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WILLIAM M. FISCHBACH is a Shareholder in the Phoenix, Arizona office of Tiffany & Bosco, P.A. Will is an experienced trial attorney who concentrates his practice in commercial and civil litigation, with an emphasis in real estate, condemnation/eminent domain, and select catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice cases. Will is rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell®, a member of Arizona’s Finest Lawyers, and a member of the American Arbitration Association’s (AAA) panel of arbitrators.. Will’s recent results for his clients include:. Will’s community activities include serving on the State Bar of Arizona’s Civil Practice and Procedure Committee, the Camelback East Village Planning and Zoning Committee, and the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona.. Will’s first courtroom experiences were in the United States Army Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps, where he served with the 101st Airborne Division and 82nd Airborne Division. Will was the lead prosecutor in the Mahmudiyah Massacre — considered by some to be the most heinous war crime of the Iraq war — and won convictions in each case. He completed tours of duty in Iraq, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, and the Republic of Korea. Will was honorably discharged in 2008 at the rank of Major and is a Bronze Star Medal recipient.. Will received his B.S. from Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona and his J.D./M.B.A. from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana.. In his free time, Will enjoys training for and competing in Ironman races and short-course triathlons, as well as mountain biking and snowboarding.

Vincent Miner is an associate at the firm, focusing primarily in the area of insurance defense. Vincent attended the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. During law school, Vincent participated in the externship program, allowing him the opportunity to extern for Judge James A. Teilborg of the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, Judge John W. Thompson of the Arizona Court of Appeals, and Phoenix Children’s Hospital. Vincent also received the CALI Award for academic excellence in his Writing for Law Practice class. Vincent graduated magna cum laude and became a member of the Order of the Coif, recognizing academic excellence. Vincent was also awarded the Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Award, recognizing his excellence in constitutional law studies. Vincent was a managing editor of the Arizona State Law Journal, and was vice-president of the Health Law Society at ASU. After graduating law school, Vincent clerked with Justice Ann A. Scott Timmer of the Arizona Supreme Court.  Vincent currently practices law at the firm Sanders & Parks, P.C.  He was recently named as a Super Lawyers Rising Star for 2022.

Tonya MacBeth represents her clients with a keen focus on the client's goals.  Her action-plan style allows her to efficiently assess the legal dispute, counsel the client as to thier options and endeavor to acheive the desired outcome.. Arizona is Tonya's home state.  She graduated from the University of Arizona in 1991 and the Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law in 2005.  She was a Pedrick Scholar and recieved the International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award and the Pro Bono Service Award.  During Law School, she competed in the American Bar Association's "Representation in Mediation Competition" taking second at Nationals in New York City, and first in the Western Regional Finals (twice).  Tonya was also the Client Counseling Competition winner and actively participate in the ASU Trial Advocacy Team.  While a student attorney in the Civil Justice Clinic, she had the privilege of successfully representing her client at the Arizona Court of Appeals.. Prior to law school, Tonya was a small business owner and had a career in mental health services. She started as a direct service provider then led as an advocate for Arizona's Seriously Mentall Ill population.  Her company was contracted with the Arizona Department of Health Services to investigate allegations of physical abuse, sexual abuse and mortalities within the mental health system, and provide advocacy services.  This experience taught Tonya the art of advocating for people who are facing serious personal challenges by getting to the root of the issue, defining the appropriate solution, and advocating to acheive the client's goals.  This technique of acknowledging the conflict--whether its a business or interpersonal dispute--and developing a rational approach to attaining the desired outcome still holds true today in all areas of her practice.. Tonya is authorized to practice law in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, and the U.S. District Courts for the District of Arizona and District of New Mexico.  She is a litigator.  Her practice areas include Family Law (Premarital, Divorce, post-decree modifications, and parenting issues), Commercial Litigation, and Construction Defect Defense.. Tonya is active in the Thurgood Marshall Inn of Court.  An organization dedicated to improving the skills, professionalism and ethics of the legal profession.  She is also a member of the Maricopa County Bar Association and the Arizona, New Mexico and Nevada State Bar Associations.  Tonya continues her support of the Arizona community through memberships in various organizations and as Vice-Chair of the advisory board to CHEEERS, a consumer run mental health recovery and rehabilitation center.  In addition to being a lawyer, she is also a wife and mother.

Tim is a civil jury trial lawyer with a long history of representing individuals and businesses who have suffered financial or bodily harm at the hands of others. In the course of thirty years of experience in state and federal courts, Tim has obtained record-setting verdicts for his clients.. He represents individual plaintiffs on claims of whistleblower retaliation, dangerous and defective products, nursing home negligence, wrongful death, and serious personal injury including traumatic brain injury.. He represents business plaintiffs on claims involving shareholder disputes, breach of fiduciary duty, business fraud or misrepresentation, legal malpractice, and commercial counterclaims.. Tim and his cases have been the subjects of attention in national and local news, including at The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN, FOX, MSNBC, and The Washington Post, among others.

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T.J. Ryan. Attorney at Law. My practice focuses on two main areas:. Estate Planning and Administration:  I represent individuals, couples and families in the creation of a range of estate planning documents, including wills, trusts (both revocable and irrevocable), health care and financial powers of attorney, and living wills.  My goal is to ensure that your wishes are carried out upon your death or incapacity, and to avoid the public, time consuming and costly probate process.  We understand there is no "one size fits all" solution, and we take great care to ensure that the result you desire is translated into your documents.  I also have the distinct pleasure of working with several attorneys who have been certified by the State Bar of Arizona as specialists in Estate and Trust Law as well as several specialists in the area of taxation.  Additionally, I work with attorneys in the Firm who can assist you with elder care and special needs planning.  In the event of a death or incapacity, I assist my clients by helping them successfully carry out their loved one's intentions through the administrative process.. Estate and Probate controversy litigation:  I assist my clients with a vast array of probate, trust, guardian and fiduciary related disputes.  These disputes include will and trust validity and interpretation issues, disputes between beneficiaries and fiduciaries over estate and trust operation, disputes regarding fiduciary fees, exploitation of the elderly and incapacitated or vulnerable individuals, contested or otherwise complicated guardianship and conservatorships, as well as trust modification and termination.  While many lawyers simply "dabble" in this area, I focus my energies on this area of law.  Because of this focused approach, we have achieved a strong track record for achieving positive results for our clients, and have developed a reputation for quality legal services in our field.  Moreover, we have vast, in-house resources upon which to draw, including some of Arizona's very finest estate planning lawyers, tax specialists, probate and trust administration experts, and certified private fiduciaries.. I give special attention to helping my clients gain a clear understanding of the process and the applicable legal framework. Understanding that litigation may often be avoided between reasonable people, I approach each circumstance with a range of alternatives.  I present my clients with all of the options available to them, including alternative dispute resolution methods such as mediation and arbitration.. From time to time, I also litigate civil and commercial issues, and assist clients with business transactions. Prior to joining the firm, I practiced with Bonnett Fairbourn Friedman & Balint PC as a civil litigator with a focus on professional liability defense.. In 2008, I served as the President of the Young Lawyers Division of the Maricopa County Bar Association.  I currently serve as an elected board member of the Maricopa County Bar Association board of directors. I also serve as the Programs and Facilities chair of the Maricopa County Justice Museum and Learning Center, which endeavors to restore the territorial jail within the Old Courthouse in downtown Phoenix and convert it for use as a museum.  I frequently volunteer with the Wills for Heroes Foundation, which provides pro bono estate planning for fire fighters, police and other first responders.. In law school, I served as an Executive Note Editor for the Arizona Law Review.  I clerked with Mesch, Clark & Rothschild PC, as well as the Civil Division of the Pima County Attorney’s Office. As a law student, I tried numerous cases (both to the jury and to the bench) with the City of Tucson Prosecution Clinic, gaining courtroom skills that continue to serve me today.  I served as the Assistant Director of the Law Office & Courtroom of the Future Project alongside Professor Winton Woods. In 2002, my Law Review note was published in the Arizona Law Review (“: RIAA v Napster and the War Against Online Musical Piracy,” 44 Ariz. L. Rev. 495 (2002), discussing the future of musical copyright in the digital world of the 21st century.). I joined Frazer Ryan Goldberg & Arnold LLP as an associate of the firm in 2006.  In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, riding my mountain bike, and maintaining my single digit handicap on the golf course.

Stanley R. Lerner has practiced law in Arizona for 30 years and over 20 years ofwhich has been devoted to handling cases of Arizona legal malpractice for peopleand businesses financially damaged by lawyer negligence or breach offiduciary duty.  Mr. Lerner has a Martindale-Hubbell AV rating.  An AV ratingmeans a lawyer is highly rated in legal knowledge and professionalism.. In addition to experience in handling Arizona legal malpractice cases, since 1999 Mr. Lerner has served as a Hearing Officer in Arizona lawyer disciplinary cases.  The Supreme Court of Arizona, upon the recommendation of the Disciplinary Commission, appoints lawyers who are active members of the State Bar of Arizona, in good standing for at least seven years, to serve as Hearing Officers.  Hearing Officers are appointed for three-year terms and may serve consecutive terms at the discretion of the Court.  Hearing Officers conduct evidentiary hearings, much like a trial court judge, make evidentiary rulings and prepare findings of fact, conclusions of law and recommendations regarding the imposition of sanctions.. Bad results in Arizona legal matters usually starts the client thinking about Arizona legal malpractice and hiring an Arizona legal malpractice attorney.  Were you or someone you know financially damaged by Arizona attorney malpractice?  Did your attorney fail to file papers on time, which is called missing the Statute of Limitations?  Did your lawyer fail to give you proper advice?  Arizona Legal malpractice reduces or eliminates personal injury recovery.  Attorney negligence can cause unfair divorce results.  Legal malpractice may cause losses to your business or cause financial damages in a real estate transaction.  A lawsuit can be dismissed because a lawyer was negligent in failing to file the necessary documents on time or was negligent in serving the documents on the proper party.  All of occurrences are examples of legal malpractice in Arizona.

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Seth Goertz focuses his practice in commercial litigation. Seth has experience litigating antitrust and other complex commercial matters. Seth also has experience with labor and employment issues, such as litigating employer agreements and assisting employers as they navigate EEOC and DOL investigations.

Schlesinger Conrad, pllc is a civil litigation law firm based in Phoenix, Arizona and headed by an experienced business litigation lawyer. Whether you are an individual or a small or medium sized business, the attorney will walk you through the entire process, listen carefully to your goals, and work toward achieving those goals for a cost-effective legal solution. Call us today regarding contract disputes, business issues, securities law, insurance problems or other civil matters.  We offer free consultations regarding your case, and can assist you in Arizona or California.  Call toll free) or for our Phoenix office.

Rudy is the firm's Managing Shareholder and Executive Committee Chairman. He maintains a broad practice in commercial, financial and employment litigation and previously led the firm's Litigation group. Recognized as an AV Preeminent® lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell®, Rudy is also touted in top peer-reviewed legal directories. He has been featured prominently in Southwest Super Lawyers® since 2007, including in the special Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel and Business editions. Rudy is also named in the 2009-2015 editions of Best Lawyers in America®, including in the Business edition, where he is listed in both commercial and employment litigation. He was also named to the inaugural group of Arizona's Finest Lawyers.Rudy is frequently acknowledged for his business and community leadership. He actively supports many nonprofit organizations, including serving on the Board of Directors of the Patrick Peterson Foundation for Success, the Friends of Public Radio Arizona, and Chicanos Por La Causa. He has been recognized numerous times by AzBusiness Magazine: in 2015, he was listed among the Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona and featured in the Managing Partners section; in 2014, Rudy was highlighted in the inaugural issue of AzBusiness Leaders and has been listed multiple times since then; and in 2013, he was named one of the 25 Most Influential Hispanic Business Leaders. In addition, the Phoenix Business Journal named Rudy to the publication's 2012 list of Most Admired CEOs and Top Level Executives and featured him in the Power Book for his community involvement. In his diverse commercial litigation practice, Rudy represents clients in all types of business-related disputes, including breach of contract, trade secret, securities, lender liability, racketeering, and construction claims. Rudy has extensive experience advocating for his clients in federal and state trial courts, which includes conducting jury and bench trials as lead attorney. He also routinely represents clients before administrative and governmental agencies. Understanding the toll litigation takes, Rudy devotes a substantial portion of his practice to advising clients on litigation-avoidance measures.In his employment practice, Rudy counsels and defends employers who face claims of sexual harassment, disability, gender, age, race, national origin and religious discrimination, wrongful discharge, and employment-related tort and contract claims. Rudy frequently represents employers in contractual arbitration proceedings and before various employment-related agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Civil Rights Division of the Attorney General's Office, and the New Mexico Department of Labor.Rudy received his J.D. in 1993 from the University of New Mexico School of Law where he was the Articles Editor for the University of New Mexico Natural Resources Journal and the recipient of the Moise Prize for excellence in legal ethics. Rudy earned his B.A. in anthropology and political science from Amherst College, and he was a 4-year starter on the university's football team.

Robert “Bob” Mills has over 17 years experience litigating complex commercial litigation matters, focusing on accountant liability, attorney liability and liability of underwriters in securities offerings. He has represented bankruptcy trustees in actions brought to recover hundreds of millions of dollars from “Big Four” and other accounting firms. He also has substantial experience in both commercial and residential real estate litigation. In addition, Bob has litigated numerous personal injury cases, including medical malpractice actions. Bob also had seven plus years experience in Missouri and Illinois representing railroad companies in actions brought under the Federal Employers Liability Act, and in numerous railroad crossing accident cases. Bob has briefed and argued appeals in the United States Seventh and Second Circuits, as well as in the appellate courts of Illinois and Arizona. Bob graduated from the University of Illinois in 1986 with a bachelors degree in journalism, then graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Law in 1989 with a juris doctor degree cum laude. Order of the Barristers, Law Review. He served as a judicial law clerk to the late Hon. Howard C. Ryan, Supreme Court of Illinois from 1989 – 1990. Admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1989 (not currently active) and to the Illinois BarBar in 1990. Admitted to the Arizona Bar in 1998. Bob practiced law in St. Louis, Missouri from 1990 – 1997, and then moved to Arizona in 1997 where he practiced at Beus Gilbert PLLC until he joined Goldman & Zwillinger in July 2014.

Pat represents creditors in complex bankruptcy and creditors' rights matters, and has extensive commercial litigation experience with an emphasis on contracts, real estate, and UCC issues. He is also experienced in commercial real estate matters, and has represented clients in the purchase and sale of businesses and business assets.. After graduating magna cum laude from the University of Illinois College of Law in 1985, Pat moved to Arizona, where he has been practicing law for the past 29 years. He has a broad range of clients, including large national corporations, national, regional, and local financial institutions and small to mid-size companies, as well as individuals in need of legal services.. Pat focuses on combining his big firm background and expertise with his small firm accessibility and efficiency. For more information on Pat and his firm, please visit .

Parker Bunch is a litigation associate with The Cavanagh Law Firm. He focuses his practice primarily on civil litigation, including insurance defense, personal injury and insurance coverage. He graduated magna cum laude from Point Loma Nazarene University in San Diego, CA, with a Bachelors of Arts in Journalism and with the highest GPA in the university’s Journalism Department. He obtained his Juris Doctor, cum laude, from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law in 2017. In law school, Parker was a member of the Arizona Law Review, captain of the law school’s Jessup Moot Court team, and a member of the school’s Intellectual Property Clinic. He received CALI Awards in Property and Legal Ethics, as well as the 1L Legal Writing Outstanding Oral Advocacy Award and the 2L Advanced Legal Writing Best Brief Award. He was also a proud member of the school’s intramural and men’s league softball teams. While in law school, Parker gained valuable litigation experience clerking for three law firms in Tucson, where he was exposed to a wide range of civil and commercial litigation matters. He sat for and passed the July 2017 Arizona Bar Exam. In his spare time, Parker enjoys travelling, playing softball and reading.

Nora Jones is a skilled trial attorney specializing in probate and trust litigation, elder law, guardianships and conservatorships, and estate and trust administration. A recognized leader in the elder law community, Nora blends compassion and strength to resolve matters with her clients’ best interests at heart. Nora recognizes that issues in this area of law sometimes require outside the box strategies and multi-faceted solutions and employs a holistic approach to her cases to achieve client goals.. Nora co-authored Arizona Probate and Trust Administration and Litigation with Forms (Matthew Bender ed., 2023), a comprehensive summary and analysis of probate, trust, and related issues in Arizona. Nora is board-certified as a specialist in estates and trusts by the State Bar of Arizona, a distinguished honor held by less than 1% of Arizona attorneys, reserved for lawyers having substantial experience, the respect of their peers, and demonstrated special knowledge, skills and proficiency in this area of law. Nora further serves as an acting Judge Pro Tempore with the Superior Court of Maricopa County for the Probate Court division, on the Estate and Trust Advisory Commission for the State Bar of Arizona’s Board of Legal Specialization, and on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Chapter of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.. Nora is frequently recognized as a Top Lawyer by Phoenix Magazine and a Rising Star by Super Lawyers and has been repeatedly honored for her vision, influence, and leadership in Elder Law by Arizona Business Leaders. In addition, Nora has an AV Preeminent Rating, the highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards, by Martindale-Hubbell and has a Perfect 10 rating with AVVO. Nora and her team are also renowned as a top law firm for Trust and Estate Litigation by U.S. News & World Report.. With an exceptional track record of success, Nora passionately advocates for her clients in both simple and complex probate litigation matters, including:• financial exploitation of vulnerable adult lawsuits,• will contests,• trust contests,• breach of fiduciary duty claims,• guidance to guardians and conservators, and• guidance to trustees and personal representatives.. An Arizona native, Nora graduated summa cum laude from Barrett, the Honors College at Arizona State University, with a degree in Political Science and a Certificate in Civic Education. She received her Juris Doctor from the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona and is admitted to practice throughout the State of Arizona, in the U.S. District Court for the State of Arizona, and the United States Supreme Court.

Nancy Giles has been practicing since 2000 in commercial litigation, with areas of practice including contract law, construction defects, intellectual property, securities fraud, and insurance. She handles all aspects of litigation from initiation through resolution, including advising clients, reviewing and managing documents and tight deadlines, conducting extensive and complex legal research and writing, drafting pleadings, motions, correspondence, and research memoranda, conducting extensive document revisions and editing, conducting discovery and depositions, appearing and litigating in court, conducting administrative hearings, executing and collecting on judgments, negotiating and drafting complex settlements, and conducting trial.. Nancy is a 1999 graduate of the James E. Rogers University of Arizona College of Law, where she graduated in the top 20% of her class was was a member of the Arizona Law Review. She has a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from the University of Arizona, and a bachelor of arts from Fort Hays State University in Hays, Kansas.

My team and I represent victims who are injured or families who have lost loved ones in accidents caused by someone else's mistakes or wrongdoing.  I have completed over $25 million in settlements for my clients.  I am rated as a top 50 Super Lawyer in Arizona by Southwest Superlawyers Magzine and maintain a preeminent AV rating.  My team and I pride ourselves on winning cases at the highest possible level and maintaining open, direct, and constant communication with our clients.

My practice is centered on general liability and commercial litigation.

My practice involves all aspects of dispute resolution with a large emphasis on business disputes arising out of contract.  I am also a husband, father, and avid Valley sports fan.  In my spare time I enjoy spending time with family, cheering on our local sports teams, and staying involved in the local community.

My philosophy is to collect my client's debt in the most inexpensive and fastest way possible, without sacrificing quality or ethics.

My objective is to be a problem solver for my clients.  Often my clients are victims of financial wrongdoing or have complex litigation needs, for which they need and want a dedicated attorney and counselor who takes on their burden as my own.  I treat my clients as my good friends, and their problems as my problems.  I am very loyal to my clients who trust me to guide them through their legal difficulties.  I have enjoyed the heart felt hugs and gracious expressions of appreciation many times over the years, and that is the reward that keeps me striving for perfection in my representation of my clients.

My law practice focuses on business litigation, judgment enforcement, and collection of debts.  I primarily represent individuals and businesses in litigation and debt collection matters.. I work closely with individuals and businesses in litigation matters, typically revolving around business and contract disputes.  Often these matters result in judgments that must be collected.  When asked to collect judgments, I utilize cutting edge research tools and under-utilized litigation remedies to identify and recover as much as possible for my clients.

Ms. Davis has been practicing family law for over 20 years and focuses on complex divorce and custody litigation.  Ms. Davis is the President and Chair of The Cavanagh Law Firm. She is also is an Adjunct Professor at Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law.  Ms. Davis is certified as a family law specialist by the Arizona state Bar; is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell; and is honored by Best Lawyer’s in America, Super Lawyers, and more elite organizations.

Ms. Blair joined Jones, Skelton & Hochuli in 2008. She concentrates her practice on section 1983 defense, professional liability, wrongful death and personal injury defense.  Ms. Blair received her J.D. from the University of Arizona College of Law in 2007, and B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Arizona in 2005. She is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in Arizona. Ms. Blair currently serves as the publications editor for DRI’s Leadership Professionalism and Ethics Committee. Prior to attending college, Ms. Blair served as an Aerial Intelligence Specialist in the United States Army.

Ms. Barrios Cool completed her B.A. from the University of Arizona in 2004. She then obtained her master’s degree in education leadership from Northern Arizona University in 2009. She earned her doctorate in law from the Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law the following year. During law school, she served as the Symposium Editor of the Arizona State Law Journal, and was recognized as both a Berch Scholar and Pedrick Scholar. In 2010, she was inducted into the Order of the Barristers. She became licensed to practice law in all the state courts of Arizona in 2011.  She is dedicated to assisting her clients through the litigation process, and has focused primarily on family law matters during her career.