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More than 17 years experience providing superior lawyering and negotiation, effective management, proven business judgment, and strategic advising in fast-paced corporations and leading regional law firms. Corporate business attorney with extensive experience in '33 and '34 Act Filings, Securities Regulation and compliance, general contracts, corporate governance and transactions dealing with diverse and sophisticated matters. Assist with Compliance functions in connection with Securities Offerings. Outstanding combination of in-house and law firm experience. Self-starter who expanded and diversified legal skills to satisfy the needs of an expanding business platform. Excellent background working directly with and advising independent public Board of Directors and Committees and serving as Corporate Secretary. Strategic planning and collaboration with other attorneys and department leaders to optimize business opportunities and minimize legal exposure. Excellent analytical and presentation skills. In depth experience managing international legal operations in 18 countries.

I have dedicated my legal career to helping those who are struggling with debt and financial set backs. Many are unaware of the protections and relief that the law provides in rebuilding their financial lives.

During law school I studied bankruptcy law under Judge Bruce Markell, a nationally known expert in bankruptcy law. I also served as an extern to Judge Clive Jones, bankruptcy judge in the District of Nevada.

My practice is limited to helping consumers with bankruptcy and consumer related legal matters, including helping consumers fight back against debt collection abuse. I have helped hundreds of clients gain a fresh start through the bankruptcy process. My goal is to provide my clients with the knowledge and understanding of the court system in helping them deal with their financial difficulties. I offer a free consultation to review client's current situation and help them put together a game plan in moving forward.

Law Office of Scott David Stewart

The Law Offices of Scott David Stewart, pllc., is a small boutique Family law, Divorce, and Child Custody law firm.

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.

Clark W. Watkin, Jr. has been a trial lawyer for over 33 years. He began his career as a felony prosecutor and has spent the balance of his career handling complex civil cases in the State and Federal Courts. He remains dedicated to providing clients prompt, professional, courteous and fairly-priced services, direct attorney-client communications, and something even more important -- results.

The Watkin Law Office, PC offers Arizona injury victims aggressive representation in the following areas of practice: Auto Accidents, Wrongful Death, Motorcycle Accidents, Bicycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Truck Accidents, Construction Accidents, Dog Bite Injury, Injuries to Minors, Carbon Monoxide Poisoning, Brain Injury, Spinal Cord Injury. We handle personal injury and wrongful death matters on a contingency fee basis. This means there is NO FEE unless and until we recover monetary damages for you. If you choose to hire us, and if we agree to represent you, the contingency fee percentage and the method of billing for client costs will be fully discussed and documented in a formal Employment Agreement. Every personal injury and wrongful death client receives an individual assessment and analysis, along with a litigation strategy custom-designed to fit the facts, and satisfy the client's goals. At The Watkin Law Office, there is no "assembly line" lawyering.

The Stockton Law Offices is comprised of professionals who focus their practice on consumer advocacy. We have a wide-ranging bankruptcy practice, representing consumers in Chapter 7, 13 and 11 bankruptcy matters.

The firm was founded by Arthur Stockton in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mr. Stockton brings a wealth of experience and leadership to the firm. He graduated magna cum laude from the University of Arizona College of Law, in 1985. He began his career with O'Connor Cavanagh (now Greenberg Traurig) in Phoenix and went on to co-found the new Valley Bank of Arizona and the Stockton Trust Companies.

Through Mr. Stockton's memberships, the firm supports the National Association of Consumer Advocates, the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, the American Bankruptcy Institute, the American Bar Association and the Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego and Maricopa County Bar Associations.

The firm now maintains offices throughout Arizona and Southern California.

With a passion for doing what's right for his clients, Alexander D. Nirenstein's 18 years of legal experience led him to found the Nirenstein Garnice Soderquist, PLC in 2003, Arizona's first boutique family law firm and one of Arizona's most well-known and respected family law firms.

Mr. Nirenstein, responsible for the supervision of Nirenstein Garnice Soderquist PLC's business operations, has grown to be one the most sought-after divorce attorneys in the Southwest, handling cases involving prominent social figures and celebrities. As Nirenstein Garnice Soderquist PLC's Managing Member, Mr. Nirenstein heads a legal team of renowned reputation and expansive experience that provides strategic counsel in some of Arizona's most high-profile and highly contentious litigated cases. He has also dealt extensively with complex community property distribution and business matters, as well as interstate and international custody disputes.

With an edge for business, and a mind for taking the unbeaten path, Mr. Nirenstein's success in the legal field includes working closely with the president of the New York Chapter of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers in New York, where he also represented a multitude of the state's most prestigious and high-net-worth clients in family law cases.

Since coming to the Valley, Mr. Nirenstein has taken an active role in the community. His involvement includes donating his time to the Men's Anti-Violence Network (MAN), a domestic violence prevention and public policy awareness organization headed by the Arizona Foundation for Women. Mr. Nirenstein also authored a monthly divorce and family law column in the Phoenix Business Journal and hosts Arizona's only family law blog, at www.azfamilylawblog.com, where he and his team provide expert legal advice on family law and divorce as a public service.

Admitted to practice law in Arizona, New York and Connecticut, and licensed to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court, Mr. Nirenstein received his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of South Carolina.

Practice Areas

Divorce & Family Law
Probate Litigation
Appellate Practice

Education

University of South Carolina, J.D.

Bar Admissions

Arizona
New York
Connecticut
US. Supreme Court Civic & Professional Memberships


Professional Experience

Former member of the State Bar of Arizona's Family Law Practice & Procedure Committee
Authors Arizona 's number one recognized family law blog, azfamilylawblog.com


Co-founded Nirenstein Garnice Soderquist, PLC
Worked closely with the president of the New York Chapter of American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers in New York
Named a "Leading Lawyer" by The Business Journal

Family Immigration Attorney

Gregg is a graduate of the University of Arizona and earned his Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University (Sandra Day O'Connor) College of Law. He is licensed to practice law in Arizona with special permission to practice criminal law on the Fort McDowell/Pima Tribal Court. Gregg represents clients in matters pending in courts throughout Arizona and serves as a Court Appointed Advisor to the Maricopa County Superior Court.

In addition to representing parties in Criminal, Divorce and Custody matters, Gregg represents parents accused of neglect and child abuse in both Juvenile and Family courts. Gregg is frequently called upon by other attorneys as a consultant in cases involving maltreatment of children and sentence mitigation.

In his limited spare time Gregg enjoys hiking and spending time with his two boys.

Employment based immmigration

Jeff combines his unique experience as both a lawyer and a businessman to fashion well reasoned and practical solutions in counseling and advising his clients. He is sensitive to the business considerations that are important to a business client and understands the operational and financial aspects of running a business. He is admitted to practice law in both Arizona and Texas and has focused his practice on business law matters including representation in the areas of entity formation, structured capital raises and financings including private placements of securities, business combination transactions, SEC reporting and other general company business transactions including contractual, employment and intellectual property licensing matters. His practice also includes wealth and estate planning and probate administration. He has provided representation to a number of public companies whose common stock has traded on the Over The Counter Bulletin Board and has served in executive capacities with public companies.

"DEDICATED TO GIVING A VOICE TO THOSE SERIOUSLY INJURED
OR KILLED BY THE NEGLIGENCE OF OTHERS"

Robert H. Kleinschmidt earned his B.S. degree in 1979 from the University of Illinois and his J.D. degree in 1982 from the John Marshall Law School. With 25 years of litigation experience, he is an accomplished trial attorney who focuses his practice in the areas of Medical Malpractice, Birth Injury, Surgical Error; and other serious injuries caused by the negligence of others. He has a passion for children and served for several years as the Chairman of the Board of Gompers Rehabilitation Center, a rehabilitation center for seriously disabled children and adults.

He is a published author with The Arizona Trial Lawyers Association on "The Right to Videotape Depositions". He is a member of the State Bar of Arizona; the Maricopa County and Scottsdale Bar Associations; The American Association for Justice (formerly known as The Association of Trial Lawyers of America) where he is a member of the Birth Trauma Litigation Group, Professional Negligence Group, and the Nursing Home Litigation Group; the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association; and the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and a lifetime member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum - Top Trial Lawyers in AmericaTM. He has created new law in the State of Arizona and has several reported cases used in legal journals.

Personal Service

Mr. Kleinschmidt's office is conveniently located off of the 101 and Via de Ventura in Scottsdale, Arizona. From the first telephone call to our office and throughout your case, you will receive the personal attention of Mr. Kleinschmidt and his staff. Unlike other offices where you speak with an associate, you will speak with and have direct contact with Mr. Kleinschmidt. He will be available to answer all of your questions concerning your case. We understand the personal, emotional, and financial stresses that are put on families when a loved one is injured and we will be with you every step of the way. We pride ourselves on our personal service to our clients. We also understand that no two cases are alike and because of that, we have a strong network of experts and consultants who are preeminent in their fields who can testify regarding the exact issues in your case. Unlike other firms, your case is personal to us and Mr. Kleinschmidt has a unique perspective because he spent the first five (5) years of his practice defending those he now pursues for negligence. He understands how the "other side" thinks and is ready to meet every challenge presented.

Our clients continue to be our best references:

"Our paths united together in a journey of belief and determination. . . . Your ongoing dedication, belief, sincerity and determination has done more than any words can describe." K.B.

". . . thank you from the bottom of my heart for all that you've done for me and my familyâ¦.You were more than just my lawyer, but also a very warm and caring person too. . . .I'll never forget all you've done." R.D.

"No words can express my thanks to you for all the hard work, dedication and kindness you've shown. I will always remember you...Keep doing what you did for me for others...." C.E.

Our office is results based. Below are some representative cases handled by our firm.

Medical Negligence and Malpractice

- Negligent injection of air during cardiac catheterization causing severe brain damage

- Obstetric negligence - tear from vagina to anus of breech infant while in mother's uterus during delivery

- Delay in diagnosis of Hodgkin's disease resulting in death

- Misdiagnosed infection leading to leg amputation

- Failure to diagnose testicular cancer

Birth Injury And Trauma

- Many birth trauma cases involving severe brain injuries

- Uterine rupture resulting in fetal death

- Uterine rupture resulting in brain damage to child

Surgical and Anesthesia Errors

- Simple appendectomy on middle-aged man, resulting in profound brain injury due to anesthesia negligence/error

- Surgical error - cautery gun next to oxygen tank causing flash fire to patient's face

- Surgical error - heart net left inside patient causing cardiac arrest

- Plastic surgical error - botched abdominoplasty causing open, gaping football sized abdominal wound

- Physician contaminated anesthesia medication causing severe reaction and near death to several patients

Child Injuries - (In addition to many birth trauma cases involving brain injuries)

- Misdiagnosis of infection (Pseudomembranous Colitis) in a 10-year old child, causing death

- Pediatric negligence - misdiagnosed hole in heart resulting in infant death

- Dog bite - 10 year old child mauled by pit bull

Drug Related Injuries

- Contamination of the drug L-Tryptophan resulting in schlerederma and auto-immune disease

Automobile/Trucking/Motorcycle Accidents

- Automobile accident resulting in multi-level spinal fractures

- Trucking accident - C-4 quadriplegia and brain injury from the sideswipe of a semi-truck

- Motorcycle accident - 38 year old Native American resulting in neck fracture

- Automobile accident resulting in brain hemorrhage of an 18 year-old student


The Law Office of Robert H. Kleinschmidt, P.C represents clients throughout the State of Arizona including: Phoenix; Glendale; Peoria; Avondale; Goodyear; Litchfield Park; Scottsdale; Tempe; Mesa; Chandler; Gilbert; Queen Creek; Tucson; Nogales; Yuma; Kingman; Lake Havasu; Winslow; Page; Safford; Flagstaff; Prescott; and Prescott Valley.

Steve German has been practicing law in Arizona since 1993, and is also licensed (currently inactive-status) in Ohio. Steve spent six years employed at a large law firm in Phoenix, Arizona.

In 1999, Steve started his own law firm, devoting his practice to protecting individual rights. His clients are victims of insurance companies that refuse to pay long-term disability benefits, victims (and surviving families) of rollover and tread-separation accidents, nursing home neglect, medical malpractice, and other tort-related incidents.

Beginning in 1999, Steve formed a close allegiance and working relationship with Tab Turner, an Arkansas attorney, who has twice been named national Trial Lawyer of the Year, and who is perhaps best known for his work against Ford (Rollovers) and Firestone (Tread-Separations). That close working relationship continues to this day as together they routinely litigate catastrophic loss claims against Ford, Firestone, Cooper Tire, TRW, and other large corporations that manufacture automobiles and tires.

In 2003, Danny Adelman joined Steve, and together they formed Adelman German, PLC. They have thrived together as a Firm and their practice has grown considerably.

In 2005, Michelle ("MJ") Johnson joined their practice as an up and coming Trial Lawyer, and in 2007, one of Arizona's most prominent attorneys, Robert D. Myers (Hon.), formerly the presiding judge of the Maricopa County Courts, joined Adelman German, PLC, as "Of-Counsel".

The Firm is located in the heart of Scottsdale's greenbelt area known as McCormick Ranch; just West of the Via de Ventura exit off of the 101. More can be learned about Steve, Danny and their law firm, Adelman German, PLC, at: www.AdelmanGerman.com.

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

Criminal defense attorney - I am a Certified Criminal Law Specialist by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization, and have been practicing law for over 17 years. I specialize in defending serious felonies and complex criminal case litigation. I have tried over 300 cases in my career. I am admitted to practice in all Arizona courts - state and federal, and serve valley wide.

As a seasoned attorney with 14 years of experience, I am involved in a wide variety of legal work, including bankruptcy, foreclosure, real estate, estate planning and business law. Throughout your case and beyond, I will help you understand your rights and protect your best interests.

My practice services the Phoenix-metro area and cities throughout Arizona.

I represent clients in Arizona and Utah on matters relating to small business formation and compliance, estate planning and probate, property and resource development, and civil disputes. I enjoy assisting my clients reach their goals, whether they are individual benchmarks, corporate victories or statutory mandates. I counsel individuals, small businesses, partnerships, cooperatives, publicly traded companies, and public entities. I regularly represent my clients' interests in the courts and before state administrative authorities.

Craig Orent has been defending and trying criminal cases for 24 years, handling everything from minor traffic matters to capital first degree murder. He appears in all courts (city, state, and federal). To learn more about Craig follow the link:

http://www.orentlaw.com/Attorneys/Craig-Orent.shtml

Mr. Langley has been a coverage attorney and insurance defense litigator since 1973, having attained his Juris Doctorate degree from the University of San Francisco Law School. He is actively licensed in Arizona and California and has tried in excess of seventy jury trial in federal and state courts including several first party bad faith, serious injury, wrongful death, professional liability, and punitive damages cases. His most recent trial in Arizona involved a False Light Invasion of Privacy and Intentional Interference of Business Relationships case. He has diversified expertise in construction defect, property, fraud, arson and coverage matters including examinations under oath and appraisals, as well as in estate planning. He is also a licensed civil engineer in the State of California.

Mr. Langley is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates, American Bar Association, Arizona and California Bar Associations, Defense Research Institute, Northern California Association of Defense Counsel, Arizona Association of Defense Counsel, and the Maricopa County and Scottsdale Bar Associations. He has presented at various continuing education courses and seminars including the ABA and the Property Loss Research Bureau. In 2004 he was featured in Law Technology News regarding his successful defense of a brain injury trial in Santa Monica, California.

Ms. McCaskill is licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in both Arizona and Washington State and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Ms. McCaskill has also represented clients Pro Hac Vice in a number of other jurisdictions.


Ms. McCaskill is an active member of the Arizona State Bar Association, Maricopa County Bar Association, Scottsdale Bar Association, and the Washington State Bar Association.