Phoenix, AZ Lawyers

Immigration Law

13835 N. Tatum Blvd., Suite 9-428, Phoenix, AZ 85032

Alicia M. Wheeler is the founder of Wheeler Law and an attorney in Phoenix. The firm opened in January 2020; in an interview on its website, she identifies herself as its owner and managing attorney. Her professional service includes a term chairing the State Bar of Arizona’s immigration council in 2021–2022. The bar’s 2023–2024 Immigration Law Executive Council roster subsequently listed Wheeler as a member at large, identifying her firm as Wheeler Law, PLLC. Those are past appointments, rather than a description of a current council office. Before law school, Wheeler taught Spanish to middle school students in Atlanta. That two-year assignment followed her graduation from Bucknell University and was part of Teach for America. Teaching was work she enjoyed, though she had already planned to pursue law. At Bucknell, her two majors were Spanish and political science. She graduated magna cum laude and received the Charles Longley Prize for Political Science as its female recipient. Her Spanish studies included four and a half months in Granada, Spain, and a service trip to Nueva Vida, Nicaragua. Asked about learning the language, she also credited clients with giving her daily opportunities to practice it. Wheeler’s law degree is from Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. After passing the Arizona bar examination, her legal career included work at a large firm followed by a smaller one.

Personal Injury Law

2550 W Union Hills Dr., Ste. 350, Phoenix, AZ 85027

Ms. Edblad graduated from the University of Southern California in 2008. After graduating from University of Southern California, Ms. Edblad went on to study at the London School of Economics and Cambridge University. Upon returning to the United States, Ms. Edblad Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Amara Edblad, Esq. is the Managing Attorney of the Pincus Law Firm, PLC in North-West Phoenix. Ms. Edblad has practiced personal injury law since 2012.

Criminal Defense Law

24 W Camelback Rd #498, Phoenix, AZ 85013, USA

Leading criminal defense and DUI lawyer Arja Shah represents clients in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Tempe, and surrounding areas. Arja gained her experience by successfully defending hundreds of clients who were facing serious criminal charges. Arja takes great pride in providing her clients with highly individualized service because she genuinely understands what is at stake when you are accused of committing a crime or arrested for drunk driving. Arja is adamant that it takes more than just knowing the law to support and guide people through trying times.

Criminal Defense Law

2 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

DUI Defense Attorney Brian Sloan is a Criminal Defense Lawyer SOLELY Focused on DUI Defense Representation. Mr. Sloan has been defending DUI cases since 2004, and has defended more than 2,900 DUI cases, with incredible results. A partial list of accomplishments can be viewed at Mr. Sloan’s website: www.ArizDUI.com. Mr. Sloan is a Founding Member of The Arizona DUI Team; is one of the most award-winning DUI Defense Lawyers in the state, and has an impressive resume of accomplishments. Mr. Sloan is rated 10-out-of-10 on AVvo.com; 4.9-out-of-5.0 on Martindale Hubbell; was awarded the SuperLawyers Southwest Rising Star Award for five years in a row for DUI Defense; and in 2019, he was named a SuperLawyer in DUI Defense, which was given to only 7 people in Arizona and New Mexico combined. Mr. Sloan prides himself on being the ‘Best Value in the State’ when it comes to DUI Defense Representation, due to his years of experience, sole focus on DUI Defense, and what he charges.

Criminal Defense Law

3600 N. 19th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85015

Bruce Blumberg is the founder and principal attorney at Blumberg & Associates, a Phoenix law firm serving clients throughout Phoenix and statewide in the areas of criminal defense and family law. A leading criminal defense lawyer in the state, Bruce is one of only a handful of attorneys to be certified as a specialist in criminalBruce Blumberg is the founder and principal attorney at Blumberg & Associates, a Phoenix law firm serving clients throughout Phoenix and statewide in the areas of criminal defense and family law. A leading criminal defense lawyer in the state, Bruce is one of only a handful of attorneys to be certified as a specialist in criminal law by the State Bar of Arizona. As a criminal defense lawyer in Phoenix, Bruce handles the full range of Arizona criminal law matters, from juvenile offenses and probation violations to the most serious felonies. Bruce has successfully handled a number of murder and violent crime trials and has served as Appointed Counsel in many Maricopa County death penalty cases. A hardworking, dedicated and passionate attorney, Bruce excels in serious felony cases where the stakes are high. law by the State Bar of Arizona.

Real Estate Law

2929 N 44th St, Phoenix, AZ 85018, USA

Catherine has practiced law in Arizona for more than 30 years, earning her the respect and referrals of the people in the community she serves. Representing clients in complex real estate and business matters, she has extensive experience with all aspects of private and commercial enterprises, from contract negotiation to litigation. Catherine is particularly skilled at providing positive outcomes in high-conflict cases, while always striving to keep her clients' costs down through effective dispute resolution. She believes in empowering clients to take charge of their legal matters by providing them with the benefit of her knowledge in order to make sound and successful decisions. She is often sought out by peers and other professionals for her sharp financial and legal analysis in areas of business contracts, financing and real estate transactions. Practice Highlights: Conduct trials, evidentiary hearings, motions practice, and discovery in federal, state and bankruptcy courts involving business, contract, real estate and banking (deficiency, guaranty, mortgage enforcement), Litigate claims of misrepresentation in real estate sales, Manage real estate portfolios of commercial and industrial properties, Resolve title claims, including easement, access, deposit claims and encroachments, Negotiate business purchases and sale transactions including financing, securitization and due diligence, Manage real estate acquisitions, sales, financing and leases of commercial and industrial properties including due diligence, title and appraisal reviews, Handle multi-property landlord/tenant matters including improvements, construction defects, payment applications, lien waivers, estoppels, and accounting audits. Education: Catherine Conner received her B.S. from Northern Arizona University and earned her MBA and law degrees from Arizona State University.

Family and Divorce Law

3800 N Central Ave, Suite 720, Phoenix, AZ 85012

For assistance with navigating complex family law matters, turn to Cory Keith, the Founder and Managing Attorney at Desert Legal Group, one of Arizona’s quickest growing family law firms. While acting in his capacity as the Managing Attorney, Cory also holds a limited number of cases further sharpening his trial expertise including handling complex custody disputes, high-net-worth cases, and high-profile legal matters. He is an active member of the family law legal community with a legal portfolio featuring successful representation of athletes, public figures, and high net worth individuals. Cory’s legal practice encompasses a wide spectrum of family and juvenile law matters, including DCS (Department of Child Safety) cases, dependency proceedings, termination of parental rights, adoption, divorce and legal separation, prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements, child support, parenting time, legal decision-making, spousal maintenance, enforcement or modification of existing orders, relocation issues, orders of protection, injunctions against harassment, and third party/grandparent rights. Cory began his studies at Arizona State University, earning his bachelor’s in criminal justice and criminology. After graduating cum laude, he received a full ride academic scholarship to attend law school. While being fully submersed in his studies, Cory also served as a legal clerk at multiple law firms. Cory is actively involved in the legal community, participating in several non-profit organizations including volunteering with the Arizona Stealing Hearts Rescue–a large breed dog rescue.

Criminal Defense Law

11811 N Tatum Blvd, Unit 3031, Phoenix, AZ 85028

Craig Orent is an experienced, aggressive, passionate trial attorney who has been trying criminal cases for 28 years. He takes on any case where the government has accused someone of wrongdoing; and he approaches each case with the same passion and dedication regardless of the charge, the complexity, or how formidable the governments case. Craig represents accused persons in State, City, and Federal courts. He applies his expertise, skill, and experience to effectively represent his clients and to achieve the very best possible outcome. Though no attorney can or should guarantee results, Craig guarantees that he will fiercely defend and advocate his clients best interests and constitutional rights.

Personal Injury Law

1440 E Missouri Ave c 150, Phoenix, AZ 85014, USA

Daniel P.J. Miller is a civil litigation attorney who joined Tucker & Miller in 1988. The firm is now Miller & Cruz. He is a partner in the firm and practices in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death and medical malpractice. He has handled all types of personal injury cases including car and truck crashes, premises liability, automotive product liability and dog bite injuries. He has also handled numerous malpractice cases involving misdiagnosis, failure to diagnose cancer, failure to diagnose and treat heart problems and negligent surgery cases in cardiology, orthopedics, oncology and neurosurgery. Dan has recovered tens of millions of dollars on behalf of his clients and received one of the largest wrongful death awards in Arizona history. Mr. Miller passionately advocates for his clients. Many times in his career, Dan looked at potential cases other lawyers had turned down and proceeded to obtain substantial settlements and verdicts. These include a $1.7 million case for a near drowning, $500,000 for a car-bicycle accident and $8,000,000 for an automotive product liability case, $9.5 million for neurosurgery malpractice and many others.

Civil Litigation

2198 E Camelback Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA

Attorney Francis J. Slavin practices primarily in the areas of commercial litigation, real estate purchase contracts, loan foreclosures and loan workouts, condemnation/eminent domain, design and construction defect litigation and real estate development. He holds both an undergraduate and J.D. degree from the University of Cincinnati. He was admitted to the Bar in Ohio in 1968 and in Arizona in 1972 and is currently a member of both State Bar Associations. He is an AV Rated lawyer for over 25 years. Mr. Slavin moved to Arizona from Ohio in 1971 to become vice-president and general counsel of a multi-discipline homebuilding, land development and residential lending company. He joined the Fennemore Craig law firm in 1973 and became a shareholder and director. In 1983 he formed the predecessor to his current firm, and then founded Francis J. Slavin Law Firm in 1990. Active in the national and Arizona legal community, he serves on committees for the American Bar Association including the Forum Committee on the Construction Industry; Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section, State and Local Government Law. For the State Bar of Arizona, Mr. Slavin served on the Judicial Evaluation Committee (1974 to 1990), chairing that committee from 1976 to 1980, and the Disciplinary Commission (1976 to 1983), chairing that Commission from 1981 to 1983. In addition he has been a member of the Real Estate and Construction Law Sections. Mr. Slavin is a member of the Order of the Coif and Phi Delta Phi. He is the author of Construction Law and Mechanics’ Liens in Arizona, published annually by Professional Educational Systems, Inc. (1980-2006). He served as Judge Pro Tempore, Superior Court of Arizona in the County of Maricopa from 1980-1990. From 1981-1989 he was a member of the City of Phoenix Zoning Ordinance Revision Committee.

Intellectual Property Law

2325 E Camelback Rd suite 400, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA

As a mid-career JD recipient, an award-winning student trial advocate from the Syracuse University College of Law, specializing in Intellectual Property Law, and a member of the prestigious national society – The Order of Barristers – I have developed a profound understanding of the legal intricacies in this field. My academic journey, including a Master of Studies in Law from the University of Southern California and an MBA from Northeastern University, has equipped me with a unique perspective on the intersection of law, business, and innovation. In my previous role as the head of a multi-million-dollar education management organization, I honed my skills in governance, oversight, financial management, and public relations. These experiences have not only sharpened my business acumen but also my ability to analyze complex situations, negotiate effectively, and drive performance improvements. My involvement in various boards, including at SABIS Holding – which owns a wide array of intellectual property and proprietary systems in the K-12 education sector – directly aligns with my passion for protecting and managing intellectual assets. My global experiences and multicultural understanding, enhanced by my proficiency in languages like French, Spanish, and Arabic, allow me to approach intellectual property issues with a unique international perspective. This is particularly relevant in today’s interconnected world, where legal considerations often transcend national boundaries. What excites me most about the prospect of working with my clients is the opportunity to apply my business insights and legal knowledge in a dynamic environment that values innovation and intellectual property. I am eager to bring my diverse interests and strengths, including in litigation, public speaking, and leadership, to each of our clients.

Family and Divorce Law

7301 N 16th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020, USA

Harvey was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. He received a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (finance) in 1968 and his Juris Doctor from the University of Arizona in 1971. While attending U of A, Harvey participated in the Voluntary Income Tax Assistance program, Law Student Civil Rights Research Council and was a staff writer for the Arizona Advocate. A substantial portion of Harvey’s practice is dedicated to representing clients in all aspects of family law. He also has vast experience representing individuals and entities in a wide variety of transactional and civil litigation matters. In 2007, Harvey was appointed as a Judge Pro Tempore for the Maricopa County Superior Court Family Law Division. He presides over court hearings and conducts settlement conferences.

Family and Divorce Law

1850 N. Central Av, Suite 1900, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Ms. Davis has been practicing family law for over 20 years and focuses on complex divorce and custody litigation. Ms. Davis is the prior President and Chair of the Firm and also is an Adjunct Professor at Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. Ms. Davis is certified as a family law specialist by the Arizona state Bar; is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell; and is honored by Best Lawyer’s in America, Super Lawyers, and more elite organizations.

Personal Injury Law

650 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, USA

Jeffrey B. Miller, a founding partner at Miller Kory Rowe, LLP, is a highly accomplished personal injury and wrongful death law specialist certified by the State Bar of Arizona. A Harvard College magna cum laude graduate and NYU Law School alumnus, Jeff has achieved remarkable success in litigation, including a record-breaking $28 million verdict in a psychiatric malpractice case. His diverse interests and expertise span trucking negligence, nursing home abuse, elder abuse, medical malpractice, and construction accidents. Jeff's commitment to justice extends beyond the courtroom; he teaches at the University of Arizona Medical School, serves as a mediator, and actively supports various charitable causes. An avid musician and small farm owner, Jeff brings a unique blend of intellectual prowess, legal acumen, and personal passion to his practice.

Personal Injury Law

1 E Washington St, Suite 1520, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Mr. Kelly is the founding member of Kelly Law Team with extensive trial and litigation experience. His practice is focused on aggressively fighting to fully compensate those who have been injured by others. Mr. Kelly is considered an excellent trial attorney who has successfully litigated several jury trials. His comfort level in front of a jury allows him to obtain outstanding results in personal injury cases. This experience is also vital to his negotiation skills because the opposing party knows that he will deliver at trial. Mr. Kelly is an expert in obtaining the most value out of settlements for his injured clients. He understands that the investigation aspect of each case is an essential key to obtaining the money needed to compensate the injured party.

Personal Injury Law

333 W Roosevelt St, Phoenix, AZ 85003, USA

John attended the University of Utah, graduating in 2001. John then attended his dream school, Notre Dame Law School, where he graduated, with honors, in 2004. John is licensed to fight in court for real people in the State of Arizona, the United States Federal District Court of Arizona, and the 9th Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. Having practiced in both the defense and plaintiff’s practice areas gives John a complete perspective of the litigation process, and valuable insight into how to efficiently and effectively advance his clients. John relentlessly pursues justice for his clients through loyal advocacy, honest communication, and the committed pursuit of the truth. John works hard and creatively, drawing on his mind and his heart for his clients to ensure that they are treated fairly in every single step of the litigation process.

Criminal Defense Law

3838 North Central Avenue, Suite 1800, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Josephine Pesaresi Hallam is a criminal defense attorney with Hallam Law Group PLLC in Phoenix, Arizona. The State Bar of Arizona lists her membership as active. Her bar biography identifies serious felony defense as her principal focus, including murder, aggravated assault, sexual offenses, drug sales and trafficking. Before her work at Hallam Law Group, Hallam held trial and supervisory positions with the Maricopa County Public Defender’s Office. As a trial group supervisor, she managed 15 attorneys, three investigators and two paralegals. She continued to participate in felony trials with lawyers in the group and to cover court hearings. Her earlier team-leader duties included mentoring new lawyers and serving as second chair alongside them in court. She also taught training classes for new attorneys and continuing legal education sessions at the Statewide Arizona Public Defender Association Conference. Her public defender work began while she was a law student in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. After moving to Arizona, she spent two years as a trial attorney before leaving to raise a family. During that interval, she volunteered with the Arizona Justice Project as a supervising attorney, working with law students on post-conviction relief petitions for innocent or wrongfully convicted prisoners. Hallam later returned to the Maricopa public defender’s office, taking first- and second-chair roles in felony trials involving charges from drug sales to murder. Her litigation work has included witness interviews, investigation and motion writing, as well as plea negotiations, jury selection and evidentiary hearings.

Criminal Defense Law

1826 N 7th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007, USA

Joy, a Chicago native, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (cum laude) from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Joy attended law school at Indiana University-Bloomington and the University of Arizona. She received her Juris Doctorate from Indiana University-Bloomington in 1996. Joy is admitted to practice in the following jurisdictions: Wisconsin, Arizona, the Eastern District of Wisconsin, the Western District of Wisconsin, the District of Arizona, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the United States Supreme Court. Her criminal practice has handled all manner of cases, from disorderly conduct and littering to white collar fraud and homicide. Her civil practice involves federal trial matters coast-to-coast. Her current practice interests include federal trial consulting, electronic discovery under the Federal Rules of Evidence, complex criminal litigation, and civil rights litigation. Consistent with Joy's commitment to social justice for all, Joy currently serves on the Arizona State Bar Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Committee. She also serves on the Arizona State Bar Criminal Defense and Procedure Committee.

Criminal Defense Law

4500 N 32nd Street, 201 A, Phoenix, AZ 85018

Kenneth S. Countryman, P.C. is run by Kenneth Countryman who has been practicing law for 15 years. Mr. Countryman has a broad range of experience serving as a prosecutor, and as a special assistant counsel to the Arizona governor. He has been in private practice since 1999. Mr. Countryman has extensive trial experience in felony and misdemeanor courts. He is capitol certified and tried cases involving homicide, domestic violence, property crimes, DUI, white collar crime and other related offenses.

Personal Injury Law

2701 E Camelback Rd #140, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA

Kevin Rowe is a founder and principal of the law offices of Lerner and Rowe, PC. Over the years, Mr. Rowe has assisted tens of thousands of people in their time of grievous need to achieve security, well-being, and a sense of peace. It is in this capacity that Mr. Rowe has been able to secure over one-billion dollars in settlements and awards for injured victims. Much of Mr. Rowe’s time is consumed as managing partner of the many offices of Lerner and Rowe, PC. Yet, Mr. Rowe passionately devotes substantial personal attention to his own special caseload, matters characterized by unusual and complex legal issues and particularly serious injuries. Mr. Rowe’s clientele include people from all walks of life who have been victimized by injurious automobile accidents, slip/trip and fall incidents, as well as medical and dental malpractice. Mr. Rowe has also been successful in securing multi-million dollar wrongful death settlements to help surviving family members who have suffered the devastating loss of a loved one. Moreover, Mr. Rowe has also engaged in class-action litigation to the palpable benefit of the masses.

Criminal Defense Law

76 E Mitchell Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA

With more than 30 years of dedicated legal service, Marc Adair has solidified his reputation as a cornerstone of the Arizona legal community. Currently serving as a Senior Criminal Defense Attorney at Grand Canyon Law Group, Marc is far more than just a legal practitioner; he is a fierce advocate who brings a seasoned, aggressive edge to every case he handles. His career is fueled by a genuine, singular passion for criminal justice and a deep-seated belief in protecting the constitutional rights of every individual who finds themselves facing the power of the state.Marc’s journey to his current role was built on a long-standing foundation of leadership and professional independence. Before joining his current team, he spent over 25 years successfully navigating the complexities of the legal world as both a partner in a firm and as a sole practitioner. He further sharpened his high-stakes litigation expertise. This diverse history—which includes valuable experience as a former business owner—gives him a unique, well-rounded perspective that makes him an asset not just in the courtroom, but as a mentor and supervisor within any legal organization.In his practice today, Marc is the advocate people turn to when the stakes are at their highest. He is primarily tasked with defending clients through some of the most daunting legal challenges imaginable, including homicide, kidnapping, aggravated assault, and complex sex or drug offenses involving wiretaps. Whether he is appearing in an Arizona state court or a Federal U.S. District Court, Marc utilizes his strong interpersonal and communication skills to help the criminally accused navigate a system that often feels overwhelming and cold. For Marc, the practice of law is a true calling, centered on the idea that every person deserves a perfect advocate to fight for their rights.

Personal Injury Law

Tudor Plaza Office Condominium, 4105 N 20th St suite 260, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA

Michael Morgan is a Phoenix personal injury lawyer and concentrates his practice on car accidents, motorcycle accidents, trucking accidents, brain injuries, and wrongful death claims throughout Arizona. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and has been a part of some of the largest claims in Arizona history. Michael Morgan is admitted to the State Bar of Arizona as well as the United States District Court for the District of Arizona. He is a family man, water polo player, and active participant in a number of local civic and charitable organizations.

Criminal Defense Law

3200 N Central Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85012

Michael P. Denea is the founder and principal attorney of Michael P. Denea, PLC, an Arizona criminal defense firm with a published mailing address in Avondale. His work has included trials, pretrial proceedings and appeals. In February 2026, he was identified as defense counsel in a sentencing memorandum filed in United States v. Loredo in the federal District of Arizona. Serious felony defense figures prominently in Denea’s attorney profile: it lists murder, assault, sexual offenses, crimes against children and possession of child pornography. Automobile and white-collar crimes are also named. The firm’s account of his practice adds property crimes, drug offenses and probation violations to that record. The firm credits Denea with challenging portions of Arizona’s criminal sentencing laws before the Arizona Supreme Court. It also reports a trial acquittal for a client charged with aggravated assault and vulnerable adult abuse. Other reported results include reducing felony charges to misdemeanors in cases involving white-collar offenses, violent crimes and drug possession. At the firm level, the published services extend to criminal appeals, post-conviction relief petitions, clemency petitions and administrative proceedings, as well as misdemeanor and felony trials. The firm offers criminal representation throughout Arizona. Its Phoenix connection is documented in a July 2023 United States Supreme Court filing, which listed Denea’s firm at 3200 North Central Avenue; its contact page now lists an Avondale post office box.

Family and Divorce Law

202 E Earll Dr ste 160, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA

Trish Lenzner is a family law attorney in Arizona Law Group's Tempe office, representing clients in divorce and other family law matters. Clients value her candor: she gives realistic assessments of what to expect and builds each strategy around the goals that matter most to them. Trish earned her sociology degree summa cum laude from Arizona State University while working full-time and caring for family, then her J.D. cum laude from Arizona Summit Law School. A Maricopa County Bar Association member since 2015, she volunteers at State Bar events offering free family law guidance to the public. Her 2026 honors include Lawyers of Distinction recognition for excellence in family law and a "10 Best" Female Attorney designation from the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. Away from work, you'll likely find her on a trail with Buddy, her rescue border collie, or planning her next trip.

Medical Malpractice Law

3030 N 3rd St suite 1300, Phoenix, AZ 85012, USA

Ms. Burgess is an experienced trial attorney who emphasizes health care, medical malpractice, product liability, professional liability, employment law, personal injury and municipal liability in her practice. She has tried cases in state and federal courts, on issues ranging from complex medical negligence claims, to police use-of-force and constitutional claims, and has argued appeals in Arizona’s Appellate and Supreme courts, and before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. In 2013 she prosecuted a murder-for-hire case as a special prosecutor for the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office resulting in a conviction on all counts, and in 2014 she prosecuted a high profile fraud matter, also as a special prosecutor. She serves as a Judge Pro Tem in the Maricopa County Superior Court, and also acts as a mediator for settlement conferences. In the healthcare field, Ms. Burgess counsels and represents individual physicians and chiropractors, as well as hospitals, group homes, behavioral health providers, nurses and paramedics. In addition to litigation, she handles representation of healthcare providers before their licensing boards and provides counseling to clients to help them avoid litigation when possible. Ms. Burgess also regularly represents public entities, in various tort and civil rights litigation matters. She has handled cases involving public transit, accident, roadway design, police and detention officers’ use of force, civil rights, employment, personal injury, prison break and wrongful death claims for various municipalities. She has been an expert witness regarding notice of claim issues. Ms. Burgess, a firm Shareholder and Director since 2000, is a member of Sanders & Parks’ management team, serving as the firm’s Secretary/Treasurer for 12 years before being elected the firm’s President and Managing Shareholder in 2023. She earned her Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center, in 1991. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in American Studies, cum laude, from Wellesley College, in 1988. While at Georgetown, she was a member of the Georgetown Journal of Legal Ethics. She was admitted to practice law in the State of Virginia in 1991, and Arizona in 1993. Following law school, Ms. Burgess was an associate attorney in Washington, D.C., where she focused on health care and corporate transactional practice. Before joining Sanders & Parks, she spent a year as Judicial Clerk with the Honorable Susan A. Ehrlich of the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One. She is licensed to practice law before the United States Court of Appeals, Fourth and Ninth Circuits. Ms. Burgess has been recognized for her legal skills by her peers. Since 2013, she has been selected as a “Super Lawyer” in the area of healthcare law, and has been named to Arizona’s Top 50 Lawyers on a number of occasions. She has also been selected as one of Arizona’s top 25 women attorneys. AZ Business Magazine listed Ms. Burgess as one of the top 100 lawyers in Arizona in 2015-2018, and she has been selected as one of Arizona’s Business Leaders. She was recognized as a Woman of Achievement by In Business Magazine. She has also been ranked as one of the top healthcare attorneys in Arizona by Ranking Arizona magazine. She is rated “AV Preeminent” by Martindale-Hubbell, has been recognized as a top healthcare attorney nationally, and has appeared on CBS as a legal analyst/expert.

Personal Injury Law

2355 E Camelback Rd #335, Phoenix, AZ 85016, USA

Steve Jones is a widely recognized trial lawyer with extensive experience and success representing individuals and families in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases in Maricopa County, Pima County, Pinal County and throughout Arizona. Mr. Jones was recently nominated and accepted for membership in Lawyers of Distinction, an exclusive national group whose lawyers are amongst the “best of the best” in their respective areas of practice. He has also been named one of Super Lawyers’ Rising Stars for multiple consecutive years. Originally from upstate New York, Steve earned his bachelor’s degree from the University at Buffalo before he went on to attend law school at Widener University School of Law. There, he graduated with Summa Cum Laude honors and was ranked first in his graduating class of 99 law students. He also earned several accolades as an editor of the Widener Law Journal. Following law school, Steve received his license to practice law in New York and New Jersey. He accepted a position with a well-known defense firm in Buffalo, where he practiced insurance defense litigation for over a year. He relocated to Arizona in 2013, and joined Phillips Law Group, an Arizona personal injury firm. As a partner at Phillips Law Group, Steve focused his practice exclusively on fighting for injured people against those who negligently caused harm, corporations, and insurance companies. Mr. Jones has a proven track record of helping those who have been harmed by negligence, wrongful conduct, violations of safety rules, and dangerous premises conditions. Mr. Jones possesses a particular interest in helping people involved in motorcycle, bus and truck collisions. He also has a passion for representing individuals who suffered Traumatic Brain Injury, Post-Concussion Syndrome and Spinal Cord Injury. Steve has obtained some of the largest jury verdicts and settlements in the State of Arizona in these types of cases. Mr. Jones led the trial team in Roaf v. Stephen S. Rebuck Consulting, et al that resulted in a $4.625 million verdict – the 5th Largest Arizona Verdict in 2022. Mr. Jones has received multiple landmark seven figure settlements in Arizona.

Civil Litigation

650 N 3rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85003, USA

Teri Rowe was born in New York and has lived in Arizona since high school. She attended the University of Arizona, earning degrees in Physics and Astronomy, and interned with NASA. She spent two years working with the National Science Foundation teaching second and third grade science at underprivileged schools in Southern Arizona. She also taught professional development courses in science to elementary school teachers throughout the state. Teri began her career as a Systems Engineer for Raytheon in Tucson with the team designing the TOW Fire & Forget anti-tank missile system. After some time with Raytheon, she found that engineering work didn’t satisfy her need to connect with people or her desire to help others. She left the field of engineering and took a job as a paralegal at a personal injury firm hoping to get some exposure to the practice of law, and quickly discovered that she found the work fulfilling and rewarding. Teri went on to attend law school at Arizona State University, where she was a senior editor of Jurimetrics: The Journal of Law, Science and Technology. Upon graduation, Teri began her legal career focused on representing those injured and victimized by others. For the first ten years of her practice, she worked at a small firm where she represented victims of catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. She also worked in criminal defense, defending those charged with felony and misdemeanor crimes, served as a victim advocate for crime victims, and handled probate cases for minors and vulnerable adults. Teri joined Miller Kory Rowe in 2014 and has since dedicated the majority of her practice to representing the victims of nursing home abuse and neglect, as well as medical malpractice. She also continues to represent those catastrophically injured in construction accidents, tractor-trailer collisions, pedestrian, bicyclist and motorcycle collisions, assaults, and claims against government entities and schools. She has tried both jury and bench trials to verdict. She has achieved excellent results for her clients and is proud of the gratitude and loyalty those clients have expressed. Teri has not completely left her prior career as an engineer behind. Her engineering and math background, as well as her teaching experience, has proved valuable in understanding the corporate structures and accounting systems of national nursing home chains, as well as explaining accident dynamics in collision and construction cases. Teri is uniquely skilled at combining the math and physics involved in her cases with her teaching experience, and often uses those skills to create visual displays and exhibits for trial. Outside of her career, Teri is a soccer mom and regularly road trips and camps with her children who have set a goal to visit every national park in the United States. She is also a certified yoga instructor and has maintained a regular yoga practice since 2004. She is an avid distance and trail runner, completing half and full marathons. Teri grew up adventuring in the outdoors and spends her free time backpacking, hiking, and exploring wherever she goes.

Insurance Law

4745 N 7th St #210, Phoenix, AZ 85014, USA

As recommended by his peers in the ABA and the State Bar of Arizona, Troy Froderman is once again Tier 1 in Chambers for best insurance lawyer representing policyholders for Five consecutive years. He is a trusted and experienced trial lawyer with over 75 jury trials under his belt. For over 29 years, he has represented clients in state and federal courts throughout the United States. This breadth of experience makes him one of the nation’s leading lawyers for insurance coverage disputes. He has also been named Benchmark Litigation Star (2012-present), one of Arizona’s Finest Lawyers (2014-present), and Super Lawyers (2011-present). After graduating cum laude from DePauw University in Greencastle, Indiana, Troy continued to Vanderbilt University Law School in Nashville, Tennessee – graduating with a Juris Doctorate Degree in May 1989. Having been an equity shareholder in both regional and national Am Law 100 law firms like Polsinelli PC and Bryan Cave LLP, Troy has seen a wide cross-section of the legal landscape. While he enjoyed the high energy environment of large corporate firms, he wanted to build deeper relationships with his clients. This is one of the driving forces behind Troy’s partnership with Scott and the formation of FR Law Group PLLC. Troy also serves on the Board for the American College of Coverage and Extracontractual Counsel, the Maricopa County Volunteer Lawyers’ Program, and the Pinewood Country Club.

Family and Divorce Law

10201 S 51st St suite 104, Phoenix, AZ 85044, USA

Carrie P. Cravatta is an attorney who represents clients in family law matters in Arizona. She is compassionate, caring, honest and respectful family law attorney. She grew up in a small town in Illinois, but gravitated towards the "big city" after high school for both college and law school. She attended North Central College in Naperville, Illinois and The John Marshall Law School in Chicago, Illinois. Carrie is licensed in both Illinois and Arizona. Carrie Cravatta has been recognized by peers and was selected to Super Lawyers for 2021 to the present. Prior to that she was recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers (2016 - 2018). This selection is based off of an evaluation of 12 indicators including peer recognition and professional achievement in legal practice. Being selected to Super Lawyers is limited to a small number of attorneys in each state. As one of the few attorneys to garner the distinction of Super Lawyers, Carrie Cravatta has earned the respect of peers as one of the top-rated attorneys in the nation. She has also been recognized as one of the "10 Best" Attorneys by the American institute of Family Law and National Academy of Family Law Attorneys. She has presented at several seminars on topics such as Advanced Child and Spousal Support Issues and grandparent visitation, as well as volunteered at the Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law Practice Area Career Fair. Carrie also finds time to volunteer at FLAP often and was recognized for her contributions to FLAP and by the State Bar of Arizona in 2015.

Personal Injury Law

1 E Washington St, ste 1520, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Mr. Kelly is the founding member of Kelly Law Team with extensive trial and litigation experience. His practice is focused on aggressively fighting to fully compensate those who have been injured by others. Mr. Kelly is considered an excellent trial attorney who has successfully litigated several jury trials. His comfort level in front of a jury allows him to obtain outstanding results in personal injury cases. This experience is also vital to his negotiation skills because the opposing party knows that he will deliver at trial. Mr. Kelly is an expert in obtaining the most value out of settlements for his injured clients. He understands that the investigation aspect of each case is an essential key to obtaining the money needed to compensate the injured party.

Personal Injury Law

2141 E Camelback Road, Suite 100, Phoenix, AZ 85016

As a partner at the firm Jones Raczkowski PC, Phoenix attorney Mack T. Jones provides legal representation to injury victims. For over 34 years, Mr. Jones has practiced as an attorney in the state of Arizona. His work over the years has led to a 10.0 Superb Avvo Rating and a Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Rating of AV Preeeminent®. Attorney Jones is a graduate of the University of Arizona School of Law. Contact his firm today to obtain a no-cost consultation.