Forest Lakes Lawyers

This year (2024) marks my 30th year of experience in the legal field. After law school, at Pepperdine University, I moved to London to attend the London School of Economics. After graduating with my LLM. I worked in international business and finance for almost a decade, structuring corporate finance transactions, equity offerings, debt, focusing on contract and securities law issues. After returning to the States and working in an investment company for 12 years, I wanted to return to the full-time practice of law and started my own firm in 2015. I try to utilize my background in...

As owner of her own boutique immigration firm, Ms. Lee has experience with family- and employment-based immigration. She is a graduate of Princeton, Cornell, and Howard Universities. Her interest in immigration was sparked through international study at a Japanese University in Tokyo; an international ex-pat assignment in Paris, France; and marriage to an immigrant to the U.S. Ms. Lee served for five years as Corporate Counsel with The Procter & Gamble Company holding responsibilities in labor and employment law, trademarks and copyrights, intellectual property licensing, and advertising law. She served as a law clerk to the Honorable Nathaniel R. Jones...

Worked with children as a special prosecutor and adults. Love the out doors. Now am doing some defense work, civil rights work, collections.

Jillian is the founder of Hindo Law Group, PLLC. Jillian practices in bankruptcy, debt negotiation, business formation, estate planning and probate matters. Jillian's bankruptcy experience allows her to assist her clients with a broad range of debtor and creditor issues. Jillian relocated from Michigan to Arizona in 2009 and began working for a consumer bankruptcy firm. She has experience in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, as well as debt negotiation. In 2013 Jillian entered the world of private practice and expanded into the areas of estate planning and business formation. Jillian has aided clients with a...

I have specialized in maritime law my entire career. I practice insurance defense and personal injury. I am admitted and practice in Arizona, California, and Hawaii.

Arthur J. (AJ) Hall, began his law firm in 2013 as a solo practitioner and was the only attorney on his team. Although the firm grew quickly and had great success, Mr. Hall’s background in athletics and sports convinced him of a better approach: his clients would be better served by an entire team of professionals tackling their complicated legal issues. Two years later in 2015, Mr. Hall partnered with his close personal friend, Ryan Tait, to form the Law Firm of Tait and Hall and offer a more multi-faceted team approach to the firm’s clients. The firm he started...

I am a litigation attorney practicing since 1996. I represent schools and school districts in administrative and court proceeding, including student discipline, employee discipline and dismissal and special education hearings. I also represent business entities in a variety of civil litigation, including commercial contracts and partnership and corporate disputes and dissolutions. I am admitted to practice before the Arizona, Illinois and Michigan state courts, and the federal courts. My trial experience includes state and federal courts trials and appellate courts, as well as state supreme courts.

Mr. Amar is a Scottsdale personal injury attorney practicing law out of the Scottsdale law firm of Amar Esq. PLLC. Mr. Amar is the founder and managing attorney at the firm. He built the firm on the building blocks of client satisfaction and effective attorney representation. The firm's utmost priority is to deliver effective lawyering for its clients, and at the same time, keep its clients involved and engaged throughout the entire process. Mr. Amar received his Juris Doctor Degree from (ASU) the Arizona State University, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, and received his Bachelor of Arts from (UCLA)...

Bert focuses his practice primarily on business law, real estate law and contract issues. He prides himself on his ability to advocate effectively for his clients with an eye for detail and precision in the matters he handles. Bert is dedicated to giving each one of his clients the type of personal attention and service they expect.

Michaile J. Berg has extensive experience in negotiating and completing complex corporate and real estate transactions, including corporate formation and governance documents, contracts, employment agreements, leases, purchase & sale, and licensing agreements.

Ms. Berg has served as counsel in arbitrations before the AAA and FINRA, mediations, and civil litigation matters in the Maricopa County Superior Court, the U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona.

Ms. Berg is a Phoenix native and received her B.S., summa cum laude, from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University in 2005 and J.D. from...

Highly experienced in commercial litigation and general corporate matters. Has been both partner in AM Law 50 law firm and General Counsel of corporation. Great courtroom, negotiation and client relation skills.

I grew up in a police family and this gives me a different perspective to Criminal Defense. I understand the ins and outs of law enforcement, as well as the distinct issues that clients can face in their cases. The criminal justice system punishes individuals who are guilty of breaking the law. However, things are not as straightforward as they seem. Those who aren’t guilty may face a compelling case by the prosecution, and those who did commit a crime may be treated unfairly. After the commission of a crime, those who are accused, arrested, and charged have rights...

Jeff Silence has more than ten years of experience in the following areas:? EMPLOYMENT LAW - representing both employers and employees DEFAMATION LAW - helping people and businesses protect their reputation EDUCATION LAW - helping university students and professors challenge allegations of misconduct and poor performance and pursuing and defending Title IX sex harassment claims. Since becoming an attorney in 2012, Jeff has had many notable trial victories, some of which have resulted in significant media coverage. Jeff is a frequent speaker at attorney events and has published over 70 articles on a broad range of legal topics. Jeff has been named...

Mark Beller is former Prosecutor with both the City of Scottsdale and The Maricopa County Attorney's Office. He has spent his entire career practicing criminal law. He is a veteran trial attorney with a proven record of sucess. Mr. Beller is a graduate of The University of Arizona and he received his law degree from Arizona State University College of Law. While in school he worked as an intern for the Maricopa County Prosecutor’s Office and the Pima County Public Defender’s Office. After Mr. Beller was...

This law firm presents a personalized focus on your legal issues while strategically representing you. Our firm assists clients in a variety of income brackets, and has price points reflecting various levels of personalized service.

Paul J. Mattern represented clients at trial in matters ranging from traffic citations to first degree murder in which the state sought the death penalty. His two decades of successful trial experience is joined by a long history of appellate victories where he obtained relief for his clients by finding, and litigating, mistakes made by prior defense attorneys, prosecutors, trial courts, as well as changes in the law that should have been applied in trials or sentencing proceedings.

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...

Protect those you love and your future in times of uncertainty. Allow me to assist you through the important issues facing you and your family. Family Law: I can help your through marital dissolutions, parenting time and custody concerns, relocation and modification too. I will be there with you for trials and hearings and strongly present your side of the facts. Bankruptcy/Debt Issues: When the financial burden is too great, meet with me to see if a bankruptcy provides the relief you need. I can assist you with the filing of a Chapter 7 or a...

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,

I am currently serving as the Justice of the Peace for the Prescott Precinct. I grew up in Southern California and graduated from Cantwell High School in Montebello. After graduation, I enlisted in the U.S. Navy and went to boot camp in San Diego. During my time in the Navy, I earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) degree from Chapman University in Orange, California. I was honorably discharged in 1981 after six years of active duty. I then worked for Pacific Telephone (later to become Pacific Bell, SBC and finally AT&T) in various managerial capacities. During that time, I...

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...