Attorney Donald Shiffman was recently successful with assisting a 55-year-old individual with obtaining SSD benefits without the need for a hearing. The amount of past-due benefits paid exceeded $33000.00 with monthly benefits awarded of over $2000.00.

Buzzi L. Shindler is the Litigation Chair of the Scottsdale office. He has extensive experience and tried-and-true expertise handling a broad range of commercial, transactional and litigation matters, with an emphasis on real estate and business transactions, business formation, governance and operations, estate planning, outside general counsel, and commercial, real estate and construction litigation. With respect to the transactional side of his practice, Mr. Shindler represents a wide variety of clients, including individuals, small and large businesses, banks and financial institutions in diverse business and commercial matters and has vast experience in limited liability company and corporate governance, commercial property acquisitions, retail leasing, asset sales and purchases, loan transactions, financial dispute resolution, and contract drafting and negotiation. Mr. Shindler also handles an array of conservatorship and estate planning matters, including drafting of revocable living trust agreements, wills, durable financial and healthcare powers of attorney, and living wills. With regard to the litigation side of his practice, Mr. Shindler handles primarily commercial, real estate and construction disputes, including breach of contract actions, business torts, creditors’ rights and post-judgment enforcement, landlord/tenant matters, mechanics’ lien, and construction defect claims. Mr. Shindler was recognized and selected by his peers for membership in Arizona’s Finest Lawyers, as well as the Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation and Litigation Real Estate, for 2023.

Elizabeth Ann Shine is an experienced municipal attorney who received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Psychology from Western Illinois University and her Juris Doctorate from Northern Illinois University College of Law. She is a member of the Illinois State Bar Association and is admitted to practice in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. She is a member of the Home Rule Attorney’s Committee of the Illinois Municipal League, the Illinois Local Government Lawyers Association, and the Illinois State Bar Association. Liz served in the Municipal Prosecutions Division with the City of Chicago’s Department of Law, and with the office of a commissioner of the Cook County Board of Review. Her responsibilities with the Board of Review included representing the Board at appeal hearings and settlement conferences, as well as before the State Property Tax Appeal Board. Liz devotes her practice to municipal, township, and property tax law. She counsels our municipal clients on a variety of matters such as property tax issues, land use and zoning, economic development, intergovernmental agreements, annexation and contracts as well as the drafting of resolutions, ordinances, agreements and policies. She also maintains an active practice before the Assessor’s Office, Board of Review and Property Tax Appeal Board. Liz is also a certified hearing officer. In 2016, Liz was named by the Law Bulletin as one of the Forty Illinois Attorneys under 40 to Watch. A very distinguished honor, Liz was chosen as one of the 40 up and coming attorneys out of over 1,300 nominees.

Lara Shiner has been with Shiner Law Group, P.A. since its inception and takes pleasure in seeing all of the people this firm has been able to help throughout the years. Ms. Shiner enjoys being able to devote time towards seeking justice for those who have been injured and/or otherwise wronged. Born in south Florida, Ms. Shiner has also lived and traveled throughout the United States, eventually returning to Florida where she is proud to call home. Ms. Shiner obtained a Bachelor of Science, majoring in both criminal justice and legal studies, from the University of Central Florida in just over three years. During her attendance at UCF, Ms. Shiner was consistently placed on the Dean’s List for earning exceptional grades and graduated with honors. Shortly thereafter, Ms. Shiner returned to south Florida and attended the Shepard Broad Law Center at Nova Southeastern University where she continued to excel academically. While at NSU, Ms. Shiner was honored to accept a position as a research assistant to her law professor and mentor after earning high grades in her legal research class. Ms. Shiner’s dedication earned her a merit scholarship for her high G.P.A. as well as numerous Book Awards for receiving the highest grade in her classes. In 2010, Ms. Shiner graduated law school magna cum laude. Ms. Shiner is a member of the Florida Bar, the Washington, D.C. Bar, and the Washington State Bar; Ms. Shiner is also licensed to practice in federal court. Since 2015, Ms. Shiner has been selected as a Super Lawyers’ Rising Star. Recently, Ms. Shiner has also been honored with being appointed to serve upon the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee “C.” Currently, Ms. Shiner’s practice areas focuses on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Truck Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Slip and Falls, Premise Liability, and Product Liability. When she is not working, Ms. Shiner enjoys spending time with her family and dogs; her favorite “hobby” consists of traveling as Ms. Shiner enjoys experiencing and learning about different cultures around the world. Ms. Shiner strives to provide exceptional legal services and dedicated attention to each and every client; Ms. Shiner always endeavors to achieve successful outcomes for all of her clients.

William Shinoff is a trial lawyer at the Frantz Law Group and specializes in litigating complex catastrophic personal injury, wrongful death, sexual abuse, sexual assault and mass tort cases. Mr. Shinoff attributes his love and passion for the courtroom to his family roots in the legal profession. Prior to joining Frantz Law Group, Mr. Shinoff represented School Districts and Public Entities throughout Southern California at one of the premier Public Entity law firms in Southern California. During his nine years representing public entities, Mr. Shinoff litigated matters in both state and federal court throughout California. After nearly a decade of defense work, Mr. Shinoff decided to shift his practice and represent individuals to stand up for the rights and delivering justice for people in need. His unique defense background enables him to deal with large corporate entities and big insurance companies and navigate through the smoke and mirrors of insurance company Bureaucracy. Mr. Shinoff strives to take a hands on approach with his clients and makes sure they are completely satisfied and comforted throughout the litigation process. Mr. Shinoff began his undergraduate studies at the University of Miami, Florida and completed his education at the University of Victoria, British Columbia where he obtained a bachelor’s degree. Following university, he graduated cum laude from California Western School of Law where he was an associate editor on the Law Review Journal. He is admitted to practice law before the California State Courts, as well as the Central and Southern Districts of California.