Litigation cases in Phoenix typically resolve in 9 to 30 months, depending on complexity, court schedules, and whether the case settles early or proceeds to trial.
Phoenix Court Backlog
The estimated backlog reflects the number of pending litigation cases in Maricopa County courts, which can impact scheduling and resolution times.
Litigation Phoenix Filing Volume
Phoenix courts see an estimated 350 to 600 new litigation cases filed monthly, based on recent public court data.
Litigation Case Outcomes
Approximately 35% of cases resolve pre-litigation, 25% after filing but before trial, and about 10% succeed at trial, with outcomes varying by case type and representation.
Practice Areas: Litigation, Bankruptcy & Debt, Contracts & Agreements, Internet, Intellectual Property, Copyright Infringement, Trademark Infringement, Construction & Development
I work on a diverse range of litigation matters, and represent clients ranging from individuals and small businesses to large, multi-national corporations and federal of matters I work on include intellectual property, litigation, commercial transactions, breach of contract, contract review and negotiation, construction law, internet law, social media, technology, business formation, the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), and the Communications Decency Act (CDA).. I earned my law degree in 2007 from the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law, where I was an editor of the Arizona Law Review and completed an externship with the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division II. I also hold a Bachelor of Science in psychology, magna cum laude, from Arizona State University, where I was a member of the Barrett Honors College.. I am admitted to practice in the Arizona Supreme Court and all lower courts, Arizona District Court, Arizona Bankruptcy Court, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. At a prior law firm, I served as chair of the Intellectual Property practice group, and before that I also chaired a Cyberlaw practice group. In 2018 Arizona Business Journal selected me as one of the Top 100 Attorneys in Arizona, and in 2017 Thomson Reuters selected me to receive Super Lawyer and Rising Star status.. Prior to law school, I worked as an investigator for Child Protective Services. My unit specialized in methamphetamine lab busts, shaken baby cases, high-profile incidents. I completed training on investigation techniques, physical abuse, forensic interviewing, serial killer investigations, gang sign recognition and identification, HAZMAT site safety, and drug identification and testing. On several occasions I qualified as an expert witness and testified in court.
Practice Areas: Litigation, Business, Immigration, Real Estate, Lawsuits & Disputes
Law is a thinking profession, not just a doing job. I became a lawyer because it gives me the opportunity to be of service to my community. I love the creativity involved with handling virtually every case.. I believe strongly in the power of people to do the right thing—even in the adversarial litigation process. When I can solve a problem for my clients and bring them back to the status quo, or make their lives better for having worked with me, that is the most rewarding part of practice. Reciprocal trust, courtesy, and respect are the hallmarks of the attorney-client relationship. I strive to ensure not only that my clients are listened to, but also that they feel heard. I craft legal solutions that take each client’s unique needs and goals into consideration and tailor those solutions to better serve my clients.. I can make my client’s life easier by handling the day-to-day technical and legal aspects of their case, so they can focus on running their business. Whether it’s getting your business started or working towards building your brand, I view my role as a facilitator to help my clients implement their vision. If I can take some of the stress off of my clients then I have done my job.. My family is my strongest support system. They don’t just tell me what I want to hear, but what I need to hear. That’s how I treat my clients—like family, by walking them through the good, bad, and the ugly and telling them what they need to know.
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