Joshua N Mozell

Joshua N Mozell

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 12 years

Probate Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Health Care, Elder Law

2525 East Arizona Biltmore Circle, D-140, Phoenix, AZ

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Hourly Rates

$ 385-400 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licensed in Arizona for 12 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2013

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Mozell Law Group P.L.L.C

2525 East Arizona Biltmore Circle, D-140, Phoenix, AZ, 85016

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Joshua N Mozell's Reviews

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6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Health Care

Your Arizona Mental Health System Tour Guide -- An Invaluable Resource for Families Struggling to Help a Loved One With SMI

I am posting anonymously to protect the privacy of my loved ones, but wholeheartedly and publicly endorse Josh Mozell's work. I would be happy to speak about my experience with anyone who is considering hiring Josh. Josh has my permission to provide my email address to anyone who wants to discuss thi...s endorsement--so just ask him if you want to talk about my experience. My family hired Josh when my spouse experienced a psychotic / manic series of episodes that culminated in my spouse's quasi-voluntary hospitalization in several behavior health facilities over a 8 week period. When the episodes first began, my spouse was extremely resistant to treatment or intervention, and could not recognize the mental health issues in play. As a result, it was difficult, perhaps impossible (for us) to secure involuntary hospitalization and treatment. Even once my spouse tentatively consented to undergo in-patient mental health treatment, we could not locate a bed in any in-patient behavioral health facility--despite having excellent insurance and a reasonable ability to pay for treatment. Yet, my spouse was much too unwell to live alone or with family without medication. So, if we didn't find a bed, my spouse might have ended up on the street (trust me). My family hired Josh and he got my spouse a bed in a local and reputable behavioral health hospital in the middle of July in Phoenix--a time when behavioral health hospitals are packed with people, many just trying to escape the triple-digit heat--within 48 hours. I don't know he did it, or who he called, or what he said. I just know that Josh getting my spouse a bed turned the entire situation around and put our family on a path to a happy ending. I am pleased to report that I am still happily married and my spouse has made an excellent "recovery," but without Josh's expertise and Johnny-on-the-spot heroism, I don't know what we would have done. If you or a loved one is suffering from serious mental illness and you have any legal issue relating to mental health treatment, or frankly any other type of matter Josh handles, I strongly recommend you consider hiring Josh. If my experience is any indication, you won't be disappointed.

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Joshua N Mozell's Lawyer Endorsements

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Kevin Ganser

Health care lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"Josh is the unqualified expert in the Phoenix area in the field of mental health care. He is universally respected in the field, and takes time to educate the legal community with regards to important issues that may affect our clients as they age or become incapacitated. Josh is my “go to” attorney in this area, and he has personally helped a handful of my clients navigate a complex area of law. In addition, he is an excellent estate planner and litigator (when cases require it). As a friend and colleague, I cannot recommend Josh more."

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Bernardo Garcia

Elder law lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is highly qualified in the fields he practices. Additionally, he is demonstrates great empathy for both his clients and their families. I would recommend him to both family and friends if they were in need of an attorney who practices in his areas."

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Emily Styskal

Guardianship lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I worked with Josh as opposing counsel on a recent litigation case. He was incredibly knowledgeable of the laws and issues we were dealing with. He was always responsive, candid and friendly as well. It was enjoyable to be able to work so well with opposing counsel. while both still representing our clients' best interests. I look forward to working with him again!"

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Daniel Mazza

Elder law lawyer | Nov 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the pleasure of getting to know Josh in the small world of elder law/probate practice in Phoenix. He is well regarded by his peers, and well-respected by the bench. I've always found Josh to be hard-working, thoughtful, and very responsive. Additionally, his demeanor and temperament are second-to-none. Any client would be lucky to have Josh as their lawyer."

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Carolyn Martello Spaulding

Guardianship lawyer | Nov 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I highly recommend Josh. He is an experienced, intelligent, and highly capable attorney. I had the experience of working collaboratively with Josh on a Guardianship and Conservatorship matter for a mutual client. Though the issues were complex and the circumstances urgent, Josh has a calm, comforting and intelligent way of working, and we were able to get the matter resolved expediently and correctly. I have no hesitations at all in highly recommending him."

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James Cool

Health care lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"In my opinion, there is no better lawyer in Phoenix for matters involving public or private mental health facilities or cases involving the treatment of serious mental illness. Josh brings invaluable real world experience to his cases by drawing on his prior career in the mental health arena. In addition, although yet a young lawyer, Josh has benefited immensely from working with other excellent lawyers at Frazer, Ryan, Goldberg & Arnold and, in particular, from his close apprenticeship beside living Arizona legal legend, Chick Arnold. I have had the pleasure of working alongside Josh as co-counsel in multiple cases involving mental health treatment. Josh is a pleasure to work with: he's sharp, hardworking, organized, responsive, and thoughtful. I also refer cases involving mental health, probate, and estate planning to Josh whenever I encounter them and I always have total confidence in the referral. On top of all that, Josh is a great guy; really down to earth."

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Sarah Brooks

Elder law lawyer | Nov 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have had the opportunity to work with Josh on several occasions. His knowledge of the law and passion for helping others is what is most noteworthy. I would highly recommend Josh Mozell to any prospective client."

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Tobias Pierce

Elder law lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Josh on several cases, and have always been impressed by his legal skill set as well as his ability to relate to clients. Moreover, I have sent numerous referrals his way, and have always received positive feedback from the clients regarding their experience. In my opinion, Josh is an emerging star in his field of law."

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Emily Styskal

Probate lawyer

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Tobias Pierce

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Stars, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Founder, Mozell Law Group P.L.L.C

2013 - Present

Senior Partner, Frazer, Ryan, Goldberg, Arnold, LLP

Associations

2019 - Present

Columbia University, Council for the Advancement of Global Health Research

Board Member

2019 - Present

Phoenix Zoo, Planned Giving Advisory Committee

Board Member

2018 - Present

Association for the Chronically Mentally Ill

President

2018 - Present

Maricopa County Independent Oversight Commitee

Board Member

2017 - Present

Mental Health America of Arizona

Chairman of the Board

2016 - Present

Probate Lawyers Assistance Project

Volunteer

2014 - Present

Volunteer Lawyers Program

Volunteer Lawyer

2013 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

2013 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

2014 - 2016

Recovery Empowerment Network

Board Member

2014 - 2014

Mercy Maricopa Integrated Care Advocacy Committee

Member

2013 - 2015

National Alliance on Mental Illness of Arizona

Board Member

2013 - 2014

POLST

Member

2012 - 2013

Arizona Justice Project

Legal Intern

2011 - 2011

Office of U.S. Senator Tom Coburn

Legislative Correspondent

2011 - 2011

Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals

Legal Extern

Education

2013

Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of Arizona

BA

Speaking Engagements

2019

Winter Institute for Public Safety & Behavioral Health Conference

Hope from the Past, Tragedy of Now, Work for the Future

2019

Valley Estate Planners

Navigating a Mental Health Crisis

2019

Probate and Trust Section

Navigating Mental Health Crises

2019

Bar Presentation

Title 36 Civil Commitment from Start to Finish

2019

A Panel Discussion on the Availability and Funding of SMI Services

Behavioral Health Crisis?

2017

Seeds Conference

Guardianship, Conservatorship, and Special Needs Trusts

2017

Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law

Basics of Mental Health Law

2017

NAMI Family to Family

Mental Health Advocacy Tools

2017

Healthcare for the Homeless Advanced Directives Clinic

Advanced Directives

2017

Advanced Directives Clinic

Advanced Directives: Are You in Control?

2016

Seeds Conference 2016

Legal Considerations for Family Members: Guardianship, Conservatorship and Estate Planning

2015

MMIC Executive Counsel

Title 36: Evaluation and Treatment Process

Publications

2016

Arizona Attorney Mental Health Power of Attorney and Guardianship: Efficacy and Barriers

Languages

English

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