Christopher A. Combs, Esq.
Chris graduated from Arizona State University (cum laude) and University of Arizona
law school (Law Review). After law school, Chris was a captain, United States Marine
Corps (JAG), and an honors graduate of the Naval Justice School in Newport, Rhode
Island. Chris is an Arizona real estate broker and writes a Sunday column in the Arizona Republic.
Note: Chris recently argued before the Supreme Court of Arizona that a forged deed from a mother to her daughter-in-law should not be enforceable, although the daughter-in-law had paid the property taxes for more than 20 years. On April 16, 2025, the Supreme Court of Arizona agreed, and reversed the Arizona Court of Appeals. CV 24-0102-PR.
Our Professionals
Marika Perret-Carrillo
Marika Perret-Carrillo is a Senior Real Estate Paralegal who practiced as a French real estate attorney for six years at the international law firm Jones Day in Paris. During her tenure, she dedicated the first three years to litigation before transitioning to a transactional practice for the last three years at the law firm. Marika has a master’s degree in business law, graduating magna cum laude from Universite de Franche-Comte. She now lives in Scottsdale where she enjoys spending time with her family and her dogs.
Amanda Iwanicki
Amanda is a Real Estate Paralegal. She graduated magna cum laude from Arizona State University with a Bachelor of Science in Communications and a minor in Real Estate. Amanda has completed the coursework for the Arizona Real Estate Exam. Amanda loves all aspects of being a real estate paralegal, and enjoys traveling, and spending time outdoors with her dog, Remi.
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