Tonalea Lawyers

Jonathan wears multiple hats for the firm, including assisting with both litigation and pre-litigation cases. Jonathan also manages the overall direction of the firm, focusing on new business development. Jonathan’s belief is that if you hire good people and represent good people, then good things will happen.

Jonathan directed the firm into personal injury because he believes that people should have equal standing with the insurance companies. He does not like that people get taken advantage of simply because they don’t have a familiarity with how a personal injury claim works. Jonathan’s goal is to provide a resource to people...

Erlichman Law Offices, an Arizona Personal Injury law firm, was originally formed in 1984 by Joseph Erlichman, who has been a practicing trial lawyer in Arizona since 1968. A graduate of St john's School of Law in New York City, he is an active member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association (AZTLA) and the Arizona State Bar. Joseph Erlichman is an experienced trial lawyer, who began his career as a prosecutor with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, and as head of the felony trial group. Beginning with 1980, he has limited his practice to the...

Joseph Gmuca has been protecting the rights of persons injured and victimized since 1987. Over this time he has represented people from all walks of life and has done so knowing that his clients – injured, in pain and placed in a very financially shaky position and often abused – need an attorney who is tough and aggressive with the other side and caring and attentive to his client’s needs. We have successfully fought for our clients against all the major insurance companies and know their tactics and how to defeat them. This is true whether you are the...

Brian was born and raised in Arizona, and joined Snyder & Wenner in 2008, after compiling a distinguished record of achievement at Brandeis University and at Chapman University School of Law. While at Chapman University, Brian received numerous awards, including two CALI Awards For Excellence, and first place in the National Arbitration Competition. He was also the President of the legal fraternity Phi Delta Phi, which focused on community outreach programs, and an editor on the Nexus Law Journal. In college, Brian was also president of the Brandeis University chapter of Sigma Alpha Mu for two years. Since...

James Goodnow is Fennemore’s President and CEO. Nearly two decades after starting his career at our firm as a file clerk, he became the youngest known chief executive of a major law firm in U.S. history. He holds his JD from Harvard Law School and dual management certificates from MIT, where he was an enrolled MBA student before pivoting to the University of Cambridge Business School (U.K.). He earned a BS at Santa Clara University, where he graduated first in his class. James is known for his thought leadership at the intersection of law and business. He has been featured on...

Susan Marks is the attorney with the Law Office of Susan Marks, PLLC, a law firm for special education and disability-related issues. Prior to opening as the Law Office of Susan Marks, Susan was the managing attorney for Susan Marks & Advocates, PLLC. Susan's legal practice focuses on disability- and special education-related matters covered under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). She assists family members and individuals with disabilities to access services in schools and universities, employment settings, and community settings. Susan is also a Professor Emeritus of special education at...

Stephanie graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with an undergraduate degree in Criminal Justice. After a former judge turned professor convinced her to pursue law school over law enforcement, Stephanie moved to Phoenix to establish herself in the Grand Canyon State. Stephanie went on to graduate from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University with a Sports Law and Business emphasis. Following her passion, directly out of law school Stephanie began working in family law. There is a unique skill required of family law attorneys in that they must blend the sympathy and emotion of family law with...

Attorney Justin Wyatt is the founder and Managing Attorney of Wyatt Injury Law, PLLC. He focuses 100% of his practice on prosecuting serious personal injury and death claims that involve auto collisions, pedestrian injuries, dog bite injuries, product liability injuries and wrongful death, among others. He is admitted to practice in Arizona and is a member of the State Bar of Arizona. He is also admitted to practice in the United States District Courts, District of Arizona, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, as well as the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Justin Wyatt navigates his cases following a strict...

Brian Blum is Of Counsel to the firm and Managing Attorney to its sister firm, The Turnaround Team™, which focuses on consumer bankruptcy matters, primarily under Chapters 7 and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. Prior to joining the firm, Brian was an associate attorney with an East Valley firm handing a large volume of consumer bankruptcy cases. Additionally, Brian represented consumer bankruptcy debtors for 3 years in his own solo law practice. Brian graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in finance. Following his undergraduate education, he spent over two years working as a...

"Mick" is an Arizona attorney specializing in business law in the greater Phoenix area and throughout the state. Mick founded Phocus Law to provide business owners and small and mid-sized businesses with a one-stop shop for all their legal needs.

When not at the office or in court, Mick enjoys spending time with his wife, Samantha, and young daughter, Pepper. Mick is also active in the classic car restoration and drag-racing communities.

Alexis Brooks is, by nature, drawn to helping other people. Ms. Brooks proudly served as a Public Defender in Maricopa County where she honed her outstanding trial skills. While in trial group, Ms. Brooks handled over 500 felony cases. Aside from her vibrant motion practice and effective litigation style, Ms. Brooks has conducted an impressive repertoire of pretrial and evidentiary hearings including; suppression hearings, Dessureault (identity) hearings, bond hearings, and restitution hearings.

Ms. Brooks’ has extensive trial experience litigating all ranges of felonies including:

Homicides
Aggravated assault dangerous
Gang offenses
Misconduct involving weapons
Domestic violence
Arson
Drug sales and drug possession
Burglary, Robbery, and Theft
Trafficking in Stolen Property
Identity theft
Sex...

Karissa is a passionate and trustworthy attorney, and has helped numerous individuals who were injured receive the compensation they deserve. Having a lifelong interest in law, Karissa completed a B.A. at the University of Pittsburgh in Political Science and English Writing in 2014, and moved on to obtain a Juris Doctor degree at Pittsburgh’s Duquesne University School of Law in 2018. While in a civil rights clinic at Duquesne University, she helped to organize and participate in a large scale expungement and pardon workshop for individuals in Allegheny County. Karissa discovered while in law school that personal injury law was...

Keith R. Galbut leads Galbut Beabeau’s corporate, construction, real estate, & outside general counsel practices. He has extensive experience in corporate and real estate transactions, including matters of corporate formation & governance & the negotiation of commercial contracts, construction agreements, employment agreements, license agreements, leases, mergers, acquisitions, & sales of businesses. He often protects his clients’ rights & advances their interests in business, construction, & real estate disputes, whether through negotiation, mediation, arbitration, or litigation. A community leader in business & law, Keith served as an Adjunct Professor of International Business Law at the Thunderbird School of Global Management for...

Michael Beethe's practice focuses on corporate and healthcare law, real estate development, and commercial transactions. He is an experienced transactional attorney, with a strong litigation background in a broad range of practice areas, including negotiation and documentation of asset sales and purchases, contract drafting and negotiation, mergers, consolidations, financing arrangements, corporate governance matters, joint ventures, new entity formation and operations, and legal consultation for healthcare, real estate, retail and service entities. Mr. Beethe worked as a trial lawyer for years, giving him greater insight and perspective on risk management issues facing his clients. This is bolstered by Mr....

Welcome to GAMESQ, PLC, where you are the hero of your story, and we are your unwavering advocates. As a proud Black-owned law firm based in Phoenix, Arizona, GAMESQ, PLC was built to empower individuals like you—those who have been injured, wronged, or overlooked—and to ensure that justice is not just an ideal but a reality. At GAMESQ, we understand that when you’ve been hurt in a car accident or personal injury incident, your world can feel like it’s been turned upside down. You’re not just dealing with physical pain; you’re facing financial uncertainty, emotional turmoil, and the daunting task of...

Karla Baker Thompson practices in the areas of commercial litigation and transactions, healthcare and disability insurance litigation. Her focus includes business and insurance contracts, real estate development, commercial leases, business and medical practice acquisitions, medical operations, lender liability, business torts, distressed asset litigation, employment, fraud, anti-solicitation and unfair competition, corporate governance, and insurance bad faith. Ms. Thompson was among the 2.5 percent of lawyers in Arizona selected to the 2014 Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. Ms. Thompson is the co-author of numerous articles about the legal challenges facing doctors, dentists, and other healthcare professionals. Her work...

I grew up in Winona, Minnesota. I received my undergraduate degrees at Indiana University-Bloomington (B.A. History and B.S. Music). My clients like me because I am results-oriented, and I am able to come up with practical and efficient solutions to difficult situations. My father died when I was 16, and my mom was in a very difficult financial situation as a result. Both of my parents had been business owners, but once my father passed away, my mom was not able to juggle everything. The result was financial hardship and several years of my mom...

Darius Amiri is the Chair of the Immigration Department at Rose Law Group, pc. He is serving as the President of the Executive Committee for the Immigration Section of the State Bar of Arizona, and is a Superlawyers nominated Rising Star in the Southwest for 2020-2021. Mr. Amiri’s law practice is 100% dedicated to Immigration and Nationality Law. He has handled thousands of immigration cases ranging from deportation defense, bond hearings, and asylum proceedings to family petitions and employment and business-based immigration applications. Mr. Amiri’s client portfolio consists of nationalities from all over the globe. Mr. Amiri’s immigration practice extends...

I am an Attorney that is dedicated to providing quality services to my clients. I believe that being open and honest with my clients are the key ingredients to being successful. As an expert in law, it is my responsibility to help my clients understand what is going on in their case and to give an honest evaluation of my client's situation. It is my honest belief that a successful law practice flows from integrity, hard work, and dedication. If you hire me that is what you will get. I look forward to meeting with you.

John has a passion for giving back to the community. He has created and worked with several nonprofits throughout Arizona and is the Founding Chairman of Keep Scottsdale Beautiful.

While in law school John worked pro-bono on a highly publicized capital murder case receiving awards and honors from his school. After law school John’s career led him to Thomson Reuters, one of the World’s Most Admired Companies, where he served as a consultant. As a business partner to some of the most prestigious legal organizations throughout the Southwest John applied a mastery of litigation, technology, and business to...

25 year litigation attorney specializing in construction law, banking and financial disputes, commercial litigation, business disputes, and real estate litigation. Aggressively advocate on behalf of clients and have successfully served as lead counsel in complex litigation matters before juries and arbitrators, including several construction arbitrations through the American Arbitration Association. Have also briefed and argued appeals in the Arizona Court of Appeals and the Arizona Supreme Court.

A native of Scottsdale, Shapiro attended The University of Arizona, graduated cum laude, and obtained a minor certificate in entrepreneurship at The University of Arizona's renowned McGuire Center for Entrepreneurship. He then attended Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor School of Law from 2007-2010. Shapiro was destined to be a civil litigator. Even during law school, Shapiro tried (and won) multiple jury trials. He also clerked for several Superior Court judges assigned to the civil bench. Upon graduating law school and passing the bar, Shapiro worked for a prominent personal injury trial attorney before opening his own firm in 2017.

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Wayne has been handling injury cases in Arizona for over 32 years representing injured people and their families. He is a Certified Specialist in Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation. Wayne is also a member of the workers compensation panel of attorneys for the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA), the PHPA and other professional sports players associations. He is available by telephone or email for a personal consultation about your case without cost or obligation. Call or email now.

I am a lawyer practicing primarily criminal defense at Phoenix Defense Lawyers in Phoenix, AZ. I also practice some juvenile and family law. I help people charged with misdemeanors, felonies, and DUIs.

Before this, I worked at the Arizona Attorney General's Office representing the Department of Child Safety in dependency, guardianship, severance and adoption matters. At the AZ Attorney General's Office, I appeared in hundreds of hearings including: trials, mediations, juvenile court hearings, and evidentiary hearings.

Prior to the AZ Attorney General's Office, I worked as a Deputy County Attorney in Gila County, AZ. Working in Gila County, I prosecuted...

John “Jack” Wilenchik is a litigation and trial lawyer who handles cases in areas including business and employment law, civil rights, law enforcement, victim’s rights matters, and tax audits/deficiencies. He has been named to the national Superlawyers list of “Top Rated Attorneys” by Thomson Reuters. In 2018, he obtained the largest jury verdict in Mohave County history (at $8 million, including $1.77 million in punitive damages), which was also the largest punitive damages verdict for the state of Arizona in 2018 (and second largest verdict overall). In 2017, the White House contacted him directly with the news that President Donald...

I have been practicing law at Udall Shumway since 1987, have been a partner of the firm since 1993, and lead the firm's education law practice group. I am very pleased to devote my practice entirely to representing school districts, community colleges, charter schools and other public educational institutions. I provide daily advice and assistance to school districts and other public educational institutions. I represent and defend educational institutions in administrative and court proceedings. I advise and represent clients in matters that include but are not limited to: personnel issues; special education; Section 504 and ADA issues; student disciplinary hearings;...

Michael was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He and his family resided in Albuquerque until 1984 when they moved to Arizona. Initially they relocated to Tucson and in 1986 settled in Phoenix. His family still resides in the Phoenix metropolitan area. He began college at the University of New Mexico. Upon moving to Arizona, he transferred to the University of Arizona where he attended for 2 1/2 years. At the University of Arizona, he was the recipient of numerous scholarships. In 1986, he transferred to Arizona State University. He was accepted into the...

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If a have lost a loved one due to a wrongful death on another's part, then contact James Leonard Jr. from Palumbo Wolfe & Palumbo. He can represent your injury case with accidents such as automobile, product liability, or medical malpractice. If you have been in a personal injury accident, you could be experiencing extreme hardship. You should contact a Phoenix personal injury lawyer at Palumbo Wolfe & Palumbo today for help!

Brian grew up in Nogales, Arizona, a city that lies along the border of the United States and Mexico. Growing up in Nogales gave Brian a unique perspective on some of the major issues our country is currently facing; including but not limited to immigration and drug trafficking. Brian’s is the son of a refugee. His mother was born in Cienfuegos, Cuba. Although she naturalized many years before her birth, Brian witnessed firsthand the traumatic effects that immigrating to a foreign country at a young age can cause. In 1961, at the age of seven, his mother immigrated to the...

Board certified specialist in taxation handling estate planning, business, real estate, and other tax law-related matters.

Mr. Beam is the owner and founder of Beam Law, PLC. Mr. Beam is a former DUI and Felony Prosecutor where he effectively represented the State by spending thousands of hours in court, negotiating and litigating criminal law cases. On the other side, he has successfully defended hundreds of clients ranging from minor traffic tickets to dangerous felonies. He has vast legal experience including complex civil group actions, but now focuses his practice on DUI, auto accidents, serious personal injury, and criminal defense. He graduated from the University of Michigan where he was elected captain of his tennis team for...

Though I graduated from the top law school in the country and most of my classmates went to work for large law firms representing big companies that was never for me. I have spent my entire legal career representing injured people in their battles with insurance companies, first doing personal injury work, more recently doing exclusively workers' compensation. Unlike many of my colleages who also handle Social Security Disability cases I limit my practice strictly to workers' compensation, that is my sole area of interest and expertise. The economics of a workers' compensation are such that most...

Mitchell E. Cohen, a graduate of New York Law School has been practicing law in Arizona since October 1982. Limiting his practice to all aspects of Family Law, Mr. Cohen is licensed to practice in all Arizona Courts as well as the U.S. Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of the United States. Mitchell Cohen previously owned the Law Office of Mitchell E. Cohen in Tempe, Arizona and has been the lead attorney on over 3,000 family law matters. Mitch Cohen is intimately aware of both the financial and emotional issues associated with divorce, custody and support issues. ...

Ms. Banfield received her Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law in 2010. Since graduating from law school, she has worked exclusively in the area of family law.

Ms. Banfield has experience in litigation and also working with both parties to mediate divorce settlements. Ms. Banfield’s passion for family law came from her experiences in law school with internships with a pro bono domestic violence office, a Superior Court family law judge, and two successful family law attorneys.

Ms. Banfield is Lead Counsel Rated in Family Law, a distinction that recognizes her legal experience, solid reputation, and...

I am an Arizona native, raised in southeastern Arizona where immigration issues have been a hot topic for many years. I have been assisting individuals in the Phoenix area with their immigration applications, petitions, cases, and appeals since 2006. No matter what type of immigration needs you have, my goal is to make sure that you understand your options, as well as the process involved. I will explain the law and technical legal terms that apply to your case so that you can fully participate in finding the best solution for your situation. It is my...

Magaly was born in Chihuahua, Chihuahua, Mexico and is fluent in English and Spanish. She is proud to have personal experience navigating immigration law, which enables her to better serve her foreign clients as a professional advocate. Magaly is blessed with an excellent team at Silva & Fontes and a wonderful, loving family. Silva & Fontes dedicates their time and commitment to advancing the family immigration interests of clients from many parts of the world and representing local clients in the realm of Criminal defense. We welcome the opportunity to evaluate your case.

Kamper, Estrada & Simmons, LLP, with attorney, Giancarlo Estrada offer comprehensive Estate and Trust Administration services to business owners, individuals, and families. Giancarlo Estrada and his legal team are experienced in legal matters of Estate Planning including Wills, Probate, Asset Protection, Living Trusts and Trust Administration. The firm offers administration in any type of Revocable and Irrevocable Trust including Firearm Trusts, Life Insurance Trusts, Special Needs Trusts, Qualified Domestic Trusts and more.In addition to serving families and individuals, the firm offers services to business owners for the formation and protection of the business. The legal team at Kamper, Estrada...

Co-Founder of The Valley Law Group, is recognized as one of Phoenix’s leading family law attorneys. After graduating from Arizona State with the highest honors and inclusion in America’s most prestigious student honor societies, Ryan attended the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. His career as a law student was decorated with numerous awards, including the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law Book Award, nomination for membership in Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities, as well as Moot Court. Ryan began his law career in the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office in various roles with...