Guy D Knoller

Guy D Knoller

4.6
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 54 years

Employment and labor Lawyer Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Commercial, Personal Injury, Litigation

About Guy

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 65%

Non-payment of overtime and/or minimum wages; non-competes; wrongful discharge; discrimination; equal pay; union free environment; collective bargaining; unfair labor practices; employee handbooks; mediations; arbitrations; trials; appeals

54 years

65%
Litigation 5%

legal malpractice

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 5 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 54 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1971

Resigned

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Guy D Knoller's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

22 Client Reviews

Showing 6 - 10 of 10 reviews | Recommendation

Posted by anonymous | August 05, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Top Notch

If you are looking for representation in any legal matter I highly recommend contacting Guy D Knoller. He will provide you with the best professional action or advice available! In my specific case, he was able to settle a lawsuit against me with the best outcome possible. His actions as a top tier l...awyer speak for his representation.

Posted by Mark | July 16, 2014 | Debt Collection

A very helpful Attorney

Guy has help me in business collections as well as general business and personal family legal matters. He has always been very help in giving good advise as well as good legal council. I would strongly recommend him for any type of legal services.

Posted by jeff | July 10, 2014

recommendation from jmmcd

I hired guy knoller on numerous occasions. Guy was always on top of his responsibilities. His knowledge, experience and caring attitude made him an easy choice with legal matters.

Posted by Michael | July 01, 2014 | Litigation

Recommendation for Guy Knoller

Guy Knoller has been my lawyer and my family's lawyer for more than forty years. He has one of the great minds in law. Furthermore, he is a kind and caring person; very unusual for a litigator. Nevertheless, he is tough, and very difficult to outsmart. I have also sent him pro bono clients and he has... helped every single person that I have referred to him. In short, Guy Knoller is a great lawyer.

Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2009 | Employment & Labor

trustworthy

i have utilized the professional services of guy knoller for almost twenty years. guy is extremely trustworthy and knowledgeable. his specialities are employment & contract law. i have been extremely pleased with the quality of service provided to me personally & to my companies.

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Guy D Knoller's Lawyer Endorsements

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Roman Yushuva

Unknown lawyer | Nov 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Frederic Lemberg

Litigation lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Mr. Knoller for over 40 years. Some years ago we worked together at the same law firm. Later, ,while we were no longer at the same firm we worked on the same side of federal court litigation involving patent and copyright infringement issues. Mr. Knoller is extremely well qualified to handle any and all matters he undertakes. He is hardworking, creative, and well prepared. I recommend him to anyone looking for representation."

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Michael Zoldan

Litigation lawyer | Dec 08

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. He's aggressive, knows the law, and is a master strategist. A great litigator."

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Meenoo Chahbazi

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"Guy is a trial warrior. He's extremely intelligent, quick-witted, and driven to succeed. Guy is an exceptionally talented attorney who always has a winning strategy for his clients."

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John Phillips

Unknown lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"The time a lawyer spends giving back through sites like this show passion for the law and compassion for people. Kudos to you for helping others with sage advice."

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John O'Brien

Commercial real estate lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Paul Valentine

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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J Burns

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have practiced law in Phoenix for 38 years. My Dad practiced in Phoenix for 50 years and my son is now an attorney practicing with me in Phoenix and Austin, Texas. I am well acquainted with the Phoenix legal community, as well as, throughout Arizona. I officed with and practiced with Guy for over 20 years. It is easy to recommend Guy as one of the best lawyers I have ever known and have worked with on significant litigation matters. He is smart, tenacious, disciplined, ethical and fair in his dealings. You would be very fortunate to have Guy as your attorney and legal advisor. J. Scott Burns, Esq."

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Peter Gorski

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Guy Knoller for nearly 30 years as a lawyer. He is a highly skilled, dedicated, and tireless attorney for his clients when handling Employment and Labor Law or Commercial Litigation matters. He brings the same high degree of dedication and fearlessness to his personal outdoor adventure pursuits (think climbing Mt. Everest for starters). You will be well-served to have Guy Knoller in your corner when you need legal representation services."

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Denise Blommel

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Guy was opposing counsel in my first trial. Like me, he worked for the NLRB. Guy is an excellent lawyer who takes care of his clients."

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David Engelman

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Guy is a thorough and conscientious attorney, where his clients always come first."

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Roger Cohen

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jerome Froimson

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Edmundo Robaina

Employment and labor lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Guy Knoller has a great deal of experience as an employment lawyer, having worked as a senior litigation attorney for the EEOC, a field attorney for the National Labor Relations Board, and in private practice for many years. Guy is well respected for his sharp mind and his wealth of knowledge. In short, Guy is an outstanding employment law attorney."

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David Gomez

Unknown lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Guy Knoller, a smart, resourceful and effective lawyer."

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Jeffrey Silence

Employment and labor lawyer

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Christopher Houk

Discrimination lawyer

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Frederic Lemberg

Litigation lawyer

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Meenoo Chahbazi

Discrimination lawyer

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Edmundo Robaina

Employment and labor lawyer

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Paul Valentine

Employment and labor lawyer

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Roger Cohen

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Best Employment Lawyers in Phoenix, Expertise

2017

Lifetime Achievement Award, Marquis

1982

Inclusion, Marquis Who's Who in American Law

1979

Fellow, Arizona Bar Foundation

1974

Member, Board of Visitors, Arizona State College of Law

1970

Managing editor law review, ASU law school

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Guy David Knoller, P.L.L.C.

2009 - 2012

Senior Trial Attorney, United States EEOC

1984 - 2009

President, Law Offices of Guy David Knoller, P.C.

1982 - 1984

Partner, Fannin, Terry & Hay

1979 - 1981

Partner, Froimson & Knoller

1974 - 1979

Associate, Powers, Boutell, Fannin & Kurn (formerly Powers & Rhenquist)

1973 - 1974

Field Attorney, National Labor Relations Board Region 28

1972 - 1973

Attorney-Advisor to Board Member, National Labor Relations Board

1971 - 1972

Trial Attorney, Attorney General's Honors Program, US Dept. of Justice, Wash., D.C.

Associations

2012 - Present

Arizona Employment Lawyers Association

Member, Board of Directors

State Bar of Arizona

Member

1977 - 1978

State Bar of Arizona (Labor Relations Section)

Chairman

1976 - 1991

State Bar of Arizona

Member Ethics Committee

Sample of Legal Cases

Diane MacLean v. State Department of Education, 21 Ariz. App. 217

Case settled

JOYCE v. Clyde Sandoz Masonry, 871 F.2d 1119

Decision for the Plaintiff in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals. USSC denied review.

Arizona Driving School v. U. Hale Gammill dba Sears Arizona School of Driving, 24 Ariz. App. 217

Victory for client

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Education

1971

Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor with honors

1968

Bloomfield College

BA - Bachelor of Arts with honors

Speaking Engagements

1985

Labor Conference

Wrongful Discharge

N/A

Bar Convention

Do's and Don'ts to Counter Unionization

Publications

1970

Law and the Social Order The Constitutional Right to Travel as it Applies to the Building and Construction Industry (Section 8(f) of the NLRA)

Languages

English

Activity

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