Carden Livesay, Ltd. - Mesa, AZ

Dedicated Employment Law and Complex Civil Litigation in Mesa, Arizona

Protecting worker rights and navigating multifaceted legal conflicts requires experienced, tenacious courtroom representation. Located on East Juanita Avenue in Mesa, Carden Livesay, Ltd. delivers high-caliber legal counsel across employment law, civil rights, tax controversies, and appellate matters. Built upon a legal legacy tracing back to 1970 as Helm, Livesay and Worthington, the firm is guided by prominent litigators Joshua W. Carden and Roberta S. Livesay. With decades of courtroom appearances in Arizona superior courts, federal district courts, and appellate circuits, the legal team advocates vigorously for individuals facing unlawful workplace retaliation as well as entities navigating administrative and tax challenges. Whether you need a lawyer to combat illegal employer conduct or wish to hire an attorney to handle high-stakes property valuation appeals, Carden Livesay, Ltd. delivers principled and assertive representation.

Comprehensive Legal Practice Areas

Carden Livesay, Ltd. provides focused representation in contentious litigation, emphasizing trial readiness and exhaustive case preparation. Core practice areas include:

• Wrongful Termination: Representing employees who have been unlawfully discharged in violation of the Arizona Employment Protection Act, public policy, or employment contracts, including retaliation against corporate whistleblowers.
• Workplace Discrimination: Handling administrative charges and federal lawsuits involving unlawful discrimination based on race, sex, religion, age, disability, and national origin under Title VII, the ADA, and the ADEA.
• Sexual Harassment and Hostile Work Environment: Protecting victims of persistent workplace harassment, inappropriate sexual misconduct, and retaliatory hostility from supervisors or colleagues.
• Wage and Hour Disputes: Enforcing state and federal Fair Labor Standards Act provisions regarding unpaid overtime, misclassification of independent contractors, and withheld commissions.
• Property Tax and Valuation Appeals: Led by Roberta Livesay, the firm handles sophisticated commercial property tax appeals, classification controversies, and valuation disputes representing Arizona counties, businesses, and property holders.
• Appellate Advocacy: Drafting persuasive appellate briefs and presenting oral arguments before the Arizona Court of Appeals, Arizona Supreme Court, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

Trial Experience and Professional Recognition

Clients who need to find an attorney for sensitive employment or civil rights litigation benefit from Joshua Carden extensive trial experience, which includes securing multi-million dollar jury verdicts in wrongful termination and whistleblower matters. Joshua Carden has earned selection to Super Lawyers Rising Stars, serves on the Arizona Employment Lawyers Association, and was appointed by the Governor to the Arizona Civil Rights Advisory Board to monitor and safeguard civil liberties across the state. Roberta Livesay brings authoritative leadership in property tax and public law, having served as Chair of the Religious Liberty Law Section of the State Bar of Arizona. The firm takes pride in thorough legal analysis, direct client communication, and a resolute willingness to take meritorious cases to a jury verdict when adversaries refuse equitable settlements.

Consult with Carden Livesay, Ltd. in Mesa

Workplace injustices and complex regulatory disputes require prompt intervention before statutory filing deadlines expire. If you believe your workplace rights were violated or need experienced trial counsel to protect your legal and property interests, contact Carden Livesay, Ltd. today. Reach out to the Mesa office on East Juanita Avenue to discuss your situation with proven trial advocates.