Mesa Lawyers

Kianna Woods received her B.A. from Soka University of America located in Southern California. She then went on to receive her J.D. from the Western State University of Law. With her years of experience, Ms. Woods has extensive knowledge in solving the most severe cases. Known both as a gifted lawyer and a consummate team player, Ms. Woods is a highly regarded advocate and tenacious litigator for our injured clients.

Are you searching for the representation of a bankruptcy attorney from Phoenix? If so, it may be in your best interest to contact Leonard V. Sominsky, ESQ., PC. The firm was founded by Attorney Sominsky, who has been practicing in the field of bankruptcy since 1998. Unlike other law firms, The Law Offices of Leonard Sominsky is devoted to the practice of bankruptcy law alone. This enables Attorney Sominsky to not only maintain an in-depth understanding of all bankruptcy laws; it also allows him to provide every client with the amount of personalized attention and trusted legal counsel...

Vianey Kristina Hurtado was born and raised in Yuma, Arizona. As the daughter of immigrants from Mexico, Vianey became interested in immigration law. Vianey moved to Phoenix, AZ, where she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree at Arizona State University and later her Juris Doctorate Degree from Phoenix School of Law. With over 10 years of experience, she has dedicated her career to assisting immigrants in attaining their “American Dream.” Vianey also focuses her practice in the area of criminal law, as she saw a great need among the immigrant population for a criminal lawyer to be well-versed in immigration law. With...

Roya graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2006 with Bachelor degrees in History and Spanish—in the Honors program. In 2009, she earned her Juris Doctorate from the University of Wisconsin Law School. While in law school, Roya was a member of the Wisconsin International Law Journal and authored a published article. Although born in Memphis, Tennessee, Roya’s parents are from the Middle East. Roya has traveled the world learning about other cultures, languages, peoples, and food. She has taught English in China, and studied in Turkey and Spain. She has also engaged in...

The Law Offices of Trent R. Buckallew, PC provides aggressive criminal and DUI defense throughout the State of Arizona. Mr. Buckallew is a Board Certified Specialist in Criminal Law, having been certified by the State Bar of Arizona. Mr. Buckallew has significant experience in representing individuals in both felony and misdemeanor cases, has practiced in almost every county in the State of Arizona, and has a proven track record for achieving favorable outcomes in countless cases over the course of his career. Having earned both his Law Degree (JD) as well as a Master's Degree in Forensic Science (MFS), Mr....

My favorite part of being a lawyer is hands down the connections I’m able to form with my clients. I’ve always been a people person, and I love the personal aspect of advocating on behalf of someone. I’ve been fortunate enough to attend a top law school and work in a variety of law firms and offices, representing everyone from everyday Arizona locals to large, multinational corporations. I’ve represented insurance companies and gained invaluable insight into how they operate and evaluate cases. Though I’m thankful for the experience, I much prefer representing the underdog. My approach to cases is to, in...

Attorney William D. Black has over 30 years of experience in business law, business litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice law, estate planning, probate and trust litigation and other areas of law. His firm, the Law Offices of William D. Black, is committed to helping clients achieve their legal, business, and personal goals. For a consultation with a lawyer at the Law Offices of William D. Black, call 602.265-2211 or 1.844 224 0054 contact us online. Our firm serves clients in the Phoenix metropolitan area and throughout the State of Arizona. The Law Offices of William D. Black, to...

Kyle J. Shelton has dedicated his practice to insurance bad faith, long-term disability benefits appeals and litigation under ERISA, medical malpractice, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death litigation. Kyle has been honored by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star for his work in Medical Malpractice in Arizona for 2017 and 2018. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor. Kyle received his law degree from Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law in 2009, and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree...

Jon is a partner at O'Steen & Harrison, PLC. He joined the firm in 2005 and practices in the areas of personal injury, car accidents, contaminated food, legal malpractice, insurance bad faith, defective products and commercial litigation.

He graduated from Occidental College in 2002 (B.A., Economics and Political Science) and the Arizona State University College of Law in 2005 (J.D., cum laude). He served as Senior Articles Editor of the Arizona State Law Journal and was a Willard H. Pedrick Scholar.

Jon has been named to the Super Lawyers list and Best Lawyers in America. He is av-rated (the highest rating) by...

Ty Frankel is a Class Action and Employment Law attorney. He represents clients before federal and state courts and agencies in a wide array of class action and employment law matters. He has extensive experience litigating and providing counsel related to wage and hour, wrongful discharge, retaliation, discrimination, sexual harassment, hostile work environment, and related claims. He has represented numerous clients in individual, collective, and class action lawsuits for recovery of unpaid overtime and wages due under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and state unpaid wage statutes. He has also investigated and litigated class action matters on behalf...

For 40 years, Robert has limited his practice to the representation of people injured through the negligence of others, including while on the property of others, in motor vehicle and commercial truck collisions, in wrecks caused by drunk drivers, as well as those who have been harmed in nursing home and other care facilities. He has represented thousands of Arizonans and Washingtonians who have been injured by the misconduct of others. On behalf of his clients he has collected millions of dollars from large insurance companies, major corporations, and numerous others who have caused harm to those clients....

My practice focuses largely on representing small businesses and startup companies, although I have represented major subsidiaries of publicly-traded companies such as Kroger Co. and the Hillman Group. I also have represented a number of financial institutions such as GE Capital Corporation, Colonial Bank, National Bank of Arizona, Western Alliance Bank and, more recently, Tennessee Commerce Bank. My smaller clients have benefitted from my counseling through their entire life cycles from formation through the moment they have been acquired or have filed bankruptcy, and I have represented executives in their companies' transitions to their children. More specifics...

Cindy Castillo is a board certified criminal law specialist by the State Bar of Arizona. She has litigated criminal matters ranging from misdemeanors to felonies including first degree murder, manslaughter and complex designated cases, throughout Arizona. She has represented clients in juvenile court, misdemeanor and superior courts, federal court, forfeiture proceedings, administrative board hearings, MVD hearings, Rule 11 competency hearings, Simpson hearings and appellate courts. She has successfully represented numerous professionals governed by licensing authorities that include board members of publicly traded entities, doctors, dentists, psychologists, chiropractors, nurses, realtors, appraisers, airline pilots, commercial truck drivers, actors as well as professional...

Gary A. Kester started his career at Maricopa County Attorney Office (MCAO) and transitioned into insurance defense and personal injury. His experience prosecuting criminal offenses and defending insurance claims provides superior knowledge in pursuing your injury claim or defending you from criminal prosecution. For more than a decade Gary A. Kester has been dedicated to helping and representing injury victims, the families of injury victims and those charged with criminal offenses. During that time he has been handling personal injury and wrongful death cases involving automobiles, trucks colliding with automobiles, trucks colliding with other trucks, premises liability, slip and falls...

Ryan was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio where he remained to complete his undergraduate degree. He attended the University of Mount Union as a student-athlete where he majored in Political Science and competed on the football field. Ryan’s time as a student-athlete taught him great time management and multi-tasking skills that came in handy once he started law school. He enrolled at Arizona Summit Law School in the fall of 2014. Ryan completed his Juris Doctor in 2.5 years, graduating near the top of his class with cum laude honors. Ryan gained his first professional experience as both a...

Alexis Breyer dedicates her time and work into helping those who have suffered through serious injury. Alexis, and her husband Mark Breyer, decided to practice law together so they can follow their own family values and have a law firm that focuses on providing the best legal services they can.

AV-Rated by Martindale Hubble. I am a civil litigator handling cases involving real estate, probate and trust, and business law. For over 22 years, I have been representing and assisting developers, contractors, subcontractors, homeowners, landlords, lenders, title insurance companies, small business owners, trustees, beneficiaries, testators, and executors in disputes involving, among other things, real estate titles, real estate transactions, commercial lease agreements, mechanic's liens, construction defect claims, insurance coverage, surety claims, ownership of closely-held corporations, business agreements, wills and trusts. I also have substantial experience drafting, revising and negotiating a variety of contracts, including construction contracts,...

Focus Mr. Benikov only practices in the areas of criminal defense and DUI defense. This means that all his knowledge is focused on one area of law. Hire an attorney that only practices the type of law that will help your case. Reputation Mr. Benikov is known for his excellent reputation in the areas of criminal defense and DUI defense. A lawyer is only as good as his reputation. When you hire Mr. Benikov, he will put his reputation to work for you. No matter if Mr. Benikov is dealing with prosecutors, other attorneys, or Judges, they all know his word is his...

Kari R. Meyrose practices in the areas of estate planning and administration, probate, elder law, real estate transactions and commercial law. Ms. Meyrose has represented clients in a wide variety of matters including the development and implementation of strategic, comprehensive estate plans designed to meet the diverse needs of a wide variety of clients, contested and uncontested trust and probate administration, guardianships, business formation and succession planning, employment related matters, and contract and lease negotiations.

Ms. Meyrose received her legal education from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where she graduated with a Juris Doctor in 2008. During Ms....

Renee's substantial experience in real estate, business transactions, and commercial litigation combined with her neutral training make her a skilled and effective mediator, arbitrator, and evaluator of business disputes. She brings big firm experience, knowledge, and sophistication to her boutique firm to provide a personalized experience to counsel her individual and small to medium business clients in resolving escalating issues without going to litigation. Renee sees legal challenges as opportunities to discover creative solutions and create favorable outcomes. In her over three decades of practice, Renee has represented business owners and individuals in all types of commercial...

I am a registered patent attorney. My legal practice focuses on the preparation and prosecution of biotechnology patents. I also analyze freedom to operate, invalidity/non-infringement, and patentability of technologies in the agricultural and biotechnology fields. I have counseled clients in patent matters related to medical diagnostics, nutraceuticals, biofuels, bio-pesticides/pesticides, plant growth promoters, anticancer therapeutics, and vaccines.

Ken Booth is an IP Strategist, Registered Patent Attorney and IP Coach specializing in patent and trademark services. Ken is registered to practice and appear before the United States Patent and Trademark Office in all matters. Despite being a patent attorney living in Mesa, Arizona and working in Tempe, Arizona, Ken represents clients throughout the United States and other countries. His emphasis is on client education in intellectual property protection and strategies to advance company value in the fields of mechanical, software, aerospace and electrical engineering; and computer, communication, information, medical and medical device technologies. Ken also...

Paul Djurisic, born and raised in Chicago Illinois, is a graduate of the University of Illinois – Urbana with honors in economics. He obtained his Juris Doctor from DePaul University in 1991. Following graduation, he did a six month internship with United States District Court Judge George M. Marovich, and then began his legal career as General Counsel for a professional golf tournament operations company. He spent the next 14 years practicing immigration with his own boutique immigration practice before merging with Chicago’s largest immigration firm in April, 2007. He was the 2006-2007 President of...

Russell S. Thompson IV has dedicated his legal career almost exclusively to litigation under consumer protection laws, such as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Truth in Lending Act, the Electronic Fund Transfer Act, the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Consumer Leasing Act, and the Uniform Commercial Code. Mr. Thompson currently represents consumers in individual and class action lawsuits, and has successfully briefed and argued complex consumer law issues in both state and federal courts. Mr. Thompson, a New York native, moved to Arizona in 2009 after spending considerable time managing restaurants in Florida. During...

Patent Attorney | AI & Technology Law | Licensed Engineer Roque Thuo is a seasoned patent attorney and licensed professional engineer specializing in patent drafting, analysis, portfolio management, and AI technology counseling. With deep technical expertise and legal experience, Roque supports clients in developing robust patent strategies that protect innovations and maximize the value of their intellectual property. In the realm of patents, Roque focuses on drafting, prosecuting, and managing patent portfolios in areas such as wireless communication systems, analog and RF circuits, antenna and radio front-end modules, AI, machine learning, and high-tech electrical and computer systems. His comprehensive patent services include...

Got a Ticket? Charged with DUI? Call Yako Law at (480) 426-8200 for a FREE Consultation. At Yako Law, we specialize in Traffic Ticket, DUI, & Felony defense throughout every county in Arizona. Yako Law provides each case with personalized attention and aggressive representation at an affordable rate and exceptional results. Regardless of how minuscule you might think a charge is, it’s essential to have an aggressive criminal defense attorney review your case. We focus specifically on cannabis law & licensing, handling speeding tickets, camera tickets, DUI, driving while intoxicated, driving with a suspended license, driving with no insurance, failure...

Attorney James Weiler primarily focuses his practice on litigating employment law matters including discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination. Mr. Weiler also has significant experience handling a wide variety of litigation matters in the areas of Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation, Construction, Product Liability, General Liability/Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice and Workers’ Compensation. Mr. Weiler has successfully represented clients in matters involving serious damages with significant potential trial awards. As a result of his diverse legal experience, Mr. Weiler has gained unique insights into both the Plaintiff and Defense sides of litigation. Mr. Weiler utilizes this unique perspective to obtain the best possible...

Whitney L. Sorrell, Jr. is the sole practitioner at Sorrell Law Firm, PLC. Whitney practices law in the areas of federal taxation, sophisticated estate planning, probate and trust administration, IRS tax disputes , business formations and transactions. Whitney received his bachelors degree in Bank Financial Management in 1987 from Arizona State University; his MBA (summa cum laude) in 1995 from the University of Phoenix; and graduated from the Arizona State University College of Law in 1998. He has been a certified public account (CPA) in Arizona since 1993. He is admitted to practice in all Arizona State Courts, the Federal...

Bryce Johnson is a founding member and lead attorney at State 48 Law. He is a confident, composed attorney dedicated to his clients working tirelessly to help them achieve the best results for their future and their family. Bryce is known for his strong communication skills, his ability to think through difficult situations, and his creative strategies backed by a clear game plan on how to move forward. The firm jokingly calls him the Pilgrim, because he is known for settling cases in creative ways and keeping his clients best interests protected. Before relocating to the Arizona desert for law school,...

I have been practicing law in Arizona since 1993, having moved here from Ohio straight out of law school. I spent six years employed at a large downtown law firm in Phoenix, Arizona. Having seen countless victims of wrongful death and injury first-hand, and the suffering and their losses, it was only a matter of time until I started my own law firm fighting for the 95% that cannot afford large firm fees of $400/hr. It was and remains my goal to represent individuals who cannot afford big firm fees, with the same quality, drive, and caliber of...

Doug Zanes has built a career practicing law in Arizona. He is a Phoenix personal injury lawyer, as well as a Tucson car accident attorney. Doug is only licensed to practice law in Arizona and only represents clients in Arizona. He is not licensed to practice law in Washington State or any other state in the U.S. Doug also practices law in the United States District Courts within Arizona and within the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Doug spent many years defending clients charged with federal crimes and also defended clients accused of violating U.S. immigration laws. He is the...

Attorney Jason Hutzler completed his undergraduate degree at Arizona State University, graduating summa cum laude in 2002. He then worked as an insurance adjuster for six years. In that capacity, he investigated and resolved personal injury and wrongful death claims on behalf of the insurance companies for which he worked. Mr. Hutzler subsequently attended law school at the University of Miami School of Law, graduating in 2010 with his Juris Doctor. In 2011, Mr. Hutzler was admitted to practice law before all of the state courts of Arizona and before the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona in...

Phoenix personal injury lawyer Triumph Curiel was born and raised in Arizona and is dedicated to fighting for its citizens today. Triumph spent summers when he was a child working as a migrant farm worker along with his thirteen siblings. He went on to double-major in Spanish and microbiology at Arizona State University before earning his master’s degree in healthcare administration from the University of Phoenix in 2006. But eventually, the legal field won Triumph over and he earned his Juris Doctor from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in 2010. Triumph immediately began fighting on behalf...

Schlesinger Conrad handles cases in Arizona and California. The Firm has won large settlements in a wide variety of business litigation matters. Even if your case is against a large corporation and is a document intensive case, Schlesinger Conrad has the resources to handle it. Contact us Schlesinger Conrad to see how we can work with you to find a solution for your business dispute.

Visa Solutions, LLC is a dynamic law firm working exclusively in the areas of immigration and citizenship law for both Australia and the United States. Our firm is unique because we have developed expertise in representing our clients by responding to the new market demands that require innovation, technology, and value. We are changing the way clients secure immigration and visa services. Visa Solutions, LLC head office is based in the United States, with application processing offices in both the United States and in Australia. We represent clients from all over the world...

Brian was born and raised in Arizona, and joined Snyder & Wenner in 2008, after compiling a distinguished record of achievement at Brandeis University and at Chapman University School of Law. While at Chapman University, Brian received numerous awards, including two CALI Awards For Excellence, and first place in the National Arbitration Competition. He was also the President of the legal fraternity Phi Delta Phi, which focused on community outreach programs, and an editor on the Nexus Law Journal. In college, Brian was also president of the Brandeis University chapter of Sigma Alpha Mu for two years. Since...

Joseph Gmuca has been protecting the rights of persons injured and victimized since 1987. Over this time he has represented people from all walks of life and has done so knowing that his clients – injured, in pain and placed in a very financially shaky position and often abused – need an attorney who is tough and aggressive with the other side and caring and attentive to his client’s needs. We have successfully fought for our clients against all the major insurance companies and know their tactics and how to defeat them. This is true whether you are the...

Erlichman Law Offices, an Arizona Personal Injury law firm, was originally formed in 1984 by Joseph Erlichman, who has been a practicing trial lawyer in Arizona since 1968. A graduate of St john's School of Law in New York City, he is an active member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association (AZTLA) and the Arizona State Bar. Joseph Erlichman is an experienced trial lawyer, who began his career as a prosecutor with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, and as head of the felony trial group. Beginning with 1980, he has limited his practice to the...

James Goodnow is Fennemore’s President and CEO. Nearly two decades after starting his career at our firm as a file clerk, he became the youngest known chief executive of a major law firm in U.S. history. He holds his JD from Harvard Law School and dual management certificates from MIT, where he was an enrolled MBA student before pivoting to the University of Cambridge Business School (U.K.). He earned a BS at Santa Clara University, where he graduated first in his class. James is known for his thought leadership at the intersection of law and business. He has been featured on...