Every year US News ranks law schools overall as well as by specialty areas, one of which is dispute resolution.  Fortunately the specialty rankings are purely peer-based as opposed to some arbitrary number – like bar passage.  It’s so unfair that some states have diploma privilege and therefore law schools in those states get a 100% pass rate for US News ranking purposes and states like Arizona have the highest bar cut score in the country and our school is penalized for it – despite having a great pass rate (much higher than the state average, which would be a…
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The Depression era bank robber, Willie Sutton, is famously reported to have said he robbed banks because, “That’s where the money is.” In today’s medicine, the money is in cosmetic surgery and the good doctors, the bad doctors, and the private equity investors are flocking to cash in.

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Necessary medical procedures are usually covered by insurance while elective cosmetic surgery procedures are not. Insurance often caps the amount a surgeon can charge for a procedure. Since cosmetic procedures are usually paid for by the patient out of his or her own pocket, the only limit to…
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With great sadness, our field learned of the passing of Isabelle Gunning. Those of us at Indisputably felt that the most meaningful way to honor her life and legacy was to invite people who knew her well to share reflections with our community. We are especially grateful to   Sharon Press (Mitchell-Hamline) and Ellen Deason (Ohio State), who worked closely with Isabelle, for offering the remembrance that follows.
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We are honored and humbled to have been asked to share some words in memory of our dear friend and colleague, Isabelle Gunning, who passed away on March 28, 2026. She…
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Jesus Gonzalez Flores, of Avondale, Died Following Officer-Involved Shooting Near Interstate 17 in Phoenix

PHOENIX, ARIZONA (April 5, 2026) – A 41-year-old man identified as Jesus Flores has tragically died in a Phoenix police shooting by 19th Avenue and Durango Street.
Phoenix police officials are saying the incident took place around 9:00 p.m. on February 27. Officers were called to the area to assist DPS troopers who required help.
Footage from that night shows officers taking cover behind a vehicle. The squeal of tires can be heard in the background. Smoke also began to fill the air as a result of…
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  • Receiving a personal injury settlement could make tax filing a bit more complex than it already is. 
  • Not every personal injury settlement is the same in the eyes of the IRS, which is why it’s important to work with a personal injury attorney to make sure a claim is classified properly from the beginning.
  • Some settlements are viewed as taxable income by the IRS, while others are not. Working with a personal injury attorney and consulting with a tax professional can help to sort it all out.

Filing taxes can be complicated as it is, but when you…
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Lang Thal King & Hanson ranked #4 in the category of construction litigation and #6 in the category of commercial litigation in Ranking Arizona in 2026. Thank you for your support!

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  • After a bite, it’s fair to wonder who is responsible for a dog bite in Arizona? The short answer is the dog owner.
  • Arizona’s strict liability law places responsibility for a dog bite on the dog’s owner, with certain caveats. 
  • Dog bite compensation in Arizona depends less on the breed of a dog and more on the severity of the injuries, which is why it’s important to work with an experienced dog bite injury lawyer to build a case.

Anyone who has ever played with a puppy knows that those little guys have really sharp teeth. Even playful…
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If you receive an inheritance during your bankruptcy case, a question may arise as to whether you need to include the inheritance in your bankruptcy estate. 

The answer to this question depends in large part on the timing of your inheritance: the general rule (unless an exception applies) is that if you are expecting an inheritance at the time of filing or become entitled to one within 180 days after filing your bankruptcy petition, the inheritance will become part of the bankruptcy estate.

When this happens, you must inform the bankruptcy court and the bankruptcy trustee of the inheritance. This…
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In Arizona, a bank account garnishment is a form of non-earnings garnishment. It allows a creditor to enforce a money judgment award against you by garnishing funds from your bank account.

Here, we examine how these laws apply when a creditor attempts to use legal means to access your bank account through garnishment and what you may be able to do about it.

At Stone Rose Law, we help clients understand their debt relief choices under federal law and Arizona law. 

For a consultation with one of our experienced bankruptcy lawyers, please call (480) 739-2448.

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In Arizona, if you fall behind on your home mortgage payments for long enough, your mortgage servicer may begin foreclosure proceedings against you. Losing your home to foreclosure is not inevitable. 

Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to use one of multiple paths to get current on your mortgage, work with your home lender on an alternative payment strategy, or use federal bankruptcy protection to help keep your home.

At Stone Rose Law, we help Arizona homeowners understand their options in debt relief and foreclosure. For help from one of our attorneys, call us at (480) 739-2448.
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In Arizona, the time it takes to foreclose depends on whether your home loan is mortgage-based or a deed-of-trust loan. The former uses a judicial foreclosure sheriff’s sale, while the latter uses a non-judicial foreclosure trustee sale.

The non-judicial foreclosure process in Arizona requires at least 91 days from the recording of the notice of trustee sale before the foreclosure auction. The entire process, including the 120-day pre-foreclosure delinquency period to the final foreclosure sale, might take 211 or more days, or seven to eight months.

Judicial foreclosures in Arizona usually take longer, up to a year.

If you are…
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It is recommended to stop using your credit card 90 days before filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy.

Under the federal bankruptcy system, you can get into trouble if you use your credit card (or pay it off) in a way that creates suspicion, if not a presumption of fraudulent intent.

In this blog post, we consider issues about credit card use leading up to a bankruptcy filing and how they can affect your bankruptcy discharge. In particular, we address whether you should continue using your credit card when considering Chapter 7 bankruptcy and how you should treat your credit card…
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In civil court, a judgment is an order issued by the court after the plaintiff prevails on the merits of its case. Judgments are typically measured in money damages that are measured to compensate the plaintiff for its losses or the harm done to it.

If a creditor sues you in Arizona court for a past-due debt and obtains a judgment, they can use that judgment to collect the amount owed—which, with interest and court costs, often exceeds your original debt balance.

If you do not have funds available to pay the judgment award outright, then the creditor may seek…
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A bankruptcy default judgment can occur when you have filed for bankruptcy, and another adversarial proceeding is taking place. If you do not respond in time to the plaintiff’s complaint in the adversarial proceeding, you may be subject to a default judgment in that proceeding. In this situation, the federal bankruptcy court may allow a bankruptcy default judgment against you.

Understanding what a default judgment in bankruptcy means is important because the consequences can negatively affect your personal finances, credit, and your ability to protect your assets.

At Stone Rose Law, our experienced bankruptcy attorneys represent Arizona residents in debt…
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When you file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you will create a bankruptcy estate that includes everything you own and everything you are entitled to receive as of the date of your filing. But just because you have filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy does not mean that your income becomes property of the bankruptcy estate. You can still receive money after you file.

The answer to this question depends on multiple factors. These include:

  • The source of the money
  • When you become entitled to receive it
  • What bankruptcy exemptions may apply

We will consider each of these factors in this blog…
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Congratulations to Frazer Ryan Goldberg & Arnold LLP Partner Kelsi Lane on her re-election to the State Bar of Arizona’s Board of Governors (2026–2029). Kelsi will help guide the Bar’s work supporting attorneys, promoting professionalism, and advancing access to justice across Arizona. Kelsi will serve as President in 2027–2028.
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