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Works at Cotchett Law (friend of the Owens family). Complex litigation attorney. Represented Owens in her Uber lawsuit.
Works at Cotchett Law (friend of the Owens family). Complex litigation attorney. Represented Owens in her Uber lawsuit.


== Elisha Jussen-Cooke ==
== Elisha Jussen-Cooke & Tara Berta ==
Elisha Jussen-Cooke of [https://www.roclinic.org/ Cooperative Restraining Order Clinic (CROC)] represented Owens in San Francisco for her declaration in support of her restraining order case against Michael Marraccini. <ref>https://justiceforclayton.com/wiki/images/9/96/2018.3.28_LO_Declaration_1of2.pdf</ref>  
Elisha Jussen-Cooke & Tara Berta of [https://www.roclinic.org/ Cooperative Restraining Order Clinic (CROC)] represented Owens in San Francisco for her declaration in support of her restraining order case against Michael Marraccini. <ref>https://justiceforclayton.com/wiki/images/9/96/2018.3.28_LO_Declaration_1of2.pdf</ref>  


== Jason Vendetti ==
== Jason Vendetti ==
Jason Vendetti of [https://www.vendittilaw.com/home Vendetti Law] represented Owens for her case against Lone Cactus Construction, LLC.<ref>https://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/docket/CivilCourtCases/caseInfo.asp?caseNumber=CV2021-053242</ref>  
Jason Vendetti of [https://www.vendittilaw.com/home Vendetti Law] represented Owens for her case against Lone Cactus Construction, LLC.<ref>https://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/docket/CivilCourtCases/caseInfo.asp?caseNumber=CV2021-053242</ref>
 
== Zachary Mushkatel ==
Zachary Mushkatel of [https://www.phoenixlawteam.com/attorneys/zachary-mushkatel/ Mushkatel, Robbins, & Becker, PLLC] represented Owens during her case against Gillespie. He began representing her on March 4, 2022 and withdrew as her attorney with client consent 6 days later.
== Kari Ramos ==
== Kari Ramos ==
Kari Ramos of [https://www.askenalaw.com/ Askena Law] represented Owens beginning March 21, 2022 in her ongoing court cases against Greg Gillespie. She withdrew as counsel without client consent on July 27, 2022.<ref>https://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/docket/CivilCourtCases/caseInfo.asp?caseNumber=CV2021-052893</ref> Owens filed a bar complaint against her.
Kari Ramos of [https://www.askenalaw.com/ Askena Law] represented Owens beginning March 21, 2022 in her court cases against Greg Gillespie. She withdrew as counsel without client consent on July 27, 2022.<ref>https://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/docket/CivilCourtCases/caseInfo.asp?caseNumber=CV2021-052893</ref> Owens filed a bar complaint against Ramos.
 
== Zachary Mushkatel ==
Zachary Mushkatel of [https://www.phoenixlawteam.com/attorneys/zachary-mushkatel/ Mushkatel, Robbins, & Becker, PLLC] represented Owens during her case against Gillespie. He ended up withdrawing as her attorney.


== Kyle O'Dwyer ==
== Kyle O'Dwyer ==
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=== Court Appearances ===
=== Court Appearances ===


* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZSVmXlTF_c&t=42s Gillespie vs. Owens - Aug 11, 2022 - Scottsdale, Arizona]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lZSVmXlTF_c&t=42s Owens v. Gillespie - Aug 11, 2022 - Maricopa County, Arizona]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG-qFssrhz0&t=2453s Gillespie vs. Owens - Aug 17, 2022 - Scottsdale, Arizona]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rG-qFssrhz0&t=2453s Owens v. Gillespie - Aug 17, 2022 - Maricopa County, Arizona]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bj2pFDz3V4&t=177s Gillespie vs. Owens - Nov 9, 2023 - Scottsdale, Arizona]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bj2pFDz3V4&t=177s Owens v. Gillespie - Nov 9, 2023 - Maricopa County, Arizona]
 
== Davis Bauer ==
Davis Bauer of Bauer Law Firm represented Laura Owens briefly in mid-July 2023, before she filed her case, as she attempted to get Clayton Echard to communicate with her.<ref>/<nowiki>https://justiceforclayton.com/wiki/images/4/48/2024.01.19_-_Updated_Woodnick_response_Redacted_compressed.pdf</nowiki></ref>


== Bonnie Platter ==
== Bonnie Platter ==
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== Joshua Lopez ==
== Joshua Lopez ==


Joshua Lopez ([https://www.phoenixcriminalattorney.org website]) represented Owens in her OOP against Echard and in Echard's IAH against her. He withdrew after Echard's IAH against Owens was granted.
[https://www.phoenixcriminalattorney.org/ Joshua Lopez] represented Owens in her OOP against Echard and in Echard's IAH against her.  


=== Court Appearances ===
=== Court Appearances ===


* Owens v. Echard - Oct 6, 2023 - Maricopa County, Arizona
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ph2It38CRw Owens v. Echard - Oct 6, 2023 - Maricopa County, Arizona]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn-szJXMtr4 Echard v. Owens - Oct 24, 2023 - Maricopa County, Arizona]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn-szJXMtr4 Echard v. Owens - Oct 24, 2023 - Maricopa County, Arizona]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3kECGOLcfs Owens v. Echard - Oct 25, 2023 - Maricopa County, Arizona]  
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3kECGOLcfs Owens v. Echard - Oct 25, 2023 - Maricopa County, Arizona]  
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== Negin Yamini ==
== Negin Yamini ==
Represented Owens in her case against Dave Neal in California. This case was settled the day before trial.
Represented Owens in her case against Dave Neal in California. Laura Michelle Owens dropped the lawsuit the day before they were set to go to trial.


== Alexis Lindvall ==
== Alexis Lindvall ==
Alexis Lindvall represented Owens from approximately December 22, 2023 to January 2, 2024. During this time, she submitted a motion to dismiss the petition to establish paternity, as Owens was "not now pregnant". <ref>https://justiceforclayton.com/wiki/images/1/14/PETITIONER_S_RESPONSE_TO_EXPEDITED_MOTION_TO_EXTEND_DISMISSAL_DATE_ON_INACTIVE_CALENDAR_AND_SCHEDULE_AN_EVIDENTIARY_HEARING.pdf</ref> She withdrew as her lawyer a few days later.<ref>https://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/docket/FamilyCourtCases/caseInfo.asp?caseNumber=FC2023-052114</ref> On January 7, 2024, Owens reported Lindvall to the Arizona State Bar.<ref>[[:File:24-0263 Public record Redacted compressed.pdf]]</ref>
Alexis Lindvall represented Owens from approximately December 22, 2023 to January 2, 2024. During this time, she submitted a motion to dismiss the petition to establish paternity, as Owens was "not now pregnant". <ref>https://justiceforclayton.com/wiki/images/1/14/PETITIONER_S_RESPONSE_TO_EXPEDITED_MOTION_TO_EXTEND_DISMISSAL_DATE_ON_INACTIVE_CALENDAR_AND_SCHEDULE_AN_EVIDENTIARY_HEARING.pdf</ref> She withdrew as her lawyer a few days later.<ref>https://www.superiorcourt.maricopa.gov/docket/FamilyCourtCases/caseInfo.asp?caseNumber=FC2023-052114</ref> On January 7, 2024, Owens reported Lindvall to the Arizona State Bar.<ref>[[:File:24-0263 Public record Redacted compressed.pdf]]</ref>
== Kelly Mendoza ==
Kelly Mendoza represented Laura Michelle Owens ''very briefly'' at the beginning of January. It is noted that she had a phone call with opposing counsel on January 9, 2024 as Owens' new counsel, but she never had a notice of appearance at the court.<ref>[[:File:Application for Attorney Fees and Cost Redacted.pdf]]</ref>


== Cory Keith ==
== Cory Keith ==
Cory Keith of [https://desertlegalgroup.com Desert Legal Group] began representing Owens on January 11, 2024. Keith represented her in her status conference held on February 21, 2024.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3iE4jUMAUA&t=552s</ref> He filed a motion to withdraw as her counsel, with her voluntary consent, on 3/12/2024.<ref>[[:File:2024.03.12 - MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR PETITIONER WITH CLIENT CONSENT.pdf]]</ref>
Cory Keith of [https://desertlegalgroup.com Desert Legal Group] began representing Owens on January 11, 2024. Keith represented her in her status conference held on February 21, 2024.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3iE4jUMAUA&t=552s</ref> He withdrew as her attorney, with client consent, on March 12, 2024. <ref>[[:File:2024.03.12 - MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS ATTORNEY OF RECORD FOR PETITIONER WITH CLIENT CONSENT.pdf]]</ref>


=== Court Appearances ===
=== Court Appearances ===


* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3iE4jUMAUA&t=554s Echard v. Owens - Feb 21, 2024 - Scottsdale, Arizona]  
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3iE4jUMAUA&t=554s Owens v. Echard - Feb 21, 2024 - Maricopa County, Arizona]


== David Gingras ==
== David Gingras ==
David Gingras of [https://gingraslaw.com/ Gingras Law Office, PLLC] began representing Owens on March 26, 2024.  
David Gingras of [https://gingraslaw.com/ Gingras Law Office, PLLC] began representing Owens on March 26, 2024. Dave Neal, a journalist covering Laura Owens' cases, filed a bar complaint against David Gingras that was ultimately dismissed. [[:File:24-1199 GINGRAS Public Record.pdf|You can read the full bar complaint here.]] 
 
=== Court Appearances ===
 
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgDD-6h0HgA Owens v. Echard - June 10, 2024 - Maricopa County, Arizona] 


== References ==
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Latest revision as of 14:21, 8 August 2024

Over the course of her court cases, Owens has variously represented herself pro se and hired external counsel to represent her. As the cases have progressed, several of her attorneys have submitted motions to withdraw, with her consent. Although withdrawal with consent doesn't require disclosure of the attorney's motivations for withdrawal, this page collects any relevant information that is publicly known about each attorney and how they have contributed to her legal efforts.

Alison E. Cordova

Works at Cotchett Law (friend of the Owens family). Complex litigation attorney. Represented Owens in her Uber lawsuit.

Elisha Jussen-Cooke & Tara Berta

Elisha Jussen-Cooke & Tara Berta of Cooperative Restraining Order Clinic (CROC) represented Owens in San Francisco for her declaration in support of her restraining order case against Michael Marraccini. [1]

Jason Vendetti

Jason Vendetti of Vendetti Law represented Owens for her case against Lone Cactus Construction, LLC.[2]

Zachary Mushkatel

Zachary Mushkatel of Mushkatel, Robbins, & Becker, PLLC represented Owens during her case against Gillespie. He began representing her on March 4, 2022 and withdrew as her attorney with client consent 6 days later.

Kari Ramos

Kari Ramos of Askena Law represented Owens beginning March 21, 2022 in her court cases against Greg Gillespie. She withdrew as counsel without client consent on July 27, 2022.[3] Owens filed a bar complaint against Ramos.

Kyle O'Dwyer

Kyle O'Dwyer of Fortify Legal Services represented Owens beginning on August 9, 2022 in her ongoing case against Greg Gillespie. He is still the current attorney listed on the case. O'Dwyer also sent Clayton Echard a cease & desist on Owens' behalf.

Court Appearances

Davis Bauer

Davis Bauer of Bauer Law Firm represented Laura Owens briefly in mid-July 2023, before she filed her case, as she attempted to get Clayton Echard to communicate with her.[4]

Bonnie Platter

Bonnie Platter of Barreda Law sent Echard a cease & desist on Owens' behalf. They then refused to represent Owens any further, according to Gregg Woodnick in an email to Cory Keith.[5]

Joshua Lopez

Joshua Lopez represented Owens in her OOP against Echard and in Echard's IAH against her.

Court Appearances

John Bourne

Sent Dave Neal a cease & desist on behalf of Owens.

Negin Yamini

Represented Owens in her case against Dave Neal in California. Laura Michelle Owens dropped the lawsuit the day before they were set to go to trial.

Alexis Lindvall

Alexis Lindvall represented Owens from approximately December 22, 2023 to January 2, 2024. During this time, she submitted a motion to dismiss the petition to establish paternity, as Owens was "not now pregnant". [6] She withdrew as her lawyer a few days later.[7] On January 7, 2024, Owens reported Lindvall to the Arizona State Bar.[8]

Kelly Mendoza

Kelly Mendoza represented Laura Michelle Owens very briefly at the beginning of January. It is noted that she had a phone call with opposing counsel on January 9, 2024 as Owens' new counsel, but she never had a notice of appearance at the court.[9]

Cory Keith

Cory Keith of Desert Legal Group began representing Owens on January 11, 2024. Keith represented her in her status conference held on February 21, 2024.[10] He withdrew as her attorney, with client consent, on March 12, 2024. [11]

Court Appearances

David Gingras

David Gingras of Gingras Law Office, PLLC began representing Owens on March 26, 2024. Dave Neal, a journalist covering Laura Owens' cases, filed a bar complaint against David Gingras that was ultimately dismissed. You can read the full bar complaint here.

Court Appearances

References