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Michael Rex Shumway

Randle Palmer & Associates • Tucson, AZ
Estate Planning

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Contact

Email
Phone
(855) 973-0531
Address
990 E. 17th St., Tucson, AZ, 85719, US

Professional

About

Prior to joining RPA, Michael had a successful career both in government and the private sector. A sixth-generation Arizona native, Michael graduated summa cum laude with his undergraduate degree from the University of Arizona. After two years teaching high school in his hometown of Winslow, Arizona, he attended The James E. Rogers College of Law where he also graduated summa cum laude—finishing sixth in his class of nearly 150. After clerking for Justice Robert Brutinel on the Arizona Supreme Court, Michael has practiced as a family law attorney, private criminal defense attorney, and as a prosecutor. Michael has handled both civil, criminal, and family law appeals, He has submitted brief to the Arizona Supreme Court, Arizona Court of Appeals, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appels. Michael hs successfully argued cases before the Arizona Supreme Court and teh Arizona Court of Appeals. Michael has more than a decade of experience in both trial and appellate litigation. When not working, you’ll find him coaching one of his kids’ sports teams or rooting for the Arizona Wildcats.

About Estate Planning Law

Estate planning attorneys help individuals plan for the distribution of their assets and care during incapacity. They create wills, trusts, and other documents to protect families and minimize taxes. Common matters include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives.

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Credentials

Education
2013 University of Arizona JD - Juris Doctor 2007 University of Arizona BS Psychology
Languages
Spanish

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2024 Honoree Appellate Practice, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2024 Honoree for Transportation Law, Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch 2022 Appellate Prosecutor of the Year, Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys' Advisory Council 2013 Arizona Law Review Distinguished Editor Award, University of Arizona Law 2013 Dean's List, University of Arizona Law
Associations
2014 - Present State Bar of Arizona
Updated: Apr 01, 2026