Sun City West Lawyers

Karla Baker Thompson practices in the areas of commercial litigation and transactions, healthcare and disability insurance litigation. Her focus includes business and insurance contracts, real estate development, commercial leases, business and medical practice acquisitions, medical operations, lender liability, business torts, distressed asset litigation, employment, fraud, anti-solicitation and unfair competition, corporate governance, and insurance bad faith. Ms. Thompson was among the 2.5 percent of lawyers in Arizona selected to the 2014 Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. Ms. Thompson is the co-author of numerous articles about the legal challenges facing doctors, dentists, and other healthcare professionals. Her work...

Raeesabbas (Raees) Mohamed is a Scottsdale, Arizona attorney with Kelly Warner Law. He advises entrepreneurs through complex legal issues relating to the Internet and Corporate law, and in particular, e-commerce, venture commercialization, tech start-ups, SaaS, marketing, and commercial disputes. Raees has mastered crafting creative legal solutions, developing profitable business transactions, and litigating complex business matters. His breathe of tech and corporate experience gives him valuable insight when advising clients on critical business decisions. Raees Mohamed's private clients span from college entrepreneurs to VC-backed founders making 9-figure exits from their ventures. Raees Mohamed is most known for his representation...

Keith R. Galbut leads Galbut Beabeau’s corporate, construction, real estate, & outside general counsel practices. He has extensive experience in corporate and real estate transactions, including matters of corporate formation & governance & the negotiation of commercial contracts, construction agreements, employment agreements, license agreements, leases, mergers, acquisitions, & sales of businesses. He often protects his clients’ rights & advances their interests in business, construction, & real estate disputes, whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation. A community leader in business & law, Keith served as an Adjunct Professor of International Business Law at the Thunderbird School of Global Management for...

Francine Friedman Griesing is the founder and Managing Member of Griesing Mazzeo Law, LLC., a woman-owned and operated firm based in Philadelphia. She has over 38+ years of experience representing clients in business transactions, commercial litigation, employment matters, and ADR. She is a highly sought speaker and published author on legal and business ethics, having been recognized as a leading expert on discrimination, harassment and bullying in the law. Griesing is a co-founder of Bossible, a marketing consultancy that helps entrepreneurs, professionals, privately held businesses and diverse businesses build and execute marketing plans that amplify them as thought leaders in their industries. She is...

Attorney Michael Skupin is a licensed Arizona family law and divorce attorney who proudly serves residents in and around Phoenix. He earned his Juris Doctor degree from Arizona State University, College of Law back in 1997. With more than 14 years of experience under his belt, he has helped countless families with a wide range of contentious family issues. Attorney Skupin has extensive courtroom litigation experience and he can help you with variety of family matters including child custody, paternity, child support, debt and asset division, legal separation, divorce and visitation. Every family situation is unique, which is why Michael...

Mr. Brody is a Certified Family Law Specialist practicing law for over 30 years. Specializing in complex family law cases involving divorce, legal separation and annulment, he also has extensive experience as a Mediator, Arbiter and Special Master. Mr. Brody's areas of expertise include business valuations and goodwill calculations, real estate appraisals, stock options, retirement plans, employee benefits and forensic searches. Mr. Brody has an extensive business and accounting background, and is skilled in resolving large and complicated cases.

Danny Chrisney is the managing lawyer at the Wilner & O’Reilly | Phoenix office. The son of a Guatemalan immigrant, Danny speaks fluent Spanish. He studied at Brigham Young University where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics with a Minor in Portuguese. While at BYU he was involved in the Maya K’iche program.

Greg counsels clients on the best strategies for accomplishing their estate planning and business goals. Greg starts by “Putting His Clients at Legal Ease” so that they understand the legal issues and risks they face. He does this so his client understand their circumstances and can make better informed choices to protect their assets and their loved ones. With 30+ years experience, Greg has counseled hundreds of clients, guiding them through their legal and business issues.

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...

Michael Beethe's practice focuses on corporate and healthcare law, real estate development, and commercial transactions. He is an experienced transactional attorney, with a strong litigation background in a broad range of practice areas, including negotiation and documentation of asset sales and purchases, contract drafting and negotiation, mergers, consolidations, financing arrangements, corporate governance matters, joint ventures, new entity formation and operations, and legal consultation for healthcare, real estate, retail and service entities. Mr. Beethe worked as a trial lawyer for years, giving him greater insight and perspective on risk management issues facing his clients. This is bolstered by Mr....

A native of Scottsdale, Shapiro attended The University of Arizona, graduated cum laude, and obtained a minor certificate in entrepreneurship at The University of Arizona's renowned McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship. He then attended Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor School of Law from 2007-2010. Shapiro was destined to be a civil litigator. Even during law school, Shapiro tried (and won) multiple jury trials. He also clerked for several Superior Court judges assigned to the civil bench. Upon graduating law school and passing the bar, Shapiro worked for a prominent personal injury trial attorney before opening his own firm in 2017.

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A long time resident of Arizona, Jillian has a long background and extensive training in working with children and families. As a social work major at Arizona State University, Jillian interned with the Department of Child Safety for four years before accepting a full-time position with DCS upon graduation. It was through her position at DCS that Jillian realized her passion for family law. Soon thereafter, Jillian decided to attend law school at Louisiana State University. During her time in law school, Jillian interned at a family law firm and a juvenile defense firm, and gave legal aid to sexual...

Darius Amiri is the Chair of the Immigration Department at Rose Law Group, pc. He is serving as the President of the Executive Committee for the Immigration Section of the State Bar of Arizona, and is a Superlawyers nominated Rising Star in the Southwest for 2020-2021. Mr. Amiri’s law practice is 100% dedicated to Immigration and Nationality Law. He has handled thousands of immigration cases ranging from deportation defense, bond hearings, and asylum proceedings to family petitions and employment and business-based immigration applications. Mr. Amiri’s client portfolio consists of nationalities from all over the globe. Mr. Amiri’s immigration practice extends...

I am passionate about providing quality legal plans that protect families and loved ones. My law practice is strictly limited to Estate Planning and Asset Protection planning. I am licensed to practice law in California, Nevada and Arizona

Brian Blum is Of Counsel to the firm and Managing Attorney to its sister firm, The Turnaround Team™, which focuses on consumer bankruptcy matters, primarily under Chapters 7 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. Prior to joining the firm, Brian was an associate attorney with an East Valley firm handing a large volume of consumer bankruptcy cases. Additionally, Brian represented consumer bankruptcy debtors for 3 years in his own solo law practice. Brian graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance. Following his undergraduate education, he spent over two years working as a...

Ed Comitz heads the healthcare and disability insurance practice of Comitz | Stanley, earning a national reputation for successfully litigating wrongfully denied or terminated disability insurance claims on behalf of dentists, physicians, attorneys, corporate executives, and others. He has built one of the largest and most successful practices in the country, tirelessly representing aggrieved policyholders on the most difficult cases. Experience, hard work and a successful track record, including the return of tens of millions of dollars to his clients, have earned Mr. Comitz well-deserved respect within the corporate disability insurance industry. Mr. Comitz knows that too often, insurance carriers make...

Board certified specialist in taxation handling estate planning, business, real estate, and other tax law-related matters.

Jason is dedicated to providing his clients with the highest level of legal representation and real estate market advice. He focuses his practice on real estate, short sale, foreclosure alternatives, and alternative dispute resolution. Jason is a licensed Realtor committed to helping struggling home owners and investors throughout the Phoenix metro area. His hands on involvement in the Arizona real estate community sets him apart from many of his colleagues as one who deals with short sales and foreclosure alternative on a daily basis. Prior to forming Wells Law Group, PLLC, Jason worked for the Law Office of Barry...

Civil litigation attorney.

Arizona Attorney, Candace Kallen
Candace E. Kallen is the managing attorney with My AZ Lawyers.

Ms. Kallen received her Juris Doctor at the Arizona Summit Law School after completing her Bachelors of Science in Communication and Public Relations at East Carolina University. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, she has lived in Florida as well as North Carolina. During this time she acquired 6 years of managerial experience prior to returning to Phoenix and joining the firm in May 2014.

Working as Managing Attorney and a Family Law lawyer, her cases frequently involve domestic relations, fathers’ rights, child custody, and spousal maintenance. ...

Jamal F. Allen founded Allen & Associates, PLC in 1996 to protect the rights of people severely injured by the negligence of others and those charged with felony or misdemeanor crimes anywhere in Arizona. Our firms gets great settlements and recoveries for accident injury victims. And, Mr. Allen consistently obtains winning results for our criminal defense clients. Mr. Allen received a B.A. in Communications from the University of Nevada at Las Vegas in 1990 and his Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University College of Law in 1993. Prior to founding the firm, Mr. Allen defended insurance companies at a...

I am a married father of four who helps people out of undesirable situations. I understand the trials that people are going through and don't judge anyone for the situation they are in. Sometimes a person is in need of a divorce, legal separation or modification of the terms of their existing support or custody obligation. I am happy to help and give straightforward advice regarding my game plan to address the concerns. Sometimes financial trouble is the problem that needs to be overcome.

Chris is a third generation attorney at the law firm of Skousen, Gulbrandsen & Patience. His passion for helping clients obtain fair and equitable results has led him to focus on personal injury cases involving vehicle accidents, dog bites, dangerous products, medical malpractice and more. An elite swimmer in both high school and college, Chris was a two-time Arizona State Champion and a four-time All American in high school. In college he became a two-time All-American for Brigham Young University at the NCAA Division I National Championships and was awarded the Brigham Young University Scholar Athlete of the Year Award...

After litigating hundreds of cases ranging from simple misdemeanors to homicides, I can honestly say that I love what I do. My heart lies in criminal defense work. Through hard work, I’ve earned the respect of the legal community here in Arizona. I’ve worked with hundreds of attorneys and appeared before numerous judges in city, state, and federal courts. Although most of my criminal practice is in state courts, about 30% is federal criminal defense. I’ve dedicated my legal career to helping those who struggle most. I first became a prosecutor because I wanted to protect the vulnerable...

Tony has been practicing law in Arizona for over twenty years, primarily in the areas of criminal defense, securities arbitration and securities regulatory matters. He established his own law practice, Law Offices of Anthony B. Bingham, over eleven years ago. Prior to that, he practiced law with a private law firm, with the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office and with the Securities Division of the Arizona Corporation Commission. Tony is licensed to practice law in all courts in Arizona including Municipal (City), Justice, Superior, Arizona Federal District Court and the Federal 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. He also represents...

After spending 12 years traveling the country with the Air Force, Kristi and her family came back to her home state of Arizona to settle down and finish raising their three daughters. Kristi focuses on helping our first responders and military heroes in legal aspects that may arise. She volunteers her time with Women In Law, Florence Immigration Refugee and Rights Project, Wills for Heroes and other church and community organizations. Giving back to the community is an important part of her life. In her spare time, Kristi enjoys riding her horses and spending time with her family. Kristi is...

Wayne has been handling injury cases in Arizona for over 32 years representing injured people and their families. He is a Certified Specialist in Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation. Wayne is also a member of the workers compensation panel of attorneys for the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), the PHPA and other professional sports players associations. He is available by telephone or email for a personal consultation about your case without cost or obligation. Call or email now.

Michael W. Goltry holds a chemistry degree from the College of Idaho and a law degree from Brigham Young University. After graduating law school, Michael moved to Washington, D.C, where he was a judicial law clerk for Chief Judge Frank Q. Nebeker of the United States Court of Veteran’s Appeals. Michael is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office since 1995. He has prepared and prosecuted trademark applications, and patent applications relating to a wide variety of technological fields including the farming, communications, chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, computer, computer software, and semiconductor...

Stuart is the principal attorney at The Peterson Law Firm and will personally handle every aspect of your case within the firm. His first position out of law school focused on consumer bankruptcy filings wherein he spearheaded hundreds of bankruptcy cases within his first year of practice. This hands-on experience led him to handle complex issues involving heightened emotions and a need for optimal resolution for his clients. His current practice focuses both on consumer bankruptcy and in family law. His initial practice of bankruptcy has allowed him to be able to assist family law clients in complex financial issues...

Wayne is passionate in helping clients protect their inspired ideas. He focuses on developing strong intellectual property strategies with business clients to help them achieve their long term goals. His clients are in the following industries: semi-conductor, aerospace, dentristry, mechanical and electrical engineering. He is a registered patent attorney with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He has offices in Scottsdale, Phoenix and Tempe, AZ and serves businesses across the United States. In his free time he enjoys pickleball, scouting, and camping.

Mark offers over 25 years of legal practice affording a vast array of experience in business and real estate matters in Arizona. An "AV Preeminent" rated lawyer and a real estate specialist certified by the Arizona State Bar, Mr. Lasee's practice focuses on significant commercial real estate and business transactions. He is a member of Kutak Rock's National Pension Practice Group, which represents plans in several states, his current focus being on private equity and hedge funds investments. He is a member of the National Association of Public Pension Attorneys and has represented pension plans in placing well over $1...

Hi! I am a second-generation estate planning attorney with over two decades of experience, and I have seen how even the best intentions can have negative results. Without considering estate planning, family members can be left in confusion, turmoil, or worse, after a loved one passes. That is why my focus is on creating comprehensive estate plans that fulfill the wishes of professionals, business owners, and retirees to enable a transition that protects the remaining beneficiaries. My vision is simple and powerful: provide every client with an exceptional legal planning experience. With a decade spent in the courtroom as a trial attorney,...

My practice focuses on all aspects of business litigation and dispute resolution, including arbitration and mediation. I have significant experience in addressing corporate and partnership disputes, contract disputes, real estate disputes, lending disputes, and unfair competition. I also oversee the firm’s intellectual property practice, including trademark and copyright protection and infringement disputes.

Mr. Stephen McFarlane concentrates his practice representing businesses and individuals before the IRS and all other federal and state tax authorities. His experience spans US Tax Court, Arizona Tax Court, IRS Collections, Offers-in-Compromise, Installment Payment Plans, Appeals, Foreign Account Reporting Violations, Arizona Sales Tax (TPT) Audits, Worker’s Unemployment Tax audits and disputes; liens & levy release. Mr McFarlane has 33 years of experience in tax controversy resolving taxpayers' tax problems. He has the all-important experience and familiarity with IRS and ADOR agents to efficiently and effectively resolve tax issues. Services and locations: Tax Litigation, Administrative Tax Audits, Tax Audits, Tax Collection...