Arizona Family Law Attorneys

Our experienced Arizona family law attorneys offer uncompromised representation, including prenuptial agreements, AZ divorce, Arizona child custody, AZ child support, spousal maintenance, property division and settlements, and preparation of Qualified Domestic Relations Orders ("QDROS").  We are experienced in post-decree modifications, including modification of Arizona child custody and relocations, and modification of child support and spousal maintenance. In addition, the family lawyers at Gillespie Shields & Durrant are available to help you enforce of the terms of your Arizona divorce decree or modified order, establish grandparents’ rights and paternity, and assist you in adoptions.  We also available for mediation of family disputes, both pre and post divorce.

Whether you are a single person, just starting a family, approaching retirement age, or already retired, the Arizona firm of Gillespie Shields & Durrant can help you make smart estate planning decisions and solid financial plans. In addition, as an Arizona probate law firm, we can provide knowledgeable guidance and representation regarding elder law matters, such as guardianships and long-term care. Our firm can also assist you with Arizona probate matters and making sure the final wishes of a loved one are carried out.

General civil law and litigation encompasses a wide range of areas and services, such as business law, contracts and real estate matters. It includes transactional services, such as drafting, negotiating and advising on contracts, real estate purchases and sales, and commercial and residential leases. Another aspect of Arizona general civil law is the formation and maintenance of business entities, including corporations, partnerships and limited liability companies, as well as the creation of buy-sell agreements.

Arizona civil litigation includes representation in lawsuits, relating to business law, contracts, real estate matters and general disputes, in justice court, superior court or the court of appeals, or through an alternate dispute resolution process, such as private arbitration. At Gillespie, Shields & Durrant, our civil law team is experienced and ready to assist you in all of your civil law needs.

If you are not sure if your matter falls within the spectrum of general civil law and litigation, please contact our office to see if we can assist you.

Serious and catastrophic injuries, known as "torts," encompass a wide range of injuries, sometimes fatal, from a variety of causes, including vehicular accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, and medical malpractice.  These personal injuries include damage to the entire body, and may occur as early as birth or prove to be fatal.

At Gillespie, Shields &Durrant, we are committed to fighting for the rights of injured individuals and their families, to obtain the best possible recovery. Our relationships with some of the best medical and engineering experts in the nation will ensure that your case receives highly-skilled and meticulous analysis. Our AZ law firm’s qualified team of professionals provide a lasting commitment to our clients’ cases, an unrivaled work ethic, and the skill to litigate even the most complex malpractice, personal injury, and wrongful death cases.

Both Federal and Arizona State law protect employees from certain abusive employer behaviors such as sexual harassment, discrimination based on factors including age, gender, race and religion, as well as wrongful termination.  Arizona also provides for damages of up to three times the amount of unpaid wages against employers who fail to timely pay an employee's wages.

The skilled employment law attorneys at Gillespie Shields & Durrant represent individuals who have been claims arising out of their employment, filing charges with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, as well as filing lawsuits in federal and state courts to enforce the rights of employees.  If you need legal advice on employment law issues, please contact our firm for a consultation.