Whiteriver Lawyers

Services provided: Federal and state tax controversies, including * International taxation * IRS audit defense * IRS collection and settlements * Offers in Compromise * Installment agreements * Sales tax audit defense

Cristina Perez Hesano is a bankruptcy, personal injury, and civil litigation attorney with a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice and Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University. After starting her career as a judicial extern in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona, for the Honorable Redfield T. Baum, Cristina gained experience in consumer bankruptcy matters at two law firms, honing the skills that would allow her to open her own firm. In 2010, Cristina established Perez Law Group, PLLC.

At Perez Law Group, PLLC, Cristina provides experienced representation to individuals and businesses in bankruptcy and debt negotiation, as well as...

Peter graduated from the Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. His work background is Christian Ministry, Commercial/Residential Property Management, and Real Estate. He is passionate about protecting elders, helping families, and guarding business and personal assets. Peter loves researching, especially the liability regimes within Estates and Probate.

Wendy Edwards has focused her practice on criminal defense.  She moved to Flagstaff in January of 1990 and began working at the law firm of Aspey, Watkins & Diesel, pllc as a legal assistant.  She attended NAU where she graduated cum laude.  Ms. Edwards then enrolled at the University of Idaho Law School and, upon graduation, immediately returned to Flagstaff and the law firm of Aspey, Watkins & Diesel to begin her legal career.  

She has successfully defended clients in all types of criminal matters from murder all the way down to dog-at-large.  For approximately 9 years, she focused primarily on DUI...

Trevor has dedicated his legal career to criminal defense. He is an experienced trial lawyer and is committed to getting the best possible outcomes for his clients. Prior to founding Law Office of Trevor Hill, Trevor honed his legal skills at the Pima County Public Defender’s Office. He gained valuable experience handling all types of felony cases, including charges of: First Degree Murder, Driving Under the Influence, Possession of Drugs for Sale, and Sexual Assault. Trevor is fluent in Spanish. At the Public Defender’s Office, he worked in the “Crimmigration” group and represented non-citizens who had been accused of crimes. Trevor has...

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...

My focus is on assisting small and startup businesses with protecting their brands through trademark registration. I perform federal trademark searches, prepare and file applications, and assist clients with infringement matters.

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...

Edmundo Robaina practices in the areas of labor and employment law, representing private and public employees and business clients in cases involving claims of discrimination/harassment, wrongful termination, wage and hour, breach of contract, licensure and discipline, and other employment-related matters.

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...

I'm Alex Moorhead, I'm an experienced attorney serving the Greater Phoenix area since 2007. I am the owner of Urgent Law which is a boutique personal injury law firm in Phoenix, AZ that offers hands-on service to each and every client of ours.

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;...

Hi! I am a second-generation estate planning attorney with over two decades of experience, and I have seen how even the best intentions can have negative results. Without considering estate planning, family members can be left in confusion, turmoil, or worse, after a loved one passes. That is why my focus is on creating comprehensive estate plans that fulfill the wishes of professionals, business owners, and retirees to enable a transition that protects the remaining beneficiaries. My vision is simple and powerful: provide every client with an exceptional legal planning experience. With a decade spent in the courtroom as a trial attorney,...

Jamal F. Allen founded Allen & Associates, PLC in 1996 to protect the rights of people severely injured by the negligence of others and those charged with felony or misdemeanor crimes anywhere in Arizona. Our firms gets great settlements and recoveries for accident injury victims. And, Mr. Allen consistently obtains winning results for our criminal defense clients. Mr. Allen received a B.A. in Communications from the University of Nevada at Las Vegas in 1990 and his Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University College of Law in 1993. Prior to founding the firm, Mr. Allen defended insurance companies at a...

Born in Kentucky and raised in New York, Robert moved to Arizona while in high school. After graduating from a local high school, he earned a B.A. in Psychology, Cum Laude, from the University of Arizona. Robert entered the University of San Diego School of Law, and earned his law degree in 1985. After a few years in private practice, Robert worked criminal defense for the Coconino County Public Defender Office in Flagstaff from 1988-1989. He then went to work as a prosecutor for the Yavapai County Attorney Office in Prescott from 1990-1994. As a Deputy County Attorney, Robert...

After decades in corporate America as a marketing executive, I switched gears and became an attorney in 2015. It had always been my dream to go to law school, and I chose business law because I had seen firsthand how thorny legal issues could stop a business in its tracks. Whether you’re expanding your services, facing a challenging employment issue, or simply have a question about a business transaction, make me your first call.

Knapp & Roberts is a personal injury and wrongful death law firm based in Arizona. Our attorneys are dedicated to obtaining justice for individuals and families who have suffered harm as a result of the reckless conduct of others. For high end legal representation, call our office to schedule your free consultation.

John Schill has been working to protect the interests of clients for over 20 years. Mr. Schill is a graduate of the Creighton University School of Law where he earned a Juris Doctorate in Law and started along the road to a successful legal career. Prior to entering Law School, Mr. Schill received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Creighton University.

After Law School, Mr. Schill joined the United States Army as a Judge Advocate and was assigned to XVIII Airborne Corps, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. During his tour of duty Mr. Schill was deployed to Somalia from 1993-94...

Driven by an intense passion to enhance medical care and ensure a minimal-risk health care delivery system that is accessible to all, Mr. Patton believes that resolving medical malpractice issues in favor of his clients fosters a safe health care system by way of improvements based on the errors highlighted in his clients' unfortunate medical encounters. All medical malpractice victims are encouraged to file complaints with the appropriate boards so that others are able to research their caregivers. In addition, if legal intervention is warranted, then we are here to assist.

Mr. Stephen McFarlane concentrates his practice representing businesses and individuals before the IRS and all other federal and state tax authorities. His experience spans US Tax Court, Arizona Tax Court, IRS Collections, Offers-in-Compromise, Installment Payment Plans, Appeals, Foreign Account Reporting Violations, Arizona Sales Tax (TPT) Audits, Worker’s Unemployment Tax audits and disputes; liens & levy release. Mr McFarlane has 33 years of experience in tax controversy resolving taxpayers' tax problems. He has the all-important experience and familiarity with IRS and ADOR agents to efficiently and effectively resolve tax issues. Services and locations: Tax Litigation, Administrative Tax Audits, Tax Audits, Tax Collection...

Mark offers over 25 years of legal practice affording a vast array of experience in business and real estate matters in Arizona. An "AV Preeminent" rated lawyer and a real estate specialist certified by the Arizona State Bar, Mr. Lasee's practice focuses on significant commercial real estate and business transactions. He is a member of Kutak Rock's National Pension Practice Group, which represents plans in several states, his current focus being on private equity and hedge funds investments. He is a member of the National Association of Public Pension Attorneys and has represented pension plans in placing well over $1...

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

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

Chris is a third generation attorney at the law firm of Skousen, Gulbrandsen & Patience. His passion for helping clients obtain fair and equitable results has led him to focus on personal injury cases involving vehicle accidents, dog bites, dangerous products, medical malpractice and more. An elite swimmer in both high school and college, Chris was a two-time Arizona State Champion and a four-time All American in high school. In college he became a two-time All-American for Brigham Young University at the NCAA Division I National Championships and was awarded the Brigham Young University Scholar Athlete of the Year Award...

Nothing excites DeeAn more than helping people and families in Arizona, especially those who unfairly find themselves in a challenging legal situation. Known for her compassion and her dogged determination on behalf of her AZ clients, DeeAn is that rare breed of family attorney who cares deeply and has the courage and competence to do something about it.

After litigating hundreds of cases ranging from simple misdemeanors to homicides, I can honestly say that I love what I do. My heart lies in criminal defense work. Through hard work, I’ve earned the respect of the legal community here in Arizona. I’ve worked with hundreds of attorneys and appeared before numerous judges in city, state, and federal courts. Although most of my criminal practice is in state courts, about 30% is federal criminal defense. I’ve dedicated my legal career to helping those who struggle most. I first became a prosecutor because I wanted to protect the vulnerable...

After spending 12 years traveling the country with the Air Force, Kristi and her family came back to her home state of Arizona to settle down and finish raising their three daughters. Kristi focuses on helping our first responders and military heroes in legal aspects that may arise. She volunteers her time with Women In Law, Florence Immigration Refugee and Rights Project, Wills for Heroes and other church and community organizations. Giving back to the community is an important part of her life. In her spare time, Kristi enjoys riding her horses and spending time with her family. Kristi is...

Michael W. Goltry holds a chemistry degree from the College of Idaho and a law degree from Brigham Young University. After graduating law school, Michael moved to Washington, D.C, where he was a judicial law clerk for Chief Judge Frank Q. Nebeker of the United States Court of Veteran’s Appeals. Michael is registered to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office since 1995. He has prepared and prosecuted trademark applications, and patent applications relating to a wide variety of technological fields including the farming, communications, chemical, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, mechanical, electrical, electromechanical, computer, computer software, and semiconductor...

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...

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 Attorney, Candace Kallen
Candace E. Kallen is the managing attorney with My AZ Lawyers.

Ms. Kallen received her Juris Doctor at the Arizona Summit Law School after completing her Bachelors of Science in Communication and Public Relations at East Carolina University. Born in Phoenix, Arizona, she has lived in Florida as well as North Carolina. During this time she acquired 6 years of managerial experience prior to returning to Phoenix and joining the firm in May 2014.

Working as Managing Attorney and a Family Law lawyer, her cases frequently involve domestic relations, fathers’ rights, child custody, and spousal maintenance. ...

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...