Rillito Lawyers

Hardy Smith is a courtroom lawyer with more than 30 years of experience representing clients in state and federal courts throughout Arizona. His areas of experience include both prosecution and defense of personal injury claims, including medical malpractice and product liability; insurance law and litigation, including coverage and bad faith claims; contracts and contract litigation; employment law; civil rights; and general civil litigation. Hardy holds Martindale-Hubbell’s prestigious AV rating, awarded to lawyers who have earned the respect of their peers and who adhere to the highest ethical standards.

Hardy has represented scores of healthcare providers and other licensed professionals before Arizona...

John Leader is a highly experienced and successful trial lawyer, focusing on Wrongful Death and Catastrophic Personal Injury cases. He is uniquely qualified to handle your situation and will guide you through the legal process. Unlike other lawyers, he won't hesitate to go to trial if needed. John worked as a federal prosecutor for nine years, where he embraced the responsibility of ethically and aggressively prosecuting criminals on behalf of the United States' government. He honed his trial and appellate skills, entering private practice working for Dale Haralson, one of the most respected trial lawyers anywhere. John has successfully tried numerous...

Matt Fendon is a Founding Member of the Matt Fendon Law Group (MFLG), which has offices in Prescott, Flagstaff, Tucson, and Phoenix.

Mr. Fendon is Board Certified in Worker's Compensation by the State Bar of Arizona.

Mr. Fendon has worked in the workers' compensation industry since 2001. He started as a certified paralegal and graduated from law school in 2008. He was licensed to practice in AZ the same year. He has a 10.0 (“Superb”) rating with Avvo.com, and has even been selected for the 2014-2018 Super Lawyers® Rising Stars list.

Mr. Fendon is a member of the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association,...

Michelle is a national speaker and author on DUI defense. She is a graduate of the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law. While in law school, Michelle was an active participant in the Veteran’s Advocacy Clinic, where she acted as defense counsel for indigent Veterans charged with criminal misdemeanors. Michelle’s zealous advocacy on behalf of Veterans led to her selection by the Law School Faculty to present an amicus curiae brief (on behalf of the defendant) to the Federal Court of Appeals for the U.S. Armed Forces, the highest military court in the country.

Following graduation, Michelle worked...

Brian is passionate about trial work, and spent over seven years doing mock trials before becoming a lawyer and an adjunct professor/trial coach for law students at the James E. Rogers College of Law. Brian co-teaches the top 8 oral advocates at the law school and prepares them to compete in the National Trial Competition, the nation's most prestigious trial competition. He has won numerous awards for his trial advocacy abilities, including the William T. Birmingham award for Outstanding Trial Advocacy (presented each year to the top trial advocate in the University of Arizona Law School's graduation class) and the...

I am a California native who transplated to Arizona after my family moved to Tucson. Being married and having eight children, I do not find much time for too many things...except for a little music, martial arts, and surfing when in the HI islands. Apart from my primary work as a father and husband, I practice law --- and I truly enjoy it. My background includes the study of Chinese martial arts brought to the United States by the Chin family and taught to Al Moore, Sr., Currently I give private instruction and...

Amanda practices criminal defense and also provides entrepreneur's / small business legal services by providing concierge-level services for business formation, trademarks, copyrights & important contractual agreements. Early on in her career as a trial attorney, Amanda discovered a passion for helping other lawyers and aspiring lawyers improve their craft, and I built a reputation as an educator on a variety of topics, including DUI defense, trial techniques, legal ethics, attorney wellness, and productivity. Amanda worked as a law professor for several years prior to opening my AJB Law firm where she combines both trial skills and talent for speaking and...

With more than 27 years of experience as a trial attorney, Louis Hollingsworth has successfully represented thousands of injured clients in Southern Arizona. Louis is a certified specialist by the State Bar of Arizona in Injury and Wrongful Death. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America, is recognized by Southwest Super Lawyers and has been A-V rated by Martindale Hubbell since 2001.

Silas H. Shultz attended law school at the University of Arizona, where he was a member of the Board of Editors for the Arizona Law Review. After graduation in 1966, he began his practice in insurance defense, working for one of the most recognized firms in the field in the state of Arizona. Mr. Shultz handled an extraordinarily high caseload defending suits involving personal injury, product liability, wrongful death, medical malpractice, property damage and other tortious acts.

Mr. Shultz rose to the rank of Senior Partner in the firm and was one of its most experienced trial lawyers defending Fortune 500...

Mark Breyer has been practicing law with his wife, Alexis, since 1996. They, from the start, have only focused on injury and wrongful death cases. Mark is a certified specialist in injury and wrongful death law. This distinction has been awarded to him by the State Bar of Arizona. Less than 2% of attorneys have this distinction. Mark also has received the highest possible ranking from Martindale Hubbell, a renowned legal source for over 100 years. This award symbolizes the highest legal ability and highest ethics. Mark loves to go to trial and fight...

Peter believes that the personal nature of Divorce and Family Law requires a great deal more from a domestic relations attorney. After practicing for a number of years, and in order to better respond to his clients needs, Peter earned a Master’s Degree in Counseling and Guidance from the University of Arizona. His counseling experience has helped him understand family relationships and ensured skillful communications with clients and opposing attorneys.

Michael Harwin of the Law Offices of Michael Aaron Harwin, P.C. (www.michaelharwinlaw.com), is an award-winning, nationally-recognized attorney whose practice focuses primarily on representing professionals, their businesses, and families in criminal and regulatory matters. If you find yourself under government investigation, or if you have been charged with, for example, a DUI, financial crime, or domestic violence, among other charges, and the charge may impact your career, licensing or employment, then Michael Harwin is the attorney just for you. For instance, if you are (1) a licensed health care professional; (2) a law enforcement, military or national security clearance holder;...

Richard J. Suzuki brings a wealth of legal experience to his practice, having served as a former Maricopa Deputy County Attorney and Assistant United States Attorney, specializing in both state and federal prosecution. In addition to his prosecutorial background, Richard spent over three years at an insurance defense law firm, enhancing his understanding of accident and injury matters from a diverse perspective. With an extensive history of jury trial engagements, Richard possesses invaluable insights into courtroom dynamics. His commitment to assisting clients facing criminal and personal injury challenges is evident in his passionate advocacy. Whether individuals are grappling with serious criminal...

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...

Injured? Fight Back. Call Jeff Gould, the "Attorney In Your Corner." Proudly serving Oro Valley, Marana and Tucson. Focused on you and your best interests - Always. Experienced. Honest. Aggressive. Emphasis on Plaintiff’s Personal injury. Additional areas of substantial practice: DUI and CRIMINAL DEFENSE. I spent many years as insurance defense counsel for the top 5 US insurers; then I oversaw all claims in Litigation, in the state of Alaska, for a nationwide automobile / casualty insurance company. I recommitted to practicing injury law for the injured...

Arizona Adoption Attorney, Jessica Graves, represents birth parents and adoptive parents during the adoption process as well as egg donors, sperm donors, embryo donors. Jessica grew up in Glendale, Arizona, but received her undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona. She remained in Tucson and graduated from U of A's James E. Rogers College of Law with her Family and Juvenile Law Certificate. As an adopted child herself, and with two adopted siblings, Jessica's knowledge and personal experiences offer a unique perspective in adoption law.

Lisa C. Thompson is licensed to practice law in Arizona, California, Nevada, and Washington, D.C. She graduated from the University of Arizona, College of Law with her Juris Doctorate in 1995 and in 1997 with her LL.M. (Master of Laws) in international trade law. Lisa’s publications include: Arizona Legal Forms - Volume 3 - Debtor-Creditor (Second and Third Editions); Arizona Legal Forms - Volumes 10 and 11 – LLCs and Partnerships (Third and Fourth Editions); Arizona Business Law Deskbook (Volumes 9, 9A, 9B, 10, 10A and 10B – updated annually) and the Nevada Business Law Deskbook. ...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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). ...

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.

I am a native Tucsonan and have been married for nearly 23 years. We have a teenage daughter who we absolutely cherish and adore.

I graduated from the University of Colorado, Boulder with a degree in Geography (1994) and from the James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona (2004). During law school, I was an Articles Editor for the Arizona Journal of International and Comparative Law. I also published for the Arizona Law Review and was a two-time finalist in the Richard Grand Legal Writing Contest.

I have been practicing law since 2004 and focus my solo practice...

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...

Mr. Steven Russo is a man of many trades. Not only is he a partner at Russo, Russo & Slania, P.C. where he assists clients on a daily basis, but he is also a Certified Public Accountant, a representative of The Industrial Development Authority of the City of Sierra Vista, and has been counsel to The Industrial Development Authority of the Country of Pima for the past 35 years. When representing clients, Mr. Russo takes on cases involving municipal finance, estate planning, and probate law. Outside of the firm, Mr. Russo is a member of several professional associations, including the...

Arizona Real Estate, Probate and Business Attorney. Trusted legal services, statewide, since 1980.

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...

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...

Frances Lynch is a trial attorney who has studied the art of trial techniques with faculty of the nationally known Trial Lawyer's College. In the course of her career, she has had many jury trials, and has successfully represented people in many communities and in many courtrooms throughout Arizona. She has devoted her career to protecting the rights of people and to educating non-lawyers about the judicial system.

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...