Carefree Lawyers

Since 2015, she has served the legal needs of citizens in greater Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona. Regardless of what part of law Erika has focused on, she has always been enthusiastic about helping her clients realize justice for their situation. In particular, she is devoted to family law and is keen on taking cases which allow her to work with families.

Herself the child of divorcees, Erika has experienced the toll a divorce takes on a family, especially the turmoil experienced by children. It was in the aftermath of her own experience that she realized her desire to become an Arizona...

Michael has been serving the Scottsdale, Arizona community through appeals and divorce/family law since 2017. He is dedicated to securing justice and fairness for all of his clients, and he enjoys seeing the law upheld and developed for the good of his community. Michael began his career in family law while still attending law school in southern Illinois. There, he realized what would become a lifelong passion in both working with the law and representing families’ needs in court.

In addition to the professionalism displayed in handling family law cases, Michael’s passion for appeals has made him our primary appellate attorney...

James L. Cork II is admitted to practice before all Courts in the State of Arizona and the United States District Court, District of Arizona. Mr. Cork holds a Juris Doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law (2007) where he graduated Cum Laude and on the National Dean's List. Mr. Cork also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Justice Studies from Arizona State University (2003). Mr. Cork has worked at the Department of Defense Criminal Investigative Services where he assisted in the development of evidence files to be used in court, analyzed case files in a...

Laura V. Babione is a dedicated and experienced family law attorney who provides compassionate, strategic legal guidance to individuals navigating complex family matters. With a deep understanding of the emotional and financial challenges that accompany family law cases, she is committed to helping clients achieve solutions that protect their rights and the well-being of their loved ones. With years of experience handling divorce, child custody, spousal maintenance, and property division cases, Laura has built a reputation for her client-centered approach and strong advocacy skills. Her ability to blend legal acumen with genuine empathy makes her a trusted ally for individuals facing...

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 &...

Originally from Vancouver, British Columbia, Cheryl went to college and law school in the U.S. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business from Arizona State University, and she received a Juris Doctor from Willamette University College of Law in Salem, Oregon. She is a member of the Bar Association in both Oregon and Arizona, and she comes to our firm after having run her own family law practice in Oregon. Cheryl is passionate about working with people to help them resolve difficult family situations. She keeps her cool even when her clients are under tremendous stress, and is a...

Ryan Heath is a devoted father, attorney, and civil rights activist committed to defending constitutional freedoms and justice. As the Founding Partner of Heath Law, PLLC, Ryan specializes in constitutional law, family court due process, election integrity, and free speech advocacy. His practice is defined by creativity, compassion, and a steadfast commitment to his clients. Education and Credentials: Juris Doctor, Regent University School of Law Studied constitutional interpretation under U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Class President, Student Bar Association Recipient of the “Community Changer Award” Admitted to Practice in Arizona Legal Practice Areas: Criminal Defense Constitutional Law Civil Rights Litigation Family Court Due Process Election Integrity Notable Achievements: Successfully reversed $250,000 in sanctions...

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...

Throughout his professional career, Chris Goodnow has advocated for injury victims across the country. As an undergraduate, Chris graduated with honors from Arizona State University with a degree in political science and earned his law degree from University of Denver Sturm College of Law. As a lawyer, Chris has devoted his career to the practice of personal injury law, with a special focus on cases involving death and catastrophic injury. Chris also has significant experience handling injury and wrongful death claims in both Arizona and Colorado. Since then, he has been able to assist hundreds of clients throughout the country...

David W. Hume, Esq. Born: June 28, 1958 in Portage, Wisconsin Undergraduate Education: Marquette University College of Business, Milwaukee, WI BS in Accounting and Economics (cum laude), 1981 Law School Education: Marquette University Law School, Milwaukee, WI Juris Doctorate in Law, 1984 Bar Admissions: State Bar of Arizona, 1985, and Wisconsin State Bar, 1984 Court Admissions: Arizona Supreme Court, U.S. District Court of Arizona, U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, Wisconsin Supreme Court, U.S. District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin Academic...

Gervais R. (Gary) Brand is a graduate of the University of Arizona School of Law and a former Arizona Supreme Court Clerk, Deputy Maricopa County Attorney and Superior Court Commissioner, who has practiced before the Superior Court, the Industrial Commission, the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona, and the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. For the last twelve years, he has devoted his practice almost exclusively to serving the needs of consumer debtors in Maricopa, Yavapai, Mohave, and Coconino Counties in the State of Arizona before the United States Bankruptcy Court, from...

Specializes in CRIMINAL DEFENSE & PERSONAL INJURY

Michael Aurit, JD, MDR is a professional family mediator, Arizona attorney and Founder of The Aurit Center for Divorce Mediation in Scottsdale, AZ. Michael serves on the National Board of Directors of the Academy of Family Mediators and he is a Fellow of the American Bar Association Dispute Resolution Section. Michael is a member of The Association for Conflict Resolution and he is current Ethics Chair of MCAFM. Michael received his Juris Doctorate from Pepperdine University School of Law, his Master's Degree in Dispute Resolution from the Straus Institute at Pepperdine and his Bachelor's of Fine Arts from...

Solution-focused trial lawyer with experience in a wide range of high-stakes litigation. Certificate in Law, Science & Technology. Consulting and presenting on emerging technologies including artificial intelligence and blockchain.

After thirty years of practice in NY, my wife, Shelley, and I moved to Boca Raton, FL (NY with FL weather). In addition to creating, editing and publishing CasePrepPlus.com, a comprehensive paid subscription online annotated advance sheet service for the NY Bar from 2006 to 2014, which is now published by NYSBA as a member benefit, I continued providing consultations and drafting motions and appeals for a few of my colleagues back in NY, and handled first party PD hurricane and tropical storm claims, private LTD and group ERISA claims, and general legal matters as a member of the FL...