Claypool Estate Planning Lawyers

Business law attorney specializing in business transactions, to include supply and vendor contracts, manufacturing and distribution contracts, commercial and residential lease transactions, intellectual property protection, strategic business development consulting, corporate structure and governance and business succession planning. Practice also incorporates commercial litigation and estate planning. I work hand in hand with my clients to identify and assess the legal risks associated with all business transactions and implement strategic initiatives to accomplish identified business objectives.

Lorenz earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Wisconsin Law School. In law school, he worked as the vice president of the Indian Law Society and helped develop programs for economic development on tribal land. He also received the school’s Pro Bono honors for volunteering as a tax consultant for indigent individuals in his community. One summer, during law school, Lorenz worked in Washington, D.C. with one of the top law firms in the country. There, he developed his litigation and legislative skills while he focused his efforts on Indian Gaming administration, tribal recognition, and legislative advocacy.

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James F. Byrne, Jr., has practiced law for 31 years. He provides clients throughout Maricopa County with legal services in estate planning, business law, and commercial real estate. He is a Certified Real Estate specialist and has been chosen by peers and colleagues to receive an AV-Rating*from Martindale-Hubbell, denoting the highest standards of quality service and ethical conduct. In addition, he volunteers every Tuesday at the Andre House, a local soup kitchen. He works directly with each client, offering legal service that is personable, efficient, and cost-effective. If you would like to set up an appointment, contact Byrne & Shaw,

George Smith is a third-generation Arizonan who has been practicing law throughout the state since 1997. Mr. Smith attended Arizona State University, earning his bachelor’s degree in 1992 and his law degree from Arizona State University in 1996. He has been with Berk & Moskowitz since 2000. Mr. Smith has a broad, interdisciplinary practice in the state and federal courts including litigation of commercial and business disputes, real estate disputes, personal injury cases and family law matters. He prides himself on providing not only legal solutions and advice, but also practical solutions and advice to his clients. ...

Shad M. Brown, J.D., LLM, is a managing partner of the Brown Naegle Crider & Jensen Law Firm. Shad’s practice is concentrated in estate planning, tax planning, tax controversy and qualified domestic relation orders. Prior to forming Brown & Jensen, Shad was an attorney with the Dana Law Firm. It was there Shad established a premier tax practice for the firm involving complex tax planning and tax controversy resolution. Before entering private practice, Shad worked as an attorney at the IRS’s Office of Chief Counsel where he represented the IRS in civil and criminal tax matters. Shad’s experience includes work...