Family Law

• Divorce
• Child Support
  Our attorneys guide you through the full range of visitation issues, including parental visitation, and the rights of extended family and grandparents. We apply innovative solutions and strong negotiation techniques to the development, revision and enforcement of workable child support agreements. We will work diligently to assist you and your spouse to resolve your differences without going to court if possible. When agreement is not possible, our experienced attorneys provide strong, persuasive representation in court.
• Child Custody and Visitation
  Arizona offers Conciliation Services free of charge through the Court system. This process can be used by either party in an attempt to reconcile. If reconciliation is not an option, Conciliation Court will also help you and your spouse mediate child custody and visitation issues. Mediation is an attempt to get the parties to agree to custody and a parenting-time plan. Conciliation services do not discuss or mediate support or property issues, although private mediation services are available for those issues at a cost to you.
• Adoption
• Spousal Support
• Legal Separation
• Annulment
  In Arizona, the grounds for a legal annulment are that the marriage is null and void due to some impediment that prevented a valid marriage from ever taking place. Generally, the grounds for annulment are difficult to show except in very specific, narrow circumstances.
• Child Abuse

Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Chad joined Riggs, Ellsworth and Porter to provide his clients with the dedicated representation they need in their difficult times. Prior to joining Riggs, Ellsworth and Porter, Chad worked as a criminal prosecutor where he gained extensive trial experience and was nominated for an award for his trial work. At Riggs, Ellsworth and Porter, Chad uses this trial experience to vigorously represent his clients in the areas of personal injury and criminal defense.
• DUI/DWI
  There are several things that can be done to fight a DUI charge including, but not limited to, ensuring the following...
• Wrongful Death
  Victims of trucking accidents often suffer serious and catastrophic injuries. Sometimes victims of trucking accidents are killed. In legal terms those are called Wrongful Death cases. The attorneys at Riggs Ellsworth & Porter handle trucking cases throughout Arizona. Truck drivers are subject to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations. Our attorneys know the law and hold truck drivers and trucking companies accountable.
• Sex Crimes
• Burglary
• Misdemeanors
  A conviction of a Domestic Violence offense in Arizona has certain consequences, some of which are mandatory. Counseling is mandatory for any Domestic Violence conviction. For felonies, a sentence of years in prison can be imposed. On misdemeanor cases, a judge can send a defendant to jail for up to 180 days. Under federal law 18 U.S.C. § 922 any person convicted of a “misdemeanor crime of domestic violence” is banned from possession of firearms. This is also true for a felony conviction of domestic violence. “Misdemeanor crime of domestic violence” is defined as any state or federal misdemeanor that –
• Assault
• Murder
• Probation Violation
• Homicide
• Arson
• Forgery
• Kidnapping
• Manslaughter
• Prostitution

Business and Corporate Law

• Business Formation

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  Anyone with an advertising budget and marketing skills can put themselves out to the public as one who is accepting clients in different areas of law – from divorce to criminal defense, workers compensation, employment issues, traffic offenses, business formation or tax advice. A slick ad doesn’t qualify an attorney in the field in which he or she advertises.
• Employment Litigation

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  Gary Porter has been practicing law for over 24 years. His practice focus is Personal Injury.  He has represented thousands of individuals who have been injured in a variety of accidents and incidents including automobile accidents, semi-tractor trailer accidents, product liability cases, premises liability cases including defective construction, slip and fall, trip and fall, work injuries,  bicycle accidents, dog bite cases, horse incidents and other accidents and incidents that have injured individuals and families.  He also practices in the Estate Planning arena and has prepared wills and trusts for many individuals and families.
• Property Damage

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  First, seek medical attention if you are suffering from a personal injury to ensure you are treated promptly and competently. This should be your first priority because everything you tell a healthcare provider will be written down and will later be read by everyone involved in any future personal injury claims arising from the accident. Therefore, remember these rules...

Trusts and Estates

• Estate Planning
  During his time at the firm, Ethan has helped to grow the firm’s practice area in estate planning including trusts, wills, and other vital documents. He enjoys providing his client’s families with the peace of mind that comes from knowing their assets are protected and their loved ones are provided for long-term.
• Wills
• Trusts

Finance Law

• Bankruptcy
  If you meet the eligibility requirements for both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, then you may choose which type to file. Otherwise, you may not have a choice. Usually, those with a choice file Chapter 7 bankruptcy, since they may be able to have all of their debts discharged (besides the debt covered by the proceeds of liquidated property). Chapter 7 also can be a much faster process than Chapter 13. However, Chapter 13 may be the best option for those who have adequate income and substantial assets. The best choice is made after consultation with an attorney.