The Arizona Trial Lawyers Association publishes pamphlets and newsletters that inform its members about important court cases and legislation. The organization also receives grants and has published 1 pamphlet worth $14,160. The article highlights the work of two women attorneys who have been elected to the Yavapai County Attorney’s office. They are both women who have successfully represented their clients in high-profile cases. The Arizona Trial Lawyers Association is comprised of more than 200 members who practice civil and criminal law.
Ms. Mitchell is the first female to hold the office of Yavapai County Attorney
Ms. Mitchell was elected to the position of Yavapai County Attorney in November 2000. She currently oversees ninety employees and a $7 million budget. She also oversees active prosecutions. Ms. Mitchell has been active in her community, serving as faculty with the CWAG Alliance Partnership to strengthen the Mexican legal system and promote consistency in rule of law disciplines.
Ms. Mitchell has a long history in the community, having been active in the Volunteer Lawyers Program and serving as a counselor for Hurricane Katrina victims. She graduated from the University of Tennessee and earned her J.D. from Vanderbilt University. She is currently working on her third term as Yavapai County Attorney. She has served as a Commissioner on the Arizona Commission Corporation and is a member of the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Arizona.
Ms. Polk is the first female to hold the office of Yavapai County Attorney
Sheila Polk is an Arizona lawyer who was elected to the county attorney position in 2000. She has served in that position for four terms and currently serves as chair of the Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys Advisory Council. She was also elected as president of the Arizona County Attorneys and Sheriffs Association and has received numerous awards and honors. Listed below are some of her notable accomplishments.
Ms. Polk inherited an office that had been run by a man. The county attorney’s office now has over a hundred employees, including litigation specialists, victim advocates, and investigators. It’s a modern-day office with computers throughout. Attorneys sit in courtrooms with laptops, and her office is streamlined and modern. Sheila Polk has a modern office, including the courtroom.
Ms. Polk represents a young lady mauled by a bear on Mt. Lemmon
The Arizona Game and Fish Commission is responsible for the wildlife management in Coronado National Forest. The bear was relocated to Mt. Lemmon in the late 1980s. It was identified by the yellow tag # 166. It was previously known to cause repeated problems at nearby camps. Ms. Polk claims that she was unaware of the dangers when she was hiking in the area.
The three people who were attacked by the bear had removed all food from their tents and then secured their gear. The bear then returned and attacked the three people. One of the victims was a young woman who had accompanied her friend and sister to the park. Despite the danger, the bear was still able to kill the three women. Ms. Polk is seeking compensation for her clients.
Ted represents a young lady mauled by a bear on Mt. Lemmon
While the case is complicated, it is also remarkably successful. Ted successfully represented a young woman who was mauled by a bear on Mt. Lemmon in Arizona. After an investigation, he found that the state of Arizona had known about the dangerous behavior of the bear but still failed to follow its policies in capturing and releasing the animal. Ultimately, he obtained a multi-million dollar settlement for his client, the first of its kind in Arizona and North America. He also successfully tried an eye-surgery case for a United Airlines pilot, obtaining a $4 million verdict and winning on appeal.
The young woman was camping with her family in the area on Aug. 31 when a bear attacked her and bit her shoulder, thigh, and legs. A staffer at the camp, meanwhile, shot the bear to kill it and take the victims down the mountain to safety. The bear was later found dead. The incident prompted federal and state officials to close three campgrounds near Mount Lemmon.
