Tait Elkie
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Tait Elkie
Biography
I have been a licensed attorney since 2002, and have handled thousands of cases. The focus of my practice is Estate Planning and Probate, Personal Injury, and Criminal/DUI defense. Prior to becoming an attorney, I held various positions within the legal field to include process server, law clerk, and private investigator. I am licensed to practice in all Arizona State Courts, the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, and the United States Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit.
Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
DUI & DWI
Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
- Contingent Fees
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Languages
Professional Experience
Sgt./E-5 United States Marine Corps
Year: 1989 - 1993
Description: Responsibilities included setting up and maintaining radio communications utilizing high frequency, microwave, and satellite modes of communication. Responsibilities also included training, motivating, and supervising a unit of 30 - 40 Marines on a daily basis.Operation Desert Shield/Storm, August 1990 - March 1991Operating Restore Hope, December 1992 - April 1993
Attorney Mid-Sized Law Firm, Phoenix, Arizona
Year: 2003 - 2005
Description: Responsibilities included assisting clients through the various stages of the legal system in civil and criminal matters. To include, but not limited to, felony and misdemeanor trials, dispute resolution, legal research and writing.
Attorney-Owner Fountain Hills Law Firm
Year: 2008 - Current
Description:
Attorney Mid-Sized Law Firm, Scottsdale, Arizona
Year: 2005 - 2008
Description: Responsibilities included representing hundreds of clients in a variety of civil, misdemeanor and more serious felony matters. Conducted bench and jury trials, evidentiary hearings, change of plea appearances, and other routine court matters. Appeared in numerous courts, both felony and limited jurisdiction, throughout the State of Arizona.
Professional Associations
Fountain Hills Republican Club First Vice President (2011 - Current)
Sunset Kiwanis, Fountain Hills President (2009 - Current)
Fountain Hills Community Foundation Board Member (2009 - Current)
American Legion, Post #58 Member (2008 - Current)
Sunset Kiwanis, Fountain Hills Member (2008 - Current)
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice Member (2007 - Current)
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #7507 Member and Judge Advocate (2006 - Current)
Arizona Trial Lawyers Association Member (2005 - Current)
Arizona State Bar Member (2002 - Current)
American Bar Association Member (2002 - Current)
Fountain Hills Republican Club Treasurer (2008 - 2010)
Awards
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Top Pro Bono Attorney Award Recipient
Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education 2008.0
Education
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California Western School of Law J.D.
Year: 1999 - 2001
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Arizona State University B.S. | Justice Studies
Year: 1993 - 1998
Websites
http://www.fountainhillslawfirm.com
Fountain Hills Law Firm
Fountain Hills Law Firm
13034 North Verde River Drive, Suite 104, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
(480) 626-2244