Michael J Dergo III

Michael J Dergo III

3.7
Rating: 7.2

Licensed for 25 years

Litigation Lawyer at Scottsdale, AZ
Practice Areas: Litigation, Corporate & Incorporation, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense

7047 E Greenway Pkwy Suite 250, Scottsdale, AZ

About Michael

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Litigation 40%

Citizen and Corporate representation regarding civil and criminal actions in federal, state and municipal courts, administrative bodies, and private alternative dispute resolutions.

26 years | 2,500 cases

40%
Corporate and Incorporation 25%

Corporate structuring and formation, general counsel.

23 years | 1,000 cases

25%
Personal Injury 20%

23 years | 750 cases

20%
Criminal Defense 15%

Representation of individuals and corporate entities under investigation or accusation of criminal violations.

26 years | 750 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 175-300 per hour

Contingency

25%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 14 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Illinois for 15 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 2010

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 25 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Dergo Law PLLC

7047 E Greenway Pkwy Suite 250, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254-0001

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Michael J Dergo III's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

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Posted by Tremier | April 24, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Business

Excellent Lawyer - Highly Recommended!

I have hired Mr. Dergo on multiple occasions to provide and review documents for my business. As an entrepreneur one needs to have sound legal documents for protection and to conduct business. Further, when entering into contracts, you definitely need a lawyer looking out for one's interests. Michae...l Dergo has provided me with excellent products and reviews for many years. He's a trusted partner I can always count on to protect my business interests. He's highly knowledgeable, ethical and his fees were refreshingly reasonable (as lawyer prices go)!

Posted by Matt | April 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Business

Highly Recommended

Mr. Dergo has represented my family and business for more than a decade with the utmost professionalism and ethics and has won hundreds of trials on behalf of us and our clients.

Posted by Allan | March 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney

BEWARE OF THIS GUY

This attorney has NO ethics. During his felony/misdemeanor probation he egregiously violated attorney/client privilege and misrepresented facts in his testimony against a client. He boosts of his law offices and most are offices of his clients including a collections agency in Illinois. Coincidence ... ????? Within 30 days of his deceitful testimony against a client he petitioned the Court to terminate or modify his probation. Reward???? In my limited research of this guy, all he does in loose.

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Michael J Dergo III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Cary Lundberg

Litigation lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I worked with Michael on several Arizona matters. He has a keen ability to get to the root of any legal matter. Michael truly cares about his clients and works hard to achieve outstanding results. I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Magerski

Unknown lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I have know Michael for several years and he has an extremely high level of skill and knowledge in his practice area, in addition to being a great litigator. He is an excellent attorney and individual."

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Cary Lundberg

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Experience

Rating:  7.2 (Very Good)

Honors

1999

Best Brief, NIU-COL Moot Court Society

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Managing Partner, Dergo Law PLLC

2003 - 2005

Partner, Dergo Law Group PLLC (Dergo Kolesik & Zenda PLLC)

2002 - 2003

Associate, Hymson & Goldstein PC

2000 - 2002

Deputy Public Defender, Maricopa County Public Defender Office

Education

1999

Northern Illinois University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Augustana College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2010

Arizona Foothills Magazine Legal Check-Ups

2010

Arizona Foothills Magazine Holiday Rules of the Road

Languages

Italian

Spanish

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