Scottsdale Estate Planning Lawyers

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,

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...

Tyler K. Allen was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah. Tyler completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Utah. There, he founded the Mock Trial team and was a judiciary intern in the United States Senate. Prior to attending law school, Tyler worked in Utah Governor John Huntsman’s office in communications, campaign finance, and voter outreach. During law school Tyler was active in mock trial, completed an externship with the Arizona Court of Appeals, and worked as a law clerk for Maricopa County Attorneys Office. Tyler graduated from Arizona State University Law School and was admitted...

Brad Bearnson is an acclaimed Logan, Utah and Cave Creek, Arizona attorney who has achieved success in several disciplines of law including personal injury, medical malpractice and negligence, product liability, business law, tax law, estate planning, labor and employment law, and commercial litigation. Brad has a diverse background in the law. His particular emphasis is on assisting personal injury, products liability, and other injured victims in obtaining a fair recovery for their losses. Because of his prior extensive business background he also continues to assist clients in business related issues and commercial litigation. Brad is admitted to practice...

Brigid M. Hopkins, an esteemed estate planning attorney and licensed financial professional at Pennington Law, PLLC, is the embodiment of exceptional service for clients seeking estate planning and financial advice. As the leader of the Verrado estate planning office in Buckeye, Arizona, Brigid brings a wealth of expertise in estate administration, making her an unparalleled expert in the field. Dedicated to fostering strong connections within her local community, Brigid is not only committed to professional growth but also to cultural enrichment. Her diverse legal background, coupled with her experience as a college soccer player, enables her to uniquely resonate with retirees...

For nearly two decades attorney Andre L. Pennington has assisted clients in navigating the waters of estate planning and specializes in wills, trusts, estate administration & litigation, and guardianships & conservatorships. He has been rated by Super Lawyers and has been featured in the New York Times and USA Today as one of America's top estate planning attorneys.

My focus is in estate planning and helping people make sound decisions. Give me a call at 480-345-3300! More about me... I am passionate about helping people formulate plans to reach their goals. Since 1999, I have been involved in that process with hundreds of clients as a professional in the financial services industry. In 2011, I enrolled at Arizona Summit Law School. It wasn’t always easy balancing family and school while maintaining a growing financial services company. But with the help of my wife and others, along with some divine intervention, I graduated with honors...

Matthew Harrison is the founding member of Harrison Law and has been practicing law for over 25 years. Prior to founding Harrison Law, Mr. Harrison was an attorney with a nationally-recognized surety, construction, and fidelity law firm in Phoenix, Arizona, where his practice focused on complex civil litigation. Previously Mr. Harrison was a Deputy County Attorney with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office for over seven years where he held leadership positions and mentored less-experienced attorneys. Matthew Harrison has combined these experiences into a law firm that has established itself both locally and nationally as a highly-regarded law firm. Mr....

Michael Gerity is a distinguished attorney in Arizona who brings a wealth of experience to every case. Whether representing a client with a commercial or intellectual property dispute, or providing legal advice for a business entrepreneur, Mr. Gerity is an aggressive and reliable lawyer who knows how to get the results clients need. He is AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell in recognition of his high ethical standards and professional ability and has been selected by the American Institute of Legal Counsel for its 10 Best in Arizona list in client satisfaction for 2016 in the Litigation, Lawsuits &...

David graduated Summa Cum Laude as co-valedictorian of his class from Arizona Summit Law School and received his LL.M. from Arizona State University School of Law. He is licensed to practice in all state courts in the State of Arizona and in the Federal District Court – District of Arizona. David previously founded and worked at AZ 3D Law, a nonprofit law firm that assisted low-to-moderate income individuals with family law, bankruptcy, probate, and estate planning cases. David found the work very rewarding, and appreciated the opportunity to help people who otherwise could not have afforded legal representation. David’s favorite thing...

Graduate of Temple University School of Law, Philadelphia, PA. Practicing in Arizona since 1983 with satisfied clients in Maricopa, Pinal and Gila Counties and around the State.

Personal Injury and Wrongful Death - We have helped many individuals and families whose lives were disrupted by serious injury or death caused by Auto collisions, Motorcycle accidents, car-pedestrian and truck accidents. We offer free consultations and usually take these cases on a contingency (percentage) fee.

Wills, Trusts and Powers of Attorney - We love helping people to plan with high quality estate planning packages including everything a person may need in case...

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...

Attorney Nathan E. Carr is an experienced tax attorney and bankruptcy attorney. He has a Master's of Tax Law Degree, which is not common for attorneys to achieve. Mr. Carr has saved his clients hundreds of thousands in dollars. If you have tax problems or debt problems Mr. Carr will know how to solve them. He received an award for his skills working with clients and resolving their problem.

Keo’vonne Wilson is a native south Floridian and moved to Phoenix Arizona from South Korea. Prior to attending law school Ms. Wilson worked as a legal assistant in a bankruptcy law firm, model and actress in New York City, and as a teacher in South Korea. These diverse careers instilled in Ms. Wilson professionalism, drive and a sense of humor. Ms. Wilson’s practice is dedicated to providing efficient and effective preventive counsel to her clients.

Heath is a native of Arizona. He was born in Yuma, Arizona, and spent his younger years on farms and ranches in Southern Arizona. He spent his teen years in the Greater Phoenix area. He put himself through college and graduated from Mesa Community College and then Arizona State University twice, first, with his accounting degree and, second, with his law degree. Heath founded McWhorter Law Firm in 2002 upon his graduation from college. He has practiced real estate, business, probate, estate planning, and family law since the Firm's beginning. He is intimately familiar with the legal issues as a litigator...

Legal Background Donald W. Hudspeth was admitted to practice law in the State of Arizona in 1988. He practiced corporate law representing financial institutions such as the Bank of Hawaii and founded The Law Offices of Donald W. Hudspeth, P.C. in January 1993. Mr. Hudspeth served as a Professor of Business Law at Arizona State University, West Campus and has conducted classes and seminars for Phoenix College, Maricopa Community Colleges Small Business Development Center, and the Arizona Small Business Association. Former Business Background Donald Hudspeth held a stock brokers license by the age of twenty-one and became a business owner by the time...

Attorney William D. Black has over 30 years of experience in business law, business litigation, personal injury, medical malpractice law, estate planning, probate and trust litigation and other areas of law. His firm, the Law Offices of William D. Black, is committed to helping clients achieve their legal, business, and personal goals. For a consultation with a lawyer at the Law Offices of William D. Black, call 602.265-2211 or 1.844 224 0054 contact us online. Our firm serves clients in the Phoenix metropolitan area and throughout the State of Arizona. The Law Offices of William D. Black, to...

Andy is originally from Cincinnati, OH. He moved to Columbus to attend the Ohio State University and he acheived a Bachelor's Degree in History. After undergrad, Andy moved to Southern California and attended the University of LaVerne, College of Law. He now lives in North Phoenix with his wife and two daughters.
Andy's approach to practice is a combination of aggressive legal advocacy and practical real world solutions. His focus on clients allows him to tailor case strategy based on your personal goals. He has been with the firm of Platt & Westby since 2012.

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...

While providing quality affordable legal services is among our top priority, we truly are our Client's favorite counsel. We approach every single one of our Clients with a "people first" approach. Our Clients refer to us as family, and we treat them that way. We are here whether you need a vigorous advocate or just need an ear to chat to. We truly believe a powerful relationship is based on communication. We are here for all your legal needs. If we can't do it, we know who can! Call today to speak with...

Peter M. Williams, Esq. is a seasoned attorney known for his expertise in probate litigation. Recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Lawyers, Peter's dedication to his profession and the significant achievements he has garnered have established him as a distinguished figure in his field??. Boasting a career that spans over two decades, Peter has proven himself to be a formidable courtroom lawyer. He excels in representing clients in complex probate cases, and he has built a solid reputation for protecting the rights of individuals involved in fiduciary disputes. He skillfully addresses a wide range of issues, including exploitation, breach of contract,...