North Phoenix Bar Association

About NPBA

What is it?

The North Phoenix Bar Association (NPBA) was established in 2010 by attorneys Gary Michael Smith, Fred Thomas and D. Jeffrey Craven. It is a non-profit volunteer association of attorneys and judges to service the greater North Phoenix area of Arizona (Glendale, Anthem, Carefree, Cave Creek, North Phoenix, and North Scottsdale). Open to all attorneys and judges who who live and/or office near the North State Highway 101 corridor, within the Northeast Judicial District of Maricopa County, or regularly appear in that Northeast Superior Court Complex.

In addition to providing a networking opportunity for lawyers and vendors, NPBA is committed to giving back to the community and inform on the best lois de defiscalisation immobilieres. In 2013, it hosted a golf tournament at the Orange Tree Golf Resort in Scottsdale. A portion of the proceeds from the event went to the Children In Need Foundation, a local non-profit dedicated to delivering 100% of fundraising moneys to bigger organizations like the Ed Doherty Scholarship Foundation, National Society for Brain Injured Children, Valley Big Brothers Big Sisters and many others. The following year the Golf Tournament was held at Arrowhead Country Club and benefited Phoenix Children's Hospital. This year we are holding the tournament at Moon Valley Country Club for the benefit of the March of Dimes, check out the events page for more information.

CLE luncheons

North Phoenix Bar Association holds CLE luncheons on the second Wednesday of every month at the Cantina Laredo on the corner of Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd and Scottsdale Road. The CLE includes lunch, a case law or legislative update, and a presentation from a distinguished speaker. NPBA’s focus is to “Consistently provide accessible CLEs to small and mid-size firms without asking attorneys to drive across the city to attend.”

Prior to NPBA’s founding in 2010, practitioners in North Phoenix often drove to mid-town or downtown to attend CLEs. This typically caused the loss of half-a-day’s worth of work, cost more than $100, and even then, food wasn’t always offered. The average cost of a NPBA luncheon, including a meal and the presentation, is about $30 - $40.

NPBA began as a small group of attorneys meeting at Catch-22 Sports Bar in North Phoenix. In November, 2013, the group changed its meeting place to Cantina Larado. Moving closer to the city center furthered the organization’s mission to be accessible since the venue is conveniently located at the Loop-101 and Scottsdale Boulevard.

Members have attended presentations from such distinguished guests as Lynda Shely, John Phelps, Hon. Michael McVey, Hon. Jay Polk and Hon. Douglas Gerlach, to name a few.

Networking & Mentoring

In addition to the CLE luncheons, the association offers benefits like social events, vendor discounts, and philanthropic opportunities. Younger practitioners are offered mentor-attorneys in a wide variety of practice areas. Since 2013, the NPBA hosted its first joint event with its sister Association, the Maricopa County Bar Association, with an evening of “Cigars & Scotch,” also held at the Cantina Laredo.

What are the North Phoenix Bar Association’s Future Plans?

The organization’s existence depends on its individual members’ continued desire for community and camaraderie. Our members look forward to the meetings each month, not necessarily because they’re excited for a CLE, but because of the chance to catch up with other people "who used to be only colleagues, but are now friends.”

Events

Greetings. The North Phoenix Bar Association’s board of directors is working to develop new programs and events to stimulate greater participation. As a result, we have suspended our CLE program for the balance of the year. We appreciate your patience while we work to revamp.

2021 Membership Dues!

2021 Membership Dues If you have not already done so, please support the North Phoenix Bar and pay your membership dues now. NPBA dues are extremely low at sixty dollars ($60.00) for the year. NPBA accepts cash and checks (the easiest way to deliver is to attend our next CLE Luncheon which is now being

Members Roster

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Antonino Abate
The Law Office of Nino Abate
Ralph W. Adams
Adams& Clark, PC
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Mark J. Bainbridge
The Bainbridge Law Firm, L.L.C
Jared Bennett
Bennett Parker
Lori V. Berke
Berke Law Firm
Dean Brekke
Andersen PLLC
Rex P. Bronnenkant
Bronnenkant Law Office
Laura Brooks
Ballard Spahr LLP
Robert A. Budoff
Padish Law Group, PLLC
John S Burton
The Law Office of John Burton
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Jerald S. Chesler
Chesler Consulting
Michael Cordier
Murphy Karber Cordier PLC
D Jeffrey Craven
The Craven Firm, PLLC
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Lance S. Davidson
Clever Legal
Scott E. Davis
Scott Davis
Ike Z Devji
Pro Asset Protection
Pamela J P Donison
Donison Law Firm
Thomas W. Donohue
Tom Donohue & Jeri Dube
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Amara Edblad
Pincus and Associates, PC
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David Farney
David R. Farney, PLC
Michael P. Fiflis
Jennifer B. Fite
Fite Law Group
Berin Fite
Fite Law Group
Bryan Folger
Folger Law Firm
Christine G. Forakis
Forakis Law Firm PLC
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Kimberly J Garde
The Garde Law Firm, PLLC
Douglas Gerlach
Maricopa County Superior Court
J. Phillip Glasscock
Smith Paknejad
Marsha Goodman
Marsha Goodman Elder Care Law
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Brian R. Hauser
The Doyle Firm, PC
Heath T. Hirschi
Hirschi Law
Robert W. Hobkirk
Loose Brown Attorneys
Brian Holohan
Broening Oberg Woods& Wilson
West Hunsaker
Morris Hall
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S. Gregory Jones
Lane & Nach PC
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Emily B. Kile
Kile & Kupiszewski Law Firm
Hope N. Kirsch
Kirsch-Goodwin & Kirsch
William S Knopf
Scott Davis
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Carolyn B. LeBlanc
Law Office of Carolyn B. LeBlanc, PLLC
Andrew Lynch
Lynch Law Firm
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Connie J. Mableson
Mableson Law Group
Marc Maher
Cheifetz Iannitelli Marcolini
Scott J. McWilliams
The Law Office of Scott J. McWilliams
Wendy B. Mendelson
The Mendelson Law Firm
Mario A. Micheli
Keller Williams Arizona Realty
Lisa Misner-Skozen
Andersen PLLC
A.J. Mitchell
The Law Office of A.J. Mitchell
Thomas S. Moring
Jaburg Wilk
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Robert Nagle
Nagle Law Group
Shawn Earl Nelson
North Valley Law Firm
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Brent J. Oenning
Oenning Law Office, PLLC
Michelle Ogborne
Ogborne Law, PLC
Garrett J. Olexa
Jennings Strouss
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James Lee Pak
Pak Law Offices
John Paul Parks
The State Bar of California
Kenneth J Peace
Resnick& Louis, P.C.
John Phebus
The Law Offices of John Phebus
Gregory C. Poulos
Poulos Law Firm
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Michael R
Franks & McVey PC
Jacqueline L. Rambo
Rambo Law Offices
Paul A Ramos
Ramos Law Firm
Ward B Rasmussen
O'Steen & Harrison PLC
Wesley D. Ray
Sacks Tierney P.A.
Leslie Ross
Arizona Foundation for Legal Services& Education
Gary L. Rosser
Rosser Law Group, PLLC
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Samuel Saks
Smith Paknejad PLC
Bryce Suzuki
Bryan Cave
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Frederick Charles Thomas
Thomas Law PLLC

Vendors

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Josephine Giordano
Kotzin Valuation Partners
Jessica Gush-Gauche
Hauf Law
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James P. Plitz
Morris Hall, PLLC
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Bob Roth
Cypress Homecare Solutions
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Emory Smith

Leadership

• D. Jeffrey Craven - President
• Micah J. Wythers - Treasurer
• Michael A. Cordier - Secretary
• John Paul Parks - Board Member / Case Law Update Reporter
• Justin Cairns-Vendor Liaison
• Dean Brekke - Board Member
• Mike Fiflis - Board Member
• Jessica Gush Gauche - Board Member

Join Us – NPBA

The North Phoenix Bar Association (NPBA) is a non-profit volunteer association of attorneys and judges to service the greater North Phoenix area of Arizona (Glendale, Anthem, Carefree, Cave Creek, North Phoenix, and North Scottsdale). The NPBA is open to all attorneys and judges who who live and/or office near the North State Highway 101 corridor, within the Northeast Judicial District of Maricopa County and the Northeast Superior Court Complex in Northeast Phoenix (Union Hills and 40th Street).

The NPBA serves up affordable CLE credits each month along with lunch and networking opportunities with your peers.

Is the NPBA right for myself and my practice?

• Do you live in North Phoenix or Scottsdale?
• Is your office along the North 101 corridor?
• Do you live or work within the Northeast Judicial District?
• Do you appear in the Northeast Regional Court Center (NE Superior Court) frequently?
• Do you find it difficult make introductions to lawyers in your local community?
• Do you feel it tiresome to commute for regular networking meetings and Continuing Legal Education sessions?
• Do you feel half the day is spent commuting to attend a one hour event?
• Do you want networking opportunities with others in your field?
  If you answered YES to ANY of these questions, then you should consider joining North Phoenix Bar Association.

Join NPBA today - Start Here.

Join NPBA as an Attorney Member

Are you intersted in joining the North Phoenix Bar Association? --- In order to join as an Attorney Member, follow the simple steps below:

1. Verify you are an attorney in good standing, and licensed to practice in the State of Arizona.
2. Download and complete New Member Application
3. Print completed application, sign it and submit whole packet to NPBA [either by mail or email].
4. Contact the NPBA for further inquiries.

Membership Benefits

"We are attorneys serving each other, serving the community."

Some CLE opportunities require a hefty payment; some as high as $200 or more, and sometimes not convenient for your busy schedule. For only $60.00 per Year* you will enjoy access to a Whole Year Of Continuing Legal Education Luncheons nearly every month conveniently located along the Loop 101 Corridor -- close to your home or office.

Benefits include:

Multiple monthly events
Monthly CLE luncheons – ALWAYS the second Wednesday of the month;
Semi-annual evening mixers;
Philanthropic opportunities;
Networking opportunities with other practitioners and judges.
Access to the Members-Only areas of the NPBA website (currently being updated)
Preferred Vendor discounts on goods and services;
NPBA bi-annual golf tournament on a private local golf course;
Access to attorney mentors in a wide array of practice areas.
Monthly Updates
Recent court decisions;
Recent legislative acts.
*$40 annual cost of membership does not include monthly cost of CLE Luncheons which typically book at $30.00 - $40.00 (Lawyer Member prices).

Join NPBA as a Non-Attorney Preferred Vendor

The NPBA allows a single company per business field the opportunity to join the NPBA as a preferred vendor, brining networking opportunities to the Vendor and offering discounted services to the Attorney Members. The Vendor Committee will review an application and make a decision whether the company and services offered is a good fit for the Association, and if it is, will offer Preferred Vendor status to select few companies. All NPBA Vendor Committee decisions are final. Please review the routine steps to acquire preferred vendor status below.

1. Review current List of Preferred Vendors (currently being updated).

2.Ensure your area of business is not already represented with the NPBA Preferred vendor.

3. Download and fill out the Preferred Vendor Application.

4. Pay the required annual fee for the current year (discounted pro-rata by each quarter).

5. Wait for approval by the NPBA Vendor Committee.

6. Provide marketing information to be included here at the NPBA website under Preferred Vendors, discount offers, and wait for Members to contact you.

7. Join us as a preferred vendor at the announced events throughout the year.

To read further about the NPBA and the Association's history, please review the About NPBA page.