Cortaro Lawyers

I was born and raised in Tucson, affectionately known as the Old Pueblo. I am a passionate advocate for my clients, known for providing personalized and effective representation. I approach each case with empathy and a meticulous attention to detail, recognizing the uniqueness of every situation. I pursued my undergraduate studies at the University of Arizona and later attended Phoenix School of Law, where I graduated cum laude. During my law school years, I worked for the Arizona Court of Appeals and a local criminal defense and family law firm in Phoenix. After graduating, I relocated to Mohave County to work...

Ari is a seasoned family law attorney with over 10 years of experience practicing divorce/legal separation, child custody, child support and grandparent rights. She graduated from the University of Arizona College of Law and is highly regarded for her work in the family law community, earning multiple recognitions as a top attorney in this field. Ari is deeply involved in the community, volunteering with Emerge Domestic Violence Clinic, Step Up to Justice, and Innovations for Justice. Ari has taught legal classes at Pima Community College as well as developed training programs for legal advocates. She regularly teaches continuing legal education...

Arizona Personal Injury and Criminal Defense Lawyer Helping Clients Nationwide for 18 Years. We are dedicated to helping seriously injured people . Our goal is to make the community a safer place for you and your family. We represent those seriously injured or the families of those killed in accidents. We strive to hold those responsible for needlessly causing harm to someone in our community. We are committed to the jury system and understand that the jury is the conscience of the community and the enforcer of community safety standards. We limit the number of cases...

Ross Meiners is a Tucson, Arizona bankruptcy lawyer who focuses his practice on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings for individual and business debtors. He is admitted to practice in the courts of Arizona and California, the United States Bankruptcy Court, the Federal District Court, the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, and the additional certification required to appear before the United States Supreme Court. Mr. Meiners graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Arizona. He then attended law school and graduate business school at the University of San Diego, where he...

Tucson Criminal Defense Attorney Carlos A. Medina offers honest, reasonably priced legal services to those who have been arrested or accused of a criminal offense in Tucson. He works for his clients, providing individualized care and better quality representation that fights for every client’s rights, freedom, and best interests. He knows the problems associated with trying to handle a case on your own, which is why he takes the time to get to know you and craft a defense strategy tailored to your unique case. Attorney Medina focuses solely on criminal defense and offers every client a free in-person case...

Michael F. Rollins received his law degree from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1978 and was admitted to practice law in Arizona. Following graduation, Mr. Rollins accepted a Federal Judicial Clerkship with the Honorable Carl A. Muecke, Chief Judge for the District of Arizona.

Upon completion, he began his practice in insurance defense, working for an international law firm in its Phoenix office. He was elected to firm partnership and defended Fortune 500 companies and Arizona clients in cases involving personal injury, product liability, wrongful death, medical malpractice and labor law issues. He handled catastrophic injury claims including...

Eugene Vamos counsels individuals, small business and start ups with their intellectual property law and business formation issues, including patents, trademarks, copyrights and internet domains throughout Tucson and Southern Arizona. Mr. Vamos is a Member of the Firm’s Intellectual Property Department. He has over 11 years of patent, trademark, and copyright experience. Prior work experience and academic knowledge provides Mr. Vamos with the ability and competence to counsel clients through technology development, the inventive process, and business issues with a financial analysis perspective.

After graduating from the University of Arizona with degrees in Physics and Astronomy, she worked as a Systems Engineer for Raytheon in Tucson. Eventually, Teri found that engineering work didn’t satisfy her need to connect with people and to try to improve the lives of others. She took a job as a paralegal at a personal injury firm to get some exposure to the practice of law, and discovered that she found the work very fulfilling. Teri then went on to attend law school at Arizona State University. Upon admission to the bar, Teri immediately began a career focused on...

Jeff Miller has spent almost 40 years representing injured parties in personal injury matters, particularly complex matters such as professional malpractice, nursing home abuse and neglect, construction, trucking and motorcycle accidents. He has tried over 50 cases to verdict and has had the highest verdict in Arizona with a psychiatric malpractice matter. Like the other partners in Miller Kory Rowe LLP, he does not handle large numbers of cases so that personal attention can be paid to each client. He is certified as a Specialist by the Arizona State Bar in the are of Personal Injury and Wrongful Death law,...

Gabriel was raised in Nogales, Arizona, and received both his undergraduate degree and Juris Doctorate at Arizona State University. He also studied in Monterrey, N.L., Mexico at EGADE, Tec De Monterrey at the Instituto Tecnologico y De Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, attending the masters program in International Commercial Trade Law, and EIS Estudio Internacional Sampere in Madrid, Spain, earning a minor in Spanish. With a focus on nursing home abuse and neglect since his earliest days as a lawyer, Gabe has developed considerable knowledge and expertise in the area. Gabriel began his practice at a law firm specializing in the defense...

I will defend your constitutional rights and vigorously advocate on your behalf. I have fought hard for clients who face a traffic ticket or first degree murder. I will use my experience to do my best for you. I have been an attorney in Southern Arizona for 23 years. I have worked for a judge as well as the prosecutor's office and, for the last 20 years, as a defense attorney. As such, I am able to provide clients with insight from different perspectives as to how their case will be viewed in the judicial system. I like...

Doug Zanes has built a career practicing law in Arizona. He is a Phoenix personal injury lawyer, as well as a Tucson car accident attorney. Doug is only licensed to practice law in Arizona and only represents clients in Arizona. He is not licensed to practice law in Washington State or any other state in the U.S. Doug also practices law in the United States District Courts within Arizona and within the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Doug spent many years defending clients charged with federal crimes and also defended clients accused of violating U.S. immigration laws. He is the...

Personal John G. Anderson is a native Tucsonan and a die hard Arizona Wildcat fan. He is married with two children. Professional M. Anderson was named as a Partner at Munger • Denker • Ruiz • Barbour in February 2023. Before joining Munger • Denker • Ruiz • Barbour, Mr. Anderson served the community as a Deputy Pima County Attorney from 2014 to 2019. In that time, Mr. Anderson prosecuted over 2,000 felony and misdemeanor defendants, and first-chaired 45 jury trials. Mr. Anderson is an experienced litigator, with a proven track record and over 2,500 hours of in-court experience. While in law school, Mr. Anderson...

Alexis Breyer dedicates her time and work into helping those who have suffered through serious injury. Alexis, and her husband Mark Breyer, decided to practice law together so they can follow their own family values and have a law firm that focuses on providing the best legal services they can.

Gino, an Arizona native raised in Glendale, completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Arizona, earning a B.S. in Management Information Systems in 2003. He later acquired an M.B.A. from Arizona State University and a law degree from Arizona Summit Law School. Gino is licensed to practice law in both Arizona and Colorado. With a rich background in government contracting and immigration law, Gino shifted his focus to providing personalized legal services when he joined Desert View Law in 2022. He has volunteered with the Wills For Heroes Foundation, drafting simple wills for first responders. Gino is committed to handling...

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...

Phoenix personal injury lawyer Triumph Curiel was born and raised in Arizona and is dedicated to fighting for its citizens today. Triumph spent summers when he was a child working as a migrant farm worker along with his thirteen siblings. He went on to double-major in Spanish and microbiology at Arizona State University before earning his master’s degree in healthcare administration from the University of Phoenix in 2006. But eventually, the legal field won Triumph over and he earned his Juris Doctor from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in 2010. Triumph immediately began fighting on behalf...

Ms. Catsaros represents plaintiffs in personal injury cases including motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death and slip and fall. She also represents individual and business clients in immigration matters including adjustment of status (green cards), visas and consular processing, removal (deportation) defense, naturalization and citizenship, student visas, work permits and work visas.

Kevin Meguire Moore is entering his 25th year as an attorney representing clients across the state of Arizona and throughout the nation. Dedicating his career to protecting the rights of injured persons and their loved ones, Kevin has recovered over $45 million for his clients. As a native Tucsonan, Kevin considers personal injury law to be his first and true calling.

Doug is a former Navy Nuclear Submarine officer and Air Force JAG who worked with the Department of Defense and Department of State (the US Embassy in Kabul) while deployed to Qatar and Afghanistan to help draft the Status of Forces Agreement and Bilateral Security Agreement signed by Afghan President Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai in September 2014. Also, while Doug was deployed, he briefed a 1-Star General on developing Intelligence Law issues on a weekly basis, as well as (among other things) advising US Central Command on information releases regarding detainees and other sensitive records.

How does this help you? Doug...

I have been working in criminal defense since 2008. I am a proud graduate of the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, where I earned my Juris Doctorate. Prior to that, I attended Loyola University Chicago and worked hard to get two degrees; Bachelors of Arts in History and Political Science. I began my career at the Pima County Public Defender's Office as a law clerk, researching and writing. As an attorney, I have represented clients in over 900 felony cases. I've spent countless hours in the courts in thousands of hearings. I have...

Nathan Leonardo is a former federal and state prosecutor who has extensive trial experience. He left the United States Attorney's office in 2005 to start his own law firm. At Leonardo Law Offices, PLLC, he focuses on criminal defense, DUI, and personal injury cases. He is certified as a specialist in criminal law by the State Bar of Arizona.

If you're in Tucson, Arizona and need a DUI lawyer or criminal defense attorney, call us for a free consultation.

JUDGE LAW FIRM plc is a consumer/small business bankruptcy law firm serving Southern Arizona. We help people and small businesses file for Bankruptcy protection. Our goal is to “grant a fresh start to the honest but unfortunate debtor” - Marrama v Citizens Bank, 549 U.S. 365 (2007). ...

I have been serving the people of Southern Arizona since 1992. I graduated from the University of Michigan and the University of Arizona College of Law. I have personally handled hundreds of Social Security disability cases. From initial application through final appeals, I have worked on all aspects of this area. I concentrate my practice on those persons over the age of fifty who have back, neck, and spine limitations or injuries.

For over 20 years, Eric Ollason, an experienced bankruptcy lawyer and founder of our Tucson-based firm, has helped Arizona residents when they needed it most. Harassing creditors, final notices and wage garnishments have made an otherwise orderly life a mess. Like many of our clients, you are facing unexpected hardships that have forced you to consider bankruptcy. If you want to end your stress and fear, contact our firm immediately. Time is of the essence. There is nothing to be ashamed of in filing for bankruptcy protection. Throughout his career, Mr. Ollason has helped clients from all backgrounds with good...

Trevor has dedicated his legal career to criminal defense. He is an experienced trial lawyer and is committed to getting the best possible outcomes for his clients. Prior to founding Law Office of Trevor Hill, Trevor honed his legal skills at the Pima County Public Defender’s Office. He gained valuable experience handling all types of felony cases, including charges of: First Degree Murder, Driving Under the Influence, Possession of Drugs for Sale, and Sexual Assault. Trevor is fluent in Spanish. At the Public Defender’s Office, he worked in the “Crimmigration” group and represented non-citizens who had been accused of crimes. Trevor has...

Constance R. Wannamaker is a bi-lingual (English/ Spanish) Immigration Lawyer in El Paso, Texas. Ms. Wannamaker has 20 years of experience representing immigrant communities in immigration, labor and employment and disability related cases. Ms. Wannamaker has dedicated her legal career to advancing and protecting the rights of immigrants in the El Paso, Texas and surrounding areas. She currently focuses her practice on immigration law cases, representing clients in asylum cases, deportation defense, bond hearings, family based petitions, work authorizations, and immigration issues specific to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families. Ms. Wannamaker also...

Mr. Mercaldo has been named to “Arizona’s Finest Lawyers”, “Southwest Super Lawyers,” and “Best Lawyers in America”. He has also been named one of America’s top 500 lawyers.

Ron Mercaldo established the Mercaldo Law Firm in 1978 for the purpose of representing plaintiffs in serious injury and wrongful death cases. The firm has specialized for the last 15 years in the area of medical malpractice. Mr. Mercaldo left a larger firm in 1978 where he was a partner doing both insurance defense and plaintiffs representation. Mr. Mercaldo obtained his undergraduate and juris doctor degrees from the University of Arizona completing his...

Darren Clausen is a Tucson native and a third-generation Arizonan. He attended West Virginia Wesleyan College on a basketball scholarship, graduating on the Dean’s List in 1994. He then returned to Tucson, earning his law degree from the University of Arizona College of Law.

Mr. Clausen is a member of the State Bar of Arizona, and is a Board Member of the Trial Practice Section of the State Bar of Arizona. He has argued before the Arizona Court of Appeals and is admitted to US District Court. Darren is active in the Volunteer Lawyers Program, having been honored as a Top...

Lance Entrekin is managing partner for The Entrekin Law Firm headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. Lance Entrekin's practice focuses on legal malpractice in Arizona.

I am a bankruptcy attorney with offices in Mesa and Tucson, AZ. I help individuals and businesses resolve all manner of financial and debt problems. My focus is on personal attention to each client and quality of service. I strive to ensure that we resolve each client's issue in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible.

The services I provide include: • Bankruptcy (Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11) • Collection Defense • Debt Settlement and Negotiation (credit cards, medical bills, and loans) • Loan Modifications (mortgages and auto loans) • Business Reorganization and Restructuring

My name is Brad Thrush and I have been defending folks accused of DUI for nearly 20 years. I know the damage a DUI conviction can cause to your family, your job, your future and your license. If you’ve been accused of a DUI you NEED a lawyer. You need a DUI attorney that knows the Arizona courts, the system, and most of all, how to fight. A DUI conviction can follow you for years. Don’t let the system victimize you. You HAVE rights-stand up for them. Thrush Law Group has experienced lawyers who will fight to protect your rights...

The Law Office of Brian S. Longebaugh, P.L.C. is a service oriented law firm located in central Tucson. Among the services we provide are the following: Estate Planning: * Wills * Trusts * Powers of Attorney * Living Wills Probate/Elder Law * Probate administration * Non-probate transfers * Guardianship/Conservatorship * Contested Matters and Litigation * Trust Administration Mr. Longenbaugh has practiced law in the State of Arizona since 1999. He is a member of the Southern Arizona Estate Planning Council, the Probate and Elder Law/Mental Health Sections of the State Bar of Arizona and the American Bar Association, and a member of board of directors for the Arizona Chapter of the...

Katie’s reputation for skillful litigation, honesty, and the utmost care in serving her clients brings excellence to her criminal defense practice. She is passionate about advocating for the fair treatment of all people, challenging injustice in all of its forms, and providing vigorous representation for all of her clients. In her spare time, Katie loves spending time with her family, including her son and her 4 dogs, getting outside, cooking, and enjoying all Tucson has to offer.

I spent the last 30 years of my life helping people who've sustained serious injuries on the job. My passion is to represent the injured worker against the corporations, against the big companies, against the giant insurance carriers who have intentionally made it so hard for the injured worker to get the benefits they deserve under the Arizona Worker's Compensation Act. Truth is, you may not need an attorney in your case. If you don't I'll tell you straight up. If you do, I'll tell you that as well. I guarantee that after a...

Merle Joy Turchik is the owner of Turchik Law Firm, P.C. and has been representing employees and employers in labor and employment matters in both the public and private sectors for more than 37 years. She is experienced in handling matters before local, state, and federal administrative agencies (personnel boards, professional boards, ACRD/EEOC, etc.), discrimination cases (age, ADA – disability, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual harassment, hostile work environment, sexual orientation, genetic testing), FMLA matters, wage and hour (FLSA) cases, drafting and reviewing employee handbooks/policies, non-competition agreements, severance agreements, wrongful termination and whistle-blower retaliation matters. She also serves as...

I'm a Tucson native who enjoys helping local clients build and expand their business through intellectual property protection. I serve clients from all backgrounds - especially independent inventors, startups, and small businesses - and I work hard to develop IP strategies that provide value where it is needed most.

Areas of Practice:
• US and foreign patent prosecution, including patent searching,
patentability opinions, and patent drafting
• Design patents
• Inter Partes Review
• US trademark prosecution, including clearance searching and
preparing trademark applications

Technology Experience Overview
• Optical systems and devices
• Telescopes and astronomy
• Robotics
• Medical devices
• Healthcare...