Riggs Ellsworth & Porter - Mesa, AZ

Multi-Generational Legal Leadership Serving Mesa and Arizona

When legal challenges impact your physical health, financial security, or family stability, having representation from attorneys with deep roots and respected credibility is invaluable. Established in 1994, Riggs Ellsworth and Porter has provided steadfast legal advocacy to East Valley residents for over three decades. The founding families trace their Arizona heritage back five generations, bringing a genuine dedication to improving the legal landscape for local citizens. With senior partners Matthew L. Riggs, Paul C. Riggs, and Gary A. Porter alongside partner attorneys Michael R. Ellsworth and Keith R. Nelson, the firm offers comprehensive capabilities ranging from high-stakes personal injury trials to delicate domestic relations negotiations.

Unlike boutique practices limited to a single field, Riggs Ellsworth and Porter provides full-service legal advocacy backed by courtroom depth. Among its attorneys are former prosecutors, certified mediators, and attorneys who serve as judges pro tempore in the Arizona judicial system. The firm has argued significant matters before the Arizona Court of Appeals and the Arizona Supreme Court, helping establish legal precedents that safeguard victims rights. When you need to hire an accident and injury lawyer or consult experienced divorce and family law lawyers, this seasoned team brings exceptional skill and composure to every proceeding.

Robust Practice Capabilities Tailored to Client Success

The firm delivers authoritative representation across several demanding legal disciplines, providing clear strategies designed to achieve favorable settlements and trial verdicts:

• Catastrophic Personal Injury: Fighting for individuals who have suffered life-altering injuries or lost family members in severe accidents alongside dedicated accident and injury lawyers and wrongful death lawyers.
• Motor Vehicle Collisions: Tenaciously pursuing compensation for medical care, lost income, and vehicle repair against stubborn insurers with trusted car accident lawyers and truck accident lawyers.
• Divorce and Asset Division: Guiding spouses through complex property division, business valuations, and spousal maintenance disputes with compassionate divorce lawyers.
• Child Custody and Family Support: Safeguarding parental bonds, grandparents rights, and establishing fair support obligations alongside knowledgeable child custody lawyers and child support lawyers.
• Criminal Defense and DUI Advocacy: Defending individuals accused of misdemeanor and felony offenses, traffic charges, and impaired driving with skilled criminal defense lawyers and dui/dwi defense lawyers.
• Private Mediation and Dispute Resolution: Assisting disputing parties in reaching mutually acceptable out-of-court resolutions, preserving financial resources and personal privacy.

Ethical Advocacy and Accessible Representation

At Riggs Ellsworth and Porter, legal representation begins with listening and empathy. Every attorney and staff member understands the immense emotional and mental burden associated with lawsuits, divorce proceedings, or accident recoveries. The firm combines personalized attention with transparent fee structures, offering contingency fee arrangements for personal injury matters where clients pay no fees unless compensation is secured, alongside reasonable payment options for domestic relations and defense cases.

With bilingual attorneys fluent in Spanish and multiple offices strategically situated throughout the East Valley, the firm makes elite legal advocacy conveniently accessible. Whether you need an experienced trial lawyer to handle an escalating commercial vehicle lawsuit or wish to resolve a family dispute through thoughtful mediation, Riggs Ellsworth and Porter stands ready to protect your interests. Contact their Mesa office today to schedule your confidential consultation.