Rio Verde Lawyers

Jo Ann is a partner at Anapol Weiss who practices personal injury law at the office in Scottsdale, Arizona.

J. Kyle Scoresby is a native of Mesa, Arizona. After graduating from Mesa’s Westwood High School in 1982 and serving a church mission in Santiago, Chile from 1983-1985, Mr. Scoresby attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where he majored in Psychology. He was awarded his Bachelor of Science degree, cum laude, in August, 1986.

Mr. Scoresby attended law school at Brigham Young University’s J. Reuben Clark Law School, where he graduated fourth in his class of approximately 150 students. Mr. Scoresby was a member of the Brigham Young University Law Review for two years, serving as Lead Note and Comment...

Charles “Tony” Piccuta is a second generation attorney. He is one of few attorneys admitted to practice in four states having passed the bar exams of Arizona, California, Illinois and Nevada—all on the first try.

Tony attended Cal Poly S.L.O on a full ride athletic scholarship. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology and double minors in Business and Psychology. Tony scored in the top ninetieth percentile on his law school entrance exam. He attended law school at Indiana University on a merit scholarship and graduated with honors

Tony began his law practice in downtown Chicago where he worked...

AV - Preeminent Rated from 2019 through 2023, and a Super Lawyer® Rising Star from 2021 through 2023, North Scottsdale Tax and Estate Planning Attorney, Kevin A. Ganser, Esq., LL.M. Taxation, is an Arizona and California licensed attorney, and is the Managing Attorney of Ganser Law Offices. Before returning to his adopted home state of Arizona (where he is a proud resident of the North Scottsdale community), Kevin lived, worked and then attended law school in San Francisco, where he obtained a law degree and a specialized legal master's degree in Tax (LL.M. in Taxation) at Golden Gate University School...

Direct, genuine, highly-informed and compassionate – these are the qualities that have enabled her to gain the trust of her clients since 1994. Whether she’s providing trust reviews, family wealth planning or creating a new estate and trust, Donna is passionate about protecting the families she serves and ensuring her client’s best interests are always at the forefront. Prior to opening the Law Office of Donna Farar Jewett, PLLC, Donna graduated cum laude in 1990 with a Juris Doctorate from Willamette University College of Law after earning her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Colorado. She then...

ELIZABETH A. FAULKNER has practiced law in Arizona since 1991. Ms. Faulkner’s practice includes all aspects of employment law including both plaintiff and defense work. She received her J.D. with honors from Arizona State University College of Law where she served as Managing Editor for the Arizona State Law Journal. Prior to entering private practice, she clerked for Vice-Chief Justice James Moeller of the Arizona Supreme Court. Before beginning her own firm, Faulkner Law Offices, Ms. Faulkner practiced at Gust Rosenfeld from 1991 to 1996 in civil litigation and appellate work, with an emphasis in employment...

David is the Managing Partner at Consumer Justice Law Firm, a BBB A+ rated nationwide consumer protection and employment law firm committed to fighting for fair treatment and accountability. Consumer Justice Law Firm helps clients with credit reporting mistakes, background check errors, tenant screening errors, debt collection harassment, identity theft recovery, employment discrimination, and labor and employment violations like unpaid wage and overtime. David received his B.A. in Political Science from the University of Michigan and graduated cum laude from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. He has successfully tried cases related to Civil Rights, Consumer...

Susan Rotkis is a Partner at Consumer Justice Law Firm, a BBB A+ rated nationwide consumer protection and employment law firm, where she works out of their Tucson, Arizona and Hampton, Virginia, locations. Susy focuses her practice on vindicating the rights of consumers under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.  Susy graduated from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University and Georgetown University Law Center. She was a judicial law clerk for over 7 years at the elbows of Hon. Michael S. MacDonald, U.S. Magistrate Judge,...

Landon Maxwell is a consumer protection attorney at Consumer Justice Law Firm. Landon received his B.A. in Philosophy, Politics, Economics and Law (PPEL), cum laude, from the University of Arizona and a J.D. from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. During law school, Landon served as an Article Editor for the Law Journal for Social Justice, and as the Outreach Coordinator for the Court Works volunteer student organization.  He also worked as a student attorney at the ASU Immigration Clinic and clerked for a year at an immigration firm in Phoenix.  Landon was also a member...

In a market saturated with lawyers, finding a well-intentioned attorney who strives to make a positive difference is like finding a diamond in the rough. Personal Injury Attorney, A.J. Mitchell, who was nominated and accepted into the National Top 40, Under 40 Attorneys, and has secured results for his clients in excess of seven figures, holds these values at the core of his business. When it comes time to hire an attorney, you want an attorney who has a proven track record of winning for his clients and understands first-hand what you’re going through. A.J. Mitchell assists his clients in...

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...

Attorney Garrett Respondek is an Associate at Zazueta Law, PLLC. Mr. Respondek has been a licensed attorney since September 2019 and is admitted to practice in Arizona and the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. Mr. Respondek regularly assists the Firm in all client matters. His legal experience includes personal injury, contract litigation, insurance matters, employment disputes, and business law. Mr. Respondek earned his B.A. in English from the University of Texas at Austin and graduated from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in 2018. Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Respondek...

Ashley started her legal career working as a law clerk, while pursuing her undergraduate degree and Juris Doctorate. She became an associate attorney upon admission to the New York State Bar. Prior to joining Consumer Justice Law Firm, Ashley worked as a litigation attorney in a variety of real estate matters, including foreclosures, residential and commercial landlord-tenant disputes, contract disputes, plenary actions, bankruptcies, and small claims actions. Ashley has regularly appeared before the New York City Civil Courts and the New York State Supreme Court. With over ten years of legal experience, Ashley is happy dedicating her practice to helping consumers get the...

Mehak Rizvi is a consumer protection attorney at Consumer Justice Law Firm. Mehak received her B.S. in Political Science, summa cum laude, from Arizona State University and graduated from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University with Trial Advocacy and Pro Bono Certificates. During law school, Mehak was president of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Association. Mehak was also a student attorney at Arizona State University’s Civil Litigation Clinic, where she successfully represented clients. Mehak worked at various externships through law school, including at the Arizona Attorney General's Office in the Civil Rights Division and the Arizona Supreme...

James Ristvedt is a Managing Associate and Trial Counsel at Consumer Justice Law Firm, a BBB A+ rated nationwide consumer protection and employment law firm committed to fighting for fair treatment and accountability. Consumer Justice Law Firm helps clients with credit reporting mistakes, background check errors, tenant screening errors, debt collection harassment, identity theft recovery, employment discrimination, and labor and employment violations like unpaid wage and overtime. Previously, James spent a decade overseeing compliance and operations as an executive at a boutique consumer reporting and investigations agency in the Midwest. James worked with countless Fortune 500 companies on myriad complex, nuanced...

Amber originally started her legal career as an attorney in California. Amber moved to Arizona and has worked exclusively on divorce and family law cases. Amber is a very driven yet compassionate advocate for her clients. She truly is an "attorney who cares" about her clients and the outcome of their cases. Call Amber today if you need help with a divorce or other family law issue.

I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Arizona State University. After undergraduate coursework, I graduated at the top of my class with a Juris Doctorate from Arizona Summit Law School. During law school, I worked as a legal assistant in a criminal law office, assisting in criminal defense cases. I also interned at the Attorney General’s Office in the Family Division. My primary focus is in Family Law as an Attorney with Enholm Law, PLLC. I handle a large array of family law issues, including divorce, spousal maintenance (alimony), enforcing or changing terms of an existing court order,...

Patrick Stanley has extensive experience assisting doctors, practice groups, and healthcare-related businesses meet their legal needs. He advises healthcare professionals and organizations throughout every step of their career.

Mr. Stanley has received an AV Preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, the highest possible rating in both ability and ethical standards, as determined through a rigorous peer review process. He has also achieved a ranking of “Superb” on the Avvo legal directory, which is based on input from colleagues and former clients. Arizona Business Magazine has recognized Mr. Stanley as one of the “Best of Arizona” in the areas of Healthcare,...

Derek Funk primarily practices in the areas of disability insurance and insurance bad faith litigation at Comitz | Stanley. Comitz | Stanley is a nationally recognized disability insurance law firm that exclusively handles private disability claims for professionals—primarily physicians, dentists, corporate executives and attorneys. We have a proven track record of success, and are dedicated to securing and protecting the benefits our clients are entitled to under their policies. We have handled and litigated claims against all of the major carriers, and are a known quality in this specialized industry. We use our experience to recognize and preempt insurers’...

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...

Attorney Randall J. Craig received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of Idaho College of Law, where he was a recipient of the Langroise Scholarship two years in a row. Mr. Craig was also placed on the Dean’s list for his outstanding academic achievement, and was awarded a clerkship to the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in San Francisco. After Attorney Craig graduated from law school, he became the youngest Vice President in the Office of General Counsel for Security Pacific Corporation in Los Angeles. Mr. Craig is currently the leading attorney at his Scottsdale...

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...

Craig Cherney is a different kind of attorney. He truly listens and solves problems rather than merely identify risks. Craig is also a unique talent for a family law dispute. Craig brings complex real property, business and financial expertise to family law matters enabling him to offer clients a tremendous strategic advantage. He provides a unique perspective to complex issues like asset valuation, asset recovery, disposition and sale of real property, division and valuation of of business partnerships, determining present value of future income streams and locating hidden assets or income often implicated in family law disputes. In law school,...

During Bryan’s 30 years of practicing family law he has handled a variety of cases from amicable dissolutions to high conflict child custody cases. To help guide clients through the legal process and make it less intimidating, Bryan believes it is vital to take the time to listen and understand his clients’ unique issues.

Bryan has served a broad range of clients, spanning from those protecting large asset clients to those still working to accumulate more wealth. Bryan’s focus is in division of retirement or financial accounts, business interests, spousal maintenance and financially complex cases.

Bryan’s wealth of experience has also made...

Estate Planning Attorney at Boland Law Group, PLLC in Scottsdale, AZ

Brad Bearnson is an acclaimed Logan, Utah and Cave Creek, Arizona attorney who has achieved success in several disciplines of law including personal injury, medical malpractice and negligence, product liability, business law, tax law, estate planning, labor and employment law, and commercial litigation. Brad has a diverse background in the law. His particular emphasis is on assisting personal injury, products liability, and other injured victims in obtaining a fair recovery for their losses. Because of his prior extensive business background he also continues to assist clients in business related issues and commercial litigation. Brad is admitted to practice...

I am a bankruptcy attorney with over a decade of experience and have successfully handled a wide variety of bankruptcy matters. I have handled personal bankruptcy cases, business bankruptcy reorganizations and bankruptcy-related litigation disputes for clients and have experience in all chapters of the bankruptcy code.

I represent debtors in bankruptcy and in debt resolution efforts. I choose to work for debtors because while it is much more demanding, it is far more rewarding when done right. There is nothing more satisfying professionally than a successful case which makes a positive and lasting difference for a client’s financial security.

I was born...