SanTan Sun 12-5-09 Issue

18 December 5 - 18, 2009
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Family matters focus for area attorney
by Joan Westlake child custody, community property Lawyers Assistance Project, 2002; Small Firm of the
While attorney William Wingard law and domestic relations. Year – Family Lawyers Assistance Project, 2003;
has the qualifi cations to handle a Wingard was admitted to the bar Guardian ad Litem of the year – Family Lawyers
wide range of legal matters, a personal in Michigan in 1996 and in Arizona Assistance Project, 2004; and Top 50 Pro Bono
experience steered the Queen Creek in 1999, and is currently a Judge Pro Attorneys of Arizona – Arizona Bar Foundation, 2004.
resident to make family the focus of Tem of the Superior Court of Arizona. There is no charge for initial consultations. Offi ce
his business. Wingard has been appointed as hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday,
“When I began to practice, it just Guardian ad Litem for many children and appointments in the evenings and on weekends
felt right. Family law was something by the Maricopa County Courts are available.
that I was good at and the different and has responsibilities for trust Wingard’s offi ces are located in Tempe at 2101
issues that arise energize me. Also, accounting and employee matters. E. Broadway, Suite 9. The attorney also schedules
I went through a divorce of my own Giving back to the community has meetings in locations at his clients’ convenience and
very early in my career and witnessed
Attorney William Wingard
always been a priority for Wingard. says many initial consults can be done over the phone
fi rsthand what it does to a family. That He has been a volunteer attorney for at 480-543-1131.
experience led me to where I am today.” the Phoenix Family Lawyers Assistance Program since “In family legal matters, people don’t realize the
Wingard’s expertise includes legal matters in the 1999, giving time to help low-income individuals or long term effects of their decisions,” says Wingard.
practice areas of family law, divorce, child custody, those with unique problems to manage the family law “Don’t make even what you may think is a minor
child support, spousal maintenance, guardianship, system. decision or agreement without professional advice.”
domestic violence, visitation rights, alimony, Many awards and recognitions have been given
grandparents’ rights, non-parent custody, interstate to Wingard, including Lifesaver of the Year – Family
Help wanted with taxes
Car champ Pastrana at grand opening
Volunteer tax preparers are needed for VITA, Chandler’s Volunteer Income Tax
Meet Travis Pastrana, Subaru Rally Car Champion, X-Games Champion and Star of
Assessment program, to help at free income tax assistance sites in Chandler Feb. 1
MTV’s Nitro Circus from 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Sat., Dec. 5 at Subaru Superstore of Chandler’s
through mid-April 2010.
grand opening at S. Gilbert Rd., north of the Santan Loop 202 Freeway in Chandler.
Volunteers help low- and moderate-income residents fi le taxes and apply for the
Fans can chat with Pastrana from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 3 p.m. Attendees
Earned Income Tax Credit, which returns money from overpayment of taxes to workers
can enter to win two VIP tickets to see him attempt to shatter the world record for
with modest incomes.
distance jumping in a car. The record-breaking attempt takes place New Year’s Eve at
VITA volunteers must complete an Internal Revenue Service course in tax law and
the Pine Street Pier at Long Beach, CA’s Rainbow Harbor.
pass an IRS test. Training is offered from 8 a.m. to noon for fi ve consecutive Saturdays
Other grand opening highlights include Subaru Superstore of Chandler ribbon
beginning Jan. 2 at the Western International University Building located at 55 N.
cutting ceremony and celebration at 10 a.m.; Vehicle & Technology Walk-a-Rounds
Arizona Pl. in Chandler.
conducted by Subaru of America from 11-5 p.m.; Subaru Car Show and Contest Judging
Volunteers with Chandler’s VITA program assisted nearly 700 families with their tax
from 2-3 p.m.; and car show awards at 3 p.m. Many Subaru of America executives,
returns last year, helping them to claim more than $1 million dollars in refunds.
including Subaru Superstore Owner/General Manager Richard Cvijanovich, and other
For more information about volunteering with VITA, call 480-782-4320.
local dignitaries will also be on hand.
For more information, call 480-222-6000 or visit www.shopsubaru.com.
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