Arizona Business Law, Bankruptcy and Personal Injury Attorneys

Carmichael & Powell, P.C.

7301 North 16th Street, Suite 103 Phoenix, Arizona 85020 USA

 (623) 239-4556 or (877) 856-7443
 (602) 870-0296

www.cplawfirm.com
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Law Firm Overview

At Carmichael & Powell, PC, we are a full-service boutique law firm delivering big firm experience at small firm prices to individuals and businesses throughout Maricopa County, Arizona, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Glendale, Chandler, Sun City, Tempe and Mesa. Our Arizona attorneys bring a wide depth and breadth of experience to every case we handle. With extensive experience in bankruptcy, business law, real estate law, construction law, estate planning and probate.

Our hard work has been recognized by our peers in the legal community, who have given the firm an AV-rating on the Martindale-Hubbell peer rating system (the highest rating a firm can have for legal ability and ethical standards). In addition, attorney Donald Powell has individually achieved an AV-rating, as well as listings in Martindale-Hubbell's Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. Mr. Powell has also achieved specialist certification in his field of bankruptcy from the State Bar of Arizona.

Over the years, the Phoenix business lawyers of Carmichael & Powell have built upon this solid foundation by bringing together a highly skilled and experienced team of attorneys with tremendous depth and breadth of experience in business, real estate, construction, probate and estate planning and courtroom litigation of all types, including personal injury and wrongful death cases.

Our Phoenix business lawyers have developed a solid base of loyal clients, often coming to the firm through referrals from existing clients who valued the prompt and professional service they received. We work with individuals and businesses, real estate companies, construction companies, and businesses throughout Maricopa County, particularly in the greater Phoenix area.

Practice Areas

Practice Areas Description

- Bankruptcy

Our lawyers have the resources and experience to represent a diverse set of clients in a broad range of bankruptcy cases, including: Chapter 7 bankruptcy: If you qualify for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you will be able to get rid of all of your dischargeable debt within three to five months; Chapter 11 bankruptcy: You can give your business a second chance with Chapter 11 bankruptcy, which allows you to pay back your debts at a rate you can afford. Individuals with very high levels of debt are also eligible for Chapter 11 bankruptcy; and Chapter 13 bankruptcy: By coming up with an affordable payment plan, you can save your home and other assets through Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

- Creditor Harassment / Foreclosure Defense / Auto Repossession

Whether you want to put a stop to creditor harassment or your loan modification is going nowhere, bankruptcy can help you address a number of concerns and put a stop to the following: foreclosure, auto repossession and wage garnishment. While our practice focuses on helping consumers get the debt relief they deserve through bankruptcy, we also provide creditor representation in bankruptcy. Nobody wants to lose their home. If you have received a foreclosure notice from your bank, there is still time to save your house. When you file for consumer bankruptcy, you will receive an automatic stay, which will put an immediate stop to all foreclosure actions. An experienced attorney can help you explore your options and decide what type of bankruptcy is right for you.

- Wage Garnishment / Automatic Stays

If you are struggling with debt, the last thing you want is to lose your source of income. Unfortunately, wage garnishment is one of the first tactics creditors use to get you. If your creditors have threatened wage garnishment or have started garnishing your wages, an experienced lawyer can help you stop wage garnishment in Phoenix. At Carmichael & Powell, P.C., our Phoenix bankruptcy attorneys have been helping people across Arizona protect their money. For more than 31 years, we have provided our clients with prompt and professional service when they need it most. The sooner you talk to us, the sooner we can help you explore your options for relief. We may even be able to reclaim some of your garnished wages. The moment you file for bankruptcy, you will receive an automatic stay, which puts an immediate stop to all wage garnishment.

- Business Law

As a boutique law firm with a diverse business law practice, we have the resources to handle the most complex business law concerns while providing our clients with the personal service they deserve. You will work with the same attorney throughout the legal process, as we help you evaluate your options, so your business can flourish. We handle business matters involving: business formation and transactions; business and commercial litigation; contract drafting; contract litigation; and creditor collections.

- Business Disputes

A dispute within your business can be just as devastating as a dispute with an outside company or individual. Whether there is a dispute between shareholders or a managing member and a non-managing member, you want an experienced lawyer looking out for your business, so you can get back to doing what you do best. From closely held business to large enterprises, corporations to LLCs, when shareholders or managing partners of a business want to go in different directions, it is hard for your business to move forward. If one partner has taken liberties for personal gain, it can be even more damaging. We provide plaintiff and defense counsel for majority shareholders, minority shareholders, managing members and non-managing members in the following internal business disputes: breach of contract and unfair competition claims.

- Estate Planning

Estate planning tools can serve a variety of functions. The proper tool can distribute property, pass along a business with minimal tax impact, or provide for the needs of a spouse or disabled relative in a nursing home. Our estate planning lawyers will help you define your goals and prepare effective legal documents to ensure your instructions can be followed. If you would like to know more about estate planning tools and the most appropriate tools for your situation, call our office to speak to a Phoenix estate planning attorney Leo Pruett about: legal wills and trusts, powers of attorney, living wills and HIPAA forms, deeds to property, business succession planning, A/B trust, grandchildren trusts, special needs trust, revocable living trusts and QTIP trusts.

- Real Estate

For more than 31 years, the Maricopa County real estate law firm of Carmichael & Powell, P.C., has been providing prompt, personal, and cost-effective legal services to handle all types of real estate transactions and disputes. We work with residential home buyers and sellers, as well as commercial real estate clients, including commercial builders, contractors and subcontractors, housing developers, real estate brokers, and landlords. Attorney Leo Pruett is particularly knowledgeable about real estate permitting and impact issues. Attorney Richard C. Gramlich, has a degree in real estate and holds a real estate license in Arizona. He brings to the team over a decade of first-hand experience with real estate sales, zoning, land use and construction issues. Attorney David J. Sandoval's has substantial knowledge of construction processes and the construction industry. Senior litigation partner Sid A. Horwitz brings 28 years of experience in real estate litigation and construction litigation.

- Lease Disputes / Short Sales

The current economy has put a tremendous strain on leases, which means that a lot of tenants are looking for the chance to renegotiate their lease terms. While landlords may have the upper hand in good economic times, they are now more willing to negotiate given the current financial climate. Our goal is to resolve a dispute with a negotiated modification to your lease. We are prepared to handle a wide range of disputes, including: failure to pay rent and damage to the property. If you want to avoid the stigma of foreclosure or bankruptcy, you may want to consider a short sale. This will allow you to work with your bank to sell the house for whatever you can get and be released from the remaining amount on your mortgage. We can step in at any point of the process, negotiating with your bank or reviewing your short sale documents. However, the longer you wait, the harder it will be to work out an agreement with your bank.

- Construction Law

Carmichael & Powell attorneys provide comprehensive legal services to ensure business success, including the following construction transactional services: drafting or review of construction contracts, contractor agreements, and subcontractor agreements; drafting or review of purchase agreements with residential or commercial buyers; environmental concerns; and real estate development law. Our Phoenix construction lawyers represent contractors and subcontractors awarded construction or renovation public works contracts with governmental entities. We assist with time extension requests, Little Miller Act bonding and claims, disputes over payment, and delay damages.

- Mechanic's Liens

Once a mechanic's lien is placed on a piece of property, disputes are likely to arise. Whether you want to foreclosure on a mechanic's lien or defend against one and prevent foreclosure, it is important to have an experienced lawyer on your side. At Carmichael & Powell, P.C., our Phoenix mechanic's lien attorneys have been protecting the rights of lenders and property owners across Arizona for more than 31 years. Providing prompt and professional service, one of our attorneys will be with you every step of the way, helping you explore your options and protect your rights while looking for the best possible resolution.

- Personal Injury / Wrongful Death

If you've suffered a serious injury, or a loved one died in a fatal accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your suffering and your bills. The Phoenix personal injury law firm of Carmichael & Powell, P.C., has been helping injured people find financial recovery for more than 31 years. If you were injured in an auto accident, a trucking accident, a boating accident, a slip and fall accident, from dog bite attack, from using a dangerous product, or from medical malpractice or nursing home malpractice, allow us to help. Personal injury attorneys Richard C. Gramlich, David J. Sandoval, and Perry Casazza have many years of experience successfully negotiating and trying personal injury cases. They are members of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America and the Arizona Trial Lawyer's Association.

- Motor Vehicle Accidents

Auto accidents, trucking accidents, motorcycle accidents—these are the most common causes of accidental injury and wrongful death in Arizona. If you suffered a serious personal injury, or a loved one has died in a car accident along Arizona highways—such as Interstate 17, I10, 101, 61, 60, or 202—you may have a personal injury lawsuit or wrongful death case for court. Our personal injury attorney will try to negotiate a proper settlement that takes into account all of your damages. If a trial is necessary, your personal injury lawyer will zealously represent you in court.

- Product Liability

If you have been seriously injured from a product with a manufacturing defect, a design defect, an equipment failure, or lack of proper labeling regarding usage or hazards, you may have a product liability lawsuit. If a loved one has died from a defective consumer product, a defectively designed car or defectively remanufactured car part, or a defective jet ski, you have a wrongful death claim. We have handled a wide variety of product liability lawsuits, including: defective consumer products, defective machinery, failure to warn consumers of hazards, equipment failures leading to on-the-job injuries, defective watercraft, design defect in a car or auto part and defective mountain bikes with failed suspension systems.

- Medical Malpractice

Not every injury or death in a health care or nursing home setting is malpractice. It's important to talk with an experienced attorney who can review your case and advise you on the best course of action. Arizona medical malpractice attorney David Sandoval has handled a number of medical malpractice and wrongful death cases. He will give you an honest and informed opinion about what your case might be worth and your chances for success with an aggressive and knowledgeable medical malpractice lawyer from Carmichael & Powell. We handle all types of medical malpractice cases, including: birth injury, surgical errors, plastic surgery errors, elective surgery errors and medication errors. We work with a variety of medical specialists to develop a clear case for medical negligence or error, and to document the extent of your injuries and the impact it has on your life.

Attorneys

	Mr. Richard C. Gramlich Attorney Construction Law, Contracts, Product Liability		Mr. Sid A. Horwitz Attorney Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury
	Mr. Donald W. Powell Attorney Bankruptcy		Mr. Leo M. Pruett Attorney Business Law, Contracts, Real Estate
	Mr. David J. Sandoval Attorney Commercial Litigation, Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury

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