DeConcini McDonald Yetwin & Lacy, P.C. is proud to announce that two of our attorneys have been named to the 2025 edition of Super Lawyers. This recognition is a testament to their outstanding legal expertise, dedication, and achievements within the legal community.
Super Lawyers, a trusted rating service of outstanding lawyers, selects attorneys using a patented multi-phase process that includes peer nominations, independent research, and evaluations. Fewer than 5% of attorneys in each state are honored with this prestigious designation, making it one of the highest distinctions in the legal field.
Jody A. Corrales has 18 years of experience in bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, as well as general civil litigation. Jody has extensive experience in bankruptcy law, including representation of creditors and debtors in all facets of Chapter 7, 11, 12 and 13 bankruptcy cases, including non-dischargeability litigation, valuation disputes, and contested plan confirmation proceedings. She is Board Certified in Consumer Bankruptcy Law by the American Board of Certification, an American Bar Association-accredited program. She is also certified as a Bankruptcy Specialist by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. Jody devotes considerable time to pro bono endeavors, frequently assisting self-represented litigants in bankruptcy court and federal district court. In 2014, she was awarded the Hon. Eileen W. Hollowell Pro Bono Attorney of the Year Award from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona. In 2023, she was recognized as the Top 50 Pro Bono Attorney from the Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education. In 2023, she received the Attorney of the Quarter (Summer) Award from Step Up to Justice.
James M. Susa has 36 years of experience and has built a reputation for providing high-quality legal representation and achieving favorable results for clients. He has handled numerous high-profile cases, consistently earning accolades for tax expertise, integrity, and client-focused approach. Jim’s practice is concentrated on the representation of clients in state and local taxation matters in Arizona and Nevada. Jim has represented government and private clients in property, sales, use and income tax matters before administrative and judicial tribunals in Arizona and Nevada. The State Bar of Arizona has certified Jim as a tax law specialist and Jim has over 25 years of experience in litigating tax matters before the Office of Administrative Hearings, State Board of Equalization, Board of Tax Appeals, Tax Court, Court of Appeals and Supreme Court in Arizona and in the County and State Boards of Equalization, Tax Commission, District Court and Supreme Court in Nevada. Jim also has lectured extensively in Arizona and Nevada on property, sales and use tax matters for a variety of organizations including the State Bars of Arizona and Nevada.
Jody A. Corrales and James M. Susa are both Shareholders in the Firm’s Tucson Office.
DeConcini McDonald Yetwin & Lacy. P.C. has provided quality representation to its clients throughout the State of Arizona and beyond for over five decades. Our diverse practice areas, experienced professionals, multiple office locations, and innovative solutions allow us to meet our clients’ needs conveniently and efficiently. Whoever you are: government, private, individual, corporate, trust, or partnership, we can address your needs. Whatever your legal issue, we have you covered. In central or southern Arizona, we’re there for you, wherever “there” is. For more information, please see our website: https://www.deconcinimcdonald.com/
About Super Lawyers
Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The selections are made annually using a patented multiphase process that includes nominations, peer reviews, and independent research. Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys in over 70 practice areas.