Program (Summer 1982).. BAR ADMISSION:. Admitted to practice in state and federal courts in Arizona, Washington, D.C., Pennsylvania (inactive), Hopi Tribal Courts, Fort McDowell and Pascua Yaqui Tribal Courts (inactive), the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court.. PUBLICATIONS:. Contributing Author, Environmental Justice Chapter – Most Frequently Asked Questions in Environmental Law (Maricopa County Bar Association 2011);. Shanker, Commentary: Hormesis and Toxic Tort Litigation, Belle, Vol. 14, No. 2 (October, 2007); Human & Experimental Toxicology, Vol. 27, No. 2 at 117 (2008);. Shanker & Gupta, Taxing the Environment, 27 Envtl. L. Rep. 10165 (1997); 74 Tax Notes 1451 (1997);. Shanker & Hourcle, Prospective Purchaser Agreements Under CERCLA, 25 Envtl. L. Rep 10035 (1995);. Shanker, Developing Environmental Policy for Lenders, 111 Banking L.J. 540 (Nov. 1994);. Shanker, Lenders Beware . . . Are You Environmentally Liable?, National Real Estate Investor (August 1994); The Secured Creditor Exemption Under CERCLA: The Chill is on Again, 13 Maricopa Lawyer 6, 15 (April 1994);. Ragosta & Shanker, Specificity of Subsidy Benefits in U.S. Department of Commerce Countervailing Duty Determinations, 25 Law & Pol’y Int’l Bus. 639 (1994);. Shanker, Cogeneration and the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990, 2 U. Balt. J. Envtl. L. 111 (1992); 16 U. Colo. J. of Energy & Dev. 51 (1992);

Firm: Snyder & Wenner, PC

8800 N. Gainey Center Dr., Ste 265 , Scottsdale , Arizona 85258

Practice Areas: Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Products Liability

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Firm: Snell & Wilmer LLP

1 E Washington St Ste 2700 , Phoenix , Arizona 85004

Practice Areas: Copyrights, Intellectual Property , Patents, Trademarks, Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Life Sciences & Biotechnology, Communications & Media, Intellectual Property

Firm: Perkins Coie

2901 N. Central Avenue , Phoenix , Arizona 85001

Practice Areas: Civil , Class Actions, Intellectual Property , Products Liability, Securities , Appeals

Firm: Dworman Law

6910 East 5th Avenue , Scottsdale , Arizona 85251

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Violent Crime, Sex Crime, Drug Crime

Phoenix Criminal Defense Lawyer – Attorney Howard Dworman was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. In 2006, he earned his BA in Criminal Justice from Western Michigan University. Howard enjoyed his years in college and was active in intramural ice hockey, roller hockey, and soccer. During his studies, he was an active member of the Criminal Justice Student Association and a Teaching Assistant for a variety of criminal justice and sociology courses. Howard proudly received a certificate of appreciation from the College of Arts and Sciences for his work as a teaching assistant.. Following graduation, Howard put forward his responsibilities as a parole and probation officer at the Michigan Department of Corrections in 2007. After two years Howard was promoted to Court Liaison where he represented his colleagues in court, conducted pre-sentence investigations, and drafted pre-sentence reports for high profile cases. His analytical thinking complimented his job as a Court Liaison Officer. In 2011, Howard relocated to Arizona. He continued his profession as a probation officer with the Maricopa County Adult Probation Department and was immediately placed with an Intensive Probation Supervision team. While supervising probationers, Howard was an active member of the GIITEM task force (Arizona gang specialty team), and an adjunct defensive driving and defensive tactics instructor.. In 2013, Howard retired from community corrections to attend law school. After completing his first year he earned a merit-based scholarship for academic success and performance. During his studies, he was the president and founder of the Criminal Law Society and participated as a student defender for the Honor Court. He was elected by his peers as a delegate to the Student Bar Association, as well as advancing his integrity with the Phi Alpha Delta national law fraternity as chapter Marshal. In 2015 Howard was awarded the prestigious Danny A. Foundation Memorial Scholarship in Criminal Law. Howard graduated in 2015 earning his Juris Doctorate. He graduated near the top of his class and received several Dean’s List awards.. Howard began his career as an associate attorney with a local law firm and expanded his experience working for the Arizona Attorney General’s office and the Maricopa County Public Defender’s office, and another well-known and high profile private criminal law firms before starting Dworman Law.. Experienced in both misdemeanor and felony criminal law matters including; Criminal Defense, Civil Rights Restoration Cases, Reckless Driving, Driving on Suspended License, Misdemeanor and Aggravated Driving Under the Influence, Possession of Marijuana and Narcotic Drugs, Misdemeanor and Aggravated Assault, Probation Violations, Domestic Violence, Violation of Order of Protection, Disorderly Conduct, Gun Crimes, Computer Crimes, Sexual Assault, Sexual Abuse, Sexual Exploitation of a Minor, Fraud, Theft of Property, Theft of Identity, Burglary, Robbery, Homicides, Kidnapping, Theft of Means of Transportation, and Injunction Against Harassment.. Additionally, Howard has drafted appellate briefs for state and federal courts, including special actions to the Arizona Supreme Court and briefs to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Howard has conducted trials, evidentiary hearings, probable cause hearings, and Initial Appearance hearings for clients in-custody.. ADMISSIONS. State of Arizona: June 2016United States Federal District Court, District of Arizona: October 2016The United States 9th Circuit Court of Appeals: February 2017EDUCATION. J.D., Law. Graduated December 2015. B.A., Criminal Justice, Minor in Sociology. Graduated April 2006. Western Michigan University.. MEMBERSHIPS. National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL): 2018 – Present. National College for DUI Defense (NCDD): 2019 – Present. DUI Defense Lawyers Association (DUIDLA): 2019 – Present

Firm: Arizona Law Group

202 East Earll Drive , Phoenix , Arizona 85012

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense , Domestic Violence

Born and raised in Arizona, I grew up loving the practice of law.  There is something about the competitive nature of law that really excites me.  And, criminal defense is always a challenge. Walking out of court with the client's appreciation for the hard work put into his case is the best feeling.. I have 3 children, one grandson. I have retired from officiating high school and youth football, basketball and baseball. My football and baseball ended after 15 years when the demands of my practice just took too much time. I went 29 years in football. But with three knee injuries in my last 5 years of officiating, I had to retire in 2019.. When not practicing law, I try to practice magic.... still not great at it, but trying. And, I have recently taken up billiards.. Getting older means taking those steps to remain physically and mentally healthy. I work out most days. I just recently competed a personal challenge of doing 100 burpees a day for 30 days.  Never had done them in earnest before. They kicked my behind. But amazingly, I will never stop doing them. Wonderful exercise.. I am constantly reading to keep my mind engaged.. Since August of 2021, I have published a daily motivational email to a growing list of subscribers. It started as a way for me to stay positive during some tough times, but I realized others could use the same motivation.. I am competitive... doesn't matter the activity. I don't like to lose.. I work hard. When I finally get some downtime, it is to travel and spend quality time with family and friends. With my wife of 20 years, we have agreed that when we travel, our goal is to find a unique restaurant in a new city to give a try. Not really a foodie, but whether it is a revolving restaurant at the top of building, or a restaurant in a cave, we just wanted to try something unique.

Firm: Shorall McGoldrick Brinkmann

702 N. Beaver Street , Flagstaff , Arizona 86001

Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Civil , Education , Native American , Business

Firm: Baldwin Law

22 E University Blvd , Tucson , Arizona 85705

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Real Estate, Personal Injury

21 E Speedway Blvd , Tucson , Arizona 85705

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

Firm: Horne, Slaton & Sannes

6720 N Scottsdale Rd , Scottsdale , Arizona 85253

Practice Areas: Divorce & Family, Criminal Defense, Business

Firm: Foran Glennon Palandech Ponzi & Rudloff PC

1 E Washington St Ste 500 , Phoenix , Arizona 85004

Practice Areas: Insurance , Personal Injury

Firm: Snell & Wilmer L.L.P.

400 East Van Buren Street , Phoenix , Arizona 85004

Practice Areas: Asia, Data Centers, Europe, Intellectual Property and Technology, International, Life Sciences and Medical Technology, Patent Prosecution and Counseling

Firm: Weiss Law Office PLLC

2801 E Camelback Rd Ste 200 , Phoenix , Arizona 85016

Practice Areas: Business, Real Estate

11848 N Crescendo Dr , Tucson , Arizona 85737

80 E Columbus Ave , Phoenix , Arizona 85012

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

2929 North Central Avenue 21st Floor  85 , Phoenix , Arizona 85012

Practice Areas: Corporate ,Estate Planning,Probate ,Taxation - State & Federal

3033 E Devonshire Ave Unit 1004 , Phoenix , Arizona 85016

Po Box 89090 , Tucson , Arizona 85752

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense