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Jett Palmer is a native Arizonan, being born and raised in Phoenix. He attended Horizon and Pinnacle High School where he played baseball. After high school, Jett attended Arizona State University where he obtained his Bachelor of Science Degree, graduating Summa Cum Laude, with highest honors. Jett’s academic performance earned his acceptance into the ASU Academic Scholar’s Program, as well as The National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Also while at ASU, Jett was a member of the Phi Eta Sigma and Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Societies. Upon graduation from college, Jett was admitted to the James E. Rogers College of Law...

In 2014 & 2015, Dave Kresin was named the Employee Rights Attorney of the Year in Arizona by the Corporate INTL Magazine Global Awards. Robaina & Kresin were named as the 2016, 2017 & 2018 Employee Rights Law Firm of the Year in Arizona by the same publication. Dave also was named one of “Arizona’s Finest Lawyers” in 2011. He is a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association, the Arizona Employment Lawyers Association and the American Bar Association Labor & Employment Section.
Dave represents employees and small businesses in employment litigation including discrimination, retaliation, medical leave denial, restrictive covenant...

Case Highlights Developing Commercial Litigation Practice Sharon's primary practice area is commercial litgation but her work also encompasses intellectual property, collection, and corporate matters. Get To Know Sharon In Her Own Words "Being an attorney is my second career. Prior to attending law school, I worked as a commercial litigation paralegal for 17 years. The experience helped me develop an understanding of client's needs and objectives and the importance of client communication during the litigation process." Professional and Civic Service Board Member, Eagle Tail Mountain Wolf Sanctuary Chairperson, City of Glendale Commission on Neighborhoods Member, City of Glendale Citizens Police Advisory Committee Member, State Bar...

Andrew Lynch has been helping Arizona businesses resolve debt and other legal issues for nearly a decade. The firm has a unique approach to business debt, helping clients negotiate and settle debt without bankruptcy. We also defend & settle credit card lawsuits and debt buyer lawsuits. Mr. Lynch attended the University of Iowa and graduated from college in only 3 years with a B.A. in Philosophy and Psychology in 2000. He went directly to law school at the University of Iowa College of Law, which is one of the nationâs top ranked law schools by U.S. News &...

Danny Adelman has focused his practice on medical malpractice and other catastrophic personal injury litigation for most of the past 20 years. He graduated first in his class (summa cum laude) at the Arizona State University College of Law, where he also served as Editor-in-Chief of the ASU Law Journal. After being admitted to practice law in 1987, Danny served as a judicial law clerk for Chief Justice Frank X. Gordon. Following his clerkship he became an associate at Lewis and Roca, a large Phoenix law firm, and then served as Associate Counsel to the Majority in the Arizona State...

Hani is in the business of protecting his clients’ inventions, technology, designs and brands. He knows that in order to be an effective advocate for his clients, he has to fully understand their businesses, objectives, technologies, competitors and the industries where they operate. His experience is technology extensive and covers products, processes and designs in mechanical, health care, information technology, material sciences, medical devices, computer networking, memory devices, electronics, gaming, apparel, nutritional supplements, biotechnology along with entertainment, sports and media. As a seasoned patent attorney, he prepares, files and prosecutes patent and trademark applications in front of the United States...

James F. Byrne, Jr., has practiced law for 31 years. He provides clients throughout Maricopa County with legal services in estate planning, business law, and commercial real estate. He is a Certified Real Estate specialist and has been chosen by peers and colleagues to receive an AV-Rating*from Martindale-Hubbell, denoting the highest standards of quality service and ethical conduct. In addition, he volunteers every Tuesday at the Andre House, a local soup kitchen. He works directly with each client, offering legal service that is personable, efficient, and cost-effective. If you would like to set up an appointment, contact Byrne & Shaw,

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. ...

Jonathan M. McGee is an attorney authorized to practice law in Arizona, California and Nevada.

Cari McConeghy-Nolan is an experienced appellate attorney. Cari was formerly a Unit Chief in the Criminal Appeals Section of the Arizona Attorney General's Office, supervising appellate attorneys. And, while many defense attorneys shy away from appellate work, Cari is dedicated to providing quality appellate representation, including representing clients in all appeals and post-conviction matters. If you've been convicted of a crime in Arizona, including Mesa, Tempe, Scottsdale and Phoenix, you need Cari McConeghy Nolan.

Karen practices in the area of commercial litigation. Her civil litigation practice began in 1992, as an associate attorney at O'Connor Cavanagh. In 1996, she joined the Viad Corp Law Department where she reviewed, drafted and negotiated commercial and real estate contracts. Karen left Viad to raise her daughters, then returned to her current litigation practice in 2013. Over the years, she has volunteered in the Paradise Valley Unified School District on many levels: in the classroom, in the PTA, and on various district committees. Karen has also served as an Auxiliary Board Member of Kivel Campus of Care.