Arizona Lawyers Howard Shanker to Iman Soliman

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: Nava Law Firm

1641 E Osborn Road , Phoenix , Arizona 85016

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Violent Crime, White Collar Crime, Expungement, Sex Crime, Drug Crime

Ian Cobb is an attorney at the Nava Law Firm. He focuses his practice on criminal defense – avidly defending those accused of crimes in courts throughout Arizona. Originally from Littleton, Colorado, he earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington. He then moved down to a warmer climate and received his Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University.. Throughout law school Ian interned at both prosecutor and defense offices. This experience helped him to better understand how cases in Arizona are handled and strategies to defend them. In law school he was awarded the Trial Advocacy Certificate and the Highest Pro Bono Distinction. He can assist you with your criminal matter from when it is first charged through post-conviction matters. Ian is passionate about criminal defense and criminal justice reform which makes him a strong team member at the Nava Law Firm for defending those accused of crimes.

Firm: Law Office of Ilya E Lerma Esq LLC

Mailing: 610 E Bell Rd Ste 2 484 , Phoenix , Arizona 85022

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Firm: Law Offices of Ilene L. McCauley, LTD

9777 N 91st Street Suite C-103 , Scottsdale , Arizona 85258

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Business, Tax, Trusts

Ilene L. McCauley is a full time attorney with 40 years experience in estate, business and tax planning. She has been a member of the State Bar of Arizona since 1982 and has been certified by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization as a Certified Specialist in Taxation since 1983. She is a member of Wealth Counsel.. In her words, "I am a full time attorney and mother of a lovely 24 year old daughter. My husband passed away 17 years ago and I have seen first hand the importance of planning ahead.". Perhaps this explains that, along with her exemplary educational background and expertise, her clients receive something equally important; her warmth, enthusiasm and empathetic nature. This is evident in the fact that her clients are multi-generational and that she is regularly invited to the most important, intimate events in their lives. She is experienced in advising how to provide for children with special needs in your trust. And, oh yes, even how to include your pets whether they are a valuable race horse, or your dog, Spot!. Ms. McCauley was editor and contributor to the publication Conspectus Current, produced by the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys. She is a Fellow of the Esperti-Peterson Institute for Advanced Estate Planning and has completed her second post-doctoral degree in advanced Tax and Estate Planning. She has served an appointment to the Tax Advisory Commission of the State Bar of Arizona and has recently been appointed to the position of Adjunct Professor at the Estate and Wealth Strategies Institute at Michigan State University.. Ms. McCauley is a noted speaker and is well sought after for speaking and radio engagements. Some of her topics include: "Tax Planning for Small Business"; "Bridge the Gap; Basic Legal Skills"; "New Tax Legislation"; "The Charitable Remainder Trust as an Executive Benefit Tool"; "Goals and the Consultative Process"; and "Converting Stock Options to Other Employee Benefits". In addition she is certified to offer continuing education credits for insurance professionals and certified financial planners.. Ms. McCauley earned her BA from Binghampton University, her JD from Hofstra University School of Law, and her LLM (Master of Laws in Taxation) from DePaul University School of Law. She was named Arizona’s Outstanding Young Lawyer in 1991.

Firm: PRO ASSET PROTECTION

8245 N. 85th Way , Scottsdale , Arizona 85028

Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Business, Medical Malpractice, Real Estate, Lawsuits & Disputes, Business, Medical Malpractice, Real Estate, Lawsuits & Disputes

Practice Areas. Asset Protection, Wealth Preservation and Risk Management. Professional Experience. Ike Devji has 14 years of experience focused exclusively on Asset Protection, Wealth Preservation and Risk Management Planning for Entrepreneurs, Physicians, Business Owners, Executives and Professional Athletes. Mr. Devji has helped manage this planning for a national client base of over 5,000 clients representing over $6 billion dollars in protected personal assets. He is the former managing attorney of one of the nation’s leading Asset Protection only law firms and maintains an of-counsel relationship with that firm. He is also of-cousnel with the Arizona based, multi-state lawfirm of Davis Miles McGurire Gardner, where he helped cerate focused practice groups in the areas of asset protection and wealth preservation.. Mr. Devji also consults on a number of other wealth and estate preservation and maximization strategies for qualified individuals including captive insurance companies, real estate depreciation and income and receivables protection strategies in addition to traditional exemption planning and the tactical use of specialized financial and insurance products.. Honors And Awards. Publications. Ike Devji is a regular contributor to a variety of business, legal, financial advisory and medical publications including Physician’s Practice (where he has authored over 175 articles on wealth, asset protection, and risk management), WORTH Magazine, ADVISOR TODAY and , where he was recognized as a “best thinker” in both business and healthcare law. He is also a contributing author to Optimal Financial Health – The Doctors Wealth Management and Preservation Handbook. His work has also appeared in a variety of professional publications including Public Accountant, Attorney at Law, Life Insurance Selling, Round-Up, the Journal of the Maricopa County Medical Association, as just a few examples. Most recently, he was heavily featured in the book "Asset Protection for the Rest of Us" by author Michele Williams, available now on. Presentations. Mr. Devji has spoken on Asset Protection to literally thousands of physicians and other high-net- worth clients across the country and is a frequently requested professional speaker and educator. He continues to teach continuing legal education on Asset Protection to other attorneys and regularly lectures at the request of leading medical practice management groups, investment management groups and securities broker dealers across the United States. Past presentations have included The U.S. Dental Tennis Association, Whitehall, The Profitable Dentist, Mosaic Financial Advisors, Christenson Wealth Management, ING, ING TRUST, various private banks, Lorman, the National Business Institute, East Valley Estate Planning Council, The American College of Rheumatology, The American Education Institute (a leading national CME provider), Recruiting Services of Arizona Financial Advisor Symposiums, The Arizona Society of CPAs, The Financial Planning Association of Arizona, and the Arizona State Physicians Association, Eliances, The Finanical Palnning Association of Colorado and many others.. Education. Court Admissions. Professional Memberships and Activities. Personal. Ike Devji is a fan of the arts and spent over ten years as a member of the Men’s Arts Council of The Phoenix Art Museum. His interests include cooking, painting, travel, live music, teaching, social media, writing, shooting and supporting Second Amendment causes, among others.

Firm: IBC Law Firm

11811 N Tatum Blvd , Phoenix , Arizona 85028

Practice Areas: Business,

Firm: Wyer Law, PLLC

207 N. Gilbert Road, Suite 001 , Gilbert , Arizona 85234

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

At Wyer Law, we understand the need for positive teamwork and open communication. During your criminal or DUI matter, you'll always know the status of our case and you'll never feel uncertain about the steps we are taking to vigourously defend your pending charges.. I look forward to providing you with a free consultation to help you understand the vauled service provided by myself and the Lorona Mead team.

Firm: Quinnlaw

2415 E Camelback Rd Ste 700 , Phoenix , Arizona 85016

Practice Areas: Real Estate

Firm: Service Law Group, PLLC

Po Box 12071 , Chandler , Arizona 85248

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Federal Crime, Juvenile

I am attorney Ian N. Service. I am a former county prosecutor, and former public defender. Now I own my firm! After 9 years of public service, I believe my courtroom, and litigation experience is unmatched.Service Law Group, PLLC is now serving all of Arizona offering legal defense services.I have spent my career in the courtroom. I enjoy being a lawyer, and I believe everyone has Constitutional Rights that need protecting against the government.

Firm: IAN HASEGAWA

19420 N 59th Ave , Glendale , Arizona 85308

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

Ian brings a wealth of business and financial experience to bear when advising his clients. Having obtained his M.B.A. from Thunderbird, and having worked in financial services as well as international trade and logistics prior to becomming an attorney, he brings a uniquely informed perspective to your legal needs and challenges.. Ian takes a collaborative approach to your Estate Planning, Asset Protection, & Business Planning by working closely with your trusted financial and tax advisors in creating a plan that meets your goals in protecting you, your family and your legacy.  Ian brings a high level of personal service and compassion to each client interraction.. Ian volunteers for the Boy Scouts of America and for as well as the Arizona Disabled Veteran Foundation.  He also performs pro-bono mediations in employer-employee disputes.

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: Goff and Douglas, PC

21 E. 6th St Ste. 508 , Tempe , Arizona 85281

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy & Debt

While not at work, I lead an equally demanding life, as an active member of my local church and church youth programs. In my free time, i enjoy walking my dogs, Kora and Daisy, reading up on the latest news in electronics and gadgets, golfing, swimming, studying American and world history, and debating polotics with my colleagues and friends. Also, I am a blue blooded BYU football fan.. My wife Brenda and I have been happily married since 1994 and moved to Mesa in 2002 after graduating Cum Laude from J. Ruben Clark Law School, Brigham Young University.. While I was an Associate of the lawfirm Lewis & Roca LLP, I worked closely with Kevin Goff, and in 2007, entered into Goff and Douglas, PC together. Initially we focused practicing primarily corporate real estate, representing larger clients such as Max Brenner Chocolate by the Bald Man, Pei Wei Asain Diner, P.F. Chang's China Bistro, The Habit Burger Grill, Z'Tejas Southwestern Grill, and others.. In late 2008, we made the decision to expand our practice into Bankruptcy, an area both Kevin and I had interest in and were excited to practice.. Since then, we have opened a second office in Apache Junction and brought on board a new Associate Nick Van Vleet, to help us handle the volume of bankruptcy work that has flown in over the past 2 years.. I'm so satisfied with my work and enjoy knowing that I am using my understanding of the law to help my community and look forward to many more years of serving the people therein.

Firm: Choi & Fabian, PLC

90 South Kyrene , Chandler , Arizona 85226

Practice Areas: Litigation

I am  a  partner  in  the law firm of Choi & Fabian, PLC, with offices in Chandler and Flagstaff, Arizona.  We focus our practice on civil litigation with emphasis on protecting consumers from unfair business practices using consumer protection statutes such as the Consumer Fraud Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Truth in Lending Act, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and the Uniform Commercial Code.  I have handled hundreds of successful consumer protection cases including class action lawsuits against car dealers and finance companies.  My work has resulted in the following published decisions favoring consumers: Howell v. Midway Infiniti., 362 F. 1158 (Ariz. 2005); Uhlig v. Berge Ford, 257 F. 1228 (Ariz, 2003); and Garden Lakes Community Association v. Madigan, 204 Ariz. 238, 62 P.2d 983 (App. 2003). Winkler v. DTE, Inc., 205 F.R.D. 235 (Ariz. 2001). I received my J.D., cum laude, from the Arizona State University College of Law in 1993.

Firm: Hutzler Law

4323 N 12th St , Phoenix , Arizona 85014

Practice Areas: Personal Injury

Firm: Hutson Law Firm

13880 N Northsight Blvd , Scottsdale , Arizona 85260

Practice Areas: Personal Injury,

Firm: Huss Law, PLLC

3100 West Ray Rd , Chandler , Arizona 85226

Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI

Firm: Hundman Tax Services

36600 N Pima Rd , Carefree , Arizona 85377

Practice Areas: Accountants, Tax Services, Payroll Services

Firm: HP Law

19420 N 59th Ave , Glendale , Arizona 85308

Practice Areas: Business, Wills, Trusts, & Probates

Firm: Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman, LLP

2525 E. Camelback Road , Phoenix , Arizona 85016

Practice Areas: Litigation

Firm: Bowman & Brooke LLP

2901 N Central Ave Ste 1600 , Phoenix , Arizona 85012

Practice Areas: Products Liability, Employment & Labor