Partner

• Mar 2022 - Present

Caring. Urgent. Aggressive. That is our motto at Callagy Law. With two back to back Top 100 jury verdicts in the United States and the largest jury verdict of 2016 in Arizona, there is no challenge too tough for our experienced and dedicated team of lawyers and staff. While other law firms focus on billing their clients, we focus on improving our clients' lives, building lasting relationships as we help our clients first identify and then realize their life-long dreams and goals.When the dark hours come and you need a champion to stand for you, to stand for truth and justice, we are there. We act to resolve our clients' challenges and help them seize their opportunities with urgent and aggressive determination because we truly care about touching and blessing lives. As a partner with Callagy Law, it is my privilege and honor to represent clients throughout the rigorous and stressful litigation process. From legal drafting to oral argument, from the negotiating table to the courtroom podium, I am ready and willing to bear your standard and pursue vindication for you and your rights. To our adversaries: beware, lions live here!

Litigation Associate

• Nov 2017 - Mar 2022

Associate Attorney

• Aug 2013 - Nov 2017

Gurstel Law Firm provides legal advice and services to facilitate the recovery of outstanding debts while working with consumers to develop manageable repayment plans. As an attorney with Gurstel Law Firm, I was responsible for managing litigation and collection staff as we shepherded accounts through litigation - from pre-suit collection to litigation to judgment and beyond. Essential tasks include litigation management, legal research, motion practice, negotiation, client relations, and staff management.

Volunteer

• Apr 2013 - Aug 2013

Conduct legal research and answer public legal queries. Research and write legal information articles. Responsible for editing and review of legal research and articles written by other volunteers. Respond to telephonic inquiries concerning volunteer and low-cost legal services. Conduct legal research and answer public legal queries. Research and write legal information articles. Responsible for editing and review of legal research and articles written by other volunteers. Respond to telephonic inquiries concerning volunteer and low-cost legal services.

Honor Court Justice

• Oct 2011 - Oct 2012

Sat as a member of a quasi-judicial panel, hearing cases and charges of student misconduct violating the Phoenix School of Law Honor Code. Wrote and published opinions which made findings of fact and judgments of law based on applicable Honor Code provisions. Presided over hearings in the absence of the Chief Justice.

Teaching Assistant

• Jul 2011 - Dec 2011

Worked as a Teaching Assistant for Francine Banner, Ph.D. Developed supplementary course material to aid first year students in the study of criminal law. Conducted lectures, administered tests, and moderated discussions and debates concerning criminal law. Utilized case law, treatises, film, and other media to facilitate learning.

Judicial Intern

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

Interned for Hon. Linda H. Miles. Reviewed motions and briefs for pending legal actions. Researched relevant and controlling law pertaining to various motions and orders pending before the court. Drafted memoranda containing thorough legal analysis and proposed rulings. Observed and assessed legal proceedings and arguments. Interned for Hon. Linda H. Miles. Reviewed motions and briefs for pending legal actions. Researched relevant and controlling law pertaining to various motions and orders pending before the court. Drafted memoranda containing thorough legal analysis and proposed rulings. Observed and assessed legal proceedings and arguments.