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We make the bankruptcy process as painless as possible! We promise to work hard for you in your Chapter 7, 11, or 13 bankruptcy case. Read our Client Reviews for examples from others!. James F. Kahn is a third-generation commercial law and bankruptcy attorney, who has been in private practice in Phoenix, Arizona since 1972.  He has been designated a Southwest Super Lawyer for 2007-2009 & 2012-2019 by Thomson Reuters. Jim served as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Phoenix School of Law from 2007 through 2013.. Mr. Kahn concentrates his practice in the areas of Bankruptcy and Creditors' & Debtors' rights.  In 1988, he was certified as a Bankruptcy Specialist by the State Bar of Arizona, Board of Legal Specialization.  Mr. Kahn has served on numerous committees and regularly lectures in various educational programs on bankruptcy as well as Creditors’ and Debtors’ rights.  He served as Chairman of the Arizona State Bar Committee on Creditors' and Debtors' Rights and as Chairman of the Bankruptcy Section of the Arizona State Bar.  Mr. Kahn has served as a Judge Pro Tem of the Superior Court of Arizona since 1995.

Vince has considerable experience in the field of bankruptcy law.  He has handled a total of more than 3,000 bankruptcy matters under chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.  He concentrates his legal practice in helping debtors, but has handled a variety of matters for bankruptcy creditors in the past.. In addition to bankruptcy and credit repair, in the past he has handled a wide variety of cases, from real estate to family law, criminal defense to wills and trusts,  corporate formation to corporate dissolution, as well as other types of cases.  As a result,  he has a broad base of knowledge to help clients with the legal matters they are pursuing.. While serving in the U.S. Army, Vince was posted to Ft. Jackson, South Carolina; Berlin, West Germany; and Ft. Huachuca, Arizona.  He was awarded the Army of Occupation Medal for his service in West Berlin.

Timothy Rose founded Rose & Associates for one reason: to redefine the legal experience for his clients. Mr. Rose handles all types of family law cases including those involving children. Mr. Rose became a single dad in 2008 and had to seek his own legal counsel to protect his rights as a parent. He learned quickly how stressful and costly litigation can be. His steadfast belief that everyone should have a right to have meaningful roles in their children’s lives and everyone should preserve their rights in divorce led him to start Rose & Associates with a focus on family law.. “When the case involves children, I tell every client during the initial intake that the goal at the conclusion of the case is for the client to place the parenting plan on the top shelf of their closet and never have to look at it again”.. Mr. Rose always prefers reasonableness over litigation, and in a perfect world all cases would settle outside of court. No one wants a court dividing their pots and pans or making decisions about their parenting time with their children. When expert testimony is required, Mr. Rose will utilize experts he has develop relationships with in the legal community. As a result of his professionalism, reasonableness, and thoroughness at trial, Mr. Rose has received the appreciation from his clients by referring Rose & Associates to their friends and family and Mr. Rose routinely receives referrals from colleagues in the valley.. Mr. Rose found his clients had additional needs after the firm’s representation in family court was over. To serve his clients he has expanded the firm’s practice areas to include guardianships and conservatorships, juvenile dependency and bankruptcy with a continued focus on domestic relations.

Neal is an equity partner who has been helping individuals and businesses manage their legal risks for over two decades.  Over that time, he has represented a significant number of companies based or doing business in Arizona. Neal's practice includes resolving and litigating all manner of contract-based disputes from debtor/creditor issues to disputes between owners/shareholders to employment, real estate and construction related matters.  Neal also negotiates and drafts all manner of contracts and agreements.  In every representation his goal is to complete the scope of work required in the most expedient and economical manner possible, with a goal to meet or exceed his clients’ expectations.

Mr. Westby is skilled in finding solutions to personal and business challenges and believes that he can serve clients best by researching and identifying options that are creative, cost effective and that minimize conflict and litigation. His 40+ years of experience in law and real estate investment enable him to quickly zero in on critical issues, provide a clear analysis of options and give recommendations that make sense.. Mr. Westby practices in the areas of real estate law, civil litigation, family law, wills, estates, probates and trusts. In addition, the firm has expertise in Bankruptcy law, Estate litigation, Business formation, Formation of General Partnerships, Corporations and Limited Liability Companies, Business contracts and litigation, Adoption and child custody matters, guardianships and conservatorships, estate and trust administration.. Mr. Westby and his firm have earned a Martindale-Hubble AV rating, the highest rating awarded for ethics and professional competence.

Mr. Gerity has been admitted to practice law in Arizona state and federal courts since graduating from the Arizona State University College of Law in 1994.  He also is admitted to practice law in Colorado and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.  Prior to forming Israel & Gerity, Mr. Gerity clerked for the Chief Judge of the Arizona Court Of Appeals, served as a Deputy Public Defender, where he received extensive trial experience, and worked for several years at a large civil litigation law firm in Phoenix.  He then struck out to form his own firm, and also served as of counsel to a prestigious, boutique commercial litigation firm.  In law school, Mr. Gerity "wrote on" as an Associate Note And Comment Editor for the Arizona State Law Journal, received honors in legal research and writing, and was awarded Best Appellate Brief.  Mr. Gerity received his Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University in 1990.. Mr. Gerity's practice areas include trusts and estate planning, elder law, business and intellectual property, bankruptcy, commercial litigation, and general business representation.  He has taught classes and given presentations on a wide variety of topics, including teaching at a national paralegal college and teaching a series of courses to management personnel at a top-twenty employer in the Phoenix area.  Mr. Gerity has handled over thirty trials and numerous appeals before the Arizona Court of Appeals, the Arizona Supreme Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.. When he is not working, Mr. Gerity spends time with his family, and in his "free time" he volunteers for the Phoenix Fire Department as a licensed EMT and sings in a rock cover band.

Mike King is a founding partner of Gammage and Burnham. His practiceemphasizes creditors' rights and construction issues, but also includesconsulting and supervising throughout the firm's areas of areas include emphasis on creditors' rights, including bankruptcycases, general litigation, lender liability litigation, loandocumentation, workouts, foreclosures and forcible detainers as well asdeficiency collection and accounts collection. His client list includesbanks, mortgage companies, distributors in various industries, andleasing companies.Mr. King is experienced in handling largelawsuits involving complex legal issues from crop damage claims andconstruction litigation to sophisticated Uniform Commercial Code cases.Hisreal estate practice includes construction, lending and finance,development, leasing and sales of retail, office, hotel, residential,multi-family and industrial properties and planned communities, as wellas litigation in these areas.Mr. King also representsconstruction clients including architects, engineers, contractors andmaterial suppliers, in lien and bond claims and other litigation, aswell as in contract negotiation and preparation. He is a co-author ofthe Arizona Construction Law Practice Manual & supplement publishedby the State Bar of Arizona.In addition Mr. King representsclients in the organization and structure of corporations, partnershipsand other businesses including shareholder agreements and annualmeetings and filings.Representing lenders and other clients incommercial lending and corporate finance areas, such as stockacquisitions and asset purchases, as well as representing parties toconstruction loans, semi-permanent loans and long-term financing isalso included in Mr. King's practice.Mr. King also advisesclients on day-to-day business transactions, preparing and perfectingsecurity interests, preparing sales and license agreements,distribution agreements, credit agreements, copyright and trademarkapplications, other intellectual property matters, employmentagreements and advice on labor and other issues.Mr. King hasbeen continuously listed in the Best Lawyers in America for bothConstruction Law and Commercial Litigation since 2007. He was alsorecognized in Southwest Super Lawyers in 2007 for Bankruptcy &Creditor Rights. He also has been named one of Arizona's Best Lawyers by Arizona Business magazine for two consecutve years and was recognize as a Top Lawyer by Litigation 2009, A supplement to The American Lawyer & Corporate Counsel American Registry.. An  active participant in his community he was awarded  the ames F Sullivan Lifetime Achievement Award for leadership and highest of standards among credit professionals. Mr. King is involved with many community non profits including:  president of the Washington Elementary School District; Valley of the Sun YMCA; Scottsdale Convention and Visitors Bureau, Phoenix Rotary 100,Leukemia Foundation of Arizona; Desert Mission Neighborhood Renewal; as well as being involved with many committtes of  University of Arizona and being recognized for his efforts with the Distinguished Citizen Award from the alumni association. <!-- /* Font Definitions */@font-face {font-family:"Times New Roman"; panose-1:0 2 2 6 3 5 4 5 2 3; mso-font-charset:0; mso-generic-font-family:auto; mso-font-pitch:variable; mso-font-signature:50331648 0 0 0 1 0;} /* Style Definitions */p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, {mso-style-parent:""; margin:0in; margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:12.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";} {mso-style-parent:""; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";}@page Section1 {size:8.5in 11.0in; margin:1.0in 1.25in 1.0in 1.25in; mso-header-margin:.5in; mso-footer-margin:.5in; mso-paper-source:0;} {page:Section1;}-->

Krystal M. Ahart is a partner at Kahn & Ahart, PLLC, dba Bankruptcy Legal Center™. She focuses her practice on assisting individuals and businesses through the bankruptcy process in Chapters 7, 11, and 13. She first began working with her law Partner in 2002, when she was hired as a receptionist for the law firm of James F. Kahn, P.C., moving her way up from file clerk/receptionist, to secretary, to paralegal, and finally to lawyer, all while caring for a sibling, working during the day, and taking her undergrad and law classes at night.. Krystal is an active member of the legal community and devotes a substantial amount of time to serving the underserved. She works closely with the Volunteer Lawyers Program (VLP) on the Friend of the Court Reaffirmation program at the bankruptcy court, where she teaches law students various skills including effective client communication, interviewing, courtroom decorum, and presentation; the law students then represent debtors who do not have their own attorney at their reaffirmation hearing (as a “Friend of the Court”).. Krystal is a past-president of the Young Lawyers Division Board of the Maricopa County Bar Association and currently serves as Chair of VLP’s Advisory Committee and as Co-Executive Director of Arizona Consumer Bankruptcy Counsel (“ACBC”). In 2014, she was the first recipient of the Honorable Sarah Sharer Curley Self-Help Center Volunteer Award, in recognition of her commitment to the success of the Bankruptcy Court’s Self-Help Center.. Krystal recently became the fourth female to be Certified as a Bankruptcy Specialist by the State Bar of Arizona. She was selected to be a member of the 2020 Class of American Bankruptcy Institute's 40 Under 40 Program and to Super Lawyers’ 2021 Southwest Rising Stars® list, an honor reserved for only 2.5% of attorneys in the Southwest! In her free time, she enjoys snowboarding, camping, and hiking - with her awesomely well-behaved dog (Tyson) by her side.

Josh Blumenreich is an experienced criminal attorney for Phoenix, Arizona. As a graduate of the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law at Yeshiva University in New York City and a former Deputy County Attorney for Maricopa County, He has dedicated over 15 years to defend clients against serious criminal charges such as drug possesion, DUI and murder.A committed student of Arizona law and a strong compassion for his clients brings weath of courtroom experience to His cases that run from felonies to respect He has gained in the legal community of Arizona shows as his deep commitment to protecting his client's legal rights facilitates the best possible resolution in each case.Specialties in criminal law include:

I  believe in providing the best legal representation.  I practice law the same way I live my life, with honesty and integrity  I give my all to my clients.  I want to render service to my clients in the same way that I expect service from others.. There are numerous videos available on our website at .  Scroll down to the video section and you will find helpful informaiton about our unique firm as well as our  firm philosphy. In addition, there are free books available to you as a resource.  We beleive in providing our clients with accurate, helpful information.  If you need a lawyer, we would love to be of assistance to you.  However, in many instances a lawyer is not necessary.   We will tell you if we believe that you do not need us.

I’ve been a consumer bankruptcy lawyer since 2000, helping people get out of debt in Washington, Oregon and Arizona. I am the managing attorney of Northwest Debt Relief Law Firm. We have bankruptcy law offices in both Vancouver, Tacoma and Seattle, Washington and in both Portland and Salem, Oregon. We recently opened an additional office to serve Phoenix, Arizona.. I grew up in Washington, D.C. but was lucky enough to move to the Pacific Northwest in 1995. When I am not practicing bankruptcy law, I spend the bulk of my time running errands with my golden retriever, Mayzie, for my wife and little boy.. Northwest Debt Relief Law Firm has been awarded an 'A+' review by the Better Business Bureau. Our bankruptcy practice is  designed to make the most of technology. For example, our clients can complete and submit their bankruptcy paperwork online. In the same vein, we are set up to download tax transcripts and property assessments right off the web. We can even get credit reports for our clients and download the creditors right into their bankruptcy petitions for their approval.. At the Northwest Debt Relief Law Firm, we understand that people in Oregon, Washington and Arizona all have a difficult time coming up with the money to file bankruptcy. Unlike the other firms, we take most of our fees in monthly installments after your case is filed. Our Seattle, Portland, Tacoma, Vancouver and Salem Bankruptcy Law offices are all situated such that our clients don't need to worry about paying and finding parking.. So if you’re having problems and need some help, send me an e-mail or give me a call and we’ll see how I may be able to help you.

I have been practicing law for over two decades. Most of my clients are husbands and fathers in divorce and custody cases. I enjoy protecting husbands from overreaching exes, and I love winning custody cases for dedicated fathers. I have expericence as an attorney, a mediator, and a Judge Pro Tempore, and I will use that expereince to help you achieve your goals. I also am very experienced with consumer and small business bankruptcy cases. I have handled a wide range of cases under chaptes 7, 11, and 13 of the Bankruptcy Code. My goal is to protect you from an adversary who is out to get you -- whether that be an ex or a creditor. Call me so that we can discuss your situation in detail and figure out a good plan of action.

I am an experienced bankruptcy attorney having practiced bankruptcy law in Arizona since 1973. I have been certified as a specialist in bankruptcy law by the State Bar of Arizona continuously since 1987.  I have been with the same law firm my entire career.  My practice includes representation of both business and consumers in Chapter 7, 11 and 13 cases.  I have confirmed more than 150 Chapter 11 and Chapter 13 Plans.  Examples of my clients range from consumers to restaurants, apartment complexes and hotels. I have lectured for the State Bar of Arizona on numerous occasions.  I am AV Rated and Bar Registered Preeminent Lawyers by Martindale-Hubbell continuously since 1985.  I  support Community Legal Services (legal aid) and accept cases from Community Legal Services at no charge.  As a native Arizonan, I am committed to representing my clients in the best way and manner possible.

Geoffrey is a licensed attorney in both Arizona and California and has been practicing law since 1996. His practice encompasses all areas of bankruptcy litigation.  Geoffrey has helped and guided hundreds of families and individuals through the bankruptcy process, allowing them to get a fresh start and improve their quality of life.

Fred Ruotolo has been practicing family law in Arizona since 1992.  He practices exclusively in family law matters including: litigated and settle divorces (dissolutions), legal separations, annulments, division of businesses, real estate and other property, division of debts, spousal maintenance (alimony), legal decision-making (custody), parenting time, grandparents’ rights, paternity matters, child support and relocation of children.  Mr. Ruotolo also represents clients in their family law matters after their original orders have been entered.  Mr. Ruotolo has represented clients in all degrees of complexity of family law cases, including complex and highly contested and litigated cases to less contested cases that are resolved through amicable settlement and mediation.. Fred Ruotolo is respected in the community and recognized by The Business Journal as “Who’s Who in Law” and is listed as a Preeminent Lawyer in Martindale-Hubbell Bar Register.  He has appeared on numerous television and radio stations for his opinions including, Phoenix’s KPNX-NBC Channel 12, KTVK, Channel 3, KNXV-ABC Channel 15, KTAT News Radio, The Peak 98.7 FM Radio, and others.. Mr. Ruotolo is a respected Mentor for the Phoenix School of Law’s Family Law Student Association Mentor Program.  He has provided lectures for the public including the Women’s Expo and conducted legal seminars.. Reviews for Mr. Ruotolo consistently reference his deep compassion for his clients, his understanding of their personal and emotional needs and his willingness to “go the extra distance”.  This is attested to by the fact that many of his clients remain in touch with Mr. Ruotolo many years after their case and refer their friends and family to him for.. Mr. Ruotolo received his law degree (J.D.) from The University of Tulsa in 1992, and his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Arizona State University in 1988.  Mr. Ruotolo was commissioned in the U.S. Army in 1992 and served in the Arizona Army National Guard.

Brooks was born and raised in Arizona as the second oldest of 6 children. Although he lived in Nevada and Washington for a time, he has always called Arizona his home. Prior to law school, Brooks owned and operated a small pest control business in the East Valley.. Brooks received his bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Phoenix. He graduated cum laude from Gonzaga School of Law in Spokane, WA, where he was an editor for the Gonzaga Law Review.. Brooks brings valuable experience from several years in trust administration and wealth management at various banks to his current practice areas, which include estate planning, estate administration, and probate.. Brooks and his wife, Shelci, currently reside in Mesa, Arizona with their twin sons. He loves the outdoors, spending as much time as possible hiking and paddleboarding. He also volunteers as a coach for the high school mountain biking team. If you catch him outside, he will undoubtedly have his camera with him.

Attorney Wright earned his J.D. Degree from the University of Wisconsin Law School. Mr. Wright 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. Mr. Wright 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. He also worked with the Outagamie County District Attorney’s Office.. Mr. Wright worked for two bankruptcy law firms prior to starting his own practice and obtained valuable experience at those firms prior to starting his own practice. By starting his own practice, Ben Wright believed that he could be more effective in helping clients resolve their legal issues. Unlike many of the big bankruptcy law firms in the Phoenix metro area, Mr. Wright believes that clients should have an opportunity to have communication with their attorney and not only a paralegal. Mr. Wright has represented a significant number of clients in both State and Federal Courts.. Mr. Wright is a former member of the Wisconsin Army National Guard. He understands the special circumstances and considerations that members of the military often face in bankruptcy or debt settlement situations.. Mr. Wright is fluent in Spanish and has numerous clients who are Spanish-speaking only.. Mr. Wright always looks for ways to save his clients money and/or valuable assets in spite of a bankruptcy filing through the aggressive use of exemption planning. Contact Attorney Ben Wright and schedule a free consultation today.. We are a debt relief agency. We help individuals and businesses file for bankruptcy relief under the Bankruptcy Code.