Attorney at Law
Yuma, Arizona Area
- Current
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- Attorney at law at Deason Law Firm
- Past
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- President-Elect (2010) at National Academy of Elder Law Attorney's (Arizona Chapter)
- Alumni mentor at Thomas Jefferson School of Law
- Shi Gung (master teacher) at Moores Chinese Martial Arts
- Deputy County Attorney at Yuma County Attorney's Office
- Owner/Producer/Publisher at Zimbobway's Soul Productions/Athanasius Recording Company
- Education
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- Thomas Jefferson School of Law
- University of San Diego
- Boston University
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Robert Michael Way’s Experience
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Attorney at law
Deason Law Firm
(Privately Held; Law Practice industry)
July 2007 — Present (2 years 8 months)
The practice focuses on estate planning, elder law including Medicaid/Medicare, VA benefits, protective proceedings, trust administration and probate.
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President-Elect (2010)
National Academy of Elder Law Attorney's (Arizona Chapter)
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
January 2009 — January 2010 (1 year 1 month)
The National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys is a non-profit organization which advocates on behalf of the many elderly, seniors and retired persons across the country. Much of the focus of elder law will include estate planning, probate, guardianships/conservatorship, life-care planning and assisting individuals navigate governmental entitlement programs such as Medicaid/Medicare, Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income, Veterans benefits and Railroad retirement benefits.
Prior to my elected position as the President-Elect, I have served as a member of the Board of Directors for one year (2009) -
Alumni mentor
Thomas Jefferson School of Law
(Law Practice industry)
2008 — 2009 (1 year )
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Shi Gung (master teacher)
Moores Chinese Martial Arts
(Professional Training & Coaching industry)
January 1985 — October 2009 (24 years 10 months)
Master martial arts instructor in the art of Shou Shu Kung Fu.
Shou Shu is a true martial arts system teaching pure self-defense and application. Its literal translation in the mandarin dialect is “beast/animal knowledge”. It utilizes the fighting motions of seven fighting animals (bear,tiger,mongoose,white crane, mantis,cobra and dragon). Each of the seven animals specializes in a specific type of motion. Each utilizes the laws of physics to create immense power but in completely different ways. Shou Shu is the combination of these animal motions. Al Moore Sr. brought Shou Shu to the United States from China over 45 years ago.
His son Al Moore Jr (Jung Moon) continues the legacy. Because Shou Shu is an application art which makes it work for all people. Put another way, its principles do not rely on size or strength. A small woman can learn to generate more power than a man of great strength who does not have Shou Shu training. From the very first day, the student of Shou Shu is taught how to use body alignment to produce energy and power. It almost seems magical to the new student. -
Deputy County Attorney
Yuma County Attorney's Office
(Law Practice industry)
February 2005 — July 2007 (2 years 6 months)
Criminal Division (February 2005-March 2007) – reviewed cases on intake, prosecuted misdemeanor offenses at all stages which included taking 15 cases through trial. One particular case was used as precedent in part to change ARS 13-970 (the law in Arizona governing the ability to set aside or expunge a Title 17 (Fish and Game) offense). My assignment then changed to include prosecuting felony offenses: drug offenses, property crimes, complex white collar crimes, some elder abuse and exploitation, and unique cases such as a Title 44 trademark violation case. Further, work included presenting cases to grand juries, evidentiary hearings, pre-trial preparation interviews and motions, preliminary hearings, conditions of release and bond hearings; and, 2 complete jury trials.
Civil Division (March 2007-July 2007) – duties included reviewing (IGA’s) intergovernmental agreements between state/county or state/federal entities; reviewed construction and other departmental contracts including design/build contracts; drafted county contracts and formal legal opinions for agencies including: County Public Health Department, ITS Department, Yuma County Constable, and the County Board of Supervisors. Additional responsibilities were to represent the State in multiple Title 36 involuntary commitment hearings and the litigation of all civil asset forfeitures. -
Owner/Producer/Publisher
Zimbobway's Soul Productions/Athanasius Recording Company
(Entertainment industry)
October 1997 — May 1999 (1 year 8 months)
Athanasius Recording Company and ZSP was organized to produce Zimbobway's King Kingston Orchestra. Over the course of 10-days of rehearsing and recording, 24 musical selections incorporating the sounds of Ska, Mento, Calypso, and Jazz were produced and then mastered at Capitol Records, Hollywood, California. Together with Jamaican arranger Carlos A. Malcolm and 6 other original members of his group from 1965 "Carlos Malcolm and the Afro-Jamaican Rhythms" and Jazz musician Gilbert Castellanos, the sound of a 20-Piece Jamaican ska/mento orchestra was born and lives on.
Robert Michael Way’s Education
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Thomas Jefferson School of Law
JD , real property/estates and trust/entertainment law , 1998 — 2001
- Activities and Societies:
- American Bar Association
VITA (Volunteer Income Tax assistance program)
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University of San Diego
BA , Philosophy , 1993 — 1998
- Activities and Societies:
- University of San Diego Symphony - Concertmaster
University of San Diego Chamber Music Ensemble - principal violinist
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Boston University
None , Chamber Music/Theory - Tanglewood Institute of Music , 1993 — 1993
Additional Information
Robert Michael Way’s Websites:
Robert Michael Way’s Groups:
St. John Neuman Roman Catholic Church, Yuma, Arizona
Knights of Columbus
Thomas More Society
State Bar of Arizona
National Academy of Estate Planning Attorneys
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Yuma County Bar Association
Moore's Chinese Martial Arts
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University Of San Diego Alumni Association -
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(Friends of the) National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Robert Michael Way’s Contact Settings
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- new ventures
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