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Mr. Trezza hales from New York . After graduating from Boston College (cum laude) in 1986 he began a three year travel adventure that included Europe, Canada, and the United States before he entered law school. In 1991 he graduated early from Hofstra University and was awarded a Juris Doctor. Mr. Trezza immediately entered into his own private practice which grew to the point where he employed seven other attorneys and ten support staff. In 2006 he left the firm and founded AZ Statewide Paralegal, LLC which in two short years has become the biggest and most successful firm of it's kind in Tucson, AZ. AZ Statewide Paralegal is still going strong and being operated by his wife Shannon Trezza.
Currently Mr. Trezza practices alone and he concentrates solely on Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. He is a member of the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, American Bankruptcy Institute, and the National Consumer Law Center.

Born in Colorado City, Texas, Dale Haralson began his law practice in 1963 after earning his B.B.A. from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas, and his J.D. from the University of Arizona College of Law. Mr. Haralson, a Tucson personal injury lawyer, currently focuses his practice on personal injury, medical malpractice, products liability, insurance, and aviation and railroad litigation. He is certified as a Specialist in Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation by the State Bar of Arizona and as a Specialist in Civil Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Tucson personal injury lawyer Dale Haralson is admitted to practice in the state of Arizona; the U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, Western District of Texas, District of Utah, District of Nevada; the U.S. Court of Appeals, 5 th Circuit, 9 th Circuit, 10 th Circuit; and the U.S. Supreme Court. As one of the most accomplished and experienced trial lawyers in the country, Mr. Haralson has also become a popular lecturer, having been invited to present lectures at both national and regional seminars.

In addition to his law practice, Tucson personal injury lawyer Dale Haralson is an active member of several prestigious professional organizations, within which he has frequently served in positions of responsibility. Mr. Haralson sat on the Board of Governors of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America for nearly 20 years, simultaneously holding the position of Vice-President from 1981 to 1982 and Treasurer from 1978 to 1981. He has also served as President, Vice-President, Secretary, and Parliamentarian of the Western Trial Lawyers Association, and continues to sit on the organizationâs Board of Governors.

Mr. Haralson has additionally served as President of the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association (1969-1970); as President of ATLA Auxiliary (1976-1977); on the Board of Governors of the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice (1987-1990); as Chairman of the Trial Practice Section of the Arizona State Bar Association (1971-1972); on the Arizona Supreme Court Committee for Arizona Uniform Jury Instructions (1973-1975); on the Special Committee of Medical Malpractice Panels (1976-1978); and on the University of Arizona, Law College Association, Board of Directors (1984-1987).

In addition, Mr. Haralson is a member of the Pima County Bar Association, the California Trial Lawyers Association, the Texas Trial Lawyers Association, the Practicing Law Institute, the Law-Science Academy, the American Board of Trial Advocates, and the American Bar Association. He is a Fellow of both the International Academy of Trial Lawyers and the International Society of Barristers.

On many occasions throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Haralsonâs professional excellence has been formally recognized by his peers and by several highly regarded publications. He is a recipient of the Trial Lawyer of the Year award from the Trial Lawyers for Public Justice, as well as a Special Recognition Award by the Arizona Association of Defense Counsel for epitomizing the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. He has been named in every edition of Best Lawyers in America, widely regarded as the most trustworthy and unbiased reference to preeminent lawyers in the United States. In addition, Mr. Haralson has been acknowledged in Town & Country; Whoâs Who in American Law, 3 rd Edition; Outstanding Young Men of America, 1973; Whoâs Who in the West, 1973; and Whoâs Who in the World. In 1983, Mr. Haralson was honored by Hardin-Simmons University with the Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award.

Aside from being one of Arizonaâs most renowned lawyers, Mr. Haralson is a devoted family man. He and his wife, Betty, have two children and five granddaughters. In addition, Mr. Haralson always finds the time to contribute to the community, having been a member of the University of Arizona Arthritis Advisory Board and the Tucson General Hospital Trustees. He currently sits on the Arizona Board of Directors for the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. In his free time, Mr. Haralson is a private pilot with single and multi-engine instrument rating. He also enjoys tennis, scuba, skiing, and doing ministry work with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.

Mr. Haralson is rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell.

Ronald Zack received an AAS in Nursing from Sauk Valley College in Dixon, Illinois in 1976; a Bachelor’s degree in Allied Health and English from Siena Heights College in Adrian Michigan; a Master’s degree in Linguistics from Wayne State University and a Juris Doctorate from Western State University College of Law in 2003. His Tucson Arizona law practice is focused on estate planning and elder law.

As an attorney, Ron has worked in the areas of insurance defense, as a prosecutor and Assistant Attorney General. In 2008, he formed an independent law practice to pursue his longtime goal of serving the community as an estate planning and elder law attorney. Ron brings his years of varied experiences in nursing, education, real estate, insurance and law to culminate in a premier law practice dealing with the unique and complex issues of estate planning and elder law.

Henry H. Wood is the principal at Wood Law Firm, PLLC, in Tucson, Arizona. Legal Services offered include estate planning (wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate avoidance), probate of decedents' estates, guardianship & conservatorship, and trust & estate administration. The office in located in north Tucson on Oracle Road between Ina and Orange Grove.

ATTORNEY WILLIAM V. CROSWELL has been practicing law for over 30 years. HE LIMITS HIS LAW PRACTICE to HANDLING ACCIDENT CASES INVOLVING INJURIES and to INSURANCE DISPUTES. ATTORNEY CROSWELL PRIDES HIMSELF on TREATING his CLIENTS with COURTESY and RESPECT while FIGHTING to RECOVER FAIR DAMAGES to COMPENSATE THEIR PROVEN LOSSES.

Attorney Croswell has authored a Booklet entitled "Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona Accident/Injury and Insurance Law". This Booklet is intended to give the User a general understanding of Arizona accident, injury and insurance law and damages in the unfortunate event they are involved in an accident or sustain an injury. CALL (520) 622-3355 for a "FREE" COPY of Attorney Croswell's BOOKLET on ARIZONA ACCIDENT, INJURY and INSURANCE LAW.

ATTORNEY CROSWELL can advise you about recovery for YOUR DAMAGES IN ACCIDENT/INJURY CASES. Typically in Arizona, accident and injury damages fall within the following categories:
(1) PROPERTY DAMAGES (in cases motor vehicle accidents),
(2) MEDICAL EXPENSES,
(3) LOSS OR IMPAIRMENT OF WAGES/INCOME, and
(4) PAIN & SUFFERING.

IN MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENT CASES, Attorney Croswell, in addition to handling the bodily injury claim, will assist the Client with (1) obtaining a RENTAL CAR and (2) getting your VEHICLE REPAIRED or getting you paid fairly for the value of your vehicle if it was totaled.

IN ALL INJURY CASES, Attorney Croswell will assist the Client by (3) helping you FIND DOCTORS and medical care, (4) getting your MEDICAL BILLS PAID including money for future medical treatment you may need, (5) collecting your LOST INCOME and WAGES including money for any future loss of earning capacity, (6) dealing with the INSURANCE company and their ADJUSTORS, (7) collecting PAIN & SUFFERING COMPENSATION.

Frances Lynch is a trial attorney who has studied the art of trial techniques with faculty of the nationally known Trial Lawyer's College. In the course of her career, she has had many jury trials, and has successfully represented people in many communities and in many courtrooms throughout Arizona. She has devoted her career to protecting the rights of people and to educating non-lawyers about the judicial system.

Lenore Tsakanikas practices primarily in domestic relations in the Law Office of Lenore Tsakanikas,PLLC. She and her staff quickly, efficiently, and competently handle family law matters, including divorce, custody, paternity, child support, relocation, and asset protection. Ms. Tsakanikas received her degree in 1991 from the James E. College of Law (formerly University of Arizona, College of Law) and has been practicing law for the past 18 years. Ms. Tsakanikas has served on State Bar sponsored committees where she has nosted seminars regarding a variety of topics. Ms. Tsakanikas serves as a judge pro tempore for Pima County Superior Court, presiding in settlement conferences involving divorce, custody and paternity. She serves on the Board of Directors for Ballet Tucson.

Don Awerkamp is a partner in the law firm of Awerkamp & Bonilla, PLC. He has represented employees since 1983, and for the past twenty years his practice has been almost exclusively in the area of employment and labor law. He provides representation for private and government employees in most forums, including State and federal trial and appellate courts, the National Labor Relations Board, merit commissions of city, county, state, and federal governments, and other administrative agencies. He also provides advice and representation to employer clients giving him a dual perspective.

Mr. Awerkamp chaired the State Bar of Arizona Labor and Employment Law Section in 1995-1996. He is a member of the National Employment Lawyers Association. He served for many years on the Court Rules Committee for Pima County. He is on the National Board of Directors of the American Lung Association and has chaired the Board of the American Lung Association of the Southwest. He has also served on the Boards of the Community Outreach Program for the Deaf and the Arizona Center for Disability Law.

Before receiving his J.D. degree from the University of Arizona and becoming an attorney in 1982, Mr. Awerkamp received a M.A. degree from Duquesne University in 1969 and a Ph.D. degree from De Paul University in 1974 and taught philosophy. He has frequently given presentations on employment law issues for the State Bar of Arizona, the University of Arizona College of Law, and various other organizations. He is also one of the authors for the Arizona Employment Law Handbook. He has served as an expert witness on employment law issues in litigation and has provided expert testimony before the Arizona Legislature on employee whistle blowing.

For over ten years Mr. Awerkamp has been rated A-V by Martindale-Hubbell, its highest rating as provided by fellow lawyers. Mr. Awerkamp is also listed in Best Lawyers in America for employment lawyers and has been selected its 2012 Tucson Employment Law - Individuals Lawyer of the Year. Since Tucson Lifestyle Magazine began listing Tucson's Top Lawyers Mr. Awerkamp has been listed for Labor and Employment Law and he is the only attorney it has listed for Civil Rights Law. Since 2007 Mr. Awerkamp has also been listed by Southwest Super Lawyers for Employment and Labor Law.

I advise and represent clients in real estate, financing and business transactions in Arizona and Mexico, and related litigation in Arizona. I am licensed to practice law in Arizona (since 1996) and California (since 1994), and work closely with Mexican lawyers and Notary Publics with respect to Mexican legal issues and transactions.

My real estate practice includes commercial and residential real estate acquisitions and sales, leases, financing, development, zoning and land use. My business practice includes forming and advising business entities (corporations, LLCs, and partnerships), advising investors, and reviewing, drafting and negotiating contracts for businesses and individuals. My financing practice includes having served as counsel to borrowers, lenders, issuers, underwriters, guarantors, and trustees, or as bond counsel, in taxable and tax-exempt financings totaling more than $750,000,000.