Surprise, AZ

Zachary Mushkatel

Zachary Mushkatel discovered his affinity for the law by chance. As a political science major at the University of Arizona, he first aspired to become a professor. But an unexpected invitation to participate on a mock trial team at the university encouraged him to turn his competitive spirit and drive to help others into a legal career. Mushkatel graduated from the University of Minnesota Law School in 2004 and has gone on to build a thriving law firm representing clients in the Sun Cities, Northwest Valley and the Phoenix metro region. Mushkatel brings a diverse array of legal expertise to his practice at Mushkatel, Gobbato, & Kile, P.L.L.C.. He started as a public defender before joining the law office of Henry Florence and Sherry Bell to work as a criminal defense attorney. In 2008, he joined forces with Mathis Becker to form Mushkatel and Becker. Throughout that period, he gained experience working in various practice areas, including personal injury, estate litigation, estate planning, guardianship and conservatorship work, probate, corporate litigation, real estate, and various civil matters. Mushkatel’s cross-disciplinary background provides for comprehensive counsel to clients to explore all possible legal avenues. Today, Mushkatel assists individuals throughout the Valley in personal injury, estate and civil litigation matters. Providing exceptional client service and producing results are his top priorities. “My job is to provide a lifeline to clients who feel stuck or helpless and to go to bat for them,” he says. Several of Mushkatel’s personal injury cases have resolved in excess of one-million dollars. He is the recipient of the 2020 Top-Rated Lawyer Award from Avvo and has been named a “Top 40 Under 40” by The National Trial Lawyers and a Premier Attorney by The National Academy of Jurisprudence. For Mushkatel, delivering maximum results does not mean sacrificing personal relationships. Success comes from taking the time to get to know each client’s individual needs and tailoring the legal approach to match his or her goals. Building those relationships results from creating an unpretentious yet professional environment that puts people at ease. “Most law firms run like businesses,” says Mushkatel. “The problem is that a business’s interests may not always run in stride with a client’s best interests. Our clients are our Number One priority, and the way we show it is by sitting back and listening quite a bit.” Community service is important to Mushkatel and every attorney in the firm. Each lawyer is required to work on at least two pro bono cases at all times. Mushkatel believes those services should be provided not for the accolades or to meet State Bar requirements, but simply because helping others is fundamental to the legal profession. Mushkatel is licensed in the State of Arizona, the Federal District Court of Arizona and is admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He is on the board and a faculty member for the Arizona College of Trial Advocacy, a program of the State Bar of Arizona’s Trial Practice Section. He is a past president and a member of the West Maricopa County Bar Association and a former member of the Board of Directors of the Surprise Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Sun Valley Lodge. A former semi-professional baseball pitcher, Mushkatel has coached his son’s Little League team for several years. When he is not working, he enjoys golf and spending time with his family.

Michael P. Faith

Michael P. Faith is a Managing Partner at Faith Law, PLC, and a certified Real Estate Specialist. His practice areas include Real Estate, Construction Law, Real Estate Transactions, Title Defects, Foreclosures, Homeowner Associations, Land Development, Zoning, Business Formation, Business Law, Commercial Transactions, Contracts, Collections, Bankruptcy, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Probate, Motor Vehicle Accidents, and Personal Injury.

David E. Ledyard

David E. Ledyard is an Assistant Managing Partner whose practice areas include Personal Injury/Auto accidents, Medical Malpractice, Criminal Defense, DUI/DWI, Probate, Real Estate Litigation, Foreclosures, Commercial Lease Disputes, Zoning, and representation of Municipalities, School Districts, and Fire Districts. He also handles various accident types, bankruptcy, and general litigation.

Ken Gerber

Ken Gerber has been practicing law for over 25 years, with 19 years in Plaintiff's Personal Injury law. He graduated with honors from Tulane University and cum laude from Stetson College of Law, where he was part of the #1 nationally ranked Trial Team. He started his career as a prosecuting attorney, handling numerous jury trials. In 2001, he founded his own personal injury practice in Florida, which grew to six offices before he moved to Arizona in 2009. He is licensed to practice in Arizona and Florida state courts, and the United States District Court for Arizona and the Middle District of Florida. His practice serves Phoenix, Avondale, Scottsdale, Surprise, and Peoria, Arizona.

Paul J. Faith

Paul J. Faith is the founding attorney of Faith Law, PLC, established in 1979, with over 40 years of experience in real estate and development, and a background in construction. He is a certified Real Estate Specialist and handles Real Estate, Zoning, Planning and Land Use, Business Law, Municipal Law, Construction Law, Collections, Contracts, and various real estate transactions.

G. Patrick HagEstad

G. Patrick HagEstad is an AV rated attorney and managing partner at HagEstad Law Group. He is licensed in Arizona and Montana with over 23 years of experience. He is AV preeminent rated for professional excellence and ethics by Martindale-Hubbell in the practice areas of litigation, professional liability and insurance law.

Matthew L. Riggs

Matthew L. Riggs is a 25-year Arizona attorney focusing on personal injury and medical negligence cases. He argues cases in Arizona Superior, Appellate, and Supreme Courts, as well as Federal District Court. His legal work led to consumer-favorable law in Arizona, notably in State Farm v. Connelly and Webb v. Gittlen. He began practicing law in 1995 and has served thousands of clients. He is also a volunteer coach and leader in Boy Scouts of America and his church.