Best Litigation lawyers in Arizona

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Joe M Romley

4518 N 32nd St Ste 100, Phoenix, AZ

Family Law Litigation Real Estate +3

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

21 Nov, 2013 by Lorie

I was the trustee working through my father's tangled estate and Mr. Romley was terrific at helping me negotiate with the creditors and other issues. He kept me informed when there was information to know and things to do. He was attentive and resolved the estate promptly once we had waited the entire time period. I could not be more relieved. In response to the previous review, sometimes he didn't call me back because frankly there was nothing he could say or do, somethings take time. When you are wading through a tough situation, waiting for phone calls can seem like forever. However, his calling me back immediately when he had no information to provide would have only served to rack up my bills. I highly recommend Mr. Romley.

11 Oct, 2013 by Anonymous

I hired Mr. Romley a year and a half ago. I had a very tough time getting him to even call me back. He is completely computer illiterate, so won't email. He never returned my unused retainer. One of the worst experiences I ever had with an attorney.

Daniel Patrick Neisess

7001 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 2060, Scottsdale, AZ

Consumer Protection Litigation +2

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

10 Oct, 2021 by James

Unfortunately, I ultimately ended up hiring Daniel and closing the case but I only went to him because the firm he worked at "looked" like a reputable firm. Forget about his work; its his attitude that has made me upset. He has admitted over email for his misbehavior and how he could have controlled his temper better. At first, he is nice to you but as soon as you sign the contract, he treats you like a dog. Hates explaining concepts and law and immediately tries to shut you down when you offer something else. Daniel has not studied proper law and this is confirmed when you check his education history. He is classified as a "mule". A mule is someone that sends out generic emails to lawyers of the manufacture hoping to get an email reply within a couple OF MONTHS. He is not good at reaching back and lacks the key characteristics of a great lawyer. CAR IS ABOUT YOUR SAFETY AND INVESTMENT. DO NOT LOSE IT BECAUSE OF HIM I had no choice. and I deeply regret it. For people having trouble with lemon law, if you do need help or have questions, feel free to reach me. I will send all the help you need.

01 Mar, 2021 by Janet

Thank you Daniel N. at Amar Law Group for helping me with my Lemon. Your patience and guidance was so appreciated. Your team there at Amar Law Group was so attentive and helpful, no matter who I talked to. During these difficult times you always made me feel like my concerns were also your concerns. I highly recommend you and your team to take care of any defective vehicle needs. JD

Carolyn R Tatkin

15205 N. Kierland Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ

Business Litigation +2

3.0/5

3.0

2 Reviews

29 Sep, 2022 by Anonymous

I hired this attorney in 2013 to help with my bankruptcy case. At the time I was going through a lot of difficult and stressful matters. I had told her that I only has my personal home left and that I wanted to know if it was protected by this bankruptcy. She said yes and not to worry. Now today is 2022, 9 yrs later I found out that one of the creditor had placed a lien on my home prior to the bankruptcy. So she did not do her due diligence on my property back then. When I called to help to get this lien off my properties, now I owned two homes. She told me that she is unable to help because she claimed that it is a new matter. She asked me to obtain another bankruptcy attorney. When I went to meet with another attorney he said that she should have taken it and reopen the case and then file a complaint and request it to be removed. As an attorney she need and should have stood by her work instead she turned away from the problem that she should have avoided in 2013. I do not recommend this attorney to anyone because she has no integrity and accountability for her workmanship.

07 May, 2021 by Marc

Carolyn represented me as well as my parents! We all had the same experience! 100% professional! 100% knowledgeable 100% the right attorney. I can’t say anything negative if I tried. The best experience I’ve ever had with someone representing me!

Elizabeth Anne Norton Punpayuk

833 E Plaza Cir Ste 100, Yuma, AZ

Appeals Business Elder Law +4 +7

3.0/5

3.0

6 Reviews

28 Apr, 2024 by Dona m brashear

Elizabeth is awesome, we got a call saying they were gonna repo are motorhome because we had a laps in insurance, which we didn't. But they put forced insurance on us. Saying we didn't make are payments. She fixed everything in 3 weeks and everything has been reversed. I was so scared 67 years old. Never defaulted on a loan in my life. My credit score was gone defaulted on a major loan, was scared I was gonna wind up in the streets. She saved this old man's life. Life is good again thanks to her

11 Jan, 2023 by Jayne browne

This law firm is a joke. Exorbitant fees and poor service. I am still dealing with the aftermath of the mess caused by them and their poor advice/actions. After years of dealing with them I fired them. Perhaps the addition of Benesch will help.

30 Mar, 2022 by Josh larson

My grandmother passed away and Trevor White became the executor. I am an heir and was left quite a few things. Trevor White tried to say that items were not left to me and even sent me an email saying that he thought I only wanted those items for my parents, which wasn't true. As an executor, I didn't think it was any of his business what I did with items left to me. I could have chopped them up and burned them and it still wouldn't be any of his business. My grandmother left them to me, not Trevor White. He seems very arrogant and doesn't seem to like to be questioned. I don't trust the guy and I would never hire him for anything.

Paul Melvin Omerza

16427 North Scottsdale Rd.,, Scottsdale, AZ

Elder Law Estate Planning Litigation +3

2.9/5

1.0

1 Reviews

4.8

45 Reviews

18 Feb, 2023 by Christopher ingle

I was opposing counsel on a civil matter. These guys were a pleasure to work with.

19 Aug, 2022 by Ashley ryan

I couldn't be more impressed with Jay from the Hall Underwood Law Firm. My husband had asked a question on AVVO regarding a situation we were dealing with with and Jay responded very quickly and offered a consultation. We knew immediately after speaking with Jay that we would hire him to help us with our legal situation. Jay always had our best interest in mind and was also very upfront to set expectations through our legal battle which was much appreciated. He was always incredibly quick to respond to our emails which made communication a breeze. It is so hard to find and attorney you can trust that actually cares for you. We can't thank you enough Jay for everything you did for our us. If you're looking for a family law attorney please contact the Hall Underwood Law Firm. The Cole's

22 Jun, 2022 by Erica jordan

Attorney Jay Hall took my call as an unscheduled appointment and talked with me about my case, helped me navigate a few potential obstacles and I feel much more prepared to make sure I get my rights heard as well. Thank you Jay, I will recommend you to others.

Eduardo H Coronado

4700 W White Mountain Blvd Unit A, Lakeside, AZ

Appeals Business Criminal Defense +6 +9

2.8/5

1.6

5 Reviews

2.9

34 Reviews

19 Aug, 2024 by Rose jones

When I first met with Mr.Coronado I told him I needed someone that would go to bat and fight for me and my son. He did nothing less. Divorce, custody, and severence. All three fought and all three won. I would highly recommend this law firm for their fierceness, kindness and understanding. 100/100

18 Jun, 2024 by Joseph calagna

I diddnt need it

05 Jun, 2024 by James wegner

This guy is incompetent as they come. Ask around the mountain before you hire him

Elliot S Isaac

14820 N Cave Creek Rd Suite 3, Phoenix, AZ

Family Law Litigation +2

2.6/5

2.6

12 Reviews

09 Apr, 2024 by Douglas

I highly recommend Elliot as an employment lawyer. He provided me with exceptional service, never charging for consultations and always being readily available to address any inquiries I had regarding my case. His professionalism and expertise were evident throughout our interactions, and I have full confidence in his abilities to assist others in need of legal representation in employment matters. I wholeheartedly endorse Elliot and encourage anyone seeking legal assistance in this area to consider his services.

20 Mar, 2024 by Anonymous

Plain and simple, this man can't be trusted. He's a charlatan. A phony. He will use your case to make a quick buck for himself. He doesn't care about civil rights or people at all.

06 Mar, 2024 by Leslie

Hiring this attorney was a mistake. Nice and seemingly caring until they get your money. Had to keep contacting them to ask for updates. Kristi, in his office, was rude and hung up on me after I questioned her about something Mr Isaacs said he was going to do, that she was now claiming he wasn't going to do. Mr Isaacs claimed he'd do one thing, weeks after starting, Kristi then told me he wasn't going to do that. I asked him to clarify which one of them was telling the truth, he has yet to answer me. Bad enough getting messed over by a company, but then to be messed over by your attorney & his staff, that's worse! What a waste of time.

Ronald J Ellett

2999 N 44th St Ste 330, Phoenix, AZ

Appeals Litigation +2

2.3/5

2.3

3 Reviews

16 Mar, 2022 by Mike

22 Jun, 2020 by Sky boles

Man was so rude he couldn't wait to get off the phone and didn't listen to what I was saying before I finished saying it, two sentences. I asked him a basic procedural question that he said he couldn't answer unless he reviewed my entire case. Whether you can file an appeal in bankruptcy is universal and procedural, it doesn't change "depending on your case". don't waste money on these idiots, they can only lose for you.

19 Sep, 2019 by Immortal scorpion

Jeffrey Messing

2999 N 44th St Ste 500, Phoenix, AZ

Appeals Business Debt Collection +7 +10

2.3/5

2.3

3 Reviews

16 Mar, 2022 by Mike

22 Jun, 2020 by Sky boles

19 Sep, 2019 by Immortal scorpion

Stephanie Robyn Leach

2415 E Camelback Rd Ste 700, Phoenix, AZ

Litigation +1

2.3/5

2.3

3 Reviews

17 May, 2021 by Jeff

Consulted months ago. She said certain conditions were not met yet, when said conditions were met, contact her again and we could advance case. Two months later contacted her office and was put off by assistant. Was given numerous assurances that Stephanie would return my call. After 50 days, 11 calls, emails ,and a few union officials phone calls I finally receive a 3 line response email. 50 days was enough to kill my case due to time constraints.

08 Oct, 2018 by John law

I met with Stephanie. the other day and we discussed the particulars of my case. She encouraged me to go to the EEOC as she does to everyone and I told her I would follow through. She said once I have been to the EEOC we would send a demand letter and see where that went. It was my full understanding that we had an agreement that she was going to represent me. I have no other reason to indicate that she will not follow through with what she told me. I did not sign anything, but I have sent her documentation for the case. She told me the rate of contingency fee would be 35 percent. I agreed to that and we threw around dollar amounts of what she thought it might possibly be worth at trial or settlement. She said if they booked at the demand letter, then we would necessitate going to trial. I told her I did not think that's it would be as much of a problem because of the amount of evidence that I do have against my former employer. My name is John

07 Aug, 2015 by Anonymous

I met with Stephanie several months ago, paid the fee she requested to hear my employment case of discrimination. She stated she would represent me if I received a Right to Sue letter from the EEOC. When I obtained such documents, after several weeks contacting her, she finally said she would not take my case. No, we did not sign a contract, but a handshake was respectable and morally binding. She did not follow though with our meeting.

Samuel J. Doncaster

5227 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ

Litigation Personal Injury Real Estate +3

2.2/5

2.2

10 Reviews

17 Jan, 2024 by Mark

It hurts when you've been screwed in a home transaction, worse is when the person hired and paid to help you in this situation puts in about 10% effort, I think! As far as I can tell, he took my $7500, sent one or two documents to the court and then went dark. I'm such a fool. I should have known that no attorney of real merit would have the second question he asked be, "How much money do you have in the bank?" Run, run as fast as you can.

01 Nov, 2023 by Anonymous

https://alabnews.com/supreme-court-of-arizona-reprimands-phoenix-attorney-for-billing-irregularities/ This states only some parts of his misconduct but will be enough to know about him. My advice to you is "just avoid him and you will save money and stress."

19 Sep, 2023 by Anonymous

We hired Doncaster for a wrongful eviction and to try and prove fraud against against the company who forget documents to obtain a family home. And for harassment to me. He charged me $7500.00 just for a retainer. After the eviction he never answer our calls and never did anything about the fraud case. His secretary is the only one that would finally email. We obtained his services around Sept 5. And by April 20 th he had not filed one thing for the fraud. Needless to say we let him go. He did give me bad close to $2,800 but we never got any results for the house, which as been sold 2 more times. We gave him all of the information we had, he never looked anything up for himself or even bothered to read most of it by April 20. How much is an eviction? $4500? Mr Doncaster! All you did was blame us for your incompetence.

C Kyle Brown

No street address, Phoenix, AZ

Family Law Litigation Personal Injury +3

2.0/5

2.0

1 Reviews

04 Feb, 2013 by Anonymous

Failed to update me on the progress of the case and he and paralegal to do not answer emails in a timely manner

Howard R Gaines

4666 N 65th St, Scottsdale, AZ

Family Law Litigation Personal Injury +3

1.7/5

1.7

10 Reviews

31 May, 2018 by Anonymous

We hired Howard Gaines to draw up our family trust, etc. He tacked on charges every chance he could. He even tried to get us not to have our parking lot pass validated because it would cost him money, we just spent a couple thousand dollars on this paperwork...cheap, cheap, cheap!!! Let's face it, we all work for the paycheck, but this shyster is a joke. Maybe he has to nickel and dime because he's not that good, I'm not sure. I would NEVER recommend him, EVER!!

19 Jan, 2018 by Michael

I hired him to do a set aside and he cancelled meetings and then said I didn’t show up, then basically said he was done with me and I had to file a case against him with the AZ Bar to even get my documents back. He’s a loser, spend your money elsewhere.

22 Sep, 2017 by Anonymous

I hired Howard to defend a criminal traffic ticket. Initially, he was rapid to respond and seemed interested in taking on my case. After he was hired and paid, it became extremely clear that he was only interested in taking my money. I had to initiate every call with him. Even after sending all relevant documents and speaking multiple times, he still did not know the facts of my case. It was clear that he was completely uninterested in defending me and my rights. In addition, he spoke to me completely condescendingly and refused to defend me on a charge related to the traffic ticket. I lost both because I did not have adequate representation. I am so disappointed I did not read his reviews prior to hiring him. Do not make the mistake I did. There are plenty of good attorneys out there and this is not one of them.

Ross P Meyer

3104 E. Camelback Road STE 2562, Phoenix, AZ

Appeals Business Litigation +3

1.5/5

1.5

8 Reviews

26 Mar, 2024 by Odessa pike

Worthless didn't even have the guts to show his face at my brothers sentencing today, didn't give the judge all the reference letters. Lied to my brother who is ill and totally confused as to why he had no legal representation in court as they took him into custody. Bet he shows up to collect the check for defending him though. This man needs to be disbarred. If you hear the name Tyrone Mitchell run as fast as you can and get another lawyer, don't listen to or take this frauds advice.

20 Feb, 2024 by Christa garman

He is not helping a friend of mine. He lied to the defendant and to the judge. He isn't helping anyone, but himself for the money. Please if you get the guy ask for someone else immediately. There has been recording of all the conversations between Tyrone and the other person about their conversation and he still sits there and lies won't send anything over to be looked at before signing any paperwork. This guy is a piece of work and everyone needs to report him to the Arizona State Bar Association.

24 Oct, 2023 by Sherrie castillo

Tyrone was assigned to my son's case as a public defender. He told us to give him any questions or information that would help him get my son out of jail. He refused to use any information that we gave him, and he didn't call any of us up as witnesses. He said he didn't want to look like he was picking on the"victim". In the end, my son went to prison because this man wouldn't do his job. If you get assigned him, request another lawyer immediately.

Keith Everett Diggs

3104 E Camelback Rd Pmb 2636, Phoenix, AZ

Civil Rights Litigation +2

1.5/5

1.5

8 Reviews

26 Mar, 2024 by Odessa pike

20 Feb, 2024 by Christa garman

24 Oct, 2023 by Sherrie castillo

Christopher A Combs

2200 E Camelback Rd., Phoenix, AZ

Litigation Real Estate +2

1.0/5

1.0

4 Reviews

27 Oct, 2023 by Anonymous

This guy is either crazy, drunk, or has alzheimers. He is aggressive and rude to his clients. He can't even form a coherent sentence, I don't know how he even still is allowed to be a lawyer?

24 Mar, 2017 by Anonymous

Be very careful and pay close attention to billing. He will bill more than your agreed rate. Then he will use threatening techniques to collect when you question his billing errors. Also a hot head, with high employee turnover.

13 Mar, 2017 by Anonymous

He doesn't listen, is reactive and child like and only cares about getting as much money as possible for himself. Not a good experience. And then he blamed me for being challenging after paying him $100,000 in attorneys' fees over a one year period.

David T Bonfiglio

4356 N Civic Center Plz, Scottsdale, AZ

Litigation Real Estate +2

1.0/5

1.0

3 Reviews

21 Mar, 2023 by Anonymous

David is hands down the worst human being I’ve ever met. He’s lied, scammed, gave me the wrong court date and had me falsely evicted just to make money during super bowl, Phoenix open, & the Super Bowl! He’s a coward and verbally abusive and no one should ever work with him, hire him, or rent from him.

08 Jun, 2021 by Anonymous

Called about a false claim and he started yelling and became very unprofessional. He purposely sent a process server to the wrong address and proceeded with the case I was unaware of and didn't file a claim with my insurance. My insurance said he has the wrong person and now I can't get my license back till I pay him. No one should ever have h represent their company

16 Nov, 2020 by Anonymous

Did business with this lawyer on an apartment rental. Was super upset that I asked his son to take the "Trump for President" signs down after the election. So as pay back, he left me a negative review with no basis of fact. I since have texted and emailed and got no response. Don't do business with a dishonest person. The election is over and you need to get over it -- Biden is the new president!

Douglas N Nelson

2650 E Southern Ave, Mesa, AZ

Litigation Personal Injury Real Estate +3

1.0/5

1.0

2 Reviews

14 Aug, 2022 by Anonymous

He came to a consultation on settling my case. Showed up and then stepped out and said I've got to get my head together. Sat in the lobby and did other business on the phone in the lobby He charged for the complete day. I called my lawyer who was on the case. He wipes out but 30 minutes to charge and asked me how long total was he in the room. I replied 30 minutes total.

19 Apr, 2012 by Anonymous

I got transferred to this attorney after my car accident, and well frankly. He is the worst lawyer ever. He will ignore your calls, drag his feet every single step of the way, and never call you back when you leave messages. I will never use this lawyer again and I hope nobody else has to deal with the pain of this man.

Blake E Whiteman

201 N Central Ave Ste 3300, Phoenix, AZ

Business Criminal Defense Family Law +1 +4

1.0/5

1.0

2 Reviews

01 Oct, 2014 by Anonymous

I hired Blake for a child custody case. I provided him with physical evidence, witnesses and trusted his advice. Once we got to trial, he did not call any witnesses to the stand, he advised against needing any more evidence than submitted and did not argue on key points in court. We lost due to not enough evidence submitted. He then informed of new direction to take that changed 180 degrees each consultation. He seemed disconnected to the case. His counseling seemed on however he felt at that moment not in the case overall. I would not recommend him not because we lost but because of the direction he took after the case. His direction forward not only failed but he rebuttal his own advise within 6 months after, which was far to late. He was also one of the more expensive attorneys I worked with. Which did not make a difference.

25 Jul, 2009 by Anonymous

This attorney failed to inform us that our discovery period was when we were required to submit our witnesses and did not include the witnesses we had given him. He also advised us not to fight a partial summary judgment against us stating that it would be very difficult to dispute it and win. Naturally, we lost that part of the case. Once we reached our main trial, we found out that all of the arguments we were going to make were stricken from the record as they were arguments that should have been made in the partial summary judgment. In essence, the ill advise from our attorney sealed the deal for the other party. He also repeatedly wanted to "stay away" from arguments that would dispute the other parties claims or question their motivations. For this reason, we would have to say he was not tenacious at all. He obviously did not have the expertise in the area that we needed. We were fighting a termination of parental rights.

Kerrie M Droban

1934 E Camelback Rd Ste 120, Phoenix, AZ

Appeals Criminal Defense Litigation +3

1.0/5

1.0

2 Reviews

22 Jun, 2015 by Rita

A friend of mine - wrongly convicted - received Kerrie as his court-appointed counsel for his appeal. What a joke. She filed a one-issue brief and didn't even correctly cite the record. If you know anything about appeals, you know that you can only further appeal the issues that were preserved. She preserved one out of the myriad of issues in the trial court, so now he's screwed. He said he received very little communication from her and he filed a motion to force her to withdraw, which was granted over 12 days ago now. The court ordered immediate withdrawal and transfer of the record items and she has yet to do so.

22 Jan, 2015 by Robert

I wanted a Rule 32 in my case. I filed the paperwork for a post conviction relief (Rule 32) and asked to be assigned a public defender to help me with my case. The judge granted the public defender request and assigned Kerrie Droban. The only contact I had was a single letter the office sent me saying she only does work by mail (snail mail) and wont do anything by e-mail or phone. I got to know nothing about what was going on...if anything. Then one day a random letter shows up saying Kerrie Droban's office cant find anything wrong with my case after they looked at the transcripts (this being 6 months after I 1st filed the rule 32 motion) . I understand getting transcripts, but that does not take 6 months. Plus that was not even the problem in my case. My probation officer lied in court, told the judge I had committed 1000 arsons when I have committed zero, not even my crime. My probation was violated because probation violated a court order and punished me for it. How hard is it to put in a motion to clarify, get a response, put in a motion to enforce, and make a judge understand I cant violate probation for doing everything the court says.

Kristin Mae Roebuck

6720 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 285, Paradise Valley, AZ

Litigation +1

1.0/5

1.0

2 Reviews

23 Jun, 2021 by Sarah

I was her client’s defendant. I felt bad for him even though I appreciated him losing. She didn’t even try though.

24 Jun, 2020 by Anonymous

There are so many issues associated with this lawyer and will revert to bullets. 1. Pointed out spelling errors in documents 2. Sentence structure on court documents with poor grammar 3. Replaced by three other office lawyers to write up documents 4. Accepted my review of documents and then changed contents to court 5. Blamed court for not upholding the legal claims vs. contents of ownership 6. Accepted the opposing lawyer contents with nominal challenges 7. Cost me a garnishment with no defense due to slander 8. Poor response on emails and I had to contact her boss at least 5 times 9. Waited until last minute to submit documents to courts 10. Missed a court document submission and had to be reminded 11. Oral arguments to court with limited speaking skills for a defense 12. Not understanding banking or business protocols and provided poor advice 13. Additional payments to opponent with no recovery as requested 14. Accepted the opposition position on legal payment with nominal counter 15. Allowed the opposition to slander me without any defense of my position 16. Never had a clear strategy or attention to detail to counter the opposition Overall, the legal representation I would rate as D- in performance and execution. The experience of this lawyer against more senior lawyers of opposition was not to the caliber needed, nor gained the courts confidence both in oral and written arguments. Over the period engaged with this lawyer attempted to be polite, but had several emails with her supervisor but no change in performance or results. It is with sincere regret to provide a one star rating, but for services rendered the lawyer did not meet my requirements for legal representation.

Penny L Higginbottom

11274 S Fortuna Rd Ste 240, Yuma, AZ

Family Law Litigation +2

1.0/5

1.0

2 Reviews

08 May, 2015 by Neil

i hired Penny 8 months ago to attain the amount I owed in child support arrears.Eight months later my new lawer is having trouble finding anything filed by penny in the Superior Court.He picked up the phone and was able to find out the amount owed in our free consultation.Needless to say Penny no longer represents me.I cant wait to see if any of my retainer will be returned.Im afraid Pennys attention is spent on her other business,and her law clients come 2nd

04 Sep, 2014 by Jeff

From start to finish she was the biggest mistake of my life. Disorganized, untrustworthy and bounces back and forth on the case like she has no idea whats going on. I would not recommend her to my worst enemies. In the end I felt forced to settle by Mrs. Higginbottom, my own attorney. She always seemed more interested in talking about her other business in breeding her labs. She missed mediation, she had her husband fill in for her in court, and she was 2 hours late to the final court hearing finally forcing me to settle on a custody dispute as I could not trust her going in front of the judge. Please find another attorney, she is not worth the headache let alone the money.

Elena E Martinez

8888 E Raintree Dr Ste 200, Scottsdale, AZ

Litigation Personal Injury +2

1.0/5

1.0

1 Reviews

15 Aug, 2023 by Gisela

I called today to assist one of our patients with forms he received from your office, Mr. Reynoso answered the call and was extremely rude and unprofessional. He was abrupt on the phone, he refuse to allow me to explain the reason for my call. Our office goes far and beyond to help our patients, I can clearly see this is not Mr. Reynoso's case. very unfortunate to face people like him who are clearly not happy with their job or the title has gone to their head. Feel free to call me to discuss further

Robert R Beltz

382 East Palm Lane, Phoenix, AZ

Insurance Litigation Personal Injury +3

1.0/5

1.0

1 Reviews

25 Oct, 2007 by Anonymous

He represented me for two years in a lawsuit against an insurance company. The lawyers for the insurance company walked all over Beltz from day one. When the case started getting really tough, Beltz walked off the case leaving me high and dry against the insurance company and only a few months away from the scheduled trial date. I wouldn't recommend this loser if he were the only lawyer left on Earth.

Craigg M Voightmann

16700 N Thompson Peak Pkwy Ste 110, Scottsdale, AZ

Litigation Medical Malpractice Personal Injury +3

1.0/5

1.0

1 Reviews

18 Oct, 2017 by Anonymous

HIS GATEKEPER THAT ANSWERS THE PHONE IS RUDE AND WILL NOT SCHEDULE A FREE INITIAL CONSULT WITH CRAIGG VOIGHTMANN. I COULDN'T PAY FOR AN APPT TIME FOR LEGAL ADVISE HE CLAIMS IS HIS SPECIALTY. HE WAS RECOMMENDED BY SEVERAL OTHER ATTORNEY'S BUT WAS JUST ONE HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT. IF YOUR LAWSUIT DOESN'T BRING IN LOTS AND LOTS OF MONEY, HE WON'T GIVE YOU THE TIME OF DAY. FALSE ADVERTISING.

Ryan Christopher Hengl

256 S 2nd Ave Ste F, Yuma, AZ

Business Estate Planning Litigation +1 +4

1.0/5

1.0

1 Reviews

25 Feb, 2022 by Veronica

Ryan was handling a PI matter against Emerald Springs for our deceased friend's estate. She was seriously injured on her way to a doctor's appointment in the facility's van. I am one of her executors. When the other executor went to his office to discuss the status, his office was shut down and his name was off the door. We have no idea where he is or where our file is. Not sure how to go about finding him and getting our file so we can give it to another lawyer to handle. She's been deceased since October 2020 and he has done nothing except send a few letters. We need our file. I've been in the legal field for 30+ years in Connecticut and Ryan is the worst attorney I have ever had dealings with. If my friend hadn't started the PI work with him, I would never have hired him.

Brittney Kay Walsh

Po Box 56, Cottonwood, AZ

Litigation +1

1.0/5

1.0

1 Reviews

24 Oct, 2022 by Anonymous

Brittney fraudulently represents herself as a licensed attorney in Washington, but she’s not registered with the state bar. Do not take any legal advice without confirming her licensure first.

Samantha Garber

17015 N Scottsdale Rd Ste 225, Scottsdale, AZ

Estate Planning Family Law Litigation +1 +4

1.0/5

1.0

1 Reviews

18 May, 2015 by Barbara

My husband's conservator, the firm of Fiduciary Solutions, is awful. She represents them and both my husband and I live in the State of Georgia. She in Arizona constantly files bogus court documents, has spread vicious rumors about me the wife, and has never responded to any calls or e-mails, She does talk to my husband's ex-wife and totally believes the ex who has no contact with us in years. She is young and not very savvy. Horrible service to the "ward" who is ill and doesn't even live in Arizona.

Roger A Wright

Po Box 13970, Mesa, AZ

Consumer Protection Litigation Personal Injury +3

1.0/5

1.0

1 Reviews

23 May, 2015 by Julie

I was a client of Roger Wrights Law firm. I was attempting to get back $50,000 from a contractor that did not perform any work for us. After giving Roger well over $10,000 he wasn't able to get us any money back because the contractor filled bankruptcy. He said that we should have been able to get the $10,000 bond at the very least. Later the contractor started doing business again same name and everything - so Roger said he should be able to get the money back for under $5000. So I gave him $5000. After that was gone and he wanted more money I said we couldn't afford anymore so he said he would do the rest on contingency so I let him proceed. Now he is garnishing my wages and emptying my bank account because he filed a lawsuit for unpaid legal fees. I took him at his word that he would take his fees from what he was able to collect if anything. Now I had to close my business and I'm about to get evicted because of him.

Roger C Decker

1138 North Alma School Road, Mesa, AZ

Appeals Litigation Real Estate +3

1.0/5

1.0

1 Reviews

14 Nov, 2022 by Mark

Mr. Decker represented me in a landlord/tenant case. The case was arbitrated and Mr. Decker was present yet ill prepared and ineffective in his cross examination. Prior to a judgement in my favor, I attempted to discuss my concerns with Mr. Decker and he failed to respond. He was unable to even defend himself. Over a year later he offered a reduced settlement of his fees.

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What a Litigation Lawyer Can Do for You

A litigation lawyer specializes in representing individuals, businesses, or organizations involved in legal disputes. Whether you're the one filing a lawsuit or you're being sued, a litigation attorney will advocate on your behalf throughout the entire legal process. Their goal is to resolve disputes, either through negotiation, settlement, or trial. Litigation lawyers can help with a wide range of disputes, including contract disagreements, real estate issues, employment disputes, personal injury claims, and more.

Litigation lawyers provide strategic legal advice and manage all aspects of your case, from filing motions to representing you in court, ensuring that your rights are protected and that you have the best chance of achieving a favorable outcome.

When Should I Hire a Litigation Lawyer?

You should consider hiring a litigation lawyer if you're involved in a legal dispute that you cannot resolve on your own. Common situations include:

Breach of contract disputes: If a party to a contract fails to fulfill their obligations, a litigation lawyer can help you seek damages or enforce the agreement.
Business disputes: Litigation lawyers can represent you in cases of partnership disagreements, intellectual property disputes, or business fraud.
Employment disputes: If you're facing issues like wrongful termination, workplace discrimination, or wage disputes, a litigation lawyer can help resolve these matters through negotiation or court action.
Personal injury claims: If you've been injured due to someone else's negligence and are seeking compensation, a litigation attorney can help you pursue your case.
Real estate or property disputes: When there are conflicts over property ownership, boundary issues, or lease agreements, a litigation lawyer can assist in resolving the dispute.

Hiring a lawyer early in the process is beneficial, especially if a lawsuit seems imminent or you have already been served with legal documents.

What Does a Litigation Lawyer Do?

A litigation lawyer handles all aspects of your case, from the initial investigation to the trial and even the appeals process, if necessary. Their role includes:

Case assessment and investigation: Analyzing the facts of your case and advising whether it’s worth pursuing or defending.
Pleadings and motions: Drafting and filing documents to initiate or respond to a lawsuit, including complaints, motions to dismiss, and answers.
Discovery: Gathering evidence, including depositions, interrogatories, and document requests, to build your case.
Negotiations and settlement discussions: Attempting to resolve disputes through mediation, arbitration, or settlement talks before going to trial.
Trial representation: Presenting your case in court, examining witnesses, introducing evidence, and making legal arguments before a judge or jury.
Appeals: If necessary, filing appeals to challenge or defend the outcome of the trial.

Litigation lawyers are also skilled negotiators and often work to resolve disputes outside of court to save time, money, and stress for their clients.

How Are Litigation Lawyers Paid?

Litigation lawyers typically use a variety of fee structures depending on the type of case, the complexity of the legal matter, and the financial circumstances of the client. Common payment arrangements include:

Hourly rates: Many litigation attorneys charge by the hour, with rates varying based on experience and geographic location.
Flat fees: For specific, predictable legal tasks (such as filing a motion), lawyers may offer a flat fee.
Contingency fees: In personal injury or other cases where you seek damages, a lawyer may work on a contingency basis, taking a percentage of the settlement or award if you win.
Retainer: Some clients pay a retainer fee upfront to secure ongoing legal services. The lawyer then bills against this retainer as work is done.

The exact structure should be discussed in the initial consultation to ensure you understand how and when you'll be charged.

How Much Does a Litigation Lawyer Cost?

The cost of a litigation lawyer varies significantly depending on the nature of the dispute and the lawyer’s experience. Factors affecting the cost include:

The complexity of the case: More complex litigation involving extensive discovery, expert witnesses, or multi-party suits typically costs more.
Time spent: Litigation cases can be time-consuming, especially if they go to trial. The longer the case, the higher the legal fees.
Type of fee arrangement: Hourly rates can range from $200 to over $1,000 per hour, depending on the lawyer’s reputation and location. Contingency fees generally range from 25% to 40% of the settlement or award.
Stage of litigation: Cases that settle early in the process are often less expensive than those that proceed to trial or appeal.

It’s crucial to ask about cost estimates during your initial consultation to avoid surprises.

How to Check the Credibility of a Litigation Lawyer

To verify a litigation lawyer’s credibility, consider the following steps:

Check bar association records: Ensure the lawyer is in good standing with the state bar and has no history of disciplinary actions.
Read client reviews and testimonials: Online reviews can provide insight into the lawyer’s professionalism and track record.
Look for litigation experience: Review the lawyer’s website or professional profile to ensure they have handled cases like yours and have a record of success.
Request references: Ask the lawyer to provide references from past clients who can speak to their effectiveness and approach.
Research their trial experience: If your case is likely to go to trial, ensure the lawyer has a history of courtroom success.

What Should I Prepare for My First Consultation?

To make your first consultation with a litigation lawyer productive, you should prepare the following:

A clear outline of the dispute: Provide a timeline and key details about the legal issue you're facing.
Any relevant documents: Bring contracts, emails, letters, or any other documentation that pertains to the case.
A list of key players: Provide the names of individuals or companies involved in the dispute.
Questions about fees and the litigation process: Make sure you understand how the lawyer plans to approach your case and how you will be charged.
Your goals and expectations: Be clear about what outcome you're hoping for, whether it's a settlement, compensation, or another resolution.

By coming prepared, you can ensure that your initial meeting with the lawyer is both efficient and insightful, giving you a better sense of how to proceed with your case.

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