Guidant Law Firm
Personal Injury | Serving Tucson, AZ
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Guidant is a multidisciplinary law firm that takes a personalized and practical approach to resolving complex and growth-oriented legal issues at the local, national, and international levels.
Providing transactional, advisory, and litigation services, we focus on enhancing value, always keeping the client’s goals in mind.
Contact us today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Animal Bites
- Assault & Battery – Plaintiff
- Bad Faith Insurance
- Bankruptcy
- Birth Injury
- Brain Injury
- Business & Commercial
- Business Organizations
- Cannabis Law
- Car Accident
- Construction Accidents
- Contracts
- Estate Planning
- Litigation & Appeals
- Medical Malpractice
- Personal Injury
- Premises Liability
- Probate & Estate Administration
- Real Estate
- Toxic Torts
- Trucking Accidents
- Trusts
- Wills
- Wrongful Death
Call 480-856-8031 today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Gary Smith, Esq.
Bar Admissions:
- Arizona
- Colorado
- New York
- North Carolina
- U.S. District Court, 9th Circuit District of Arizona
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Education:
- California Western School of Law
- J.D.
- State University of New York College at Geneseo
- B.A.
- Major: English Literature
- Pepperdine University School of Law: Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution
- Certificate in Advanced Mediation
Memberships and Achievements:
- Founder and President, Arizona Cannabis Bar Association
- Member, National Cannabis Bar Association
- Member, American Bar Association
- Member, International Cannabis Bar Association
- Member, Psychedelic Bar Association
- Emeritus Member, Maricopa County Bar Association
- Emeritus Member, Lorna Lockwood Inn of the Court
- Founding Director and former President, North Phoenix Bar Association
- Emeritus Member and Annual Convention Lecturer, Arizona Trustees Association
- Emeritus Director and Unlicensed Lender Task Force Member, Arizona Private Lender Association
Attorney Sam Saks, Esq.
Bar Admissions:
- Arizona
- U.S. District Court
- District of Arizona
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Education:
- Wayne State University Law School
- J.D.
- Magna cum laude
- Ranked in top 5% of class
- Executive Articles Editor, Wayne Law Review
- Order of the Coif
- Ford Leadership Award
- Intern at the Federal District Court and Michigan Supreme Court
- University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, 2001
- B.A.
- Major: Philosophy
- Member, Golden Key National Honor Society
- cum laude
- James Angell Scholar Award
- Member, Phi Beta Kappa
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Vice President, State Bar of Arizona Board of Governors
- Chair, Arizona State Bar Association Strategic Planning Working Group
- Member, Judicial Performance Review Conference Team
- Certified Arbitrator, Maricopa County Superior Court
- Board Member, Arizona Foundation of Legal Services and Education (2015 – present)
- District Representative, State Bar Board of Governors (2009 – 2022)
- Chair, State Bar of Arizona Technology Committee (2012 – 2014)
- Founder, Legal Aid of Arizona
Attorney D. Lamar Hawkins, Esq.
Bar Admissions:
- Arizona
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit
Education:
- Arizona State University
- J.D.
- Arizona State University
- B.S.
- Magna cum laude
- Major: Accounting
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Chair, Bankruptcy Law Advisory Commission, Arizona Board of Legal Specialization (2006-present)
- Co-Chair, Committee to Rewrite Local Bankruptcy Rules (2005-2006)
- Chair, State Bar of Arizona, Bankruptcy Section (2004-2005)
- Member, Maricopa County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyers Program, (1995-present)
Attorney Scott T. Jensen, Esq.
Bar Admissions:
- Arizona
- California
Education:
- Thomas Jefferson School of Law, 2009
- J.D.
- Finalist, 2008 ABA SEER Environmental Law Student Programs Writing Competition
- Arizona State University, W.P. Carey School of Business, 2005
- B.S.
- Major: Business Marketing
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- State Bar of Arizona Probate and Trust Law Section
Attorney JoAnn Falgout, Esq.
Bar Admissions:
- State Bar of Arizona
- Maricopa County Bar Association
- United States District Court for the District of Arizona
- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- United States Supreme Court
Education:
- Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law
- J.D.
- cum laude graduate
- University of Virginia
- B.A.
- Majors: Psychology & Religious Studies
Attorney Shad M. Brown, J.D., L.L.M.
Bar Admissions:
- Arizona
- United States Tax Court
Education:
- University of Florida, Levin College of Law, 2008
- Master of Laws in Taxation (L.L.M.)
- Editor, Florida Tax Review
- Mississippi College School of Law, 2007
- Juris Doctor J.D.
- magna cum laude
- Graduated fifth in class
- Executive Editor, Mississippi College Law Review Journal
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Marketing, 2004
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- State Bar of Arizona Tax Section
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Since 1997, the "Lead Counsel Verified" status has been granted to attorneys who possess:
- The Right Professional Experience
- A Spotless Record
The following attorneys at this firm are Lead Counsel Verified:
Sam Saks
This attorney practices in Arizona and is Lead Counsel Verified in the following practice areas:
| Practice Area | Year |
|---|---|
| Litigation and Appeals | Since 2014 |