Young Lawyers

Matthew Jones is committed to helping the great citizens of Arizona with their Estate Planning and Probate Administration needs. Originally from Michigan, Mr. Jones went to Law School in Chicago and practiced law in Florida before settling in and bring his talents and experience to Arizona. Mr. Jones specializes in making the sensitive process of planning a will or trust progress as simple and seamless as possible.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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.

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...

I have dedicated my legal career to helping those who are struggling with debt and financial set backs. Many are unaware of the protections and relief that the law provides in rebuilding their financial lives. During law school I studied bankruptcy law under Judge Bruce Markell, a nationally known expert in bankruptcy law. I also served as an extern to Judge Clive Jones, bankruptcy judge in the District of Nevada. My practice is limited to helping consumers with bankruptcy and consumer related legal matters, including helping consumers fight back against debt collection abuse. I have helped hundreds of clients gain a fresh...

Heath is a native of Arizona. He was born in Yuma, Arizona, and spent his younger years on farms and ranches in Southern Arizona. He spent his teen years in the Greater Phoenix area. He put himself through college and graduated from Mesa Community College and then Arizona State University twice, first, with his accounting degree and, second, with his law degree. Heath founded McWhorter Law Firm in 2002 upon his graduation from college. He has practiced real estate, business, probate, estate planning, and family law since the Firm's beginning. He is intimately familiar with the legal issues as a litigator...

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.

"Mick" is an Arizona attorney specializing in business law in the greater Phoenix area and throughout the state. Mick founded Phocus Law to provide business owners and small and mid-sized businesses with a one-stop shop for all their legal needs.

When not at the office or in court, Mick enjoys spending time with his wife, Samantha, and young daughter, Pepper. Mick is also active in the classic car restoration and drag-racing communities.

I am admitted to practice in New York and Arizona. I speak French, Spanish and French Creole. I am a graduate of New York University and Seton Hall Law School.

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.

Andy is originally from Cincinnati, OH. He moved to Columbus to attend the Ohio State University and he acheived a Bachelor's Degree in History. After undergrad, Andy moved to Southern California and attended the University of LaVerne, College of Law. He now lives in North Phoenix with his wife and two daughters.
Andy's approach to practice is a combination of aggressive legal advocacy and practical real world solutions. His focus on clients allows him to tailor case strategy based on your personal goals. He has been with the firm of Platt & Westby since 2012.

I grew up in Winona, Minnesota. I received my undergraduate degrees at Indiana University-Bloomington (B.A. History and B.S. Music). My clients like me because I am results-oriented, and I am able to come up with practical and efficient solutions to difficult situations. My father died when I was 16, and my mom was in a very difficult financial situation as a result. Both of my parents had been business owners, but once my father passed away, my mom was not able to juggle everything. The result was financial hardship and several years of my mom...

I merge my legal and business degrees to help your small business thrive in today's economy by providing efficient, cost-effective legal representation.

Jack Skousen has practiced law for over two decades with a special interest in both personal injury law, including motor vehicle accidents and civil litigation claims, as well as criminal law. Jack's work in these two areas of law has revealed a winning specialization for protecting the rights of clients and securing fair and equitable
settlements. A graduate of Brigham Young University, Jack took a brief detour to Washington, D.C. before law school to work as an aide to Arizona Senator John McCain. Following his time in Washington he was accepted to the California Western School of Law, where he graduated...

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...

Sophie Carney is a dedicated criminal defense attorney at Rosenstein Law Group who represents clients in all DUI and criminal defense matters in the State of Arizona. Sophie works tirelessly on behalf of clients bringing skilled defense strategies to her clients and alleviating their fears, guiding them through their cases while continuing to provide effective legal defense. So if you have been arrested or charged with a crime in Arizona, call (480) 571-8307 today for your free consultation!

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...

The law firm of Robert J. Campos & Associates, P.L.C., has been proudly serving the citizens of Arizona since 1996. The Firm specializes in the defense of clients who are accused of, or charged with, a criminal offense.

Robert J. Campos founded the Firm in 1996, after serving 7 years as a Maricopa County Prosecutor and 2 years as a La Paz County prosecutor. As a former prosecutor, Mr. Campos gained extensive training and experience handling very serious cases.

In addition to his extensive experience as a former prosecutor, Mr. Campos also has several years of experience as a city court...

Brian grew up in Nogales, Arizona, a city that lies along the border of the United States and Mexico. Growing up in Nogales gave Brian a unique perspective on some of the major issues our country is currently facing; including but not limited to immigration and drug trafficking. Brian’s is the son of a refugee. His mother was born in Cienfuegos, Cuba. Although she naturalized many years before her birth, Brian witnessed firsthand the traumatic effects that immigrating to a foreign country at a young age can cause. In 1961, at the age of seven, his mother immigrated to the...

Derick Runion was born and raised in Phoenix and is dedicated to serving the city’s citizens to this day. He graduated summa cum laude from Arizona State University with his bachelor’s degree in political science in 2007. He then went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law in 2010. During law school, Derick was a member of the dean’s list, the order of the barristers, and the moot court. Before Derick got licensed to practice law, he spent some time working for insurance companies. This gave him a unique insight into the strategies these...

Joe is a registered patent attorney and a licensed professional engineer in Arizona. Joe represents clients in all aspects of intellectual property, including patent, trademark, trade secret and copyright law. His practice includes patent and trademark prosecution before the United States Patent and Trademark Office, litigation of intellectual property disputes in both federal and state court, and the preparation of various documents, including licensing agreements and assignments. Joe is admitted in both the state and federal courts of Arizona. Prior to attending law school, Joe was a structural engineer for more than four years with a mid-size engineering firm in Massachusetts...

Born in Geneva, Switzerland, attorney Douglass S. Lodmell is an expert in estate planning, taxation and strategic asset protection for domestic and international clients. In addition to a Juris Doctorate degree, Doug Lodmell has a Bachelor of Science degree in finance as well as an advance law degree in taxation. He has authored numerous articles for professional journals as well as a popular book about the explosion of lawsuits in America called The Lawsuit Lottery: The Hijacking of Justice in America. Doug’s extensive expertise in estate planning and asset protection make him a frequent guest speaker at medical, dental and...

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...

The Law Office of Roman A. Kostenko has a wealth of experience across a wide range of practice areas, including complex commercial and business disputes, real estate transactions and litigation, construction disputes, debt collection, formation and operation of various corporate entities, preparation of various corporate and commercial agreements, family law, and estate planning. Contact us today for a free consultation and evaluation of your case or matter.

KRYSTAL M. AHART is an associate at the Bankruptcy Legal Center™ in Arizona. Her desire to be a lawyer began at a very young age (she was even voted most likely to become a lawyer in elementary school!). She focuses her practice on representing individual and commercial clients in Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy proceedings. She is an experienced Arizona bankruptcy attorney who has successfully guided many clients through the process of bankruptcy, providing the high-quality, personalized legal advice they need through every phase of their case. Ms. Ahart has been licensed to practice law in the...

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...

Peter graduated from the Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. His work background is Christian Ministry, Commercial/Residential Property Management, and Real Estate. He is passionate about protecting elders, helping families, and guarding business and personal assets. Peter loves researching, especially the liability regimes within Estates and Probate.

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...

Kamper, Estrada & Simmons, LLP, with attorney, Giancarlo Estrada offer comprehensive Estate and Trust Administration services to business owners, individuals, and families. Giancarlo Estrada and his legal team are experienced in legal matters of Estate Planning including Wills, Probate, Asset Protection, Living Trusts and Trust Administration. The firm offers administration in any type of Revocable and Irrevocable Trust including Firearm Trusts, Life Insurance Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Qualified Domestic Trusts and more.In addition to serving families and individuals, the firm offers services to business owners for the formation and protection of the business. The legal team at Kamper, Estrada...