$ 250-280 per hour
Michael F Edgell
About Michael
Biography
Michael Edgell is a director of the law firm Schmitt Schneck Smyth Casey & Even. He concentrates his practice in the area of labor and employment law with an emphasis on counseling businesses with regard to: 1) policies and procedures; 2) defending against allegations of discrimination and harassment; 3) employment agreements; 4) restrictive covenants; 5) EEOC investigations; 6) how to avoid claims of discrimination and harassment.
Michael also practices adoption law, including private placement adoptions, contested adoptions, interstate adoptions, termination of parental rights and private dependency. Michael represents birth parents, adoptive parents and agencies.
Additional practice areas include business transactions, estate planning, and litigation.
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Licensed in Arizona for 24 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Schmitt Schneck Smyth Casey & Even PC
1221 E Osborn Rd Ste 105, Phoenix, AZ, 85014-5540
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Posted by anonymous | June 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Great Job
Michael helped our family with our Estate Planning and he did a great job. There were so many issues we had not considered and Michael brought it our attention and helped navigate us through it all. We would recommend Michael to anyone considering Estate Planning.
Posted by Justin | May 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Tremendous
Michael was a fantastic help to my family in our case to adopt my step daughter. His staff was professional and always responsive to everything we needed or any questions we had about the process. I can’t recommend Michael and his firm enough! Not too many great lawyers out there but this is one.
Posted by Lauro Jimenez | August 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Adoption
Mr. Edgell was hire for an adoption case of my daughter. He was always in contact for every step he did. The day before the appointment to be front the judge, he gave me a call and went through what was going to happen in court.
Posted by anonymous | March 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Kinship foster/adopt
We were a foster kinship placement , and sought out Mike due to questions regarding a possible upcoming severance. Being very familiar with the DCS system and the adoption process, he was able to provide us the answers to our questions. He also sought out outside counsel to a complicated question r...
Posted by anonymous | March 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Adoption
Great help with foster care complexity and adoption
We engaged Mike while we were foster parents to children of a complicated kinship situation. He is very knowledgeable about DCS, the process and legal implications to consider as you follow the adoption journey. He and his colleagues are well connected with DCS leadership so various options can be ...
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Experience
Honors
2000
Moot Court Canby Competition Winner, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Director, Schmitt Schneck Smyth Casey & Even, P.C.
2015 - 2016
Adjunct Professor, Arizona State University College Of Law
2006 - 2015
Partner, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
Associations
2013 - Present
Employment & Labor Law Section, Arizona State BarCLE Committee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Eagle v. Alexander
Dismissed. Complete defense victory.
Eagle v. Alexander
Dismissed. Complete defense victory.
Education
2001
Arizona State University
Doctor of Law (JD),
1998
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Science (BS),
N/A
University of Arizona College of Law
Speaking Engagements
2016
Hope Women's Center In-Service
Overview of the Arizona Adoption Process
2013
Client Sponsored Seminar
Employment Law Update
2012
Civ Pro Boot Camp
Motion Practice
2011
Client Sponsored Training
Preventing Workplace Harassment
2011
Client Sponsored Seminar
Amendments to the ADA
2011
Client Sponsored Seminar
Conservatorships: Major Issues in Minor Settlements
2009
Client Sponsored Seminar
Employee Free Choice Act and Card Check
Publications
2012
National Business Institute Seminar
Motion Practice
2011
Client Handbook
What Every Employer Should Know: A Primer
Languages
English