Fort Defiance Lawyers

From an early age, Ms. Bellomo has been active in community service, education and charitable work. At the University of Arizona, she along with 6 other women, founded Gamma Alpha Omega sorority. Members serve more than 1,000 hours of service each year. Chapters also conduct fundraiser and donation drives to help local organizations that share the mission. While attending the University of Arizona, Ms. Bellomo obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, and then earned her law degree from California Western School of Law in San Diego where she mentored and tutored other law students.
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Mark J. Bourassa Esq. is the founding Member of The Bourassa Law Group, LLC. Mr. Bourassa’s practice focuses on litigation and trial work in civil matters representing clients in state and federal courts in consumer claims against abusive debt collectors, construction defect claims against negligent builders and personal injury matters. Prior to founding The Bourassa Law Group, Mr. Bourassa was a partner in the Las Vegas office of a multi-jurisdictional law firm with a substantial litigation practice in complex multi-party tort litigation, construction defect claims and general liability litigation. Over the course of his career, Mr. Bourassa has...

Mr. Bursh attended Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, California where he studied government and economics and graduated in 1990 with his B.A. After graduating from Claremont, Mr. Bursh attended Arizona State University College of Law where he recieved his J.D. in 1995. Mr. Bursh has been practicing law in the Phoenix area since that time. Mr. Bursh co-founded McCain & Bursh, PLC, Attorneys at Law with partner Marc McCain in 1999. Mr. Bursh currently acts as the firm's President. Mr. Bursh's practice areas include personal injury, commercial litigation, and corporate law. Mr. Bursh is a seasoned litigator and represents Plaintiffs...

Marc McCain has lived in the Phoenix area since 1978. He attended Arizona State University where he studied business finance and graduated with highest honors in 1991. After graduating from ASU he worked as a financial analyst with a local litigation consulting firm until he decided to follow his true passion to study law at Arizona State University College of Law. Marc graduated from law school with honors in 1995 and has been practicing in the Phoenix area since that time. In 1999, Marc co-founded McCain & Bursh PLC, Attorneys at Law with his fellow ASU graduate, Darius Bursh.

I have experience representing companies as outside general counsel and on a case-by-case basis. I have represented clients in a wide range of industries including health care, commercial and residential real estate development, management service companies, wholesale and distribution, hemp, commercial bakeries, construction suppliers, commercial banks, SaaS companies, and manufacturing.

My services include transactional (e.g. vendor and customer contracts), corporate compliance (e.g. drafting governing documents), commercial litigation (both as defendants and plaintiffs), and restructuring (representing creditors, debtors, investors, and trustees).

I am licensed in state and federal courts in Arizona and California.

Sterling R. Threet has over 25 years of experience representing clients throughout Arizona. Mr. Threet earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting at Arizona State University in 1987, and was honored on the Deans List for academic achievement. In 1989, he successfully passed the certified public accountant’s exam. He was awarded his Juris Doctorate degree from ASU in 1990, graduating with honors and receiving special honors as a member of the International Moot Court Team. Mr. Threet was admitted to the Arizona State Bar Association and the United States District Court, District of Arizona in October,...

I am currently working towards a Master of Laws in Taxation at Boston University School of Law, anticipating completion in 2026. Before this, I obtained my Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline School of Law. My educational background also encompasses a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts, both from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. In 2024, I was admitted to the Alaska Bar Association and the Federal District of Alaska. The following year, in 2025, I gained admission to the US Tax Court, the State Bar of Arizona, and the Federal District of Arizona.

John Coll is an experienced probate and trust lawyer who has litigated successfully in state court, federal district court, the Arizona Court of Appeals and the Arizona Supreme Court. Reported cases: Estate of Shumway, 197 P.2d 977 (1999), reversed in part by Arizona Supreme Court, 9 P.3rd 1062 (2000); Estate of Fogleman, 998 P.2d 449 (1999).

Douglas C. Gardner is a Native of Northeastern Arizona, and a fourth generation Arizonan. Prior to law school, Douglas worked for several years for Bechtel Corporation, one of America’s largest privately held corporations, as an accounting manager. Douglas attended law school and earned his M.B.A. simultaneously. During Law School, Douglas clerked for the Honorable Randy Haines of the United States Bankruptcy Court in the District of Arizona. Douglas also participated in the Arizona State Law Journal as a Staff Writer and then an Articles Editor. At the same time, Douglas also participated in Jurimetrics: The Journal of Law, Science, and Technology...

Jeffrey L. Grayson is the owner and managing attorney of Grayson Law, PLLC, proudly representing injury victims from our office in Chandler, AZ. He grew up in Phoenix but moved to Tucson to pursue his undergraduate studies in Psychology. After college, he attended law school in Auburn Hills, Michigan at Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where he excelled at civil procedure and oral advocacy. In 2009, He returned to Arizona to complete his legal training with an internship at the Pima County Public Defender's office in Tucson.

Upon graduating from law school and passing the bar, Jeff began his...

Zayed Al-Sayyed is a 2009 Magna Cum Laude graduate of Arizona State University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a 2010 Summa Cum Laude graduate of Arizona State University where he received his Masters degree in Taxation. Thereafter, Mr. Al-Sayyed received his Juris Doctorate from Phoenix School of Law, graduating Cum Laude in the top 10% of his class. While attending Phoenix School of Law, Mr. Al-Sayyed was an active member of the student body and the Phoenix community. He served as an editor and member of the Phoenix Law Review, as a delegate for the...

Jennifer works in general insurance defense litigation and coverage work. She handles a wide variety of tort defense litigation including representation of insurance companies, private businesses and municipalities. Her expertise includes representation of personal line insurance carriers in coverage, first party and bad faith matters as well as representation of insureds in third party tort lawsuits.

Healthcare:
Primarily represents "professionals in trouble." Kraig has represented hundreds of healthcare professionals in front of licensing boards, primarily M.D.s, but also D.O.s, D.C.s, nurses, physical therapists, homeopaths, naturopaths, and others. He also assists with other healthcare issues from medical malpractice to peer review; from regulatory issues to insurance coverage and from best practices to managed care issues.

Employment:
Primarily represents employees and small to mid-size employers. Kraig has litigated numerous employment cases including discrimination, wrongful discharge, sexual harassment, whistle blowing, and wage and hour claims. He is responsible for many noteworthy reported employment decisions and he sees himself as a...

In 1998, Matt started his career in law as a commercial and intellectual property litigator with the AmJur 100 firm of Quarles & Brady LLP in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Chicago, Illinois. At Quarles, Matthew was fortunate and garnered valuable trial experience during his first year as an associate-a rarity at one of the largest firms in the nation. Having proven his capacity and passion for litigation, Matt worked on a number of high-profile cases involving medical device manufacturers, electric utility companies, and other Fortune 500 or Forbes 100 companies.

His drive to make certain his clients receive the...

As a seasoned counselor and litigator, Kindra Deneau has handled numerous legal matters and lawsuits including complex business transactions and disputes, partnership divorces, intellectual property, employment law, complicated real property matters including eminent domain, succession estate planning, defense, and construction defect. Kindra demonstrates herself to be a strong writer and a passionate advocate of her clients’ best interests. She has successfully litigated numerous cases in court, jury trials, arbitration, and mediation proceedings. She recently was selected to be a member of Lawyers of Distinction recognizing her to be within the top 10% of Lawyers in the United States...

Eric P. O’Connor is a seasoned attorney with a robust practice focused on commercial litigation, entertainment, and sports law. With nearly two decades of experience, Eric represents a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, high-profile influencers, recording artists, professional athletes, and businesses across manufacturing, retail, and digital media sectors. Eric’s litigation expertise spans contract disputes, intellectual property matters, and business torts. He has successfully guided clients through all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, and appeals, while maintaining a results-driven approach tailored to each client’s objectives. In addition to his litigation work, Eric serves as outside general...

We are a full service law firm with a focus in the areas of personal and business bankruptcies including Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13. We also provide a full range of legal services to businesses.

Legal Career: Immigration Law and Federal Labor Law experience. Twenty years in the US Department of Justice. Trial Attorney, Assistant General Counsel, Chief Counsel (District Counsel). Last eleven years in the Department of Justice - Immigration Judge in Arizona. Arizona county prosecuting attorney - Navaho County. Arizona county defense attorney - Cochise County. The Russell's Law Firm and Sierra Vista Divorce Lawyers - Cochise County Military Career: Regular Army, Army National Guard and Army Reserve Infantry combat veteran prior to law school. Retired rank - Colonel.

ATTORNEY WILLIAM V. CROSWELL has been practicing law for over 30 years. HE LIMITS HIS LAW PRACTICE to HANDLING ACCIDENT CASES INVOLVING INJURIES and to INSURANCE DISPUTES. ATTORNEY CROSWELL PRIDES HIMSELF on TREATING his CLIENTS with COURTESY and RESPECT while FIGHTING to RECOVER FAIR DAMAGES to COMPENSATE THEIR PROVEN LOSSES. Attorney Croswell has authored a Booklet entitled "Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona Accident/Injury and Insurance Law". This Booklet is intended to give the User a general understanding of Arizona accident, injury and insurance law and damages in the unfortunate event they are involved in an accident or sustain an injury. CALL...

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I became an attorney because I believe in justice and freedom and every person's right to have the protections guaranteed to us as citizens of the United States of America.

I know that there are hundreds of other attorneys in Tucson and that you might ask me why you should consider hiring me instead of another.

My answer is that each and every one of my clients gets one hundred and ten percent of my time, effort and caring.

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I help private property owners defend their property rights. I can help with rezoning, planning, development agreements, zoning permits & appeals, planned area developments, board of adjustment petitions, conditional use permits, redevelopment, easements, annexations, wells and well agreements, rights of way, CC&Rs, and interpreting the sign code and permitting signs. I can help you with the following real estate issues: eminent domain, condemnation, government takings, inverse condemnation, regulatory takings, total takings, partial takings, Proposition 207 losses (the Private Property Rights Protection Act), and utility easement takings. I also can help you appeal your property taxes and property tax assessments.

David C. Larkin is a business & employment attorney in Chandler, Arizona. At David C. Larkin, P.C., we serve employees and small business clients throughout the Phoenix area and the East Valley. Our clients trust our advice on the law, their rights, and the remedies available to them.

Over 30 Years Experience as a Business & Employment Attorney and Former CPA

For our business law clients, we draft contracts to prevent later conflicts, disputes, and litigation. We advise employers on what is permitted under the law to avoid compliance charges later.

For our employment law clients, we have consulted with thousands of employees...

Jeff Brei is a certified Real Estate Specialist. Jeff is an "AV" rated lawyer which means he acts with the "highest ethical standards and preeminent legal ability." Jeff is the owner of the Brei Law Firm. The Brei Law Firm represents clients in all matters involving real estate, business, construction and personal injury law. Our firm is dedicated to winning legal disputes. Please see our website for more information. Jeff was born and raised in Tucson. Jeff attended Salpointe Catholic High School and the University of Arizona. Jeff and his wife, Suzanne Brei, ...

Don Awerkamp is a partner in the law firm of Awerkamp & Bonilla, PLC. He has represented employees since 1983, and for the past twenty years his practice has been almost exclusively in the area of employment and labor law. He provides representation for private and government employees in most forums, including State and federal trial and appellate courts, the National Labor Relations Board, merit commissions of city, county, state, and federal governments, and other administrative agencies. He also provides advice and representation to employer clients giving him a dual perspective. Mr. Awerkamp chaired the State Bar of Arizona Labor and...

Elizabeth "Betsy" Alongi has more than 15 years handling real estate transactions in Arizona. She has drafted commercial and residential PSAs and prepared and reviewed closing documents. She has drafted commercial leases (ground leases and office leases), reviewed loan documents, prepared operating agreements, and filed articles of organization for LLCs.

I am a partner in the law firm of Choi & Fabian, PLC, with offices in Chandler and Flagstaff, Arizona. We focus our practice on protecting consumers from avaricious 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.,...

Richard has spent his career as a CPA, management consultant, business owner and attorney. From each of those professions he has gained valuable knowledge and experience to assist in guiding his estate planning and business clients make decisions to further their goals and protect their legacies. He is licensed in Arizona, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut and actively serves clients in those states. His estate planning practice focuses on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate management and elder law. He assists business clients in choosing and forming the proper form of entity and in drafting purchase and sale agreements, employment agreements,...