Our Team
Tait D. Elkie
Attorney
Tait D. Elkie is a graduate of Arizona State University in Tempe, Arizona, where he earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Justice Studies in 1997. He then attended California Western School of Law in San Diego, California where he earned his Juris Doctor Degree in 2002.
Michele Elkie
Office Manager
Michele Elkie is a graduate of York University, Ontario, Canada, where she received her Honours Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and Education. Prior to joining Fountain Hills Law Firm in 2009, she was a school teacher for nine years and taught grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. With her creative abilities and high standards for quality, Mrs. Elkie manages Fountain Hills Law Firm, ensuring a warm and welcome environment. She oversees its daily operations, accounting, billing, and client management.
Marites Quezada
Legal Assistant
Marites Quezada is a graduate of St. Scholastica’s College, Manila, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications. Prior to joining Fountain Hills Law Firm in 2017, she worked for years in her family business in the areas of administration and sales. Ms. Quezada has also worked for several retail companies in the Boston area. Ms. Quezada is responsible for greeting clients, handling front office reception and telephone duties, and also supporting the firm in a variety of administrative office duties. Ms. Quezada’s personal interests include spending time with family and friends, and pursuing fitness activities.
Samantha Podwojski
Paralegal
Samantha Podwojski received her Paralegal Certificate from University of Arizona. Ms. Podwojski joined Fountain Hills Law Firm in 2020, with a primary focus on estate planning and personal injury. As the firm’s paralegal, Ms. Podwojski assists with drafting estate plan documents, communicating with insurance adjusters, gathering and organizing medical records, and supporting clients who have been injured in an accident throughout their personal injury case. Her personal interests include spending time with family and doing volunteer work in the community.
Emilie Elkie
Emilie Elkie is an Arizona native and has lived here her entire life. Ms. Elkie is the firm’s toughest negotiator, who is steadfast in pursuing and achieving her personal goals and desires. Her passion for her work is second only to whatever else may pique her interest and attention at the moment. She is the pride and joy of Tait and Michele, and when she’s not in school, she can often be seen visiting the firm and chatting up clients.