BRANDI WATSON is our legal secretary working primarily with Wade Burgeson. Brandi began her legal career after moving to Phoenix from Globe, AZ in 1996. She graduated from the American Institute in Phoenix in 1997 with an associates degree and paralegal certificate. While one of her favorite pastimes is transcription, Brandi's time outside the office is spent with her husband and two beautiful daughters.

CATHERINE A. O'BRIEN is our legal secretary primarily working with William Anger, Todd Tuggle, and Lorena Chávez. Catherine is originally from Walnut Creek, California and has lived in Arizona for 13 years. She brings more than 15 years of legal experience to our team. While Catherine has been busy learning new areas of law with our firm, she has taken time off to spend with her dogs and enjoying many outdoor activities.

BOBBIE J. CROWE is a legal secretary/paralegal currently working part time handling various matters in the bankruptcy arena. With a 4-year-old and 2-year-old twins at home, Bobbie is kept very busy but manages to do project work and fill in when needed. Her free time is spent...well, there is no free time!

MARIA M. RAMIREZ is our receptionist and assistant to our Office Manager. She has lived in Arizona since 1989 having moved to the United States as a small child from Romania. Maria earned her Bachelor's Degree in Global Business from Arizona State University in 2006. Prior to joining our firm, Maria worked for the Arizona State Governor's Office. When not at work, Maria enjoys spending time with her husband and being outdoors.


MARIE K. UMLAH is our office manager. Having worked in law firms for over 17 years as a legal secretary, paralegal and administrator, Marie is uniquely qualified to manage our office and work with our staff and attorneys to ensure the firm achieves its mission. Marie is originally from the Chicago area, but escaped the sub-zero temperatures almost 22 years ago. When not at work, Marie spends her time trying to keep up with her two young children.


CINDY K. SOLOMON, a lifelong Arizona resident, joined our firm as a paralegal with extensive experience in litigation and commercial bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, real property trustee’s sales, and collections. In 1999, Cindy obtained her national certification from the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) as a legal assistant. She is also a licensed private investigator in Arizona and Nevada and has previously been active in real estate sales. To read more click here


SUSAN K. REISBECK, has been an Arizona resident for 36 years and brings to the firm 28 years experience as a paralegal in the areas of bankruptcy, commercial litigation, creditors’ rights, real property trustee’s sales, and collection. Sue earned her paralegal degree at Phoenix College and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Journalism at Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona. To read more click here



We hope you have the opportunity to work with all of our firm's attorneys and staff, as we are exceptionally proud of our team.