Edit info for Owens & Perkins, P.C. - Michelle J. Perkins, Esq.

Ms. Perkins is the Managing Partner of Owens and Perkins, P.C. in Scottsdale. Ms. Perkins was admitted to the practice of law in Arizona in 1994 and was a sole practitioner in Scottsdale for two years. She then co-founded Owens and Perkins, P.C. with her grandfather, C.D. Owens.Some of her most notable achievements include:2014 Arizona's Top Ten Attorneys for Family Law by AZ Business Magazine 2014 America's Most Honored Professional by The American Registry2014 AV Preeminent Rated by Martindale-Hubbell2014 Client's Choice Award by Avvo2014 Top Valley Lawyers by North Valley Magazine50 Most Influential Women in Arizona Business for 2013 by AZ Business Magazine2013 and 2014 Martindale-Hubbell Client Distinction Award2012 Arizona's Top Ten Estate and Trust Litigation Attorneys by AZ Business Magazine2012 Best of Arizona Business Attorneys by AZ Business MagazineTop 5% of family law lawyers by Southwest Super LawyersAward of Excellence by Scottsdale Bar AssociationMs. Perkins is the former Chair of the Maricopa County Bar Association Family Law Section (2005-2006), former member of the Superior Court Domestic Relations/Mental Health Committee (2005-2006), former Board Member of the Scottsdale Bar Association (6 years), former Arbitrator for the State Bar Fee Arbitra tion Committee and former Board Member of the Homeless Legal Assistance Project (6 years).She is a current member of the Arizona Chapter of the Entrepreneur’s Organization and Successful Women Owners Network (SWON), recognizing women who embody innovation, growth, community service and lifetime achievement. Ms. Perkins has also taught continuing legal education seminars to fellow attorneys. Currently, Ms. Perkins' volunteer efforts are for the Maricopa County Superior Court where she sits as a Judge Pro Tem in both family law and probate matters, with an emphasis on settlement conferences for complex, high conflict litigation