March 31, 2010

Wallin Harrison PLC is pleased to announce that Bert Millett has joined the Firm.

Bert focuses his practice primarily on business law, real estate law and contract issues. Bert prides himself on his ability to advocate effectively for his clients with an eye for detail and precision in the matters he handles. He is dedicated to giving each of his clients the type of personal attention and service they expect.

Bert has developed a specialized expertise in advising clients and handling cases involving distressed real estate. He has a working knowledge of the key real estate statutes, lender practices and new government programs that can help owners of substantially depreciated real estate address the options available to them.

Partner Steve Harrison praises Bert’s commitment to making a positive difference in the affairs of his clients as well as the local community. “For years, Bert has been actively involved in the East Valley volunteering his time with many charitable organizations that directly impact the quality of life in our community. We’re thrilled to have Bert join the Firm bringing that same passion to serving the needs of our clients.”

Bert graduated from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in 2006. Prior to law school, Bert graduated from the W.P. Carey School of Business at ASU where he was nominated as the Outstanding Graduating Senior.

February 1, 2010

Wallin Harrison PLC is pleased to announce that Chad A. Hester has joined the Firm as an associate practicing in business and commercial litigation.

Chad practices primarily in the area of commercial transactions litigation, in which he represents individuals as well as small and medium size business in various commercial litigation matters that entrepreneurs and businesses frequently face.  His practice allows him to assist entrepreneurs and business owners in a variety of areas such as business formation, litigation, employment matters, including enforcement on non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, trademark enforcement, real estate litigation and enforcement, construction litigation as well as to provide general counseling to growing companies.

“Having Chad join Wallin Harrison is an outstanding opportunity for the firm,” said Troy A. Wallin, founding partner of Wallin Harrison.  “Chad’s experience, expertise and enthusiasm will be a great asset to our clients.”

Chad earned a J.D. from the Cleveland-Marshall College of Law at Cleveland State University in 2002, where he was managing editor of the Cleveland State Law Review.  Prior to law school, Chad earned a B.A. from California State University, Sacramento in 1999.  Chad is admitted to practice in the U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio, and is a member of the Arizona State Bar.

Martindale-Hubbell recognizes Troy A. Wallin as an AV® Preeminent rated attorney, the highest such rating available to any individual lawyer. Law firms are given the firms highest-rated individual attorney. The Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review Ratings system is based on the confidential opinions of members of the Bar and the Judiciary, including both those who are rated and those who are not. The ratings are made up of two Components:

1. Legal Ability Ratings, which range from C - Good to High, B - High to Very High, and A - Very High to Preeminent.
2. General Ethical Standards Rating which denotes adherence to professional standards of conduct, ethics, reliability and diligence. A rating of V - Very High is the only ethical rating a lawyer can receive. A lawyer will not receive a Legal Ability Rating unless he has been endorsed with an ethical rating of V.

Thus, an AV® Preeminent Peer Review Rating shows that a lawyer has reached the height of professional excellence. He has usually practiced law for many years, and is recognized for highest levels of skill and integrity.

October 16, 2009

Wallin Harrison attorneys Patrick Hall and Jason Thayn won a trial verdict in a breach of contract lawsuit against The UPS Store and UPS, Inc.

The judgment includes an award of the full amount of damages sought by Wallin Harrisons client from the beginning of the case.

UPS was represented throughout the lawsuit and at trial by a prominent downtown Phoenix law firm.

The trial verdict was an important victory for Wallin Harrison's client, Accelerator Service and Parts, LLC, a recently organized business that sells high-tech medical equipment throughout the United States. Equally important, the trial court authorized an application for attorney's fees which, if granted, would require UPS to reimburse Accelerator Service and Parts, LLC for all of its attorney's fees and costs incurred to pursue its lawsuit against UPS.