Sun Lakes Business Lawyers

Richard has spent his career as a CPA, management consultant, business owner and attorney. From each of those professions he has gained valuable knowledge and experience to assist in guiding his estate planning and business clients make decisions to further their goals and protect their legacies. He is licensed in Arizona, New York, Pennsylvania and Connecticut and actively serves clients in those states. His estate planning practice focuses on wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate management and elder law. He assists business clients in choosing and forming the proper form of entity and in drafting purchase and sale agreements, employment agreements,...

Robert (Bobby) Nichols is an Arizona-based copyright, trademark, business, and entertainment attorney with experience representing artists, entrepreneurs, and business owners. Bobby graduated from Golden Gate University School of Law in 2020, while working as a legislative staffer in San Francisco City Hall. Since then, he has worked in intellectual property registration, maintenance, and enforcement, as well as business formation, contract review and negotiation, and public policy development.

My name is David Gerszewski and I am an Estate Planning Attorney and Tax Lawyer. I was born and raised in North Dakota and first moved to Arizona in 1992 to pursue graduate studies in applied statistics at Arizona State University. My first career working for Wall Street investment banks and hedge funds took me to New York and then to London for almost 20 years. After leaving institutional finance, I moved to Florianópolis in South America where I developed a restaurant franchise concept that spread throughout southern Brazil.

I again made Arizona my home in 2014 and now...

AV-Rated by Martindale Hubble. I am a civil litigator handling cases involving real estate, probate and trust, and business law. For over 22 years, I have been representing and assisting developers, contractors, subcontractors, homeowners, landlords, lenders, title insurance companies, small business owners, trustees, beneficiaries, testators, and executors in disputes involving, among other things, real estate titles, real estate transactions, commercial lease agreements, mechanic's liens, construction defect claims, insurance coverage, surety claims, ownership of closely-held corporations, business agreements, wills and trusts. I also have substantial experience drafting, revising and negotiating a variety of contracts, including construction contracts,...

I take pride in offering honest answers and straight forward solutions to my clients. I do not get involved in legal matters unless your case is legitimate and has true legal merit. My work and my fees are transparent, upfront, and honest. I encourage my clients to contact me directly, and never pass that responsibility off to assistants. Let me show you what personal legal services are like.

JEFFREY A. SCHOEN is the founder of the law firm, where he practices commercial law with particular emphasis in commercial real estate transactions, commercial real estate finance, limited liability companies and corporations, construction law, and franchising.

Since 1986, Mr. Schoen has represented business owners, buyers and sellers; commercial real estate owners, buyers and sellers; commercial landlords and tenants; commercial lenders and borrowers; design professionals; commercial construction contractors and subcontractors; and franchisors and franchisees. He has presented seminars and published articles on commercial real estate and business matters. Mr. Schoen is or has been recognized, among other places: in Arizona’s Finest Lawyers,...

With a decade of experience litigating cases, Jenna has handled hundreds of depositions, dozens of jury trials and countless court appearances. Jenna prides herself on having a stellar reputation among fellow attorneys, colleagues at all levels and judges. Her secret sauce litigation style is a perfect mix of a laid-back “I got this” energy and tough advocacy.

Jenna started her career as a prosecutor at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. She prosecuted gang crimes, sex crimes and vehicular crimes. Her trial experience as a prosecutor includes homicides, sexual assault and aggravated assault. After gaining substantial trial experience, Jenna transitioned into civil...

David C. Larkin is a business & employment attorney in Chandler, Arizona. At David C. Larkin, P.C., we serve employees and small business clients throughout the Phoenix area and the East Valley. Our clients trust our advice on the law, their rights, and the remedies available to them.

Over 30 Years Experience as a Business & Employment Attorney and Former CPA

For our business law clients, we draft contracts to prevent later conflicts, disputes, and litigation. We advise employers on what is permitted under the law to avoid compliance charges later.

For our employment law clients, we have consulted with thousands of employees...

Since 2003 Daniel Miranda has been helping his clients maneuver through complex legal situations arising in their business, commercial real estate and construction matters. As a commercial trial attorney, Mr. Miranda provides counsel and advice in evaluating the risks and rewards of litigation in the context of the overall business mission. Having litigated commercial disputes, he also helps his clients avoid common pitfalls in entering business contracts. He has significant experience in representing clients in partnership disputes, business dissolutions, commercial real estate disputes, construction actions, unfair competition matters, asset planning and risk management for non-profit corporations and general business transactions,...

I became an attorney in Arizona because of her passion for helping people. For me, it's about making a difference—one person at a time. At my core, I really make it a priority to listen to clients.

Often the issues they are dealing with are only part of the story and even little details can help make a strong case.

Because of this, I make sure you are heard. This allows me to be thorough and effective in litigation.

Born and raised in Arizona, I attended and graduated magna cum laude from Northern Arizona University. My degree is a Bachelor of Science in...

Extensive experience in the practice of law, business management, and engineering in a wide variety of corporate, government, and private sector environments. Assisted various small companies as well as Fortune 500 companies in developing their patent, trademark, and technology licensing portfolios, specializing in emerging computer hardware and software technologies. Prepared key patents for companies such as IBM, Micron, Phillips Electronics, General Electric, ImageTag, and others. Specialties: Securing protection for intellectual property (patents, trademarks, copyrights, etc.) Advising business entities on licensing and business partnerships from an intellectual property perspective.

Patent, Trademark, Intellectual Property, Contracts, and Global Business Attorney. Marcos advises clients in the areas of restaurants and food industry, entertainment (musicians such as rappers and Mexican banda), wearable technology, journalism, creative writing, software development, smartphones, virtual reality headsets, artificial intelligence, and many more. A multicultural, multilingual professional with a broad spectrum of language skills, with Spanish and English fluency and partial abilities in French, Portuguese, Japanese, and Chinese. He thrives at the intersections of business, technology, law, and creativity. A business and trademark attorney, social investor, marketer, roboticist, engineer, contracts negotiator, and business connector. Marcos enjoys working with a broad...

Ms. Miller has a diverse practice representing both plaintiffs and defendants in employment and business-related matters. Ms. Miller has a passion for problem-solving and assists clients with developing a strategic approach to legal disputes. She is a fierce advocate and has served as lead counsel in thousands of disputes. Ms. Miller has counseled multi-million-dollar companies as in-house counsel and has litigated against national and global entities supporting workers and alleging violations of employment laws. She has also filed appellate briefs and argued in front of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in a matter that gained national attention....

Matthew Harrison is the founding member of Harrison Law and has been practicing law for over 25 years. Prior to founding Harrison Law, Mr. Harrison was an attorney with a nationally-recognized surety, construction, and fidelity law firm in Phoenix, Arizona, where his practice focused on complex civil litigation. Previously Mr. Harrison was a Deputy County Attorney with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office for over seven years where he held leadership positions and mentored less-experienced attorneys. Matthew Harrison has combined these experiences into a law firm that has established itself both locally and nationally as a highly-regarded law firm. Mr....

Johnny J. Sorenson is the founding and managing attorney of The Sorenson Law Firm, LLC. Mr. Sorenson has been practicing law since 1995. In 2005 Mr. Sorenson left his partnership with a national law firm 480 Lawyers to form The Sorenson Law Firm, LLC, with a commitment to providing excellent legal representation, obtaining outstanding results, and maintaining long term relationships with his clients. Mr. Sorenson is an experienced trial lawyer. His experience spans personal injury, construction law, real estate law, contract and business disputes, insurance law, and wrongful death. His reputation for aggressive representation, practical solutions, and a no-nonsense...

Attorney Wright earned his J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School. He is licensed to practice law in the states of Arizona and Wisconsin, as well as the U.S. District Court of Arizona. Attorney Wright practices in the fields of bankruptcy and debt settlement and will navigate you around any potential problems in a bankruptcy, whether it be a Chapter 7, Chapter 13 or Chapter 11 Business Bankruptcy. He has years of experience in both the bankruptcy and criminal fields of law. Attorney Wright interned for Bankruptcy Judge Martin in the Western District of Wisconsin, and also worked with...

In more than 25 years of practice, Brad has represented businesses and individuals in many different areas. Helping Small Businesses. Brad spends a lot of time working with small business owners. He has developed expertise in the areas of law that are important to small businesses. He helps business owners decide the structure of their businesses, whether corporations, partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs), or something else. Businesses often have legal issues related to their employees, and so Brad has developed expertise in that area. And because legal disputes can happen, Brad can help his business clients prosecute and defend lawsuits. Brad’s...

Ashley excels in the field of Workers Compensation and has received a CALI award for “Excellent Achievement in the Study of Workers’ Compensation Law” exemplifying her skill in the area. Ashley has completed an externship at Taylor and Associates (the largest Arizona Workers Compensation firm), published technology law articles, worked for a well known American Technology Entrepreneur as a law clerk for Inter123, and worked as a Legal Clinician in the areas of: Human Rights and Immigration Law, Mediation, Veterans’ Tax, and Veterans’ Legal Assistance, Ashley chose to set a focus upon Immigration Law after going through the process...

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...

Adam D. Martinez is a real estate attorney and founder of Martinez Law, P.L.C., a boutique real estate law firm. Adam is an experienced litigator and handles all types of real estate issues, including foreclosures, deficiency defense, easement and property use disputes, residential and commercial landlord and tenant disputes, business and partnership disputes, contract disputes, and broker/agent disputes. Adam handles all aspects of appealing cases involving real estate issues, and has argued before the Arizona Court of Appeals. In addition to handling lawsuits, Adam structures and facilitates real estate and business transactions. Adam's litigation experience provides...

Ellis McGehee Carter is a distinguished attorney specializing in corporate and tax matters for nonprofit, tax-exempt, and mission-based businesses, alongside advising donors on major gifts. With a profound dedication to serving organizations that make a significant impact, Ms. Carter leverages her extensive experience in nonprofit governance, tax law, and business transactions to provide unparalleled legal guidance. Her expertise extends to navigating complex tax issues for exempt entities, ensuring they remain compliant while advancing their mission. Ms. Carter's adeptness in handling intricate business transactions for nonprofits is evident through her work on reorganizations, the creation of affiliates and subsidiaries, and facilitating mergers,...

Heath is a native of Arizona. He was born in Yuma, Arizona, and spent his younger years on farms and ranches in Southern Arizona. He spent his teen years in the Greater Phoenix area. He put himself through college and graduated from Mesa Community College and then Arizona State University twice, first, with his accounting degree and, second, with his law degree. Heath founded McWhorter Law Firm in 2002 upon his graduation from college. He has practiced real estate, business, probate, estate planning, and family law since the Firm's beginning. He is intimately familiar with the legal issues as a litigator...

Andy is originally from Cincinnati, OH. He moved to Columbus to attend the Ohio State University and he acheived a Bachelor's Degree in History. After undergrad, Andy moved to Southern California and attended the University of LaVerne, College of Law. He now lives in North Phoenix with his wife and two daughters.
Andy's approach to practice is a combination of aggressive legal advocacy and practical real world solutions. His focus on clients allows him to tailor case strategy based on your personal goals. He has been with the firm of Platt & Westby since 2012.

Civil litigation attorney.

Board certified specialist in taxation handling estate planning, business, real estate, and other tax law-related matters.

I am a bankruptcy attorney with offices in Mesa and Tucson, AZ. I help individuals and businesses resolve all manner of financial and debt problems. My focus is on personal attention to each client and quality of service. I strive to ensure that we resolve each client's issue in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible.

The services I provide include: • Bankruptcy (Chapter 7, Chapter 13, and Chapter 11) • Collection Defense • Debt Settlement and Negotiation (credit cards, medical bills, and loans) • Loan Modifications (mortgages and auto loans) • Business Reorganization and Restructuring

My practices focuses on representing real estate investors and professionals. I am particuarly knowledgable in creative finance disputes, including "subject to", wholesale, and novation contracts, but our office handles a wide range of real estate litigation matters. I also handle select litigation matters arising from business disputes and other real estate issues.

I handle various types of legal matters for existing and start-up companies. Prior to attending law school at Arizona State University, I worked as a web designer/software developer and helped create award-winning web-based applications for NASCAR®, Henkel®, and others. During my undergraduate studies at Brigham Young University, I co-founded a digital advertising company that received significant venture capital.

At the Daly Law Firm, I offer clients responsive legal services individually tailored to their needs in corporate law matters. was born and raised in Arizona. I attended Arizona State University and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2003 with a B.S. in Marketing. While attending Arizona State University, I was a member of the Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society and a member of the National Honor Society of Collegiate Scholars. I continued my education at Southwestern Law School where I earned my Juris Doctorate in 2006. While I attended the Southwestern Law School, I helped co-found the Business Law...

Dan Garrison is the founder and managing member of the firm and of its sister firm, The Turnaround Team™, which focuses on consumer bankruptcy matters. For two decades, Dan has assisted clients with corporate restructuring, bankruptcy, commercial and real estate litigation, and corporate and real estate transactions. He holds an AV® Preeminent™ rating, the highest designation awarded by Martindale-Hubbell, the primary professional rating organization for attorneys. He also has been listed in Southwest Super Lawyers®, a designation limited to the top 5% of attorneys in the southwestern United States, has been named to Best Lawyers in America®, and been named...

Attorney Jared E. Everton attended the Thomas Jefferson school of law, earning his J.D in 2001. That same year, Mr. Everton joined the Jackson White Law firm in Arizona. Jared Everton is now a managing shareholder at the firm and a member of the litigation team, representing individuals and businesses in matters involving insurance, personal injury, and wrongful death.

After growing up in Illinois and New York City, Steven joined the Army in 2002 and deployed to Iraq twice as a squad leader. While in the military, he graduated Cum Laude with a B.A. in Business Management from Chaminade University of Honolulu and continued on to earn his MBA. Steven was then awarded a merit scholarship to Arizona Summit Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctor and gained practical experience from established attorneys throughout the Valley. Prior to starting Steven M. Jackson Law Group, Steven worked at J.P. Morgan Chase, focusing on federal compliance, specifically the Patriot...

Sterling R. Threet has over 25 years of experience representing clients throughout Arizona. Mr. Threet earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting at Arizona State University in 1987, and was honored on the Deans List for academic achievement. In 1989, he successfully passed the certified public accountant’s exam. He was awarded his Juris Doctorate degree from ASU in 1990, graduating with honors and receiving special honors as a member of the International Moot Court Team. Mr. Threet was admitted to the Arizona State Bar Association and the United States District Court, District of Arizona in October,...

Kate has been representing community associations and condominiums throughout Arizona for nearly her entire legal career. Kate’s practice serves the firm’s association, non-profit corporation, and business clients. Her practice areas include all aspects of community association and condominium law and also encompass intellectual property, employment law, and insurance defense.