Full Service Law Firm in Gilbert and Queen Creek

Wilson-Goodman & Fong P.C.

538 S. Gilbert Rd.,
Ste. 101
Gilbert, Arizona 85296
USA

(480) 503-9217

(480) 503-9219

www.wgandf-law.com

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Wilson-Goodman & Fong, P.L.L.C. is the oldest and largest General Practice Law Firm in Gilbert, Arizona, and one of the largest in the Southeast Valley. With six attorneys and over 20 support staff, we provide skilled legal service to address a wide range of issues. We can assure prompt and professional service tailored to your specific needs and goals. And we can do so in a cost-effective manner.

Managing Attorney Angela M. Wilson-Goodman and Terry J. Fong, providing focused indication in employment and family law. Attorney Fong move in two decades of legal experience in personal injury, commercial litigation, and business law. Wilson-Goodman and Fong, P.L.L.C., begin with forceful and skilled attorneys who lead to their clients not only years of experience, but only of results.

Our attorneys and staff strive to provide the best service possible for each and every client. We are able to meet almost every legal need such as, personal injury, criminal defense & DUI, estate planning, probate, real -estate, bankruptcy, business formation, civil litigation, and elder law. This service-centered approach -guides our every action.

The cornerstone of Wilson-Goodman and Fong is dedication to our client’s success. Wilson-Goodman and Fong, P.L.L.C., secured multi-million dollar jury verdicts, including the fourth largest Arizona verdict in 2004. You can expect to receive honest, realistic, and professional legal advice that you can count -on to guide decision-making. Our support staff is friendly, suitable, and reasonable rates are one fact our clients prefer to us.

Practice Areas

Additional Practice Areas: Drowning and Swimming Pool Accidents, Foreclosure and Short Sales

Practice Areas Description

- Family Law

The most common reason people consult a family law attorney is divorce, but family law encompasses issues far beyond that. Because of the highly personal nature of family law work, it is important to choose a lawyer you can trust, someone who is responsive to your needs as well as to your phone calls, and someone with the right experience. At Wilson-Goodman & Fong, P.L.L.C. we provide every family law client with legal services tailored to their individual needs in a comfortable and friendly environment.

- Divorce

Divorce can be an emotionally trying time. A good divorce attorney is not only an aggressive legal advocate in court and in negotiations, but he or she is also a good listener and a caring guide throughout the divorce process.

- Divorce Issues

Every divorce requires the division of property and most divorces will also involve issues of spousal support and child support. Divorce cases for couples with significant financial assets frequently have additional and complex issues that require a more in-depth analysis to determine the nature and extent of the assets and income, and to ensure both parties are treated fairly.

- Child Custody

At Wilson-Goodman & Fong, P.L.L.C., we understand that your children are your most important assets, and that maintaining a positive and caring relationship with your child is critical. That is why we fight so hard for our clients and their children.

- Relocation

Situations where the custodial parent wants to move out of the state of Arizona to another state, and take the child, is a particularly difficult matter for a parent to handle on their own. Not only is it vital to have a firm grasp on the legal arguments, which can be complex, it is important to have the right litigation strategy and know which evidence to present to the court. The court will grant a relocation request under certain circumstances, so failure to make the appropriate arguments in support of the move away could result in the court denying the request to move. The services of a custody evaluator or parenting coordinator may also be necessary.

- Stepparent Adoption

At Wilson-Goodman & Fong, P.L.L.C., our Arizona family law attorneys have been protecting and promoting the best interest of children for more than a decade. Stable loving families are always in the best interest of children and we are pleased to provide adoption services to help stepparents formalize their relationship with a stepchild by legally adopting their child. Contact our Gilbert family law office to schedule an appointment to begin the process.

- Bankruptcy

At the Gilbert, Arizona law office of Wilson-Goodman & Fong, P.L.L.C., we understand that financial disasters happen to the best of us. Often conditions beyond our control make it impossible to catch up on debts, leading to sleepless nights and days filled with worry.

- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy

Many people are finding themselves struggling with debt for the first time in their lives. Job loss, unexpected healthcare costs, and high interest rates on credit cards can make it difficult for any individual to stay on top of their finances. At Wilson-Goodman & Fong, P.L.L.C., we represent clients in Chapter 13 bankruptcy proceedings. To find out if bankruptcy is a viable option for you, contact our law offices in Gilbert or Queen Creek.

- Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

Are you struggling with debt? Do you live day-to-day dealing with harassing creditors and intrusive phone calls? It may be time to consider bankruptcy as a option. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a personal bankruptcy option that that eliminates a person's debt.

- Criminal Defense

Criminal cases are always serious and the criminal justice system is intimidating. If you, your spouse, or your child has been charged with a crime, even just a DUI or a misdemeanor, it can feel overwhelming. Who can you turn to? What's going to happen?

- DUI Defense

If you are convicted of any DUI offense, the consequences are serious. At a minimum, you're facing a jail sentence, a minimum fine of over $1,500.00, and mandatory substance abuse screening and counseling. It is critical that you hire an experienced attorney to protect your rights. The DUI defense lawyers at Wilson-Goodman & Fong, P.L.L.C. have years of experience defending people accused of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

- Drug Crimes

Hundreds of Arizona residents, many of which are college students, find themselves facing drug charges every year. While the crime of possession of marijuana or "distribution" (for example, if you shared a joint with a friend) may not seem very serious, Arizona criminal courts treat every drug crime case very seriously. Our national obsession with punishing drug crimes has ruined many young lives.

- Domestic Violence

In Arizona, the phrase "domestic violence" is a tag that attaches to a host of other crimes. The tag gets added on to the underlying crime based on the relationship between the people involved. For example, an argument between two strangers could be charged as disorderly conduct. An argument between a husband and wife could be charged as disorderly conduct-domestic violence.

- Personal Injury

Each year, hundreds of Arizona residents are seriously injured or killed due to negligent accidents or recklessness. If you have suffered as the result of another's actions, or a loved one has died in a tragic accident, you may be eligible for financial compensation for your losses and pain.

- Brain Injuries

While all personal injury attorneys handle serious accident and injury cases, few bring to their work the understanding and compassion that attorney Terry Fong brings from his personal experience as the parent of a brain injury victim.

- Car Accidents

Drivers of any kind of motor vehicle (cars, trucks, motorcycles, scooters, even boats) are required by law to exercise "reasonable care under the circumstances." The circumstances of an accident will be critical in determining if the driver actually used reasonable care. For example, while a driver may have been driving at the speed limit, if visibility was poor circumstances would require that he or she drive slower.

- Trucking Accidents

Highway accident statistics show that trucks are involved in 1 out of every 9 traffic accidents and that in 94% of those accidents, the occupants of the other vehicle were injured or killed. There are many reasons why a truck accident might occur, but driver fatigue, reckless driving or speeding, and other safety violations will all be key factors to investigate in cases where money is at stake and a deadline is tight.

- Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycles can be exciting to own and ride but, sadly, these vehicles can also be very deadly. Many motorcyclists suffer serious accidents every year. Some end up with severe injuries from broken bones and loss of limbs to brain damage and even paralysis. Others end up losing their lives to the dangers of the road and when it comes to motorcycles the dangers are many.

- Pedestrian Accidents

If you have been seriously injured in a pedestrian vs. auto accident, you will be facing many challenges. Difficult issues that arise in such cases include: dealing with insurance companies, doctors and hospitals, missing work, loss of income, mounds of paperwork, and trying to get a fair settlement. This is where expert personal injury attorneys can be of enormous help to you.

- Slip & Fall Accidents

When an accidental injury occurs to a visitor on another person's property, the owner of the property may be liable for those injuries. If you have been injured through a slip and fall accident which you believe may be the result of the negligence or recklessness of another person or company, you may be able to recover money to reimburse you for all of your medical bills, lost earnings, disfigurement, pain, emotional distress, and any permanent physical disabilities that you may have suffered.

- Dog Bite Injuries

Dog bites and animal attacks are unpredictable, and all too often result in serious personal injuries, emotional trauma, and even death in the case of a fatal attack. While pit bull attacks seemingly receive the most attention, any dog can obviously bite and, under certain circumstances, any dog or animal can become a dangerous animal. Many states, including Arizona, have specific dog bite laws that provide protection for dog bite victims. Though a dog bite, pit bull attack, or other animal attack case may seem relatively simple, the issues in an injury or death case are complex and often involve questions of legal liability and insurance coverage.

- Drowning & Swimming Pool Accidents

According to the Center for Disease Control, there were over 3,300 deaths caused by drowning or submersion in 2000. This rate is particularly high for children under 16, which represent almost 25% of all drowning victims. About 350 children under 5 drown in pools each year. Drowning is the second leading cause of death for this age group after motor vehicle accidents.

- Defective Products

The products that you purchase from retail stores, wholesalers, supermarkets, or specialty outlets are manufactured with an implicit guarantee that the item is not defective and that the purchaser of the said item will come to no harm or foul if the manufactured product is used in its intended manner. An individual who has been loaned or given a product has a similar implicit guarantee.

- Foreclosure and Short Sales

As interest rates on adjustable rate mortgages go up and real estate values go down, millions of American homeowners have been left with "upside down mortgages," owing more than their home is worth.

- Real Estate

In any real estate matter, timeliness is essential. With tight deadlines and hundreds of thousands of dollars hanging in the balance, you need an attorney you can trust to give your transaction the attention that it deserves.

- Civil Litigation

At the law office of Wilson-Goodman & Fong, P.L.L.C., our attorneys are problem solvers first and foremost. We take the time to really understand our clients' needs and legal goals, and then, when possible, we look for cost-effective solutions that will get them the results they want. If we can do that outside the courtroom, we will.

- Business and Commercial Law

Gilbert, Arizona is the fourth fastest growing city in the nation. It is not unusual to see 30 new businesses open in our area on any given day. As the East Valley of the Phoenix metropolitan area grows, so too does the business and commercial law practice of Wilson-Goodman & Fong, P.L.L.C.

- Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts

We've all been told that if we do nothing else to take care of our legal affairs, we should write a will. That's pretty good advice. If you don't make a will before your death, Arizona state law will determine who will get your property and who will raise your children, and it may not be the person that you would have chosen.