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Craig Boates
Boates & Crump Attorneys at Law
3701 W. Anthem Way
Suite 202
Anthem, AZ 85086
Phone: (623) 551-5457 | Fax: (623) 551-5457
http://www.boatescrump.com
Big Town Law Small Town Values
Legal Topic
Family Law
Preferred New Clients
Family Law, Business, Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Criminal, Real Estate, and Personal Injury.
Sub-Categories
Family Law
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)
- Name Changes
- Restraining Orders
- Enforcement Actions
- Child Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Elder Abuse
- Sexual Abuse
- Adoptions
- Child Support
- Children's Rights
- Custody
- Foster Care
- Paternity
- State Child Protection
- Visitation
- Civil Unions
- Common Law Marriage
- Domestic Partnerships
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender Rights
- Living Together/Cohabitation
- Marriage
- Power of Attorney
- Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
- Colleges & Universities
- Individualized Education Plans
- Private Schools
- Public Schools
- Student Rights
- Teacher Abuse
- Title IX
- Trade & Technical Schools
- Special Education
- Age Discrimination
- Competency Hearings
- Guardianships & Conservatorships
- Long-Term Care
- Nursing Homes
- Powers of Attorney
- Medicaid & Medicare Planning
- Advanced Health Care Directive
- Healthcare Power of Attorney
- Healthcare Proxy
- Tax Planning
- Nursing Home Negligence
- Grandparent Rights
- Termination of Parental Rights
Legal Topic
Divorce
Preferred New Clients
Family Law, Business, Estate Planning, Bankruptcy, Criminal, Real Estate, and Personal Injury.
Sub-Categories
Divorce
- Alimony/Palimony/Spousal Support
- Annulment
- Child Support
- Custody/Visitation Rights
- Delinquent Support Payments
- Division of Property
- Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution(ADR)
- Restraining Orders
- Uncontested Divorce
- Collaborative Law
- Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender (LGBT) Rights
Bar Admissions
AZ, Dec 2002
Bar Number: 021682
Other Court Admissions
Arizona, Minnesota, U.S. District Court - Arizona, U.S. District Court - Minnesota, U.S. Western District - Wisconsin, and 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Association Memberships
Arizona State Bar Association.
Continuing Education
I regularly attend continuing education seminars to keep current on the areas of law we practice. I also teach in-house training seminars for our younger attorneys.
Papers and Publications
I am a regular contributor to a local magazine writing articles on various legal topics. Copies of those articles are available on our website at www.boatescrump.com. I have also been published in trade journals.
Example Cases
Divorce Case - Received order allowing mother to relocate to another state with the children over father's objection.
Post Decree Custody Modification Case - Defeated mother's claim for sole custody of children and increased father's parenting time.
Divorce Case - Defeated mother's order for protection and claims of sexual abuse of the children and obtained joint custody and joint parenting time for father.
Mediation Case - Successfully resolved a divorce case that was pending for over 18 months.
Education
Degree:
Juris Doctor
School:
University of Minnesota Law School
City:
Minneapolis
State:
MN
Year:
1999
Honors:
Cum Laude
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
School:
University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management
City:
Minneapolis
State:
MN
Year:
1996
Focus and Accomplishments:
Business
Number of Attorneys
12
State Licensed In
Arizona and Minnesota (Other attorneys in office licensed in California, New York, Massachusetts, and Wyoming).
Firm Focus and History
The law firm of Boates & Crump provides quality legal counsel and representation for business owners and individual residents of Anthem, Deer Valley, and communities throughout the Phoenix North Valley area. Senior partners Craig Boates and Sam Crump offer more than 25 combined years of legal experience. Together with associate attorneys, the firm is proud to put more than 100 combined years of experience at our clients' service. The firm is a general practice law firm which provides service in the areas of: Business Law, Family Law and Divorce, Probate, Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts, Real Estate Law, Civil Litigation, Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Personal Injury, Criminal Law, and DUI defense. We focus on maintaining a comfortable, informal, but highly professional office atmosphere. Our attorneys and staff are committed to providing responsive client services that won't leave you wondering how your case is progressing. When you call for a consultation, you will meet directly with an attorney who is experienced in the area of the law relevant to your needs.
In 2002, attorneys Craig Boates and Sam Crump founded the multi-practice law firm of Boates & Crump, to better serve the legal needs of small business owners, families, and individual residents of Phoenix North Valley, Arizona. Our firm has grown to include twelve attorneys with more than 100 combined years of legal experience in the practice areas of business law, family law, estate planning, and real estate legal services. We are dedicated to providing quality legal representation and advice, and are proud to be recognized by our friends, neighbors, and business associates throughout the North Phoenix area as a leading law firm, committed to excellence. Like many of our clients, our attorneys are dedicated to improving the North Valley communities in which we live and work.
Contact our Arizona business lawyers to schedule an opportunity to discuss your legal matter. We are not your "run-of-the-mill" attorneys. When you visit either our Anthem or Deer Valley office, you will find a personable, informal, yet highly professional atmosphere. Find out why we say that you don't have to go downtown to get the quality legal services you need.
Previous Employment Summary
Prior to founding Boates & Crump in 2002, I worked at a small general practice firm in Minneapolis, Minnesota. During that practice I represented many individual and business clients and also served as a City Attorney, handling civil matters and prosecution for a suburb of Minneapolis.
Activities and Awards
At Boates & Crump we take great pride in the work we have done for local non-profit groups. I have assisted many non-profits form and achieve tax exempt status on a pro bono basis. I also continue to provide counsel for these companies pro bono.
I am also personally involved in charitable activities. I am the previous president of the local Rotary Club, am involved in my church, Desert View Bible Church, and serve as a volunteer football coach at Boulder Creek High School in Anthem, Arizona.
What is your opinion regarding clients educating themselves on legal issues?
It is always nice to work with clients who are informed and understand the issues involved in a case. However, a client must be careful to not think they are too informed. The law is not always cut and dry and a client should always be willing to listen to the advice of their counsel.
Are you willing to review documents prepared by clients?
Our firm often reviews documents prepared by clients. This is a great way for clients to get some of the necessary issues in a contract or document at a lower cost but still get high quality documents that have been reviewed professionally by an attorney.
Are you willing to coach clients who want to represent themselves?
We are willing to, and often participate in cases on a limited scope by providing advice and counseling for clients in a matter. This is especially helpful in cases that need to be prosecuted, but enough is not in dispute to justify having an attorney involved on a full time basis. This is another way for a client to save money and still receive quality legal advice.
Why did you decide to be a lawyer?
From around high school I decided to be a lawyer. I am not sure exactly what led me to this conclusion other than I always found the law to be interesting. I loved legal television shows and movies from Perry Mason to Law & Order and the Practice. I also loved legal books and crime novels. This fascination with the law led me to being an attorney. Little did I know how different being a lawyer is from what television portrays.
What work experience and education helps you be a better lawyer?
I have worked in a variety of legal settings including government positions, small firms, and mid-size firms. This has given me a unique perspective in dealing with many different types of clients. It has helped me to understand the quality customer service that people expect from their attorney. Being an attorney is a service profession and too often lawyers forget that customer service is key to the attorney-client relationship. I also live and work in the community I represent, so I see my clients around town, at the store, etc. This also helps insure the highest level of care of my neighbors and clients.
Why did you decide on your primary area of practice?
I chose to open our law firm in the North Valley area because I wanted to live and work in a community. I wanted to be able to assist people near my home and provide the highest quality of legal services while still providing the small town values that are often missing.
What do you like best about your career?
I love the variety of what I do. Everyday involves a different issue. The variety keeps me on my toes and makes me a better attorney ready to help our clients.
Tell us about your law firm:
We are a twelve attorney law firm that has attorneys that have handled virtually every type of case imaginable. Having the experienced group of attorneys at our firm allows us to provide high quality legal service to our customers. It also allows our attorneys to primarily focus on a particular area to stay current on the latest issues of the law.
What are your strengths and style?
One of my main strengths is my attention to customer service and my clients' needs. I make sure that I am there for my clients and handle their case in the manner in which you want it handled. If you want to aggressively fight your case, that is what we do. If you want to try and reach an amicable settlement, that is what we do. You are the client and we will tailor our representation to your needs.
Personal Interests:
I love spending time with my family, especially traveling, camping, fishing, enjoying the outdoors, and swimming in our pool. I enjoy playing and coaching sports of almost any kind. I like to work out to relieve the stress of the day and I love reading a book to relax.
Office Manager/Assistant
Sandy Fielder
Fax
(623) 551-5457
Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Emergency After Hours
No
Foreign Languages
German
Additional Offices
Phoenix, AZ
22601 N. 19th Avenue
Suite 112
Phoenix, AZ 85027
(602) 910-6386
Fixed-Price Services and Fees
Some of our services are provided on a flat fee basis. Please call our office for more information on pricing.
Hourly Rates
$200 - $250 per hour depending on the attorney's experience.
Free Initial Consultation?
We charge a consultation fee of $150 for a one hour consultation.
Typical Retainer
The retainer depends on the type of case and complexity of the matter.
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