Rio Verde Lawyers

George Smith is a third-generation Arizonan who has been practicing law throughout the state since 1997. Mr. Smith attended Arizona State University, earning his bachelor’s degree in 1992 and his law degree from Arizona State University in 1996. He has been with Berk & Moskowitz since 2000. Mr. Smith has a broad, interdisciplinary practice in the state and federal courts including litigation of commercial and business disputes, real estate disputes, personal injury cases and family law matters. He prides himself on providing not only legal solutions and advice, but also practical solutions and advice to his clients. ...

Shad M. Brown, J.D., LLM, is a managing partner of the Brown Naegle Crider & Jensen Law Firm. Shad’s practice is concentrated in estate planning, tax planning, tax controversy and qualified domestic relation orders. Prior to forming Brown & Jensen, Shad was an attorney with the Dana Law Firm. It was there Shad established a premier tax practice for the firm involving complex tax planning and tax controversy resolution. Before entering private practice, Shad worked as an attorney at the IRS’s Office of Chief Counsel where he represented the IRS in civil and criminal tax matters. Shad’s experience includes work...

Based in Scottsdale, Arizona, attorney Shane Miller is a skilled and experienced trial and litigation lawyer. Mr. Miller’s major areas of practice over the previous 14-plus years have been in criminal and DUI defense as well as plaintiff’s personal injury. Mr. Miller has successfully defended hundreds of misdemeanor and felony cases and has earned numerous large settlements for his civil and personal injury cases. He aggressively strives to achieve the best possible outcome for his clients, which includes numerous favorable trial verdicts, dismissed cases and exceptional settlements. Mr. Miller has extensive courtroom experience conducting jury trials, bench trials, pretrial hearings and...

Ladd is an associate attorney who grew up in Arizona and graduated from the Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. During law school, Ladd worked at both the Maricopa County Superior Court and the Arizona Court of Appeals. He received litigation experience working as a student law clerk at the Goldwater Institute, Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community, and the Maricopa County Prosecutor’s Office. He served as an editor on the Journal of Law, Policy, and Military Affairs as well as the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy. Before law school, Ladd lived in Paraguay for two...

Workers Compensation Attorney Don Fendon is a skilled workers’ compensation lawyer in Arizona. He has been working in the workers’ comp industry since 1972 and has more than 45 years of experience helping clients in Phoenix, Arizona. Since 1990, Attorney Fendon has had the highest possible peer review rating that a lawyer can have by the Martindale Hubble per review rating system. On top of that, he has a 10.0 “superb” rating through avvo which is a client rating system. Don Fendon is a member of the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, the Workers’ Injury and Law Advocacy Group (WILG) and...

The attorneys at the law firm of Israels & Neuman, PLC, have recovered millions of dollars for victims of securities and investment fraud. Our attorneys have repesented over a thousand investors across the U.S. David P. Neuman is an active member of PIABA (The Public Investors Advocate Bar Association) and served nine years on the Board of Directors. He has chaired multiple PIABA committees and has written articles advocating for investor protection. The law firm of Israels & Neuman represents investors in all 50 states and offers contingent representation, meaning you DO NOT pay unless we recover money...

Attorney Jason Barrat focuses his practice on wage and hour employment law. Mr. Barrat helps victims who are not compensated their full minimum wages or overtime wages. Mr. Barrat is an aggressive litigator who files almost exclusively in Federal Court. This includes victims who are misclassified as an independent contractor, paid straight wages for all hours worked over 40 in a given workweek, have not received their last paychecks, or missing wages. If you feel you are the victim of a wage and hour violation, Mr. Barrat is the right attorney for you. www.weilerlaw.com

Andre L. Pennington, is an Inc. 5000 CEO, member of the Forbes Finance Council, a Registered Financial Planner, and Wealth Attorney. He specializes in asset protection, estate planning, financial planning, and tax strategies. He was named one of 2024's Most Influential Attorneys, and was featured in the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and Fortune magazines. He has been rated by Super Lawyers and has been featured in the New York Times and USA Today as one of America's top asset protection and estate planning attorneys.

Ms. Ayensa I. Millan is a Senior Lobbyist and Managing Attorney for CIMA Law Group. Her expertise is immigration law, criminal law, and personal injury law. She was also appointed as a Judge Pro Tem to the Maricopa County Superior Court by the Maricopa County Boar of Supervisors. She resides over a variety of hearings including criminal misdemeanor and traffic arraignments; juvenile alcohol, driving and curfew arraignments; criminal jury and non-jury trials; orders of protection hearings and harassment injunctions just to name a few. As a native of Puerto Penasco, Mexico she immigrated to the Phoenix, AZ and has built a...

I am available 24/7, 365 days a year for free consultations at ‪(602) 730-1756‬. As a staunch advocate for justice, I hold a firm belief in the Constitution's promise of the presumption of innocence and the right to fair and equal treatment for all individuals. I believe everyone deserves a second chance, the opportunity to remain with their loved ones, and the assurance that their rights are respected and upheld. Throughout my career, I have handled hundreds of criminal cases and have secured excellent outcomes for my clients. I take pride in my conscientious approach, my thorough understanding of the law, and...

Our clients come to us at a time they are overwhelmed and scared. Everyone has a right to a peaceful night’s sleep without the worry of unwanted phone calls, law suits or their wages being garnished. We want all our clients to have that peace of mind and know we are in their corner. Some attorneys went to law school to make their fortune; I committed my life to making a difference for those who need a helping hand. Many believe they cannot afford good legal advice. That may be true for some, but NOT for consumers...

A compassionate lawyer who has spent his career focusing exclusively on personal injury claims, Steve Patience brings over 30 years of practical experience to every case. Mr. Patience is certified in the Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory with an AV Rating, which signifies the highest lawyer ranking. His focus on incidents involving motor vehicles, dangerous products and insurance claims has made him a voice for victims and a passionate advocate for those who need one most. A graduate in Business from Brigham Young University in 1978 with a law degree from the University of Arizona in 1983, Steve is a former president...

I am Board Certified by the State Bar of Arizona as a Specialist in Criminal law. I have been practicing Criminal law in Arizona for over 25 years. I was recently awarded the Tom Karis Criminal Justice Award by the State Bar of Arizona. In Arizona only 22 lawyers earned this distinction. I also have extensive experience in Mental Health and Addiction issues in Criminal law cases. I travel throughout Arizona representing clients in various criminal matters, including Murder, Manslaughter, Negligent Homicide, Assault, Aggravated Assault, all drug crimes including transportation for sale of large quantities of...

Elias Mendoza, Esq., is a dedicated immigration lawyer serving Sacramento, CA, and Mesa, AZ, with over a decade of experience in Immigration Law., leads the legal team at Mendoza Immigration (www.mendozaimmigration.com). Licensed to practice Federal Law, Elias holds bar licenses in Washington (WSBA 43857) and Arizona (AZ 036789). As the Chief Legal Officer and President of Mendoza Immigration, our office leverages extensive knowledge to benefit a diverse clientele. Beyond our legal practice, Elias co-founded Harmony Legal Inc., a pioneering law practice management software company. This innovative platform has garnered recognition for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of legal practice management....

Attorney Fabian Zazueta is the founder of Zazueta Law, PLLC, and concentrates his practice on representing small businesses, entrepreneurs, professionals, and personal injury victims. He is admitted to practice in Arizona, before the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Mr. Zazueta regularly counsels clients on a variety of litigation issues in state and federal court. His civil litigation experience includes litigating issues arising out of the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act, complex business disputes, contract disputes, conducting administrative law trials, and representing victims who have been injured through the negligent conduct...