San Tan Valley Elder Law Lawyers

Jake Carlson is an attorney, recognized business leader, inspiring presenter, and popular podcast host. He is personable and connects immediately with others. A natural storyteller, he loves listening to your story and exploring what matters most to you.

Jake earned his law degree (JD) from California Western School of Law concurrently with a business degree (MBA) from San Diego State University. He attended law school on a Creative Problem-Solving Scholarship and was awarded the 2005 Outstanding Case Award for best MBA consulting project. He is a licensed member of the State Bar of Arizona.

Jake's career began in the nonprofit sector as...

My name is David Gerszewski and I am an Estate Planning Attorney and Tax Lawyer. I was born and raised in North Dakota and first moved to Arizona in 1992 to pursue graduate studies in applied statistics at Arizona State University. My first career working for Wall Street investment banks and hedge funds took me to New York and then to London for almost 20 years. After leaving institutional finance, I moved to Florianópolis in South America where I developed a restaurant franchise concept that spread throughout southern Brazil.

I again made Arizona my home in 2014 and now...

Kari R. Meyrose practices in the areas of estate planning and administration, probate, elder law, real estate transactions and commercial law. Ms. Meyrose has represented clients in a wide variety of matters including the development and implementation of strategic, comprehensive estate plans designed to meet the diverse needs of a wide variety of clients, contested and uncontested trust and probate administration, guardianships, business formation and succession planning, employment related matters, and contract and lease negotiations.

Ms. Meyrose received her legal education from Loyola University Chicago School of Law, where she graduated with a Juris Doctor in 2008. During Ms....

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.

I maintain a solo practice focusing on estate and family planning. I emphasize the need for young families to think through their wishes should the unexpected occur. My goal is to provide the peace of mind that comes from knowing that you have provided appropriately and effectively for the loved ones you leave behind. I believe that everyone’s situation is unique, so everyone’s estate plan should be tailored to their situation. I’ve seen first hand the effects of families failing to plan and decided to craft a practice around helping them. I offer a 10% discount to military,...

Prior to founding The Law Offices of Brandon White, PC, Mr. White worked as a State Trooper for 10 years where he served as a certified traffic accident investigator and certified commercial motor vehicle inspector. Mr. White’s police officer duties included the investigation and detention of those suspected of DUI, including first and subsequent DUI’s, ignition interlock device violations, criminal speed, and other criminal and civil offenses. Mr. White is also experienced with professional CDL violations. Mr. White holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Management. He also holds a Juris Doctorate (JD) Law Degree from Arizona Summit Law School...

Richard has spent his career as a CPA, management consultant, business owner and attorney. From each of those professions he has gained valuable knowledge and experience to assist in guiding his estate planning and business clients make decisions to further their goals and protect their legacies. He is licensed in Arizona, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut and actively serves clients in those states. His estate planning practice focuses on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate management and elder law. He assists business clients in choosing and forming the proper form of entity and in drafting purchase and sale agreements, employment agreements,...

"Our CPA firm said it was the best Living Trust they had ever seen!" -- BB The Connor Law Firm focuses its efforts 100% on estate planning. Our efforts are concentrated on providing legal documents which will help ensure that the assets you desire to pass on to your spouse or children avoid a painful probate process and are not taken from them by a surviving spouse’s unscrupulous predator; a divorcing children’s spouse; frivolous law suits; and other unsavory creditors. Our goal is to provide you with peace of mind, exceptional and personalized estate planning, and caring legal advice for...

The ONLY law firm in Wisconsin with an affiliated Geriatric Care Management Firm. I provide families with private care assessments and consultation on care options (facilities, in home care, life care plans) along with educating families with available options on how to pay for care including available county, state, federal, Veteran, and private grants available to help with covering care costs. I also offer Medicaid, Family Care and ISIS application assistance as well as holistic planning from day one through end of life care. W. Ryan Zenk is a practicing Attorney with Elder Law Center of WI, LLC...

Ryan Hodges practices in the areas of probate, estate and trust administration, and elder law, including long-term care planning and special needs trusts. He is also a Registered Patent Attorney with experience in patent preparation and prosecution.

Bar Admissions: Ryan was admitted to the State Bar of Arizona in 2008. He is licensed to practice in all state courts, the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He is also licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Education and Honors: Ryan earned his undergraduate degree...

I am passionate about providing quality legal plans that protect families and loved ones. My law practice is strictly limited to Estate Planning and Asset Protection planning. I am licensed to practice law in California, Nevada and Arizona

Matthew Jones is committed to helping the great citizens of Arizona with their Estate Planning and Probate Administration needs. Originally from Michigan, Mr. Jones went to Law School in Chicago and practiced law in Florida before settling in and bring his talents and experience to Arizona. Mr. Jones specializes in making the sensitive process of planning a will or trust progress as simple and seamless as possible.

Greg counsels clients on the best strategies for accomplishing their estate planning and business goals. Greg starts by “Putting His Clients at Legal Ease” so that they understand the legal issues and risks they face. He does this so his client understand their circumstances and can make better informed choices to protect their assets and their loved ones. With 30+ years experience, Greg has counseled hundreds of clients, guiding them through their legal and business issues.

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

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.

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...

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...

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.

CHRISTOPHER D. GRAHAM is an experienced and innovative estate planning attorney. He strives to provide his clients with quality and affordable estate planning services in Arizona.

At Bailey Law Firm, our commitment to providing our clients with top-tier counsel and legal services is unwavering.

If you're putting an estate plan in place for the first time, you may have many questions. It is important that you trust and are comfortable with your estate planning professional.

Chris provides caring and compassionate services. He acts as an advisor and planner while listening to your unique goals and wishes.

No boilerplate documents. Chris designs customized,...

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...

Dustin Christner's practice is concentrated on complex civil litigation. He has experience defending products liability and automobile warranty actions. Many of these cases involve large document production against aggressive, well-financed plaintiff's counsel. In defense of product manufacturers, Dustin has represented automobile, tire, construction equipment and consumer product manufacturers. He has defended these corporations against claims of personal injury, wrongful death, crashworthiness, seat belts, rollover/roof crush, airbag deployment, tire tread/belt separation and electrical fires. Dustin's automobile and motorcycle warranty practice has included automobiles and motorcycle manufacturers in breach of contract, Magnuson-Moss, Arizona Lemon Law and breach of warranty claims in both state and...

James X. Theut is an Associate Attorney at Theut Scaringelli & Kupiszewski P.L.C. He attended Arizona State University and Chicago-Kent College of Law. While studying in Chicago, James interned for the Honorable Anthony Kyriakopoulos, Cook County Circuit Judge, and worked under noted criminal defense Professor Richard Kling. James’ practice focuses on Trust and Estate Litigation, Estate and Trust Planning and Administration, and Protected Person matters. As an associate attorney, James has first-chaired favorable results in Estate and Trust Litigation. James has developed an estate planning practice, helping Arizona individuals and families in the creation of revocable and irrevocable trusts, wills, durable and...

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...

Personal injury attorney Kevin McAlonan is a partner at Solomon & Relihan in Phoenix, Arizona. Mr. McAlonan has been practicing law in Arizona since 1990 and is a passionate advocate for victims of accident and injury. A frequent presenter for CLE (continuing legal education), he and his practice are completely focused on accident and injury litigation. From brain injury, spinal cord injury, and dog bites, to motocycle accidents, truck accidents, and slip and falls, Kevin McAlonan and the team at Solomon & Relihan help victims recover just compensation.

Caleb S. Lihn
Phoenix Lawyer
Caleb Lihn is a founder / partner of Thies & Lihn, PLLC. After obtaining his bachelor's degree from Arizona State University, with a major in psychology, Caleb attended the University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law. At McGeorge, he was selected to write for and edit the school's international law journal, The Transnational Lawyer. Upon graduating from McGeorge, Caleb returned to Arizona and became a successful litigation attorney at two major civil defense law firms in Phoenix. After honing litigation and dispute resolution skills, he joined a small minority of lawyers who continued their legal education...

Kelly G. Poe is an associate attorney with Gorman & Jones, PLC, an estate planning and probate law office based in Phoenix.

Kent is tenacious, knowledgeable, thorough and aggressive. Kent treats his clients as he would want to be treated if he were involved in a legal matter. He constantly considers the legal strategies available in light of the practical, emotional and economic consequences of potential options and results. He gives each client personalized attention and strives to handle each matter in an efficient and cost-effective manner. He goes the extra distance. Kent Berk was born in Denver, Colorado, and moved to Scottsdale, Arizona in 1972. He graduated from Arizona State University with a degree...

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.

Jillian is the founder of Hindo Law Group, PLLC. Jillian practices in bankruptcy, debt negotiation, business formation, estate planning and probate matters. Jillian's bankruptcy experience allows her to assist her clients with a broad range of debtor and creditor issues. Jillian relocated from Michigan to Arizona in 2009 and began working for a consumer bankruptcy firm. She has experience in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, as well as debt negotiation. In 2013 Jillian entered the world of private practice and expanded into the areas of estate planning and business formation. Jillian has aided clients with a...

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...

Ronald Zack specializes in elder law and estate planning at his law firm, which he originally established in 2008. Ron is licensed to practice in Arizona, including the Federal Courts, and the Tribal Courts of the Pascua Yaqui and Tohono O'odham Nations. Before founding his firm, Ron defended medical malpractice cases in California, served as a prosecutor, and represented Child Protective Services as an Assistant Attorney General in Arizona. His diverse expertise extends beyond law to real estate, insurance, education, and nursing, reflecting his varied academic background with a Juris Doctorate, a Master of Arts in Linguistics, and a Master...