Brian became a member of the firm in 1988 after eight years of experience in trust banking. Brian concentrates his practice in the areas of estate planning, estate and gift taxation, probate law and elder law. First admitted to practice in 1977, he is a member of the Arizona, New Mexico and Wyoming Bars. Brian frequently speaks on Estate Planning and planning for incapacity to various community groups. He is also a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. He is Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Tucson City Employees Supplemental Retirement System. Brian has two daughters, Laura and Sarah. He enjoys diverse activities in his free time, including running and hiking.

Ben is a Certified Specialist in Estate & Trust Law by the State Bar of Arizona and a Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation. Ben has been elected as a Fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel. He joined Bogutz & Gordon, P.C. in 1999, after having practiced with a Tucson estate planning firm since 1994. He also serves on the State Bar of Arizona Probate & Trust Section Executive Council. Ben earned a B.S. in Commerce at the University of Virginia McIntire School of Commerce and earned his J.D. at the University of Arizona College of Law (Magna Cum Laude), where he was an Editor for the Arizona Law Review. He is a Member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, the Rotary Club of Tucson, and the Pima County Bar Association. He writes and lectures frequently and is active in numerous community organizations including serving on the Board of Goodwill Industries. Ben and his wife, Dena, a CPA, have traveled extensively to all seven continents, and they now have two children, Josephine and Ethan, who keep them closer to home.

Teresa became a member of the firm in November 2008 after working as a law clerk for the firm. She was admitted to practice in Arizona in 2008, and became a Licensed Fiduciary in 2010. Teresa earned her B.A. in both Political Science and Journalism from the University of Arizona and in 2008 she earned her J.D. from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago, IL. While in law school she developed an interest in elder law, and she founded and was president of the law school's Elder Law Society. She currently volunteers for Lawyers for Literacy. In her free time she enjoys running, cycling, downhill skiing, and spending time with her golden retriever, Parker, and her husband Jordan.

Ana is a Certified Specialist in Estate & Trust Law by the State Bar of Arizona, and she joined Bogutz & Gordon, P.C. in October 2011, after practicing law for six years with another firm in Tucson.  Her practice is concentrated in the areas of estate planning, probate, trust administration, guardianships and conservatorships.  Ana earned her B.A. in Psychology & Italian from the University of Virginia in 2000 and her J.D. from the University of Notre Dame Law School in 2005.  In 2010, Ana was named one of the Arizona Daily Star's "40 Under 40."  She serves on the State Bar of Arizona Probate & Trust Section Executive Council, is a member of the Southern Arizona Estate Planners Council, Pima County Bar Association, and Morris K. Udall Inn of Court, and is a past president of the Southern Arizona Chapter of the Arizona Women Lawyers Association.  Ana and her husband have two young children, Mateo and Margot.

Craig is a Certified Specialist in Estate & Trust Law by the State Bar of Arizona and a Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation. He is a Tucson native who has practiced law for 16 years in Arizona in the areas of estate planning, estate and gift taxation, probate, and trust administration. In 2009, he was elected as a Fellow of the American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel. He is the former Chair of the State Bar Probate & Trust Section, and the Estate and Trust Advisory Committee for specialization. Craig serves on the Board of Trustees for the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona.  He is also an erstwhile writer, as evidenced by his award winning humorous combination of law and swords-and-sorcery, which was published in the State Bar's Arizona Attorney magazine and he is also a staff reviewer for metalcdratings.com. Craig has regularly appeared on KVOA's News at 4 as the station's legal contributor. Craig earned his  J.D. from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1995. His wife, Patti, is also an attorney, and Craig keeps busy with their young sons, their dogs Stella and Luna, and his painfully rudimentary heavy metal guitar playing. 

Allan, recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America, has practiced law since 1971. He works in estate and financial planning, and estate administration and management. He has been certified as a Certified Elder Law Attorney by the National Elder Law Foundation and as a Licensed Fiduciary by the Arizona Supreme Court. In 2007, he was honored to be elected as a Fellow of the American College of Trusts and Estates Counsel. Allan is married to Yvonne, and they have four adult children, Alissa, Aaron, Simon and Michael, and five grandchildren, Brianna, Fynn, Finley, Aiden  and Solomon.

Craig practiced elder law with the firm from 1985 through 2008. He had extensive experience in Medicaid/ALTCS planning, including Special Needs Trusts, was certified as a Specialist in Estate and Trust Law by the State Bar of Arizona, and  recognized as a Certified Elder Law Attorney (CELA) by the National Elder Law Foundation (NELF). Craig was also selected as a Fellow of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) in 1995 and Best Lawyers in America in 2007. Craig has been quite active serving on the Boards and Executive Committees of both national and statewide elder law organizations (NAELA, NELF, Az-NAELA, Senior Rights PAC), while always looking out for the best interests of his clients.  Craig has lived in Tucson since 1976 and is married to Barbara Smith, a pediatrician, and they have two daughters. Craig enjoys bicycling, birding, and SCUBA diving. Craig retired from the practice of law for health reasons in 2008.

Beth joined Bogutz and Gordon in September, 2008. She received her bachelors of science in social work from the University of Evansville. Beth has twenty-four years experience as a care manager working with elderly, developmentally disabled, and seriously mentally ill people. She is a member of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers. Beth has a son, Chris, and a daughter, Katie. In her spare time she enjoys reading, gardening, and fishing and hiking.

Melinda Oliver has served as a geriatric care manager in Southern Arizona for the past 20 years. She received her undergraduate degree form the University of Arizona and a Masters of Social Work from Arizona State University. Recently she has been certified by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW) as an Advanced Social Work Case Manager. In her role at Bogutz and Gordon, she assists the attorneys and their clients with assessment and capacity issues, medical advocacy, and crisis management. She often serves as a liaison for out of town family members to assure the safety and care of local elders. Melinda is a member of the National Association of Professional Geriatric Care Managers, National Association of Social Workers, and serves on the Board of Directors of Oasis Adoption Services, Inc. Melinda and her husband, Tony have two children, Kyle and Kelsey. In her free time, she enjoys swimming, hiking, and reading.

Wendy received her Bachelor's Degree in psychology from the University of Arizona in 1992, and then her Associate of Applied Science Degree as a Legal Assistant. Wendy began working at Bogutz & Gordon, P.C.  in 1994. She focuses on financial planning and management of client investments, income tax preparation, guardianships and conservatorships, and probate administration. Wendy has passed the examination and met the other requirements to receive her Certified Legal Assistant designation through the National Association of Legal Assistants.  She is married to Jeff Lemcke and they have two daughters, Megan and Jessica.

Toni has been with Bogutz & Gordon, P.C. since 1987. She has attended classes at the University of Arizona and Pima Community College and is a member of the Tucson Paralegal Association. Toni has passed the examination and met the other requirements to receive her Certified Legal Assistant designation through the National Association of Legal Assistants.  Toni assists families in the application process for ALTCS, the program which pays for long term nursing care for eligible clients. Toni also works in the probate and guardianship/conservatorship areas. She has two children, Chris and Rebecca.

Vera has worked in law offices in Tucson and Phoenix since 1977. She also has experienced as a Regisered Sales Assistant in a national securities Brokerage Firm. Vera joined Bogutz & Gordon in 2002 and focuses on management of client investments and fiduciary administration. She is a member of the Tucson Association of Legal Assistants and the Pima County Bar Association (associate status). Vera has passed the examination and met the other requirements to receive her Certified Legal Assistant designation through the National Association of Legal Assistants.  Vera is a widow, and has one child, Krista, and two grandchildren.

Kelly Beahan joined the firm in 2007. She graduated in 2006 from the University of Arizona with a degree in Political Science and Classics. Kelly has passed the examination and met the other requirements to receive her Certified Legal Assistant designation through the National Association of Legal Assistants.  Kelly enjoys reading, hiking, and traveling.

Debra works primarily in the area of estate planning. Having been employed in the legal field for 24 years, she received her Associate of Arts Degree in Court Reporting in 1982. Before moving to Tucson in 2004, Debra spent 14 years employed with a law firm in Bremerton, Washington concentrating exclusively in the areas of guardianship/conservatorship, probate and estate planning. She is a member of the Tucson Paralegal Association. Debra has passed the examination and met the other requirements to receive her Certified Legal Assistant designation through the National Association of Legal Assistants.  Debra is married with three daughters and two grandchildren. In her spare time she enjoys family, camping and motorcycles.

Becky has been a member of the Bogutz & Gordon team since 2004, working primarily in estate plan drafting. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the University of Arizona, as well as a post-baccalaureate advanced certificate in paralegal studies at Pima Community College.  Becky is a member of the National Association of Legal Assistants, the National Association for Legal Professionals, and the Tucson Paralegal Association. Becky has passed the examination and met the other requirements to receive her Certified Legal Assistant designation through the National Association of Legal Assistants.  In 2009 Becky married the love of her life, Larry Solomon, with whom she enjoys playing piano duets, traveling, and cooking.

Sydney is our resident Director of First Impressions, aka, our receptionist. Still a Kentucky girl at heart, she enjoys target shooting as much as power shopping.  In her down time, Sydney is often found behind the lens of a camera, however, she also loves studying the Bible, climbing Tumamoc hill, cracking jokes, and relentless-yet-insightful back-seat driving on her husband John's motorcyle.  Her most rewarding accomplishment in life?  Her amazing sons, Elijah and Nicholas.

Leah is our Accounting Clerk. She is a native Tucsonan who loves cooking and camping. She is engaged to Ben and they have two lovely daughters, Vivian and Ruby.