Fountain Hills Lawyers

Ryan Tait is founding partner of Tait & Hall and the firm’s chief litigator. As a persuasive and effective former prosecutor, Ryan successfully captures the attention and respect of anyone who interacts with him. During his tenure as a prosecutor, Ryan took more cases to trial and boasted a higher success rate than any other attorney in his bureau. Ryan's disdain for bullies and his experiences feeling helpless at their hands is what ultimately convinced him to become an attorney – determined to never again be bullied simply because he didn’t understand his rights. Those experiences also led him to choose...

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...

Tim A. Tarter is president of the U.S. law firm Woolston & Tarter, P.C. Mr. Tarter previously served as an IRS Senior Attorney and as a Special Assistant United States Attorney. Mr. Tarter’s national tax dispute resolution practice focuses on all aspects of IRS audit defense, IRS administrative settlement negotiations and U.S. Tax Court litigation, including criminal and international tax matters. Mr. Tarter resolves disputes in all three Federal tax forums: U.S. Tax Court, Federal District Courts, and the U.S. Court of Federal Claims. Most recently, he lead his trial team in the Avrahami case,...

David Wenner, M.S.W., J.D. is nationally recognized as an authority on juror bias and decision-making. As a partner in the Phoenix law firm of Snyder & Wenner, P.C., Mr. Wenner has spent the last two decades prosecuting wrongful death and catastrophic injury accident cases, speaking to lawyers across the country on juror bias and decision-making, and creating a successful juror bias model. Admission to Bars 1984 - Supreme Court of Arizona 1984 - United States District Court of Arizona 1984 - United States Court of Appeals Ninth Circuit 1990 - United States Supreme Court Special Distinctions Co-Author of the Jury Bias Model™,...

I practice exclusively in the area of personal injury law. I represent individuals and families who are injured as a result of someone else’s negligence. I take each case personally and fight insurance companies that only want to take advantage of you and your loved ones when you are most vulnerable. I take time to listen to your problems and will give you advice you can count on. Before moving to Arizona in 2002, I lived in New Orleans, Louisiana, where I practiced law primarily in the areas of insurance and medical malpractice defense. During my time defending claims,...

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.

I have been an attorney for over 45 years and I am the principal of Allan D. NewDelman, P.C. My primary area of emphasis is debtor representation under Chapters 7, 11, 12 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. For those clients better served through debt settlement, I will work with their creditors in an effort to negotiate a reduction of the debt. It is my belief that every person or business that is facing financial distress should have high quality and competent representation. I strive to bring my many years of experience to the forefront for each and...

Are you interested in suing your lawyer? Did your lawyer cause you financial harm? Stanley R. Lerner has practiced law in Arizona for 37 years and over 27 years of which has been devoted to handling cases of Arizona legal malpractice for people and businesses financially damaged by lawyer negligence or breach of fiduciary duty. Mr. Lerner has a Martindale-Hubbell AV rating. An AV rating means a lawyer is highly rated in legal knowledge and professionalism. Mr. Lerner has experience on the issue of standard of care of lawyers because he has tried cases to juries on the...

James X. Theut is an Associate Attorney at Theut Scaringelli & Kupiszewski P.L.C. He attended Arizona State University and Chicago-Kent College of Law. While studying in Chicago, James interned for the Honorable Anthony Kyriakopoulos, Cook County Circuit Judge, and worked under noted criminal defense Professor Richard Kling. James’ practice focuses on Trust and Estate Litigation, Estate and Trust Planning and Administration, and Protected Person matters. As an associate attorney, James has first-chaired favorable results in Estate and Trust Litigation. James has developed an estate planning practice, helping Arizona individuals and families in the creation of revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, durable and...

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...

I am a hard-working advocate for my clients. I focus in adoptions and helping foster parents. My firm, Lewis Labadie, has been a general practice since opening. As a result, my knowledge is vast in most areas of law. This provides me with an advantage over many attorneys who are limited to one area of law. I have extensive in-court experience and work all over Arizona. I love what I do. If I can help, I will. For 3 years now, our firm has been sponsoring First Aid and CPR classes for foster parents. The list of events is on our...

I am currently working towards a Master of Laws in Taxation at Boston University School of Law, anticipating completion in 2026. Before this, I obtained my Juris Doctor from Mitchell Hamline School of Law. My educational background also encompasses a Master of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts, both from the University of Alaska Fairbanks. In 2024, I was admitted to the Alaska Bar Association and the Federal District of Alaska. The following year, in 2025, I gained admission to the US Tax Court, the State Bar of Arizona, and the Federal District of Arizona.

Sound Advice in Divorce and Family Law Since 1993 With an exclusive focus on Arizona family law issues, the law firm of John Bednarz, P.C., has served the needs of individuals and families in Greater Phoenix and the East Valley for nearly 20 years. For a free consultation in an informal and positive atmosphere, contact our office in Gilbert and discuss your situation with a knowledgeable family law attorney. Our goal is to provide the best possible client service while keeping your legal expenses as reasonable as possible. We offer free initial consultations. By emphasizing practical solutions rather than the details of...

As the managing partner at the Bastian Law Offices, PLC, Mesa lawyer Cole Bastian assists people with a variety of family law cases. For a decade, Mr. Bastian has been practicing in the legal field. In addition to his work at his firm, Attorney Bastian as a Judge Pro Tem in Maricopa County Family Law courts. He received his Juris Doctor degree from Baylor Law School. Mr. Bastian is involved with numerous professional organizations including the Maricopa County Bar Association, Easy Valley Bar Association and Scottsdale Bar Association. For an evaluation of your case, contact his firm today.

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...

Eric P. O’Connor is a seasoned attorney with a robust practice focused on commercial litigation, entertainment, and sports law. With nearly two decades of experience, Eric represents a diverse range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, high-profile influencers, recording artists, professional athletes, and businesses across manufacturing, retail, and digital media sectors. Eric’s litigation expertise spans contract disputes, intellectual property matters, and business torts. He has successfully guided clients through all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, and appeals, while maintaining a results-driven approach tailored to each client’s objectives. In addition to his litigation work, Eric serves as outside general...

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

We are a full service law firm with a focus in the areas of personal and business bankruptcies including Chapter 7, Chapter 11, and Chapter 13. We also provide a full range of legal services to businesses.

Douglas C. Gardner is a Native of Northeastern Arizona, and a fourth generation Arizonan. Prior to law school, Douglas worked for several years for Bechtel Corporation, one of America’s largest privately held corporations, as an accounting manager. Douglas attended law school and earned his M.B.A. simultaneously. During Law School, Douglas clerked for the Honorable Randy Haines of the United States Bankruptcy Court in the District of Arizona. Douglas also participated in the Arizona State Law Journal as a Staff Writer and then an Articles Editor. At the same time, Douglas also participated in Jurimetrics: The Journal of Law, Science, and Technology...

Healthcare:
Primarily represents "professionals in trouble." Kraig has represented hundreds of healthcare professionals in front of licensing boards, primarily M.D.s, but also D.O.s, D.C.s, nurses, physical therapists, homeopaths, naturopaths, and others. He also assists with other healthcare issues from medical malpractice to peer review; from regulatory issues to insurance coverage and from best practices to managed care issues.

Employment:
Primarily represents employees and small to mid-size employers. Kraig has litigated numerous employment cases including discrimination, wrongful discharge, sexual harassment, whistle blowing, and wage and hour claims. He is responsible for many noteworthy reported employment decisions and he sees himself as a...

Adrian Contreras, a Texas native, embodies a life defined by service, education, and unwavering dedication. Raised in the border town community of El Paso, Texas, Adrian embarked on a journey marked by a commitment to excellence and a passion for justice. After graduating from high school, Adrian pursued higher education at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas. Shortly after starting college, Adrian answered the call to serve his country, enlisting in the U.S. Navy as an Intelligence Specialist. Today, Adrian continues to honorably serve in the Navy Reserve, balancing his military duties with his legal career. Upon completing his military service, Adrian...

Jennifer works in general insurance defense litigation and coverage work. She handles a wide variety of tort defense litigation including representation of insurance companies, private businesses and municipalities. Her expertise includes representation of personal line insurance carriers in coverage, first party and bad faith matters as well as representation of insureds in third party tort lawsuits.

Katelyn Morgan (“Katie”) is a Colorado native who aspired to become an attorney at a young age.  After graduating high school, Katie moved to Flagstaff to attend Northern Arizona University where she graduated Cum Laude with a dual major in Criminology and Criminal Justice and Sociology with a Minor in Speech Communications.  While attending Northern Arizona University she continued to pursue her interest in the legal field while participating in the Arizona Innocence Project investigating claims of wrongful conviction and interning at a local criminal defense firm. Shortly after graduating, Katie attended law school on scholarship.  While in law school Katelyn...

Since 2003 Daniel Miranda has been helping his clients maneuver through complex legal situations arising in their business, commercial real estate and construction matters. As a commercial trial attorney, Mr. Miranda provides counsel and advice in evaluating the risks and rewards of litigation in the context of the overall business mission. Having litigated commercial disputes, he also helps his clients avoid common pitfalls in entering business contracts. He has significant experience in representing clients in partnership disputes, business dissolutions, commercial real estate disputes, construction actions, unfair competition matters, asset planning and risk management for non-profit corporations and general business transactions,...

Zayed Al-Sayyed is a 2009 Magna Cum Laude graduate of Arizona State University where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting and a 2010 Summa Cum Laude graduate of Arizona State University where he received his Masters degree in Taxation. Thereafter, Mr. Al-Sayyed received his Juris Doctorate from Phoenix School of Law, graduating Cum Laude in the top 10% of his class. While attending Phoenix School of Law, Mr. Al-Sayyed was an active member of the student body and the Phoenix community. He served as an editor and member of the Phoenix Law Review, as a delegate for the...

John Coll is an experienced probate and trust lawyer who has litigated successfully in state court, federal district court, the Arizona Court of Appeals and the Arizona Supreme Court. Reported cases: Estate of Shumway, 197 P.2d 977 (1999), reversed in part by Arizona Supreme Court, 9 P.3rd 1062 (2000); Estate of Fogleman, 998 P.2d 449 (1999).

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Mark B. Pyper graduated from Brigham Young University in 1983 with a B.A. in English literature. He later went on to graduate from the University of Santa Clara’s College of Law in 1986 with a J.D. degree. During his last year of law school, Mark also attended the University of Utah College of Law where he was an intern at the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Utah, where he worked closely with the Hon. John H. Allen, on a number Utah fraud trials. Ultimately, Mark obtained a position at Tarkington, O’Connor, and O’Neill of San Francisco, California,...

Jeffrey L. Grayson is the owner and managing attorney of Grayson Law, PLLC, proudly representing injury victims from our office in Chandler, AZ. He grew up in Phoenix but moved to Tucson to pursue his undergraduate studies in Psychology. After college, he attended law school in Auburn Hills, Michigan at Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where he excelled at civil procedure and oral advocacy. In 2009, He returned to Arizona to complete his legal training with an internship at the Pima County Public Defender's office in Tucson.

Upon graduating from law school and passing the bar, Jeff began his...