Mr. Sorenson has been practicing law since 1995. In 2005 Mr. Sorenson left his partnership with a national law firm 480 Lawyers to form The Sorenson Law Firm, LLC, with a commitment to providing excellent legal representation, obtaining outstanding results, and maintaining long term relationships with his clients. Mr. Sorenson is an experienced trial lawyer with a wide range of practice areas including personal injury, wrongful death, construction law, contract and business disputes, small business consulting, and insurance law. He is well known for his aggressive representation, no-nonsense approach, and practical solutions. He represents both plaintiffs and defendants. Mr. Sorenson also serves as a judge pro tempore in Maricopa County Superior Court, is a former Director for the Arizona Association of Defense Counsel, member of the Arizona Association of Justice, and member of the Arizona Asian American Bar Association. Johnny Sorenson has a preeminent AV rating by the Martindale-Hubbell Peer Review System, which is the highest attainable rating for both professional ability and ethics.

Attorney Brian Riley is the Co-Founder and Partner of Kurtz Riley Injury Lawyers, a firm dedicated to advocating for injury victims throughout Arizona. Licensed to practice law in both Arizona and Washington, Attorney Riley focuses the majority of his work on helping Arizona clients who have been harmed by negligence. His mission is to pursue justice and secure the compensation needed for individuals and families rebuilding their lives after serious injuries. Attorney Riley’s background as a collegiate tight end shaped his disciplined and strategic approach to litigation. On the field, he learned that preparation and persistence are the keys to success. Today, he applies those same lessons in the courtroom. Each case is approached with a carefully developed game plan and the determination to see it through to the end. With a proven record of managing cases from intake through litigation, Attorney Riley has successfully resolved complex personal injury matters, including those involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death. His ability to secure favorable settlements in high-stakes cases reflects both his skill and his dedication to his clients. He believes in taking deliberate action and never waiting for justice to appear on its own. Attorney Riley earned his Bachelor of Business Administration from Northern Arizona University before attending Arizona Summit Law School, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude. His academic achievements mirror the same commitment to excellence that now defines his professional work. As a partner at Kurtz Riley Injury Lawyers, Attorney Riley remains focused on serving Arizona injury victims with energy, preparation, and determination. For him, success is not measured by verdicts or settlements alone, but by the impact his work has on helping people in Arizona move forward with confidence. KRLG Injury Lawyers Scottsdale 7702 E Doubletree Ranch Rd #150, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (623) 303-5754

Matt grew up in a small Illinois town where most of his classmates went straight from high school to a factory line or a family farm. He took a different road — into the elite corporate firms lawyers call "Big Law," the firms that represent Fortune 500 companies and major sports organizations. He was a partner at one of the largest firms in the world. Across more than a decade in Big Law, he represented Fortune 500 corporations and teams in the NFL, MLB, and NHL, and has represented clients in matters involving more than $1 billion. He sat in boardrooms most lawyers never see. He structured deals most lawyers never touch. But somewhere along the way, the work stopped adding up. No families made whole. No lives put back together. Just large corporations getting larger. So Matt left — walked away from the partnership, the boardrooms, the prestige — and started representing people. More than 40,000 of them so far. But things really got personal when he got the phone call no one wants — his wife and daughter had been in a serious car accident. In that moment, personal injury law stopped being something Matt did for a living. It became something he was living. The same place every client he represents is sitting when they first pick up the phone —terrified, unmoored, with no idea how to put life back together He'd already chosen this work. The accident showed him why he'd chosen it Today, Matt Hartley is building something Arizona has never quite seen in personal injury law: the firepower of a former Big Law partner, deployed for the people who actually need it. The strategies he used to win for Fortune 500 boardrooms are the same strategies that win for injured families against insurance companies. The adjuster on the other side of your case has a playbook. It works on most personal injury lawyers, but not on Matt. Some say it's not a fair fight. That's exactly how Matt likes it. And it's exactly how his clients like it, too.

Attorney Austin Kurtz is a founding partner of Kurtz Riley Injury Lawyers, serving clients throughout Phoenix, Arizona, and beyond. A proud Arizona native, he was born and raised in the Valley and has devoted his career to standing up for injury victims. Attorney Kurtz is licensed to practice in Arizona, California, and Colorado, giving him the ability to represent clients across multiple jurisdictions while remaining rooted in the Phoenix community he calls home. His path to becoming a trial lawyer began at Arizona State University, where he earned his degree from the W.P. Carey School of Business. He later attended the University of California School of Law, where he sharpened his skills and developed a passion for advocacy. After law school, Attorney Kurtz began his career in Colorado before returning to Arizona to co-found Kurtz Riley Injury Lawyers. Over the course of his career, Attorney Kurtz has handled a wide range of personal injury cases, from car accidents and catastrophic injuries to wrongful death lawsuits. He has successfully managed cases from intake through trial, including a significant wrongful death lawsuit against the State of Arizona that resulted in a favorable settlement midway through trial. His reputation is built on his trial readiness, determination, and commitment to achieving results in high-stakes litigation. For Attorney Kurtz, personal injury law is both professionally demanding and deeply rewarding. Each case represents an opportunity to protect the rights of victims, hold negligent parties accountable, and help families rebuild their lives with justice and fair compensation. KRLG Injury Lawyers Scottsdale 7702 E Doubletree Ranch Rd #150, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 (623) 303-5754

Tom Carse has had lots of life experience long before he became a lawyer. For instance, he briefly attended junior college and then chose to work for Southwestern Bell (now AT&T) where he went from a phone installer to a management position before taking early retirement. Tom then went back to college and got his law degree from Texas Wesleyan School of Law at the age of 38. Now he dedicates his life to helping the downtrodden and injured fight the big insurance companies, so accident victims don’t need to do it alone. Tom has also successfully sued chiropractors, and doctors and other attorneys who try to take advantage of injury victims. Tom stands up for the little guy or gal! Among his most memorable achievements are cases in which he achieved significant life-changing results for an individual who sustained a brain injury and another who sustained a significant burn injury due to a natural gas explosion.

Manny A. Jacobo is a native of Arizona. He attended the University of Arizona for his undergraduate education and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science. Manny then attended California Western School of Law in San Diego, California where he earned his Juris Doctorate. Following law school, Manny accepted a position as an Assistant City Prosecutor at the Chandler City Prosecutor’s Office where he served for seven years. As a prosecutor, Manny handled countless DUI cases, Domestic Violence offenses, and misdemeanor violations of Arizona statutes and city ordinances. He then became a Deputy Public Defender at the Pinal County Public Defender’s Office, serving in this capacity for three years. As a public defender, Manny had a felony case load that included high level complex felonies and a high volume justice court dealing with misdemeanor DUI’s and Domestic Violence offenses. Manny then became an Associate Attorney at a downtown Phoenix law firm, where he practiced criminal and family law and learned how to run and manage a private law firm. Throughout his career, Manny has handled countless cases, from misdemeanors to felony trials. As a former prosecutor, he is familiar with prosecutor tactics and utilizes this knowledge in the defense of your case. He has extensive trial experience in a wide range of cases. Manny is also fluent in Spanish.

Tom Carse has had lots of life experience long before he became a lawyer. For instance, he briefly attended junior college and then chose to work for Southwestern Bell (now AT&T) where he went from a phone installer to a management position before taking early retirement. Tom then went back to college and got his law degree from Texas Wesleyan School of Law at the age of 38. Now he dedicates his life to helping the downtrodden and injured fight the big insurance companies, so accident victims don’t need to do it alone. Tom has also successfully sued chiropractors, and doctors and other attorneys who try to take advantage of injury victims. Tom stands up for the little guy or gal! Among his most memorable achievements are cases in which he achieved significant life-changing results for an individual who sustained a brain injury and another who sustained a significant burn injury due to a natural gas explosion.

Leslie has dedicated her career to protecting the rights of others through her expansive criminal defense practice; handling all types of cases ranging from misdemeanors to serious felonies. With compassion and understanding, Leslie takes the time to really learn about her clients and their unique circumstances, allowing her the opportunity to determine all possible outcomes and what defense will best suit their needs. Additionally, Leslie has represented clients before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the Executive Office for Immigration Review, and the Board of Immigration Appeals. When Leslie has a client that has been charged with a criminal offense and is not a citizen of the U.S., she has the hybrid knowledge to advise them on all possible collateral consequences. Prior to relocating to Arizona, Leslie grew up in the mountains of Colorado. She attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado where she received her B.A. in Political Science and History. After she received her undergraduate degree, she moved to Virginia Beach, VA to attend law school at Regent University School of Law. Leslie spent over a decade practicing law in Colorado prior to moving to Arizona. She currently holds licenses in the states of Arizona, Colorado and Tennessee. When Leslie is not in the office zealously advocating for her clients, you can find her giving back to the community. Leslie has regularly volunteered with community legal clinics helping those that cannot afford regular representation. She also enjoys mentoring youth and traveling internationally to provide aide for refugees and children living in some of the most impoverished areas of the world. She is an avid reader and sports fan cheering on the CSU Rams, Denver Broncos, Denver Nuggets, and Colorado Avalanche.

John Oyas blends legal instincts with strategic advocacy and a human-first mindset—bringing both heart and heat to every defense. He earned his B.S. in Economics from Arizona State University, where he served in student government and led Delta Sigma Phi fraternity. While earning his J.D. at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, John was elected student body president and completed externships with both the Arizona Attorney General’s Office (Special Prosecutions Division), and the Arizona Supreme Court, gaining early experience in criminal litigation and legislative strategy. After graduation, where he received the J.D. Dean’s Award, John hit the ground running, handling Arizona’s highest volumes of commercial trucking cases and advocating in over 150 limited jurisdiction courts statewide. While his practice now spans everything from misdemeanors to complex felonies, juvenile justice remains his deepest calling. John approaches representation with empathy and vision, fighting not just for outcomes, but for futures. What sets John apart is his ability to connect: whether in court or negotiating with prosecutors and law enforcement, his advocacy is as relational as it is results-driven. Born in Cebu, Philippines, John is fluent in multiple languages and guided by a passion for culture, equity, and community, on and off the record.