Tait D. Elkie, Attorney/Owner
Attorney Profile
Since entering the legal field in 1994, Mr. Elkie has devoted a great amount of his practice to helping his personal injury clients receive the fair compensation they deserve.
He is also well-versed in creating revocable living trusts, wills, living wills, and powers of attorney, and has assisted hundreds of clients in fulfilling their estate planning goals.
Mr. Elkie has been a licensed trial attorney in private practice since 2002, and has a high success rate defending clients in court who are charged with DUI and other traffic offenses, as well as those facing misdemeanor and felony charges.
Prior to becoming an attorney, Mr. Elkie served in the United States Marine Corps for four years. He earned the rank of Sergeant and was honorably discharged in 1993. During his service in the Marine Corps, Mr. Elkie served in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, and also in Operation Restore Hope in Somalia.
In addition to his law practice, Mr. Elkie prides himself on his commitment to Fountain Hills, and has been extensively involved in the local community. You may recognize him from the Fountain Hills Town Council, where he served as Councilmember and Vice Mayor, from the Fountain Hills Republican Club, where he served as President, as a board member of the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce, and as an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #7507, the American Legion, Post #58, and the Marine Corps League, Detachment #1439.
If you would like to discuss a legal matter with Mr. Elkie, please call 480.FH-LAWYER (480.345.2993) or fill out our online contact form to set up a consultation.
Education
Bachelor of Science Degree in Justice Studies, 1997
Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona
Juris Doctorate, 2002
California Western School of Law, San Diego, California
Bar Admissions
State Bar of Arizona
United States District Court, District of Arizona
United State Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
United States Supreme Court
Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Tribal Court
Memberships and Certifications
Arizona Association for Justice (formerly the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association)
Member
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice
Member
Arizona’s Finest Lawyers
Sustaining Member
Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce
Board Member
National Rifle Association
Certified Instructor
Marine Corps League, Detachment #1439
Commandant
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #7507
Former Judge Advocate
American Legion, Post #58
Member and Color Guard Member
Honors and Awards
Attorney at Law Magazine
Attorney of the Month (2015 and 2018)
The National Trial Lawyers Association
Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education
Top 50 Pro Bono Attorneys in Arizona Award, 2008 & 2012
Town of Fountain Hills
Former Councilmember and Vice Mayor
Fountain Hills Republican Club
Republican of the Year, 2015
United States Marine Corps Veteran
Operation Desert Shield and Storm Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, 1990-91
Operation Restore Hope, Somalia, 1992-93
Charitable Activities
Fountain Hills Teen Court
Mentor, 2007 – Present
Law for Kids, Mentor
2007 – Present
American Legion, Post #58
Member, 2008 – Present
Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce
Board Member, 2014 – Present
Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #7507
Judge Advocate General, 2009 – 2016
Sunset Kiwanis
Past President
Fountain Hills Republican Club
Past President
Instructional Sessions and Lectures
Gila County Judicial Training Conference Speaker
Misdemeanor Case Flow, June 2015