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Works at Cotchett Law (friend of the Owens family). Complex litigation attorney. Represented Owens in her Uber lawsuit. | Works at Cotchett Law (friend of the Owens family). Complex litigation attorney. Represented Owens in her Uber lawsuit. | ||
== Elisha Jussen-Cooke == | == Elisha Jussen-Cooke & Tara Berta == | ||
Elisha Jussen-Cooke of [https://www.roclinic.org/ Cooperative Restraining Order Clinic (CROC)] represented Owens in San Francisco for her declaration in support of her restraining order case against Michael Marraccini. <ref>https://justiceforclayton.com/wiki/images/9/96/2018.3.28_LO_Declaration_1of2.pdf</ref> | Elisha Jussen-Cooke & Tara Berta of [https://www.roclinic.org/ Cooperative Restraining Order Clinic (CROC)] represented Owens in San Francisco for her declaration in support of her restraining order case against Michael Marraccini. <ref>https://justiceforclayton.com/wiki/images/9/96/2018.3.28_LO_Declaration_1of2.pdf</ref> | ||
== Jason Vendetti == | == Jason Vendetti == | ||
Jason Vendetti of [https://www.vendittilaw.com/home Vendetti Law] represented Owens for her case against Lone Cactus Construction, LLC.<ref>https://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/docket/CivilCourtCases/caseInfo.asp?caseNumber=CV2021-053242</ref> | Jason Vendetti of [https://www.vendittilaw.com/home Vendetti Law] represented Owens for her case against Lone Cactus Construction, LLC.<ref>https://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/docket/CivilCourtCases/caseInfo.asp?caseNumber=CV2021-053242</ref> | ||
== Zachary Mushkatel == | |||
Zachary Mushkatel of [https://www.phoenixlawteam.com/attorneys/zachary-mushkatel/ Mushkatel, Robbins, & Becker, PLLC] represented Owens during her case against Gillespie. He began representing her on March 4, 2022 and withdrew as her attorney with client consent 6 days later. | |||
== Kari Ramos == | == Kari Ramos == | ||
Kari Ramos of [https://www.askenalaw.com/ Askena Law] represented Owens beginning March 21, 2022 in her | Kari Ramos of [https://www.askenalaw.com/ Askena Law] represented Owens beginning March 21, 2022 in her court cases against Greg Gillespie. She withdrew as counsel without client consent on July 27, 2022.<ref>https://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/docket/CivilCourtCases/caseInfo.asp?caseNumber=CV2021-052893</ref> Owens filed a bar complaint against Ramos. | ||
== Kyle O'Dwyer == | == Kyle O'Dwyer == | ||
Kyle O'Dwyer of [https://www.fortifyls.com/ Fortify Legal Services] represented Owens beginning on August 9, 2022 in her ongoing case against Greg Gillespie. He is still the current attorney listed on the case. O'Dwyer also sent Clayton Echard a cease & desist on Owens' behalf. | Kyle O'Dwyer of [https://www.fortifyls.com/ Fortify Legal Services] represented Owens beginning on August 9, 2022 in her ongoing case against Greg Gillespie. He is still the current attorney listed on the case. O'Dwyer also sent Clayton Echard a cease & desist on Owens' behalf. | ||
=== Court Appearances === | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZSVmXlTF_c&t=42s Owens v. Gillespie - Aug 11, 2022 - Maricopa County, Arizona] | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG-qFssrhz0&t=2453s Owens v. Gillespie - Aug 17, 2022 - Maricopa County, Arizona] | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bj2pFDz3V4&t=177s Owens v. Gillespie - Nov 9, 2023 - Maricopa County, Arizona] | |||
== Davis Bauer == | |||
Davis Bauer of Bauer Law Firm represented Laura Owens briefly in mid-July 2023, before she filed her case, as she attempted to get Clayton Echard to communicate with her.<ref>/<nowiki>https://justiceforclayton.com/wiki/images/4/48/2024.01.19_-_Updated_Woodnick_response_Redacted_compressed.pdf</nowiki></ref> | |||
== Bonnie Platter == | == Bonnie Platter == | ||
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== Joshua Lopez == | == Joshua Lopez == | ||
[https://www.phoenixcriminalattorney.org/ Joshua Lopez] represented Owens in her OOP against Echard and in Echard's IAH against her. | |||
=== Court Appearances === | === Court Appearances === | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn-szJXMtr4 Echard v. Owens - Oct 24, 2023 - | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ph2It38CRw Owens v. Echard - Oct 6, 2023 - Maricopa County, Arizona] | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r62n2sMW_K0 Echard v. Owens - Nov 2, 2023 - | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn-szJXMtr4 Echard v. Owens - Oct 24, 2023 - Maricopa County, Arizona] | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3kECGOLcfs Owens v. Echard - Oct 25, 2023 - Maricopa County, Arizona] | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r62n2sMW_K0 Echard v. Owens - Nov 2, 2023 - Maricopa County, Arizona] | |||
== John Bourne == | == John Bourne == | ||
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== Negin Yamini == | == Negin Yamini == | ||
Represented Owens in her case against Dave Neal. | Represented Owens in her case against Dave Neal in California. Laura Michelle Owens dropped the lawsuit the day before they were set to go to trial. | ||
== Alexis Lindvall == | == Alexis Lindvall == | ||
Alexis Lindvall represented Owens from approximately December 22, 2023 to January 2, 2024. During this time, she submitted a motion to dismiss the petition to establish paternity, as Owens was "not now pregnant". <ref>https://justiceforclayton.com/wiki/images/1/14/PETITIONER_S_RESPONSE_TO_EXPEDITED_MOTION_TO_EXTEND_DISMISSAL_DATE_ON_INACTIVE_CALENDAR_AND_SCHEDULE_AN_EVIDENTIARY_HEARING.pdf</ref> She withdrew as her lawyer a few days later.<ref>https://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/docket/FamilyCourtCases/caseInfo.asp?caseNumber=FC2023-052114</ref> | Alexis Lindvall represented Owens from approximately December 22, 2023 to January 2, 2024. During this time, she submitted a motion to dismiss the petition to establish paternity, as Owens was "not now pregnant". <ref>https://justiceforclayton.com/wiki/images/1/14/PETITIONER_S_RESPONSE_TO_EXPEDITED_MOTION_TO_EXTEND_DISMISSAL_DATE_ON_INACTIVE_CALENDAR_AND_SCHEDULE_AN_EVIDENTIARY_HEARING.pdf</ref> She withdrew as her lawyer a few days later.<ref>https://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/docket/FamilyCourtCases/caseInfo.asp?caseNumber=FC2023-052114</ref> On January 7, 2024, Owens reported Lindvall to the Arizona State Bar.<ref>[[:File:24-0263 Public record Redacted compressed.pdf]]</ref> | ||
== Kelly Mendoza == | |||
Kelly Mendoza represented Laura Michelle Owens ''very briefly'' at the beginning of January. It is noted that she had a phone call with opposing counsel on January 9, 2024 as Owens' new counsel, but she never had a notice of appearance at the court.<ref>[[:File:Application for Attorney Fees and Cost Redacted.pdf]]</ref> | |||
== Cory Keith == | == Cory Keith == | ||
Cory Keith of [https://desertlegalgroup.com Desert Legal Group] began representing Owens on January 11, 2024. Keith represented her in her status conference held on February 21, 2024.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3iE4jUMAUA&t=552s</ref> He | Cory Keith of [https://desertlegalgroup.com Desert Legal Group] began representing Owens on January 11, 2024. Keith represented her in her status conference held on February 21, 2024.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3iE4jUMAUA&t=552s</ref> He withdrew as her attorney, with client consent, on March 12, 2024. <ref>[[:File:2024.03.12 - MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR PETITIONER WITH CLIENT CONSENT.pdf]]</ref> | ||
=== Court Appearances === | === Court Appearances === | ||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3iE4jUMAUA&t=554s | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3iE4jUMAUA&t=554s Owens v. Echard - Feb 21, 2024 - Maricopa County, Arizona] | ||
== David Gingras == | == David Gingras == | ||
David Gingras of [https://gingraslaw.com/ Gingras Law Office, PLLC] began representing Owens on March 26, 2024. | David Gingras of [https://gingraslaw.com/ Gingras Law Office, PLLC] began representing Owens on March 26, 2024. Dave Neal, a journalist covering Laura Owens' cases, filed a bar complaint against David Gingras that was ultimately dismissed. [[:File:24-1199 GINGRAS Public Record.pdf|You can read the full bar complaint here.]] | ||
=== Court Appearances === | |||
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgDD-6h0HgA Owens v. Echard - June 10, 2024 - Maricopa County, Arizona] | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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Latest revision as of 14:21, 8 August 2024
Over the course of her court cases, Owens has variously represented herself pro se and hired external counsel to represent her. As the cases have progressed, several of her attorneys have submitted motions to withdraw, with her consent. Although withdrawal with consent doesn't require disclosure of the attorney's motivations for withdrawal, this page collects any relevant information that is publicly known about each attorney and how they have contributed to her legal efforts.
Alison E. Cordova
Works at Cotchett Law (friend of the Owens family). Complex litigation attorney. Represented Owens in her Uber lawsuit.
Elisha Jussen-Cooke & Tara Berta
Elisha Jussen-Cooke & Tara Berta of Cooperative Restraining Order Clinic (CROC) represented Owens in San Francisco for her declaration in support of her restraining order case against Michael Marraccini. [1]
Jason Vendetti
Jason Vendetti of Vendetti Law represented Owens for her case against Lone Cactus Construction, LLC.[2]
Zachary Mushkatel
Zachary Mushkatel of Mushkatel, Robbins, & Becker, PLLC represented Owens during her case against Gillespie. He began representing her on March 4, 2022 and withdrew as her attorney with client consent 6 days later.
Kari Ramos
Kari Ramos of Askena Law represented Owens beginning March 21, 2022 in her court cases against Greg Gillespie. She withdrew as counsel without client consent on July 27, 2022.[3] Owens filed a bar complaint against Ramos.
Kyle O'Dwyer
Kyle O'Dwyer of Fortify Legal Services represented Owens beginning on August 9, 2022 in her ongoing case against Greg Gillespie. He is still the current attorney listed on the case. O'Dwyer also sent Clayton Echard a cease & desist on Owens' behalf.
Court Appearances
- Owens v. Gillespie - Aug 11, 2022 - Maricopa County, Arizona
- Owens v. Gillespie - Aug 17, 2022 - Maricopa County, Arizona
- Owens v. Gillespie - Nov 9, 2023 - Maricopa County, Arizona
Davis Bauer
Davis Bauer of Bauer Law Firm represented Laura Owens briefly in mid-July 2023, before she filed her case, as she attempted to get Clayton Echard to communicate with her.[4]
Bonnie Platter
Bonnie Platter of Barreda Law sent Echard a cease & desist on Owens' behalf. They then refused to represent Owens any further, according to Gregg Woodnick in an email to Cory Keith.[5]
Joshua Lopez
Joshua Lopez represented Owens in her OOP against Echard and in Echard's IAH against her.
Court Appearances
- Owens v. Echard - Oct 6, 2023 - Maricopa County, Arizona
- Echard v. Owens - Oct 24, 2023 - Maricopa County, Arizona
- Owens v. Echard - Oct 25, 2023 - Maricopa County, Arizona
- Echard v. Owens - Nov 2, 2023 - Maricopa County, Arizona
John Bourne
Sent Dave Neal a cease & desist on behalf of Owens.
Negin Yamini
Represented Owens in her case against Dave Neal in California. Laura Michelle Owens dropped the lawsuit the day before they were set to go to trial.
Alexis Lindvall
Alexis Lindvall represented Owens from approximately December 22, 2023 to January 2, 2024. During this time, she submitted a motion to dismiss the petition to establish paternity, as Owens was "not now pregnant". [6] She withdrew as her lawyer a few days later.[7] On January 7, 2024, Owens reported Lindvall to the Arizona State Bar.[8]
Kelly Mendoza
Kelly Mendoza represented Laura Michelle Owens very briefly at the beginning of January. It is noted that she had a phone call with opposing counsel on January 9, 2024 as Owens' new counsel, but she never had a notice of appearance at the court.[9]
Cory Keith
Cory Keith of Desert Legal Group began representing Owens on January 11, 2024. Keith represented her in her status conference held on February 21, 2024.[10] He withdrew as her attorney, with client consent, on March 12, 2024. [11]
Court Appearances
David Gingras
David Gingras of Gingras Law Office, PLLC began representing Owens on March 26, 2024. Dave Neal, a journalist covering Laura Owens' cases, filed a bar complaint against David Gingras that was ultimately dismissed. You can read the full bar complaint here.
Court Appearances
References
- ↑ https://justiceforclayton.com/wiki/images/9/96/2018.3.28_LO_Declaration_1of2.pdf
- ↑ https://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/docket/CivilCourtCases/caseInfo.asp?caseNumber=CV2021-053242
- ↑ https://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/docket/CivilCourtCases/caseInfo.asp?caseNumber=CV2021-052893
- ↑ /https://justiceforclayton.com/wiki/images/4/48/2024.01.19_-_Updated_Woodnick_response_Redacted_compressed.pdf
- ↑ File:Compel 2024.03.11.pdf
- ↑ https://justiceforclayton.com/wiki/images/1/14/PETITIONER_S_RESPONSE_TO_EXPEDITED_MOTION_TO_EXTEND_DISMISSAL_DATE_ON_INACTIVE_CALENDAR_AND_SCHEDULE_AN_EVIDENTIARY_HEARING.pdf
- ↑ https://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/docket/FamilyCourtCases/caseInfo.asp?caseNumber=FC2023-052114
- ↑ File:24-0263 Public record Redacted compressed.pdf
- ↑ File:Application for Attorney Fees and Cost Redacted.pdf
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3iE4jUMAUA&t=552s
- ↑ File:2024.03.12 - MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR PETITIONER WITH CLIENT CONSENT.pdf