Karp & Weiss PC

Karp and Weiss attorneys have developed substantial experience in many areas of the law, including criminal, civil, family and estate planning. We represent both plaintiffs and defendants, which gives us insight into the entire litigation process and enables us to provide the best possible representation for our clients.

Karp & Weiss was founded in 1984 by three trial attorneys, with three diverse specialties, all with a mission to meet the special needs of their clients. Over 30 years later, the team at Karp & Weiss continues to achieve their mission of client satisfaction and a high quality of legal service in personal injury, criminal defense, probate and family law cases.

Our lawyers are well known and highly respected litigators in Tucson. Leonard Karp and Laura Belleau are Fellows in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Fellows in the International Academy of Family Lawyers and Diplomates in the American College of Family Trial Lawyers. Laura Belleau is a certified family law specialist. Leonard Karp was a recipient of the Foundation for Family Justice Lifetime Achievement Award. Steve Weiss was a recipient of the prestigious Tom Karas and Bob Hooker Criminal Justice Awards. Marissa Sites is an active member of several professional associations and a recipient of the 2019 40 Under 40 Award.

Leonard Karp graduated from Law School at the University of Arizona in 1965. Mr. Karp is a senior partner in the law firm of Karp & Weiss, P.C. and practices in the area of family law. Mr. Karp received the 2014 State Bar of Arizona Award for outstanding contributions to the practice of family law in the State of Arizona and the Lifetime Achievement award from the Foundation for Family Justice in 2015. In 2012, he was selected as Tucson Best Lawyers Family Law Lawyer of the Year. Mr. Karp has achieved an AV preeminent rating by Martindale-Hubble which is the highest possible peer review rating for his legal ability and ethical standards since 1987. He has also been listed in the Naifeh and Smith Harvard Law School’s The Best Lawyers in America, Arizona’s Family Law Category, continuously since 1987.

Mr. Karp focuses his practice on representing high net-worth individuals involved in complex marriage dissolution actions. Many of Mr. Karp’s cases involve the division of valuable businesses, real estate and other financial assets that are owned by the marital community. Mr. Karp has extensive experience working with forensic accountants, business lawyers, and experts in both valuing and dividing assets.

Mr. Karp also is a highly respected mediator for those spouses who seek to resolve issues without litigation at all or to end pending litigation.