Dateland Lawyers

Ian is a seasoned Trial and Appeal Attorney with 10 years of experience in the legal field. He has a deep understanding of the complexities and nuances of both family and juvenile law. Ian earned a Juris Doctor degree from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law and is a member of the Arizona Bar Association. Over the years, Ian has successfully represented clients in a wide range of family and juvenile law matters, including appeals, high-net worth divorces, high conflict child custody disputes, spousal maintenance issues, decree enforcements, decree modifications, and property division cases. Ian’s approach to law is marked by compassion,...

Former Prosecutor

high profile and complex criminal cases; handled a variety of cases including, but not limited to, misdemeanor and felony DUI's, sale and possession of drugs, child abuse, sex assault, attempted murder, fraud and theft, probation violations, and aggravated assaults; handled thousands of criminal cases and conducted over 75 trials including numerous jury trials involving misdemeanor, serious felony and dangerous felony charges

Attorney David Wattel is a personal injury attorney based in Arizona handling cases such as: Automobile Accidents Truck Accident Motorcycle Accident Brain Injury Wrongful Death Spinal Cord Injuries Diminished Value Property Damage Medical Malpractice David Wattel is a founding member of the law firm of Wattel & York with over 20 years of experience helping those who have been seriously injured receive the compensation they deserve for injuries suffered. Mr. Wattel is a member of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, and the State Bar of Arizona. He is licensed to practice in the State of Arizona, as well as the United States District...

Mark was born and raised in Minot, North Dakota. At the age of 19 Mark moved to Tempe, Arizona to attend college. Mark graduated from Arizona State University in 1993 with a degree in political science. Mark married his wife during the summer of 1993. After scoring in the top 3% in the country on LSAT, Mark was offered academic scholarships from several prestigious law schools. But Mark put his family first, as his wife had just started her career as an educator, so he entered law school at the Sandra day O’Conner College of...

Since 1975 Alan M. Schiffman has been representing injured and disabled workers and their families regarding claims for workers' compensation, Social Security, long-term disability and personal injury matters. He and the other attorneys in the firm are dedicated to providing the highest quality service to those in need. So, if you find yourself in need of legal assistance, contact us - we are here to help. Check out our website at www.schiffmanlaw.com for detailed background information regarding us.

Dan Beeks is an Arizona attorney with over 25 years of experience. He used his extensive knowledge in matters of complicated litigation from everything including medical malpractice to intellectual property before becoming a well known and trusted divorce attorney with Bishop Law Office in Phoenix. Dan often handles high-dollar family law cases, but also enjoys helping with smaller scale divorce cases and appeals.

My philosophy is simple, I use empathy and experience to help my clients find relief from debt, to find peace of mind. I personally help all my clients. I do all consultations, all analyses of a client's case, basically all work necessary to help a client find that peace of mind that he/she deserves. The logo, A Lawyer Who Cares is not just a logo; I do care about the success of client's case and work to help them achieve success in an area of the law that, at times, can be daunting, confusing and frightening. I provide free initial consultations...

Mr. Burns has practiced in Arizona in excess of 20 years. He is well versed in many forms of litigation within the Municpal, State and Federal court systems. His practice puts an emphasis on quality of representation with a caring attitude and an open-line of communication with his clients.

Since 1969, Harlan Crossman has practiced Workers' Compensation law. Since 1972, he has devoted his legal practice to representing Arizona workers injured on the job. Mr. Crossman is an Arizona State Bar Board Certified Specialist in Worker's Compensation Law and has been since 1978. He has taught law school courses on the subject at Arizona State University School of Law. Mr. Crossman is a member of the State Bar and State Bar Committee on Workers' Compensation. He served a number of years on the Compensation Rules Ad-Hoc Advisory Committee of the Industrial Commission of Arizona. He was...

Bankruptcy Attorney practicing in both Oregon, Washington and Arizona with offices in Vancouver, Seattle, Salem, Tacoma, Portland and Phoenix.

I have been practicing bankruptcy for close to two decades I am licensed in Oregon, Arizona and Washington. My firm offers online questionnaires, flexible payment plans and a commitment to not letting money get in the way of getting our clients under the protection of the bankruptcy laws.

We have retained a company to help our clients rebuild their credit after bankruptcy and we offer this service at no additional charge to our clients.

Joen E. Copeland is a practicing attorney admitted in all the courts of the state of New Mexico with a focus on Immigration Law. Ms. Copeland graduated with a Juris Doctorate from the Arizona State University's Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law with pro bono distinction for her many hours of volunteer work with the Homeless Legal Assistance Project and the Arizona Justice Project. Ms. Copeland also attended Arizona State University for her undergraduate degree where she graduated Summa Cum Laude from the W.P. Carey School of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Finance, a minor in communications, and...

30+ years civil trial practice; personal injury and wrongful death; State Bar certified specialist, Million Dollar Advocates Forum, AV Preemintent; Top 100 Trial Lawyers; Arizona's Finest Lawyers Judge Pro Tem, Maricopa County Superior Court; Instructor, State Bar College of Trial Advocacy; Law Clerk, Arizona Court of Appeals

Carissa whizzed through law school in just 2-1/2 years. She attended Hamline University School of Law in her home state of Minnesota for 1-1/2 years and then completed her law education as a “visiting student” at Arizona State University School of Law. Her status as an overachiever started long before law school, though. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University in 2002 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Justice Studies and a minor in psychology. She won the CALI award for excellence in Torts II in law school, was a recipient of a Richard P. Erickson...

Mark D. Bogard is a partner with the Arizona law firm Jaburg & Wilk, P.C., where his practice focuses on construction related matters and disputes, with an emphasis on construction payment rights and remedies including private and public payment bonds, mechanics'/materialmen's liens, stop notices, prompt pay law, and 'no-pay' claims before the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. Mr. Bogard regularly appears before the Arizona Registrar of Contractors and Arizona Superior Court, with civil trial court experience that includes jury and bench trials. He also serves as an arbitrator for the Maricopa County Superior Court. For the past eight years, he has...

Associate attorney Jennifer Nichole Oblinger (“Nichole”) is a 5th generation native Arizonan. Nichole was raised in Gila County, in the city of Miami, home of the Inspiration Mine. At 17, she graduated from Miami High School (Go Vandals!) and headed to ASU. Very proud of her Arizona heritage, Nichole’s ancestors carved out a Territorial life for themselves in the 1880s. When copper was king, these tough-minded prospectors followed the mining towns and experienced boom-and-bust cycles firsthand. Silver strikes were another draw. “My great great great grandpa, Merritt Jackson McAlister, is buried in Tombstone’s Boothill,” says Nichole. “It was a rugged existence.” (A...

Lauren Garner is a partner with the law firm of Jaburg Wilk, P.C. She was admitted to the Florida Bar in May, 1982 and to the Arizona Bar in May, 1999. Her practice emphasizes probate and trust litigation as well as guardianships and conservatorships. Lauren is a Judge Pro Tem for Maricopa County Superior Court in the Probate and Mental Health Division. She was Chair of the Executive Council of the Probate and Trust Committee for the State Bar of Arizona (2008-2009), and Chair of the Estate Planning and Probate Section of the Maricopa County Bar Association (2007). Lauren was...

J. Blake Mayes is a criminal defense attorney in Phoenix and a partner at MayesTelles PLLC. Known for his relentless advocacy and exceptional communication ability, Mr. Mayes is dedicated to helping his clients overcome all types of misdemeanor and felony charges. He is a graduate of the University of Arizona College of Law, where he graduated cum laude. He is licensed to practice in all Arizona state courts as well as the Ninth Circuit Court, the Arizona Court of Appeals, the U.S. District Court of Arizona, and others. Mr. Mayes is AV®Preeminent™ rated by Martindale-Hubbell® and has been included in...

Nick Verderame was born in Phoenix. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Maryland in 2008, with a major in broadcast journalism and a minor in Sports, Commerce and Culture. After working for CBS Network News and ESPN, he graduated from law school with his Juris Doctor from the University of Arizona in 2013. After working for two of the United States’ largest law firms, Nick came to Plattner Verderame, P.C. in 2016 to represent individuals who are injured and need assistance in their pursuit of justice and just compensation.

Partner Frank Verderame is a seasoned trial attorney, who has dedicated his life to helping victims of serious injuries. He is a Board Certified Specialist in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation, and has been an active part of legal communities and organizations since he started his practice, back in 1983. A lifelong motorcycle rider, Frank represents riders who have been hurt in crashes and collisions. He is also a licensed pilot (since 1989), and has handled some of the most complex aviation accident and plane crash cases in the state, including one which ended in a $10 million verdict...

Randy Hinsch was born in South Bend, Indiana. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Arizona State University in 1982 and graduated law school with his Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University in 1985. Randy went to work for a small litigation firm in Phoenix, Arizona, to gain trial experience immediately while being able to provide clients the hands-on, personable representation often missing from larger firms. He joined the law firm of Plattner Verderame, P.C. in 1992, again enjoying the opportunity given in a small litigation firm to provide personal, quality representation to clients. Randy became a Partner in 2001.

Michael Clonts graduated from Syracuse University College of Law in New York (Let’s go, ‘Cuse!) with an emphasis on international, national security, and counterterrorism law, a background that serves him well in family law, where the stakes are even higher.

A lifelong native of Arizona, Michael returned to the Phoenix area to practice law after graduation. He now exclusively practices family law.

While in law school, Michael had unique opportunities for exposure to many types of law. For example, participating in local adoption clinics, performing research for the United Nations and helping international government contractors draft sound internal policies.

Michael even traveled abroad...

Matt focuses his practice in the areas of Criminal Misdemeanor and Major Felony defense, including Juvenile Law. While pursuing his law degree at ASU, Matt served as a Student Ambassador for the Center for Law and Global Affairs, and participated in a humanitarian trip to Panama with the Law Society for Human Rights. During law school, he gained valuable experience in Washington, D.C. working as a legal intern for the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division, and as an intern at the Department of State’s Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA). He also worked as a legal research assistant...

I am attorney Ian N. Service. I am a former county prosecutor, and former public defender.

I NOW own my firm! After 9 years of public service, I believe my courtroom, and litigation experience is unmatched.

Service Law Group, PLLC is now serving all of Arizona offering legal defense services, focusing on SERIOUS MAJOR FELONIES.

I have spent my career in the courtroom. I enjoy being a lawyer, and I believe everyone has Constitutional Rights.

Mr. Thomas is a fathers' rights attorney, one of the most popular fathers' rights attorneys in Arizona according to organic (nonpaid) Google rankings. He has been practicing family law for almost three decades, virtually all of it in the practice areas of divorce, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, and related areas of family law. Mr. Thomas has a particular passion for defending husbands and fathers in divorce and custody cases. He despises greedy exes who try to take money and children away from men. Mr. Thomas is skillful, knowledgeable, and dedicated to achieving the best possible results for his...

From an early age, Ms. Bellomo has been active in community service, education and charitable work. At the University of Arizona, she along with 6 other women, founded Gamma Alpha Omega sorority. Members serve more than 1,000 hours of service each year. Chapters also conduct fundraiser and donation drives to help local organizations that share the mission. While attending the University of Arizona, Ms. Bellomo obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science, and then earned her law degree from California Western School of Law in San Diego where she mentored and tutored other law students.
As a former...

Mark J. Bourassa Esq. is the founding Member of The Bourassa Law Group, LLC. Mr. Bourassa’s practice focuses on litigation and trial work in civil matters representing clients in state and federal courts in consumer claims against abusive debt collectors, construction defect claims against negligent builders and personal injury matters. Prior to founding The Bourassa Law Group, Mr. Bourassa was a partner in the Las Vegas office of a multi-jurisdictional law firm with a substantial litigation practice in complex multi-party tort litigation, construction defect claims and general liability litigation. Over the course of his career, Mr. Bourassa has...

Rich Zawtocki has practiced law continually in Arizona since 1985. He currently owns Zawtocki Law Offices, which he established with his wife and law partner Marie Zawtocki.
Rich focuses on all aspects of personal injury law, but also does general civil litigation cases, including contract issues and debt collection cases, as well as both special education and school law cases.
Through his career, Rich has represented thousands of clients, through the litigation process and through negotiations. He enjoys meeting with and helping people.
He is an active member of the State Bar of Arizona, the Maricopa County Bar and the MCBA Lawyer Referral...

Marc McCain has lived in the Phoenix area since 1978. He attended Arizona State University where he studied business finance and graduated with highest honors in 1991. After graduating from ASU he worked as a financial analyst with a local litigation consulting firm until he decided to follow his true passion to study law at Arizona State University College of Law. Marc graduated from law school with honors in 1995 and has been practicing in the Phoenix area since that time. In 1999, Marc co-founded McCain & Bursh PLC, Attorneys at Law with his fellow ASU graduate, Darius Bursh.

Mr. Bursh attended Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, California where he studied government and economics and graduated in 1990 with his B.A. After graduating from Claremont, Mr. Bursh attended Arizona State University College of Law where he recieved his J.D. in 1995. Mr. Bursh has been practicing law in the Phoenix area since that time. Mr. Bursh co-founded McCain & Bursh, PLC, Attorneys at Law with partner Marc McCain in 1999. Mr. Bursh currently acts as the firm's President. Mr. Bursh's practice areas include personal injury, commercial litigation, and corporate law. Mr. Bursh is a seasoned litigator and represents Plaintiffs...

After growing up in Illinois and New York City, Steven joined the Army in 2002 and deployed to Iraq twice as a squad leader. While in the military, he graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. in Business Management from Chaminade University of Honolulu and continued on to earn his MBA. Steven was then awarded a merit scholarship to Arizona Summit Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctor and gained practical experience from established attorneys throughout the Valley. Prior to starting Steven M. Jackson Law Group, Steven worked at J.P. Morgan Chase, focusing on federal compliance, specifically the Patriot...

INTRODUCTION Alex Hairston brings broad experience to his litigation practice. Over the years, Alex has worked in various settings including a Family Law practice in his hometown and a Consumer Law practice in Madison, WI. Alex has worked on a wide spectrum of legal issues, including criminal, civil, and family law cases. His private practice includes cases ranging from complex civil litigation to child support and custody modifications. PHILOSOPHY Alex believes that his job is to resolve problems for his clients as efficiently and effectively as possible. Alex counsels his clients to understand their...

A lawyer with an exceptional track record and life achievements dedicated to Service and the Law Bob has been practicing law since 1980, when he graduated with honors from Brigham Young University School of Law, where he obtained the highest score ever received in ethics and was given the Am Juris Award for Civil Procedure. He earned his law degree while working as a special agent in law enforcement investigating organized crime, political corruption and major frauds. A member of the Arizona State Bar since 1994, Bob has concentrated on litigation in such areas as Family Law, Criminal...

Brian DiPietro has more than 39 years experience as a criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor. He has conducted numerous jury trials covering such cases as DUI/DWI, murder, aggravated assault, bank robbery, armed robbery, drug sales and manufacturing drugs, theft, sex offenses, burglary, fraud and domestic violence.