Avondale Lawyers

Brian has a simple goal in mind….to treat his clients with respect and help them put together an estate plan that makes sense for them, or to help others when they are administrating estates for a loved one. From the moment Brian obtained his Arizona attorney license in 1994, he has engaged in representing all manner of clients, gaining a diverse legal background in estate planning, probate/trust administration, transactional and litigation matters. Throughout the years, he always focused on providing personal and ethical guidance to his clients.

As part of his well-rounded background, Brian has been the founding member...

We can help with all of your intellectual property needs; patents, trademarks, copyrights, infringement, trade secret, and more.

Charles 'Chuck' Runyan graduated from Arizona State University with a BS in Chemistry. He completed his Ph.D. in Chemistry at Texas A&M and then his JD law degree at James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona in Tucson. He is admitted in Arizona, California (inactive), Texas (inactive), and at the USPTO.

Chuck has worked with individual inventors and companies of all sizes for over 20 years. He has held law firm and in-house positions at Bard/Becton Dixon in Tempe, Arizona,...

Wayne Howell is a personal injury attorney representing accident victims throughout the Metro Phoenix Valley. Wayne is a graduate of the Rutgers University School of Law and is licensed to practice law in New York, New Jersey and Arizona.

Wayne handles claims involving all types of motor vehicle collisions/accidents – from motorcycles and golf carts to automobiles and SUVs, and trucks from pickups to 18 wheelers. He also represents pedestrians and bicycle riders struck by moving vehicles, as well as victims of dog bites.

In addition to personal injury, Wayne offers a full complement of consumer legal services: Bankruptcy, DUI, Wills and...

Randy Nussbaum is a shareholder with the law firm, Sacks Tierney P.A. With more than 35 years’ experience Mr. Nussbaum represents individuals and businesses in bankruptcy protection, transaction and litigation matters. Well regarded for his innovative approach to resolve complex, high-value issues that require superior insight, experience and knowledge, Mr. Nussbaum’s clients especially value his ability to align legal strategy to achieve case objectives.

Mr. Nussbaum is a Certified Bankruptcy Specialist (Arizona Board of Legal Specialization) and a Certified Business Bankruptcy Specialist (American Board of Certification). He has been honored with multiple peer rankings and accolades for his...

I grew up in a police family and this gives me a different perspective to Criminal Defense. I understand the ins and outs of law enforcement, as well as the distinct issues that clients can face in their cases. The criminal justice system punishes individuals who are guilty of breaking the law. However, things are not as straightforward as they seem. Those who aren’t guilty may face a compelling case by the prosecution, and those who did commit a crime may be treated unfairly. After the commission of a crime, those who are accused, arrested, and charged have rights...

Call us at: 623-936-1901 We accept calls from jail! Hablamos Espanol Welcome to the Law Office of Paul E. Knost, PLLC. We provide high quality legal representation to clients in Arizona. We are located in the West Valley, Maricopa County, in beautiful Tolleson, Arizona. If you have been injured in a car accident, at work, or because of someone's negligence, don't try to settle the case yourself--give us a call now. We handle all cases involving negligence. We offer free consultations and will come meet you at your home or in the hospital, if necessary. Call now for a consultation with an experienced...

Mr. Thornley is a successful trial attorney in Phoenix Arizona. He spent years working for a large corporate defense firm. His experience was invaluable; however, he personally believes representation is more effective in a more personal environment where individual attention is on the client and not on the firm’s bottom dollar. Mr. Thornley has also held an active Real Estate License since 2013. He has been party to millions in purchases and sales. He has extensive experience in real estate transactions and has the expertise to know where and when problems may arise. Mr. Thornley also has experience...

Upon admission to the State Bar of Arizona, Jennifer Mahoney opened her own law office where she has built a successful practice dealing exclusively in Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Asset Protection Planning, Estate & Trust Administration and Informal Probate. In addition to being an attorney, Jennifer Mahoney has over 20 years of experience in Accounting and currently acts as Controller and Consultant for an overseas company with a presence here in the United States.

Born in Minnesota, Attorney Peter Westby has resided in Arizona since 1962 and in Phoenix since 1974. Mr. Westby graduated from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1973 and entered the practice of law as a prosecuting attorney, first with the City of Tucson and then with the Pima County Attorney's office as a Criminal Trial Deputy. He joined partner Harvey Platt in the private practice of law in Phoenix in 1974 and together they formed Platt & Westby, P.C. Mr. Westby practices in the areas of real estate law, civil litigation, family law, estate planning, probate, estate...

JD Denny was raised in the Phoenix area and graduated from Arizona State University with a degree in Criminal Justice and Political Science in 2009. From there, he continued to law school at Florida A&M University in Orlando, Florida. There, he earned top honors in Ethics and clerked for Judge Komanski in the Orange County Superior Court, focusing on criminal cases.

JD returned home to the valley after graduating and was admitted to the Arizona Bar Association in 2012.
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Since then, he has managed a small boutique firm and has worked alongside some very talented attorneys in the valley. He...

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.

At Future First Criminal Law we help keep GOOD people out of jail! We are a competitive criminal defense law firm in the valley that ruthlessly advocates for our clients. We work continously to pursue the goals of each individual client and fight endlessly until we reach the desired resolution. Our clients enjoy the benefit of being educated about the criminal defense process so we can resolve their current matter(s) and prevent any future criminal issues. Our firm has received the best training through both small and large criminal law firms, including the Maricopa County Public Defender's Office. Our goal...

Ryan is originally from Vancouver, Canada, and has been a lifelong ice hockey player. In his years as an attorney, he has found that family law is his passion and preference because it is the most complex area of law. With family law, an attorney must understand complex business and financial matters as well as the intense and high-stakes issues surrounding child custody, addiction, domestic violence, and more. Ryan Claridge wanted to be a Christian divorce attorney since he was in middle school. He has always been passionate about helping others and using his intellect to solve diverse problems, so...

The firm is located near downtown Phoenix. Although most of our clients come to us from Maricopa County, we are also pleased to provide legal services in the area of Divorce and Family Law throughout the state. Our goal is to provide quality legal representation to our clients and to make the unpleasant process of terminating a marriage more bearable. We strive to be caring, dedicated professionals whose idea of a successful resolution of divorce and family law matters is one which produces the best possible result for our client, at the lowest possible cost. We avoid costly...

Patrick obtained a B.S. in Political Science at The University of Houston, where he graduated summa cum laude. At The University of Houston, Patrick was active in the Spirit of Houston Marching Band and supporting Cougar Athletics.

Patrick received his J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law, where he graduated with Honors. Patrick practiced litigation at Vinson & Elkins in Houston for three years before joining Doyle LLP in 2007. Patrick was admitted to the Texas Bar in 2004 and the Arizona Bar in 2012.

Patrick’s trial experience includes successfully serving as first chair trial attorney of a Jones Act/Maritime...

Attorney Kelsey Whalen assists individuals who have been subjected to illegal employment practices. Ms. Whalen handles a wide range of employment issues with a primary focus in workplace discrimination, sexual harassment, and retaliation. She aims to reach the best possible resolution for her clients by working with them every step of their case and fighting on their behalf. Ms. Whalen completed her undergraduate degree at Eastern Kentucky University, where she was a member of the Honors Program and defended her thesis on the topic of gender discrimination in the sports industry. After graduation, Ms. Whalen moved to Arizona to attend law...

I am Board Certified by the State Bar of Arizona as a Specialist in Criminal law. I have been practicing Criminal law in Arizona for over 25 years. I was recently awarded the Tom Karis Criminal Justice Award by the State Bar of Arizona. In Arizona only 22 lawyers earned this distinction. I also have extensive experience in Mental Health and Addiction issues in Criminal law cases. I travel throughout Arizona representing clients in various criminal matters, including Murder, Manslaughter, Negligent Homicide, Assault, Aggravated Assault, all drug crimes including transportation for sale of large quantities of...

I found an instant passion for Criminal Defense almost two decades ago and feel blessed to love my work. I have always sought to fight for the underdog, and through my work, get to help people deserving a quality and affordable defense.

I was was born in East Amherst, NY and graduated from the University of Wisconsin in Madison. After graduation, I spent two years working for one of the nations most respected Criminal Defense firms in Washington DC., learning early on what qualities make a for a effective defense attorney. I graduated with a Law Degree from California...