Whiteriver Lawyers

Michael Clonts graduated from Syracuse University College of Law in New York (Let’s go, ‘Cuse!) with an emphasis on international, national security, and counterterrorism law, a background that serves him well in family law, where the stakes are even higher.

A lifelong native of Arizona, Michael returned to the Phoenix area to practice law after graduation. He now exclusively practices family law.

While in law school, Michael had unique opportunities for exposure to many types of law. For example, participating in local adoption clinics, performing research for the United Nations and helping international government contractors draft sound internal policies.

Michael even traveled abroad...

Mr. Bursh attended Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, California where he studied government and economics and graduated in 1990 with his B.A. After graduating from Claremont, Mr. Bursh attended Arizona State University College of Law where he recieved his J.D. in 1995. Mr. Bursh has been practicing law in the Phoenix area since that time. Mr. Bursh co-founded McCain & Bursh, PLC, Attorneys at Law with partner Marc McCain in 1999. Mr. Bursh currently acts as the firm's President. Mr. Bursh's practice areas include personal injury, commercial litigation, and corporate law. Mr. Bursh is a seasoned litigator and represents Plaintiffs...

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...

Kate has been representing community associations and condominiums throughout Arizona for nearly her entire legal career. Kate’s practice serves the firm’s association, non-profit corporation, and business clients. Her practice areas include all aspects of community association and condominium law and also encompass intellectual property, employment law, and insurance defense.

With a decade of experience litigating cases, Jenna has handled hundreds of depositions, dozens of jury trials and countless court appearances. Jenna prides herself on having a stellar reputation among fellow attorneys, colleagues at all levels and judges. Her secret sauce litigation style is a perfect mix of a laid-back “I got this” energy and tough advocacy.

Jenna started her career as a prosecutor at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. She prosecuted gang crimes, sex crimes and vehicular crimes. Her trial experience as a prosecutor includes homicides, sexual assault and aggravated assault. After gaining substantial trial experience, Jenna transitioned into civil...

Ariana is a driven and dependable attorney who zealously represents her clients. While attending Marquette University Law School, Ariana began working as a personal injury law clerk. Realizing her affinity for representing personal injury cases and helping her clients rebuild their lives, Ariana practiced law as a personal injury attorney in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 2017, Ariana returned home to Arizona to practice law and has since been with Thompson Law Firm, where she has earned high regard as an honest and diligent advocate for her clients. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Washington State University, Ariana went on...

Mr. Thomas is a fathers' rights attorney, one of the most popular fathers' rights attorneys in Arizona according to organic (nonpaid) Google rankings. He has been practicing family law for almost three decades, virtually all of it in the practice areas of divorce, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, and related areas of family law. Mr. Thomas has a particular passion for defending husbands and fathers in divorce and custody cases. He despises greedy exes who try to take money and children away from men. Mr. Thomas is skillful, knowledgeable, and dedicated to achieving the best possible results for his...

Robert Goldwater is the Founder, President, and Managing Partner of the Goldwater Law Firm.

Mr. Goldwater graduated with Honors from Arizona State University Law School in 1992, where he was a Pedrick Scholar and winner of the law school’s Canby Moot Court Competition. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Arizona's Finest Lawyers, American Association of Justice, American Trial Lawyers Association, AAJ Birth Trauma Litigation Group, AAJ Nursing Home Litigation Group, and several other organizations.

Mr. Goldwater focuses his practice exclusively on personal injury and wrongful death cases, and he has helped recover in...

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.

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

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...

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.

I help private property owners defend their property rights. I can help with rezoning, planning, development agreements, zoning permits & appeals, planned area developments, board of adjustment petitions, conditional use permits, redevelopment, easements, annexations, wells and well agreements, rights of way, CC&Rs, and interpreting the sign code and permitting signs. I can help you with the following real estate issues: eminent domain, condemnation, government takings, inverse condemnation, regulatory takings, total takings, partial takings, Proposition 207 losses (the Private Property Rights Protection Act), and utility easement takings. I also can help you appeal your property taxes and property tax assessments.

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...

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Ms. McFarland's mission is to serve Sedona and the Verde Valley with experience and integrity. Since 2002, she has provided complete client service in the areas of estate planning, business law, real estate, and appellate practice. Ms. McFarland entered private practice in 1993. From 1993 through 2001, she worked with firms in Washington, D.C., Los Angeles, and Santa Barbara, California, primarily focusing on complex, commercial trial and appellate work in state and federal courts across the nation. Ms. McFarland's practice included disputes about employment contracts, partnership agreements, commercial leases, joint ventures, 10b(5) securities litigation, shareholder derivative actions, compliance with the Investment Company Act of 1940,...

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...

Born in the tiny town of Hoxie, Kansas, Doug Weber grew up in Topeka and attended Kansas State University in Manhattan. A scholarship athlete, he was captain of the men's cross country and track and field teams, and was a world ranked distance runner. He continues to hold a school record in one event. Phoenix' excellent year-round training weather was one of the reasons he chose to relocate to Arizona and attend Arizona State University College of Law. While Doug no longer runs competitively, he supports the continued development of endurance sports and youth athletics...

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...

Jeff Brei is a certified Real Estate Specialist. Jeff is an "AV" rated lawyer which means he acts with the "highest ethical standards and preeminent legal ability." Jeff is the owner of the Brei Law Firm. The Brei Law Firm represents clients in all matters involving real estate, business, construction and personal injury law. Our firm is dedicated to winning legal disputes. Please see our website for more information. Jeff was born and raised in Tucson. Jeff attended Salpointe Catholic High School and the University of Arizona. Jeff and his wife, Suzanne Brei, ...

The Law Office of Patti J. Shelton specializes in Elder and Probate law, including guardianships and conservatorships; Will and Trust negotiation and litigation; drafting Wills and Powers of Attorney; and, exploitation of vulnerable adult cases. We are in the business of assisting older adults in achieving the best quality of life possible; of helping family members deal with aging and capacity issues; and of representing heirs and beneficiaries in cases contesting the content or administration of Wills and Trust.

Greg Lyon co-founded Hirsch & Lyon Accident Law. Mr. Lyon partnered with Attorney, Jack Hirsch to form this new law firm limiting their practice to personal injury and wrongful death representing injured people for over 40 years. During that time he has handled thousands of automobile accidents, slip and fall, dog bites, product liability, medical malpractice, and wrongful death cases. He has represented individuals with brain injuries, fractures, burns, spinal cord injuries as well as knee and shoulder joint injuries.

Don Awerkamp is a partner in the law firm of Awerkamp & Bonilla, PLC. He has represented employees since 1983, and for the past twenty years his practice has been almost exclusively in the area of employment and labor law. He provides representation for private and government employees in most forums, including State and federal trial and appellate courts, the National Labor Relations Board, merit commissions of city, county, state, and federal governments, and other administrative agencies. He also provides advice and representation to employer clients giving him a dual perspective. Mr. Awerkamp chaired the State Bar of Arizona Labor and...

In 1998, Matt started his career in law as a commercial and intellectual property litigator with the AmJur 100 firm of Quarles & Brady LLP in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Chicago, Illinois. At Quarles, Matthew was fortunate and garnered valuable trial experience during his first year as an associate-a rarity at one of the largest firms in the nation. Having proven his capacity and passion for litigation, Matt worked on a number of high-profile cases involving medical device manufacturers, electric utility companies, and other Fortune 500 or Forbes 100 companies.

His drive to make certain his clients receive 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).

Elizabeth "Betsy" Alongi has more than 15 years handling real estate transactions in Arizona. She has drafted commercial and residential PSAs and prepared and reviewed closing documents. She has drafted commercial leases (ground leases and office leases), reviewed loan documents, prepared operating agreements, and filed articles of organization for LLCs.

Jerry Bonnett practices commercial and construction law, litigation and dispute resolution. He has been a member of the State Bar of Arizona since 1973 and the Colorado Bar Association since 1997. He has represented a wide range of clients, including Fortune 500 companies, regional enterprises, non-profit organizations, professionals and other individuals. In addition to rendering advice on general corporate and business law matters, he has handled a large variety of claims and disputes – through mediation, arbitration and litigation in state and federal courts and before administrative agencies. He has wide experience in resolving, through trial or otherwise, disputes arising...