Background

Attorney Michelle Perkins is well known for her practice in the areas of family law, estate planning, and probate, including representing generations of clients whose families have been represented by the firm since Mr. Owens arrived in Arizona back in 1967. Things have certainly changed over the years, but through good times and bad, the firm has been here for our valued clients, and in 2017 the firm celebrated its 50 Year Anniversary.

Ms. Perkins’ professional organizations include the Arizona Chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization, an organization dedicated to transforming the lives of entrepreneurs who transform the world of business, and Successful Women Owners Network (“SWON”), recognizing women who embody innovation, growth, community service and lifetime achievement.

In recognition of her outstanding work, some of her most notable achievements include:

• Avvo – Top-Rated Lawyer by the Legal Community / 2018 – 2021
• The American Registry – America’s Most Honored Lawyers Top 1% / 2020-2021
• Martindale-Hubbell – AV Preeminent Rated—Highest Possible Rating in Both Legal ability and Ethical Standards by both peers and Judges / 2014 – 2021
• Martindale Hubbell – Client Champion Platinum Award / 2017 – 2021
• Avvo – Client’s Choice Award / 2012—2020
• The American Registry – America’s Most Honored Professionals Top 1% / 2016-2019
• The Arizona Republic – Top Lawyers – For Excellence and Achievement / 2015 – 2020
• National Association of Distinguished Counsel – Nation’s Top 1% / 2015 – 2017
• The American Institute of Family Law – “10 Best” / 2017
• Republic Media, Arizona Republic – Lifetime Achievement Award, Successful Women Owners Network (“SWON”) / 2016
• Martindale-Hubbell – Client Distinction Award / 2013 – 2015
• The American Registry – America’s Most Honored Professionals Top 5% / 2014-2015
• AZ Business Magazine – Arizona’s Top Lawyers / 2012 / 2014
• AZ Business Magazine – 50 Most Influential Women in Arizona Business / 2013
• America’s Top 100 Attorneys – Lifetime Achievement Award
• Scottsdale Bar Association – Award of Excellence / 2009
• Southwest – Top 5% of family law lawyers / 2007

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Ms. Perkins believes in giving back and has held many pro bono positions over the years, including serving as:

• Chair of the Maricopa County Bar Family Law Section
• Serving on the Superior Court Domestic Relations/Mental Health Committee
• Board Member of the Scottsdale Bar Association
• Board Member of the Homeless Legal Assistance Project
• Serving as a Judge Pro Tem for the Maricopa County Superior Court in family law and probate matters, with an emphasis on settlement conferences for complex, high asset, high conflict litigation.