Kirkland Lawyers

30+ years civil trial practice; personal injury and wrongful death; State Bar certified specialist, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, AV Preemintent; Top 100 Trial Lawyers; Arizona's Finest Lawyers Judge Pro Tem, Maricopa County Superior Court; Instructor, State Bar College of Trial Advocacy; Law Clerk, Arizona Court of Appeals

I advise exclusively companies and management on employment and labor relations issues. I do not represent individual clients, except executives in conjunction with employment/compensation agreements. My corporate clients range from local start-ups to fortune 500 companies with international operations, and public entities. They seek my advice primarily for issues relating to claims of wrongful termination, wage and hour laws, restrictive covenants, international employment, secondment and consultancy contracts, union organizing and labor relations. I try to reach out to businesses and public entities to inform them of important legal issues in my field of expertise and to provide cost-effective means...

Michael Dvoren focuses his legal practice on intellectual property litigation, pre-litigation enforcement, intellectual property transactions, and trademark and copyright prosecution. Before joining Jaburg Wilk, Michael was a partner at Weiss & Moy, P.C. and an associate attorney at Bryan Cave LLP prior to that. During law school, he externed in the civil division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona and counseled start-up companies as part of Arizona State University’s Technology Venture Services Group. Prior to law school, he was a television producer in Los Angeles.

Mark D. Bogard is a partner with the Arizona law firm Jaburg & Wilk, P.C., where his practice focuses on construction related matters and disputes, with an emphasis on construction payment rights and remedies including private and public payment bonds, mechanics'/materialmen's liens, stop notices, prompt pay law, and 'no-pay' claims before the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Mr. Bogard regularly appears before the Arizona Registrar of Contractors and Arizona Superior Court, with civil trial court experience that includes jury and bench trials. He also serves as an arbitrator for the Maricopa County Superior Court. For the past eight years, he has...

Before becoming one of Arizona's most prominent defense attorneys, Josh Blumenreich earned his stripes as a prosecutor. A graduate of the State University of New York at Albany and a J.D. recipient from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University in New York City, Mr. Blumenreich honed his aggressive style and disciplined, straightforward approach while serving as Assistant Bureau Chief and Deputy County Attorney with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. The experience and insight gained as a prosecutor serve him well in his role today as a respected defense attorney.

Ashley started her legal career working as a law clerk, while pursuing her undergraduate degree and Juris Doctorate. She became an associate attorney upon admission to the New York State Bar. Prior to joining Consumer Justice Law Firm, Ashley worked as a litigation attorney in a variety of real estate matters, including foreclosures, residential and commercial landlord-tenant disputes, contract disputes, plenary actions, bankruptcies, and small claims actions. Ashley has regularly appeared before the New York City Civil Courts and the New York State Supreme Court. With over ten years of legal experience, Ashley is happy dedicating her practice to helping consumers get the...

James Ristvedt is a Managing Associate and Trial Counsel at Consumer Justice Law Firm, a BBB A+ rated nationwide consumer protection and employment law firm committed to fighting for fair treatment and accountability. Consumer Justice Law Firm helps clients with credit reporting mistakes, background check errors, tenant screening errors, debt collection harassment, identity theft recovery, employment discrimination, and labor and employment violations like unpaid wage and overtime. Previously, James spent a decade overseeing compliance and operations as an executive at a boutique consumer reporting and investigations agency in the Midwest. James worked with countless Fortune 500 companies on myriad complex, nuanced...

Mehak Rizvi is a consumer protection attorney at Consumer Justice Law Firm. Mehak received her B.S. in Political Science, summa cum laude, from Arizona State University and graduated from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University with Trial Advocacy and Pro Bono Certificates. During law school, Mehak was president of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Association. Mehak was also a student attorney at Arizona State University’s Civil Litigation Clinic, where she successfully represented clients. Mehak worked at various externships through law school, including at the Arizona Attorney General's Office in the Civil Rights Division and the Arizona Supreme...

Kevin G. Liebeck began his career defending physicians and hospitals in medical malpractice lawsuits. With that knowledge, he decided to start representing victims of medical malpractice in suits against their health care providers in 2003. Since then, he has seen success in trials of personal injury, medical malpractice and consumer and business fraud actions.

Attorney Oscar Fimbres is an Associate at Zazueta Law, PLLC. Originally from San Luis, Arizona, Mr. Fimbres received his Juris Doctor from the University of Arizona, where he was awarded the Dean’s Achievement Scholarship. Prior to attending law school, Mr. Fimbres received his degree in Political Science from the University of Arizona. As a native speaker, he is fluent in Spanish. During law school, Mr. Fimbres held an externship with the Honorable Scott H. Rash, U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona, held internships with the Yuma County Public Defenders and Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, as well as fellowships with...

Joey Hamby is a criminal defense attorney in practice in Arizona since 1994. Over the years he has personally been counsel of record on hundreds of felony and misdemeanor cases in state and federal courts. Joey represents clients in all stages of their cases, from pre-charge investigation through jury trial.

Joey began working on death penalty cases over twelve years ago. In that time period he represented approximately 16 defendants charged with first degree murder and facing the possibility of capital punishment. He has also been a Rule 32 expert on a capital case. Joey...

Derek Funk primarily practices in the areas of disability insurance and insurance bad faith litigation at Comitz | Stanley. Comitz | Stanley is a nationally recognized disability insurance law firm that exclusively handles private disability claims for professionals—primarily physicians, dentists, corporate executives and attorneys. We have a proven track record of success, and are dedicated to securing and protecting the benefits our clients are entitled to under their policies. We have handled and litigated claims against all of the major carriers, and are a known quality in this specialized industry. We use our experience to recognize and preempt insurers’...

Patrick Stanley has extensive experience assisting doctors, practice groups, and healthcare-related businesses meet their legal needs. He advises healthcare professionals and organizations throughout every step of their career.

Mr. Stanley has received an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, the highest possible rating in both ability and ethical standards, as determined through a rigorous peer review process. He has also achieved a ranking of “Superb” on the Avvo legal directory, which is based on input from colleagues and former clients. Arizona Business Magazine has recognized Mr. Stanley as one of the “Best of Arizona” in the areas of Healthcare,...

Eric Jeide grew up in a small farming town in northwestern Wyoming. As the youngest of seven children, Eric’s childhood consisted largely of tag-team wrestling matches, makeshift tree swings, and general mayhem at every turn– never a dull moment! After living most of his life in the Mountain West, Eric moved to the Valley of the Sun in 2009 with his wife and kids. Eric worked for a large insurance company defending their insureds against personal injury lawsuits. He saw first-hand how insurance companies callously deny legitimate injury claims. Eric believes his clients deserve better treatment from insurance companies and works...

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,...

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...

I am proud to say that my office offers personalized service to my clients. Your case is important to me and I appreciate your business.

Mark Weikart is an Associate Attorney at Zazueta Law, PLLC. Originally from the Midwest, Mr. Weikart spent the first eight years of his life moving around before his family settled in Scottsdale, Arizona, in 2000. He earned his Juris Doctor from Indiana University in Indianapolis, Indiana. Prior to law school, Mr. Weikart graduated with a degree in Public Service and Public Policy from Arizona State University. During law school, Mr. Weikart held an judicial externship with the Marion County Circuit Court. There, he worked with the Honorable Tiffany Vivo and the Honorable Amber Collins-Gebrehiwet. Additionally, Mr. Weikart participated in Indiana University’s...

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.

James Gentile, P.C specializes in Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy cases, as well as estate planning in Chandler, Apache Junction, and Casa Grande Arizona. James has been practicing bankruptcy and estate planning law for over 20 years and is a member of the State Bar or Arizona and the Iowa State Bar Association. James is admitted in the State Courts of Arizona, the US District Court, the US Bankruptcy Court, and the US Court of Appeals

Jennifer is a well respected attorney and founding partner of Dahlberg Law. She has helped thousands of clients get the fresh start they deserve with creative solutions. Keeping a client-centered focus has been fundamental to her success. Before opening her own practice she worked for the country's largest bankruptcy firm where she managed several offices and worked on complex litigation cases. Jennifer also helped manage and grow a start up Bankruptcy practice in Scottsdale. Admitted to practice law in the state and federal courts of Arizona, Jennifer is also a member of the Maricopa County Bar Association as well as...

With a decade of experience litigating cases, Jenna has handled hundreds of depositions, dozens of jury trials and countless court appearances. Jenna prides herself on having a stellar reputation among fellow attorneys, colleagues at all levels and judges. Her secret sauce litigation style is a perfect mix of a laid-back “I got this” energy and tough advocacy.

Jenna started her career as a prosecutor at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. She prosecuted gang crimes, sex crimes and vehicular crimes. Her trial experience as a prosecutor includes homicides, sexual assault and aggravated assault. After gaining substantial trial experience, Jenna transitioned into civil...

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.

INTRODUCTION Alex Hairston brings broad experience to his litigation practice. Over the years, Alex has worked in various settings including a Family Law practice in his hometown and a Consumer Law practice in Madison, WI. Alex has worked on a wide spectrum of legal issues, including criminal, civil, and family law cases. His private practice includes cases ranging from complex civil litigation to child support and custody modifications. PHILOSOPHY Alex believes that his job is to resolve problems for his clients as efficiently and effectively as possible. Alex counsels his clients to understand their...

Attorney Jared E. Everton attended the Thomas Jefferson school of law, earning his J.D in 2001. That same year, Mr. Everton joined the Jackson White Law firm in Arizona. Jared Everton is now a managing shareholder at the firm and a member of the litigation team, representing individuals and businesses in matters involving insurance, personal injury, and wrongful death.

Timothy Durkin is a JacksonWhite shareholder and joined the firm in 2010. He has represented hundreds of individuals and families in many areas of family is a skilled family law attorney, experienced in handling cases involving divorces, paternity actions, child custody, child support, relocation and jurisdiction issues, adoptions, termination of parental rights and parental severance actions, title 8 guardianships, spousal maintenance cases, division of marital property and debts, pre-nuptial agreements, post decree modifications and enforcement of custody and divorce orders, mediation services, grandparent visitation cases and domestic violence issues. Bar Admissions: Tim is licensed to practice law...

I am a hard-working advocate for my clients. I focus in adoptions and helping foster parents. My firm, Lewis Labadie, has been a general practice since opening. As a result, my knowledge is vast in most areas of law. This provides me with an advantage over many attorneys who are limited to one area of law. I have extensive in-court experience and work all over Arizona. I love what I do. If I can help, I will. For 3 years now, our firm has been sponsoring First Aid and CPR classes for foster parents. The list of events is on our...

Kate has been representing community associations and condominiums throughout Arizona for nearly her entire legal career. Kate’s practice serves the firm’s association, non-profit corporation, and business clients. Her practice areas include all aspects of community association and condominium law and also encompass intellectual property, employment law, and insurance defense.

Christiansen Law, PLLC is a client centered legal practice. We strive to provide ethical and aggressive legal representation while being conscious to the financial constraints of our clients. We understand that anytime a client hires an attorney, the client is already under a significant amount of stress. Christiansen Law, PLLC endeavors to not add to the client’s stress, but rather, to guide the client through the legal process to the best result available for the client.

Jacob Pizzo is an Associate Attorney at Zazueta Law, PLLC in Phoenix, Arizona. Originally from Fresno, California, Mr. Pizzo received his undergraduate degree in History from the University of San Francisco and during his tenure there also participated as a student athlete for the school's baseball team. Mr. Pizzo went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Ave Maria School of Law located in Naples, Florida. Mr. Pizzo held externships working for both Defendant and Plaintiff side commercial litigation firms while in law school, as well as serving as a member of the Moot Court Board and...