Michelle Ray Matheson

Michelle is very professional, knowledgable and caring. She helped me with an employer HR matter regarding ADA Accommodations, FMLA and Short Term Disability. After understanding the AZ employee/employer laws and rights, I was able to work with HR to bring outstanding issues to non-issues.

Michelle helped me navigate a termination situation with my employer of nearly 30 years. A reporting change suddenly made my value as a long term, excellent rated employee turn to one of termination in less than 60 days. Michelle helped me recognize what was happening, stay focused and take steps to protect my retirement eligibility, pension and communicate effectively with my Boss and HR. It was a difficult period of time, but with Michelle in the background providing counsel, I made the best decisions for me and my family to retire and live to fight another day. Highly recommend Michelle for any employee who needs help when their employment turns adversarial.

I am extremely pleased that I worked with Michelle. I truly appreciated her candidness and her professionalism. She guided me through an exit and because of her legal expertise we concluded with a positive outcome. She most definitely has the knowledge and expertise and I highly recommend her.

Michelle represented me through a very difficult period, following my removal from an executive role at a major firm where I had spent many years. She gave me sound advice regarding the viability of a wrongful termination lawsuit. She ended up negotiating an executive retirement package, and I'm very happy with the result. Michelle knows the law and gives honest feedback about one's options. She was a calming influence throughout a very stressful period. I would definitely recommend her.

Michelle negotiated a more favorable outcome for a complex separation agreement. She listened to understand what was most important to me and then successfully restructured a one-sided agreement, provided a balanced and realistic assessment each side’s positions, and was extremely responsive in time sensitive situations.

Michelle was fantastic - objective, reasonable - a real advocate. She is direct and honest about your situation and helps get the result that is appropriate under the circumstances.

We hired Michelle Matheson to look into a case involving the wrongful termination of a student from a very rigorous program of study. Michelle immediately analyzed the allegations presented and conducted a swift inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the termination. After Michelle agreed to take us on as clients, she ensured our interests were taken seriously by all parties involved and worked tirelessly to come up with a solution. She quickly coordinated with applicable officials & professionals outlining and citing violations of federal disability statutes. Her sound counsel brought favorable resolution to the case and gave the student a much deserved opportunity to continue pursuit of a career in medicine. Michelle represented our interests in an outstanding manner and kept us informed throughout the entire process. As we came to resolution, Michelle was very honest and upfront on all issues from culpability to cost. Simply put, Michelle and her team were fantastic! I highly recommend her legal services.

Michelle certainly knows her stuff! After not having much hope initially, Michelle helped me resolve my case FAR more than I ever expected. She is patient, empathetic, fair and extremely good at what she does. Her assistant, Christina Hackett, is welcoming and very pleasant! I highly recommend Michelle and her team! Thanks you again Michelle.

When I met with Michelle regarding a partnership withdrawal, she explained my legal situation clearly, layed out my options and offered her advice. I followed Michelle’s advice and it could not have worked out any better.

I experienced some issues at work several months ago and needed, at the very least, sound legal advice. Michelle was recommended to me by my nephew’s firm. I checked her reviews and found all 5-star reviews and thought “Too good to be true!” Well, it is true! Michelle is known to be one of the best attorneys in Arizona for employment law. She has extensive experience in representing both the employer and employee. She reviewed my documents and attachments and quickly identified the issues. We met in her office and she gave me excellent advice in dealing with the issues and also informed me of my rights as an employee. Her fee is reasonable and honestly, I would have paid her ten times that amount. Her office staff is wonderful – very professional, kind and supportive. I am still employed by the same organization and the issues have been resolved. Thank you Michelle!

This was my first experience having to hire an attorney to file a suit. Michelle Matheson was one of two lawyers that were referred to me by Mr. Jon Schneider for my type of case. From my first contact with her office to the final disposition of the suit, I was impressed with the professionalism, expertise, and caring attitude of Ms. Matheson and her whole staff with whom I had contact, especially since everything was accomplished long distance via phone, fax and email. I would recommend Michelle Matheson to any of my friends and colleagues.

I hired Michelle to help with a large bonus that was unpaid by my current employer. We ended up settling in mediation for an amount that I was extremely happy with and I am still in the current position. Michelle was a dream to work with, she was hard working, insightful, extremely educated, dedicated and truly ran the legal process with little thought on my end. She earns the respect of everyone she talks to and is always five steps ahead of the game. I was blessed to have chosen Michelle to work with, even in mediation, it was her name and experience that had the other party nervous. It was my choice to settle, but I know if we had not settled, Michelle's tenacity would have won us a successful day in court. Michelle is extremely talented and during mediation I witnessed even more that everyone around her knows it! If you are lucky enough to work with Michelle, it will be the best decision you will ever make!

I highly recommend Michelle. She is professional, knowledgeable and has the ability to strategically and clearly think and write. She handled a tough situation in which I was dealing with an unreasonable person with a calm demeanor. She was responsive and we closed out the issue quickly. I couldn't have asked for a better process and outcome.

Michelle helped me with an emotional case, and provided solid advice, and support.

I highly recommend the law office of Matheson and Matheson. Michelle and her satff are most kind, curteous, professional and genuine. Michelle's knowledge, experience, attention to details and prompt follow up ensured a satisfactory resolution to my case. Michelle is extremely approachable, professional with diverse relationships. Thank you Michelle and staff for the time dedicated and for the sound legal representation.