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Law Office of Scott David Stewart

I am an experienced attorney in Phoenix Arizona and I focus my law firm on 3 areas of the law; Divorce and Family Law, Criminal Law and Bankruptcy.

Family Law
Whether you're facing a divorce, custody battle, or spousal support hearing, facts and information are crucial to supporting your case and protecting your rights. If your spouse has hidden money in bank accounts you never knew existed or suffers from an addiction that could put your children at risk, you need a divorce lawyer who can expose and collect facts important to your case. The Family law attorney's at the Law Offices of Scott David Stewart have experience working with experts in financial and investigative matters. Our attorney's have seen just about every kind of scheme and book keeping shell game used to hide information adn we know where to look, how to investigate, and how to identify suspicious behavior. The Law Offices of Scott David Stewart uses the following kinds of resources in domestic relations cases where additional financial, criminal, or personal information is needed:

Private investigators
Forensic accountants
Data retrieval experts
Hand writing analysts
Background information experts
Exposing Relevant Information

Child custody and visitation can be restricted or denied if a parent has a criminal record, addiction or personal history of mental illness. Likewise, if a parent is involved in a dangerous lifestyle, the court may transfer custody or refuse to grant it. The divorce attorney's with the Law Offices of Scott David Stewart work with private investigators who uncover unsavory facts about your ex-spouse which pose a danger to your children.
We aggressively protect our clients and refuse to let them be taken advantage of. For more information, contact a family law attorney with the Law Offices of Scott David Stewart today. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, our office represents clients throughout Maricopa County, including Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Glendale, Paradise Valley, Litchfield Park, Tolleson, and El Mirage.


Arizona Bankruptcy Lawyer

Firm lawyer Amy Dohrendorf and our entire attorney team are highly qualified to handle your bankruptcy proceedings and to represent you against creditors. Ms. Dohrendorf has handled numerous bankruptcies at other firms, and attorney Scott Stewart has been involved in law office management for several years and has extensive knowledge and in business and finance.

We understand the difficulty of struggling to balance payments and debt with income, and the stress that comes with the possibility of losing your home, business, car and other property. We can provide advice on your bankruptcy options, and handle all bankruptcy proceedings for you.

For a no-charge consultation with a lawyer at Law Offices of Scott David Stewart about Chapter 7, Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies, contact our firm.

If you have questions regarding bankruptcy, debt negotiations and foreclosure actions, contact our firm. We offer free initial consultations and charge reasonable and competitive rates. Our Phoenix office is conveniently located downtown, and our Chandler office is located near the 202 and 101 interchange. Contact us online or call us at 480-813-1050.

Arizona Criminal Defense Lawyer

Criminal defense work requires access to investigative and forensic resources, as well as legal research tools. At the Law Offices of Scott David Stewart, we are constantly evaluating the latest technology and developments in forensics in order to remain on the cutting edge of investigative science. Our DUI and criminal defense attorneys consult with experts across a wide variety of fields, bringing a high level of knowledge and expertise to questions of evidence important in defending our clients. Regardless of how incriminating evidence may look at first sight, expert witness testimony coupled with methodical, skilled case presentation can make all the difference in the minds of jurors.

Our DUI and criminal defense attorneys work with the following kinds of experts in building cases in defense of our clients:

Lab technicians
Ballistic experts
Weapons experts
Skid mark analysts
Blood spatter experts
Breathalyzer technicians
Chemical analysis experts
Accident reconstruction specialists

Whether youâve been arrested for DUI or are facing any criminal charge, criminal court proceedings create stress and uncertainty in people's lives. As criminal defense attorneys, we recognize the importance of being there when our clients have pressing questions, need legal counsel, or are uncertain what to do.
-For after-hours help, we provide a 24-hour answering service

-We accept all major credit cards and payment plans may be available

To discuss questions or concerns you might have regarding DUI or criminal charges filed against you, contact the criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of Scott David Stewart today.

Attorney William D. Black has over 25 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 602.910.6144 or 1.888.349.3599 or contact us online. Our firm serves clients in the Phoenix metropolitan area and throughout the State of Arizona.

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The Law Offices of William D. Black, to the extent necessary, utilize support staff consisting of paralegals, secretaries, receptionists and interpreters. When appropriate, the firm also enlists top-notch investigators, consultants and forensic experts to assure optimal results for our clients. The firm also employs part-time medical paralegals who are Registered Nurses. They assist in the evaluation of personal injury, medical malpractice and nursing home negligence claims. We also work with many physicians who are Board certified specialists in their medical subspecialties. In his business cases, Mr. Black works regularly with qualified accountants, CPAs, business appraisers, brokers and other respected experts. Through this team approach, we work to create solutions to legal problems and to deliver the best possible services to the client. To expand the services we can provide, we also maintain "of counsel" relationships with the following attorneys in the following respective areas of expertise:

ATTORNEY TIMOTHY J. KAMPER
SERVING "OF COUNSEL" IN THE AREA OF COMPLEX PERSONAL INJURY AND MEDICAL MALPRACTICE CASES-CERTIFIED SPECIALIST BY THE STATE BAR OF ARIZONA IN THE AREA OF PERSONAL INJURY AND WRONGFUL DEATH

ATTORNEY STEPHEN J. McFARLANE
SERVING "OF COUNSEL" IN THE AREAS OF TAX,
ESTATE PLANNING, PROBATE AND GUARDIANSHIPS / CONSERVATORSHIPS - MASTERS DEGREE IN TAX LAW (LLM(TAX), MBA IN BUSINESS ADMINSTRATION AND INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, FORMER IRS TRIAL ATTORNEY

ATTORNEY ROBERT E. WISNIEWSKI
SERVING "OF COUNSEL" IN THE AREA OF WORKERS COMPENSATION-CERTIFIED SPECIALIST BY THE STATE BAR OF ARIZONA IN WORKERS COMPENSATION

ATTORNEY IRENA MAKEETA JURAS
SERVING "OF COUNSEL" IN THE AREA OF INTERNATIONAL LAW, BUSINESS LAW, BANKRUPTCY AND IMMIGRATION-J.D./L.L.M


Mr. Black also regularly associates with certain other attorneys, with the knowledge and approval of his clients, on complex litigation matters. Many of these cases require a team approach and Mr. Black works with a select group of attorneys who are specialists in the required areas. The team delivers optimal results with no increased fee for the client.

The firm maintains a large "in house" law library and is equipped with the latest in computer research, word processing and Internet technology. We use e-mail for communications and are able to implement computerized litigation support. This allows the firm members to maintain a hands-on approach and provides the ultimate in client services and cost efficiency. It is also a necessity, since many of the State and Federal courts in Arizona are now fully computerized and otherwise electronically equipped. E-Courtrooms have already arrived. Even with our emphasis on advanced technology, we work hard to strike the proper balance between technology and personal contact. We also utilize 'focus groups', whenever practical, to assist in our evaluation of cases, strategies and problems.

Our firm concentrates on certain selected areas of the law. When clients have problems in other fields of law or in other jurisdictions, we help them find a well-qualified attorney in the required specialty or in that locality. We invite you to use us as your first contact and source of information for all of your legal needs. For attorneys who refer cases, we pay referral fees, when permitted by our Code of Ethics. Through our many years of practice, we are also familiar with many other professional practitioners, such as physicians (many of whom are board certified specialists), CPA's, business appraisers, stock analysts, etc. We are always willing to give you the benefit of our knowledge to make sure you end up with the right professional for you.

Call The Law Offices of William D. Black at 602.265.2211 or 1.888.349.3599. You can also fax us at 602.265.3685, or contact us online.
Free consultation • Phoenix, Arizona Experienced Lawyer • Meeting locations available throughout the state

I am grateful to have worked in and experienced the processes of large firm bankruptcy practices. The lack of personal service and caring between attorneys and clients was a driving factor in starting my own legal practice. Clients should trust that their bankruptcy attorney is available when they need him, not be pawned off to a secretary or paralegal. My concern for each client drives my pursuit for personal service.

Beyond the improved attorney-client relationship, less overhead costs yield more competitive fees. My primary objective is to provide clients with the most competent services at an affordable price. My firm’s mission is to provide the level of comfort and communication each client deserves while achieving the maximum advantage during the bankruptcy.

I have filed hundreds of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies. I have submitted several Chapter 13 bankruptcy plans and have received confirmations after Trustee’s recommendations. I have represented hundreds of clients in 341 meeting of creditors and 2004 examinations.
I have appeared before every Bankruptcy Court judge sitting in the Federal Bankruptcy Court of Arizona, always advocating for my clients with unyielding diligence and candor.

I have negotiated favorable settlement agreements with creditor attorneys to help clients keep their personal possessions. Clients can rest assured that they are in good hands.

As owner of her own boutique immigration firm, Ms. Lee has experience with family- and employment-based immigration. She is a graduate of Princeton, Cornell, and Howard Universities. Her interest in immigration was sparked through international study at a Japanese University in Tokyo; an international ex-pat assignment in Paris, France; and marriage to an immigrant to the U.S. Ms. Lee served for five years as Corporate Counsel with The Procter & Gamble Company holding responsibilities in labor and employment law, trademarks and copyrights, intellectual property licensing, and advertising law. She served as a law clerk to the Honorable Nathaniel R. Jones (now retired) of the U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit and has taught Business Associations as an adjunct professor with Phoenix School of Law. Prior to opening her immigration firm, Ms. Lee served as an immigration attorney with Littler Mendelson, P.C. and with Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP, where she helped facilitate the legal movement of foreign national employees of multinational companies into the U.S. for business travel; confirmed U.S. visa eligibility, and prepared petitions for temporary business visits, work, and training. She coached client employees in preparation for Consulate interviews and/or in response to security checks; collaborated with a corporate client to develop its internal immigration processes and recommended solutions to immigration issues at the employee, Consulate, and country levels. She researched and drafted briefs in response to U.S. government requests for additional evidence of visa petitions and created and delivered immigration training for client managers and employees.

Joe is an experienced Real Estate, Mortgage Lending, Business and Intellectual Property attorney. Licensed to practice law in Washington State and Arizona, Joe represents clients throughout North America. In addition, Joe is an actively licensed Real Estate Broker who handles residential and commercial transactions for clients.

Hochman Legal Group, PLLC is dedicated to providing innovative service and special attention to each client. Our philosophy is to provide clients with unmatched legal services and business advice in an efficient and cost-effective manner.

NO HASSLE SHORT SALE PROGRAM

Many homeowners face the troubling situation of having mortgage loans that exceed the current market value of their homes. Others are facing the risk of foreclosure or a pending trustee's sale. For those qualified homeowners who need to sell their home quickly and walk away from their mortgage payments altogether, we created the No Hassle Short Sale Program.

Under our innovative No Hassle Short Sale Program, qualified property owners will be directly represented by our law firm throughout the entire Short Sale process. Best of all, for clients of our No Hassle Short Sale Program, our services are FREE. In addition, those clients of our law firm who utilize our No Hassle Short Sale Program will pay no real estate commissions, no closing costs and no real estate excise taxes. Also, our clients will not need to make any repairs or improvements to their property because it will be sold AS IS.

If you're willing to walk away from your home and your mortgage debt, then contact us right away for a complimentary consultation. Don't let the banks foreclose on your property and don't let a bankruptcy ruin your credit for years to come. We're happy to talk with you about this creative option and let you know whether you qualify.

Relief is now available for all struggling home owners, even if you haven't missed any loan payments. If you need help with your home loan (whether a primary residence or investment property), then please contact us right away for quick action. Because every moment counts when dealing with a lender or when facing possible foreclosure, we're available to help you right now. Don't wait until it's too late.

Joe Hochman, Managing Attorney
Hochman Legal Group, PLLC
(425) 392-1548 (WA direct)
(602) 999-6625 (AZ direct)
Joe@HochmanLegal.com
www.HochmanLegal.com

Admitted to Practice Law in Arizona and Washington
Licensed Real Estate Broker


Copyright 2009 Hochman Legal Group, PLLC

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 federal court

Dustin has represented hospitals, nurses, nursing homes, cardiologists, obstetricians, rheumatologists and other healthcare providers throughout Arizona. His representation has involved a wide variety of medical care issues ranging from wrongful birth to surgical complications.

In his construction practice, Dustin represents general contractors and subcontractors against claims that include breach of contract, nonconformance with specifications, consumer fraud and breach of warranty.

Erlichman Law Offices, an Arizona Personal Injury law firm, was originally formed in 1984 by Joseph Erlichman, who has been a practicing trial lawyer in Arizona since 1968. A graduate of St john's School of Law in New York City, he is an active member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ), the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association (AZTLA) and the Arizona State Bar.

Joseph Erlichman is an experienced trial lawyer, who began his career as a prosecutor with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office, and as head of the felony trial group. Beginning with 1980, he has limited his practice to the representation of accident victims, throughout the state of Arizona, as well as nationally.

He has a reputation in Arizona for achieving outstanding results for his clients, both in trials, settlements and arbitrations. Many of his clients are repeat clients who refer others to the firm, in hopes of achieving similar successful results.

The firm retains experts and commits resources to assure that accident victims receive just financial compensation and peace of mind.

Areas of Practice:

Automobile Accidents
Medical Malpractice
Personal Injury
Animal Bites
Slip and Fall
Wrongful Death

Jay L. Ciulla was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. Since 1997, he has been in private practice in Phoenix helping clients with their legal issues. He has extensive litigation and trial experience and has represented clients in well over one hundred trials. During his legal career he has handled a wide variety of clients in personal injury, wrongful death, commercial litigation and criminal defense cases. Mr. Ciulla currently assists clients in bankruptcy, personal injury matters and civil litigation cases.

Areas of Practice

Bankruptcy - Chapter 7
Bankruptcy - Chapter 13
Motor Vehicle Accidents
Motorcycle Accidents
Bicycle Accidents
Pedestrian Accidents
Victims of DUI and DWI
Semi Truck Accident
Commercial Vehicle Accidents
Dog Bites and Dog Attacks
Elevator and Escalator Accidents
Slip and Fall Accidents
Dental Malpractice
Boating Accidents
Light Rail Accidents
Defective Products
Food Poisoning and Food Born Illnesses
Rear-end Collisions
Sexual Abuse
Injured Children
Burn Injuries
Spinal Cord Injuries
Head and Brain Injuries
Wrongful Death
Wrongful Arrest and Police Brutality
Commercial Litigation

Mr. Burns has practiced in Arizona in excess of 20 years. He is well versed in many forms of litigation within the Municpal, State and Federal court systems. His practice puts an emphasis on quality of representation with a caring attitude and an open-line of communication with his clients.

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 he was twenty-three. Mr. Hudspeth is a former owner of multiple businesses and investment real estate both in Kansas and Arizona. Before attending law school, Mr. Hudspeth served as Chief Financial Officer for a furniture manufacturing company in Phoenix. Combining that background with his current experience as a business law attorney, and as a businessman himself, Mr. Hudspeth is dedicated to serving the interests of small business owners and operators and can relate to the challenges and legal issues that face businesses.

Keith R. Galbut is a Phoenix native and received his B.A. in Economics from Emory University in 1997. He earned his Masters in International Management (MIM/MBA) in 2001 from the Thunderbird School of Global Management. In 2003, Mr. Galbut obtained his J.D. with a focus in international and corporate law from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. In addition, Mr. Galbut has studied international law and business transactions at the University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland, and the Emmanuel College, Cambridge University, Cambridge, England.

Mr. Galbut brings an extensive understanding of international business development issues to Galbut & Galbut. Prior to law school, Mr. Galbut was a consultant to the Strategic Finance and Economics Group of a multinational accounting and consulting firm, and served in the Private Sector Business Development Office of the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington, D.C. Mr. Galbut currently instructs a course on international law in the Executive Program at the Thunderbird School of Global Management.

Mr. Galbut serves on the Board of Directors for Esperança, a non-profit international health organization, and the Phoenix Committee on Foreign Relations. He has been honored with both the "AZ's Finest Award" and the "AZ's FUTURE Award" for his contributions to the community and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. In 2005, Mr. Galbut was selected as an "Up-and Coming Attorney" by bizAZ magazine. His passions are his family, international travel, civic organizations, hiking, and scuba diving.

James L. Cork II is admitted to practice before all Courts in the State of Arizona and the United States District Court, District of Arizona. Mr. Cork holds a Juris Doctor degree from Thomas Jefferson School of Law (2007) where he graduated Cum Laude and on the National Dean's List. Mr. Cork also holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Justice Studies from Arizona State University (2003).

Mr. Cork has worked at the Department of Defense Criminal Investigative Services where he assisted in the development of evidence files to be used in court, analyzed case files in a variety of different criminal cases, conducted research and helped prepare documents and discovery. In addition, Mr. Cork worked at the Law Office of Brian Burkett in San Diego, California. His work there was focused on Family Law, Probate, and Personal Injury cases.

In January 2008, Mr. Cork opened his own law practice in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mr. Cork has recently opened a second office location in Glendale, AZ to better assist his West Valley clients. Mr. Cork practices in the areas of Family Law, Bankruptcy, and Misdemeanor Criminal Defense including DUI/DWI.

Admissions: State Bar of Arizona, United States District Court, District of Arizona and United States Bankruptcy Court.

Education: Arizona State University (B.S., Justice Studies, 2003); Thomas Jefferson School of Law graduated Cum Laude and on the National Dean's List (J.D., 2007).

Memberships: The State Bar of Arizona, the American Bar Association, the Maricopa County Bar Association, and the Scottsdale Bar Association

Steve Leshner has been practicing law in Arizona since 1976. He is a charter member of the first group of lawyers to be certified as a specialist in Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation in 1991. He is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, a Past President of the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association, named an Arizona "Super Lawyer", a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Steve limits his practice to plaintiffs' accident, personal injury, medical malpractice and products liability cases. He has represented thousands of Arizonans who have been harmed by the careless and negligent conducts of others, and collected millions of dollars for individuals from major corporations, big insurance companies, the health care industry and the government.

When you hire the Law Office of Rachelle S. Ferraro, you will get individualized attention from attorney, Rachelle S. Ferraro, and will not be passed onto a junior or associate attorney. Understanding that each case and individual's circumstances are unique, Ms. Ferraro will work with you to explain your options and assist you in determining which is the right course for you, be it aggressive plea negotiations or trial to a judge or jury.

Mr. Bursh attended Claremont McKenna College in Claremont, California where he studied government and economics and graduated in 1990 with his B.A. After graduating from Claremont, Mr. Bursh attended Arizona State University College of Law where he recieved his J.D. in 1995. Mr. Bursh has been practicing law in the Phoenix area since that time.

Mr. Bursh co-founded McCain & Bursh, PLC, Attorneys at Law with partner Marc McCain in 1999. Mr. Bursh currently acts as the firm's President. Mr. Bursh's practice areas include personal injury, commercial litigation, and corporate law. Mr. Bursh is a seasoned litigator and represents Plaintiffs in a variety of cases involving serious personal injury, wrongful death, negligence, premises liability, and public entity liability. He has successfully litigated million-dollar cases on behalf of his clients. Mr. Bursh is also experienced in the area of insurance defense and formerly served as corporate counsel for State Farm Insurance Company.

Mr. Bursh also represents both Plaintiffs and Defendants in commercial litigation matters arising from breach of contract and other business related disputes. In addition, he acts a chief counsel for a number of corporations and other business entities.

Olivier A. Beabeau is a Phoenix native and received his B.A. from Vanderbilt University in 1998, and J.D. in 2001 from The George Washington University National Law Center. Mr. Beabeau has also studied European Union law at the Tulane Center for European Union Law in Amsterdam, The Netherlands, and history and political theory at Birkbeck College, University of London.

While in law school, Mr. Beabeau served as a law clerk to a large multinational law firm in Washington, D.C., where he assisted the antitrust group with issues involving international competition law. Upon graduation, Mr. Beabeau served as a legislative analyst to the Central European and Eurasian Law Initiative (CEELI) in Washington, D.C., where he developed analyses of pending legislation in the region. In particular, his published contributions addressed various aspects of money laundering, public corruption, and administrative procedure, and were developed for presentation to legislators in Serbia and Montenegro and the Republic of Kyrgyzstan. In 2003, Mr. Beabeau returned to Arizona and assisted the offices of United States Senator John McCain with legislative and policy issues.

Mr. Beabeau is a dual citizen of Belgium and the United States. In his free time Mr. Beabeau enjoys tennis, skiing, and traveling with his family.

Marc McCain has lived in the Phoenix area since 1978. He attended Arizona State University where he studied business finance and graduated with highest honors in 1991. After graduating from ASU he worked as a financial analyst with a local litigation consulting firm until he decided to follow his true passion to study law at Arizona State University College of Law. Marc graduated from law school with honors in 1995 and has been practicing in the Phoenix area since that time. In 1999, Marc co-founded McCain & Bursh PLC, Attorneys at Law with his fellow ASU graduate, Darius Bursh.

I am a Certified Criminal Law Specialist by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization, and have been practicing law for over 15 years. I specialize in serious and complex criminal litigation, and have tried over 300 cases in my career. I am admitted to practice in all Arizona courts - state and federal.