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Platt & Westby, P.C.

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Peggy Hecht

03:52 20 Apr 26

I highly recommend the law firm of Platt & Westby, P.C., located on N. 7th Ave., Phoenix, AZ and their trustworthy, professional, and skilled attorneys. The excellent collaborative communication skills of Attorney Peter H. Westby and Attorney Andrew Rahtz seamlessly create a heightened trust with a client. Their reliability as well as skilled abilities and dependable willingness to effectively achieve and finalize a client's desired outcome is Admirable and Truly Appreciated!read more

Aggie Mesa

18:52 19 Dec 25

I am so grateful for the very capable team at Platt and Westby that assisted me recently. My original call was with Andy and he was wonderful. I then had the pleasure of having Abe litigate my arbitration which went very well and ended in my favor. I also had lovely contact with Allie and Patrick. A class act all around and I highly recommend them. I cannot thank them enough!read more

John Brennard

11:56 18 Jun 25

I was referred to Andy Rahtz by an Attorney/Friend that was retiring. Andy and his team were able to handle my case and get results. Friendly, Professional and Informative....my first choice when in need ! Thanks Platt & Westby !!read more

Michael Espinoza

04:31 04 Apr 25

I can’t say enough good things about the attorneys at Platt & Westby. I first retained the firm to assist with a Partition Action. This case was also complicated by a separate family case, which I had a different firm representing me. Abe, Andy, and Amber all helped simplify my case for me. They were very knowledgeable and strategic with their approach. Everything was well explained.After the partition action case was complete, I retained P&W for a collections case. My family case ended up back in court so I retained them a third time, for my family case, (the case that a previous firm represented me for). P&W has made an impact on me and I’m grateful for that. That’s why they have my business.Throughout all of this, I’ve never felt like just another number, or another client. I truly feel my attorneys have vested themselves with each of my cases and there is no feeling like knowing you’re in good hands. I know I have a great advocate with P&W. I feel they have went above and beyond for me. There is no doubt in my mind that if I ever need another attorney to represent me, I will be calling P&W.I would highly recommend P&W to anyone that needs representation.read more

Bryan Lark

03:51 22 Jan 25

As a real estate investor, there are always issues that come up that can create a lot of stress but getting solid legal advice has proven to be incredibly helpful. After talking with Mr. Westby, I have a lot more confidence in my situation. He knew the law very well, presented viable options for how I could move forward, listened so well and attentively, and responded with empathy and kindness. If you are a real estate investor looking for good legal counsel, I would highly recommend giving Platt & Westby a call to discuss your situation with them. Thank you Mr. Westby! I am grateful for the time you spent with me.read more

Pamela R

21:52 29 Dec 24

Professional, thorough and friendly. Rates are reasonable. They did work for mymother's estate several years back and I would go back to them without question.

Marlene Fugatt

09:19 26 Nov 24

They go out of their way to help you. Morgan was a great help and I thank him for his info and kindness.

Jenna Szarek

19:40 19 Nov 24

I can’t express enough gratitude for the incredible work attorney Matthew Hayes did on my case. From the very beginning, he demonstrated unparalleled professionalism, compassion, and determination. Despite my prior felony, he managed to achieve what I thought was impossible—getting me into a diversion program. I know how slim the chances were, but Mr. Hayes believed in my case and fought tirelessly to make it happen.What truly stood out was how seamless he made the entire process. I didn’t have to step foot in court even once—he handled every appearance for me. He kept me informed every step of the way, and I always felt like I was in capable, trustworthy hands.As we approached trial, his strategic expertise and negotiation skills were evident. He managed to settle the case out of court right before trial, sparing me a long, stressful ordeal. His efforts not only gave me a second chance but also restored my hope in the legal system.If you’re looking for an attorney who is knowledgeable, dedicated, and truly invested in getting the best outcome for his clients, look no further than Matthew Hayes. He goes above and beyond, and I couldn’t recommend him more highly! Thank you, Matt!read more

John.Tauni Koch

23:38 30 May 24

Andy Rahtz gave me a thorough and free first consultation regarding family law.His team including Lisa La Bianca and associate attorney Abelardo Rodriguez took great care with my case.I am out of state but their thorough communication and quick response times made this a non-issue.I felt somewhat intimidated before consulting with them but they gave me the courage to move forward and handle a delicate family matter.read more

Asia Gonzalez

21:33 15 May 24

Mr. Westby was an excellent attorney. He was always helpful, responding on time, he has an extensive knowledge about the landlord tenant law. He helped me positively resolve my case. I highly recommend himread more

Daniel T

05:29 09 Sep 23

Mr Rahtz is a compassionate, knowledgeable and strong lawyer. He set reasonable expectations for my case and delivered results exceeding my goals! Mr Firas, another associate in the firm, is also great! Thank you!read more

Rhonda Rolf

23:56 08 Jun 23

Mr. Rahtz was attentive, extremely knowledgeable and confident with the available options he presented to address my situation. He did not make me feel rushed or insignificant. I very much appreciate the time he devoted to my consultation.read more

J.D. Purves

20:37 24 May 23

I've worked with both Pete Westby on a real estate contract and Andy Rahtz related to family law. In both situations they provided excellent service, I am both happy and confident in the work they performed as well as felt the prices are very fair. They offered free initial consultations and their were no surprises outside the initial prices quoted.read more

Cindy Morris

22:43 09 May 23

The people in this office are the nicest people I hired them and they got my case done in less than a week. They worked with me every step, answered all questions I would recommend them to everyone. Thank youread more

Zanzibar Vermiglio

17:51 01 Feb 23

I have gone to these guys for years now. I'm so happy to my friend Allison for turning me on to them. From Real Estate Contract to business formation, they always know exactly how to engineer the right result. Beyond that, they just seem to care. Thanks guys.read more

Kimberly Just Kimberly

00:24 15 Jul 22

EXCEPTIONAL - EXCEPTIONAL - EXCEPTIONAL!SO glad I did the free consultation!I have a dear 83 year old friend, I'm his POA, and a Trustee on his Revocable Living Trust.My friend wanted to make changes to his Trust, some which were just complicated enough to cause me concern about whether his original Trust could be amended to accommodate those changes, and whether I'd legally be able to enforce those changes -- to make sure his last wishes are honored -- when he passes.Our free consultation with Andy Rahtz, was invaluable in helping sort out our concerns! I am SO grateful, for my friend's sake!Andy went through our long list of "what if" questions, and gave SUCH great advice, taking the time to walk through the pros and cons of several ways we'd considered moving forward to accomplish what my friend wants to do.I appreciated SO much Andy's direct, frank, objective legal views, and because of this call, understand the best course of action, going forward, so *I* am able to best help my friend have his last wishes honored.I can't possibly give Andy a high enough endorsement for the peace of mind and GREAT legal advice he gave. Wow. Just wow.read more

Katie Filous Malka

00:23 25 Mar 22

I had a consult with Andy today, and as an attorney myself, I really appreciated his candor, honesty on Platt & Westby's expertise, and overall assistance. While it turns out they do not handle the type of case that I have, if you are looking for lawyers with integrity, these are your people. Their consult scheduling process was also very organized and easy. Thank you all!read more

MOhamed kone

01:23 24 Jan 22

I recommended this law farm to anybody need help need a classic Mind set you should got to them if you need fight for your case or not they will not waste your time or waste your money very straightforward honest great people great customer service tell you truth is not about money it’s about trustread more

Arteemaker

14:13 04 Jan 22

The team at Platt & Westby is very professional and competent. They take the time to talk to you and come up with smart solutions. They are very hard working.

Steven Levy

17:04 24 Dec 21

Got a free consultation and the attorney was very helpful. Highly recommended.

Ken K

11:54 11 Oct 21

It's ok if you already know you'll win otherwise you're just suing yourself trying to communicate with them. I guess it's the same everywhere now days. Not like the old days when you were not a victim on both ends 😆read more

Jarom Reynolds

17:45 21 Feb 20

Very highly recommended.

chisum bobby

03:35 09 Dec 19

Very friends nd helpful

Ben Cook

17:05 18 Oct 19

Andrew Rahtz is the most knowledgeable and professional attorney I’ve ever met. He handled my case with care and helped me navigate the complications of my case. With him, I was able to get near 100% custody, legal decision making and child support. I cannot recommend the the legal team at Platt and Westby highly enough. Thank you Andy!read more

Dani Buskohl Cook

16:57 18 Oct 19

Thank you Andy Rahtz (and rest of the P&W team) for taking such great care of us! I highly recommend this firm, especially Andy. He helped me with both personal and business cases. He is knowledgeable and helpful and I couldn't have accomplished what I did without him.read more

Elizabeth Krebs

17:32 24 Sep 19

Great bunch of lawyers

Courtney Laabs

07:27 28 Aug 19

Elizabeth Westby has been my ally in a long running family law issue. She has been accessible, responsive, kind and supportive. I’m incredibly thankful I found her.

Melissa Malzahn

04:35 01 Aug 19

Great Attorney's

M Beyoch

15:59 06 Jul 19

Very professional and helpful!

Ramsey Bergeron

10:37 08 Aug 18

I was referred to Andy Rahtz by a mutual friend to review a situation that I was told by other firms would be fruitless. Right from the start, Andy gave me incredibly helpful advice. He explained things in a way that was easy to understand and gave me hope. Extremely knowledgeable in all the different facets of law surrounding my business case, he answered any questions I had quickly, courteously, and (just as important 😉) accurately. I always felt he always had my best interest in mind and made it a priority to keep me in the loop with the progress being made on my case. I highly recommend Andy and the team at Platt & Westby! Thank you for helping me get justice!read more

Paulo Soares

01:38 11 Jul 18

Mr. Westby really knows his stuff, and gave me some excellent advice. I will be back to move forward on my situation.

Kenneth Crayton

07:30 22 May 18

RahtzHe gave me his undivided attention and seemed to genuinely care. In my experience, it has been very tedious and daunting to begin a conversation with an attorney, especially one at a law firm with other partners, etc. That is, usually law firms won't lend an ear, it seems, unless you pay $100-300 initial consulting fee, which is basically a $15 overview of your case and whether they think it's worthwhile$$$.However, not only was I surprised to see Attorney Rhatz offer a no-cost consultation, but he also kept it "real." He advised me with information that even seemed to work against his assumed interest in profit (i.e., he didn't try to exploit me for money), such as by providing me with self-help research suggestions, and even helped me put together an outline for my case.He didn't want me to lose more money winning with him (he didn't want me to spend so much money to retain him, that even if winning the case, I'd still be at a net negative dollar-loss).He gave me his undivided attention, asked questions that showed he actually paid attention, and was very resourceful with directing me towards credible sources of jurisprudence.What's more, is that he didn't throw me out after 15 minutes, but rather stayed with me until he felt I was sufficiently informed with the material and answers to questions to send me along my way.This man even read through all my notes and connected with me as a person.I also appreciated his aggressive, but civil, nature towards vanquishing the countering party. He is strategic, he is prepared to preempt the countering party's legal arguments by first calling them out himself, and sparks reassurance that he is sedulously and astutely on the case.Obviously, I would recommend attorney R Andrew Rahtz for the aforementioned reasons, despite only meeting with him one time on an preliminary consultation.read more

Melissa Keiper

00:40 22 Feb 18

I wrote in to a law message board asking about a step in my case and Mr. Peter Westby replied with some sound advice. I emailed him to thank him for his advice and shared with him I was not being represented. He offered to meet with me to go over my case and possibly about representing me. In our meeting he allowed me to give him all the details of my case and he spent a good amount of time offering advise and insight to the law pertaining to my situation. Mr. Westby was very patient and allowed me to ask multiple questions and was thorough in his answers. Because I live 2 hours away and in a different county (Tucson), and because my case will most likely go to trial and the cost of travel for him to represent me I am unable to retain Mr. Westby as my attorney. However, if this were to be taking place in Phoenix I would hire him in a heartbeat. I appreciate his willingness to talk with me and spend his time assuring me about the steps i'll need to take in my case. He was very prompt in his reply to my question and then for scheduling a phone conference to go over a case he prob knew he wouldn't be able to take given the distance.read more

Lance Wallace

16:44 04 Jan 18

I've worked with Pete Westby on a few matters over the years and I do recommend him and his firm. It is nice to talk and work directly with a principal of the firm who has both integrity and tons of experience.read more

David Hughes

17:08 08 Nov 17

Mr. Westby was great and very knowledgeable and the staff was friendly and very responsive and kept me informed every step of the way... I would and will definitely recommend Platt & Westby P.C. to friends and family.read more

John Rukavena

23:25 12 Oct 17

Meet with Peter today and was very impressed. I had a large tile job that was done improperly and was not sure if a lawsuit made economic sense. Peter was straightforward and told me that if the contractor did not have sufficent assets, a lawsuit would be risky because a favorable court decision might not result in a payout. I now know what I need to do thanks to Peter.read more

Jordan P

19:07 04 Sep 17

We went in for our free consultation regarding our legal concerns and we were very happy with our experience and outcome of our situation. Mr. Rahtz was professional, informative, and helpful. I would recommend him for anyone seeking legal counselling. Thank you to Mr. Rahtz and the rest of the team at Platt & Westby.read more

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Testimonials from Other Satisfied Clients

My husband and I are very grateful for the free legal consult from your law firm. There are no words to describe the relief and renewed confidence that we felt upon receiving counsel from one of your attorneys. He allayed our deep concerns (I was panic stricken!) by explaining the real problem then arming us with a simple plan to correct the issues and presented two possible outcomes that we can prepare for. My real estate agent and our broker both asked for his number! I also took the liberty of MMS'ing his business card to my immediate family and closest friends because all good things must be shared. Please keep up the outstanding service, you guys are quite frankly THE BEST!! Many Thanks.
~ April, 2014

A. H.

I have had a real estate and an estate planning case with Platt and Westby and I found their attention to detail to be excellent and their legal service to be very competent. Their fees were reasonable. They were responsive and promptly returned all of my telephone calls. I was pleased with their representation and would use them in future matters.
~ March, 2013

Ben B.

Counsel at this firm was more than helpful but HONEST as to my best options. They had my future at heart when discussing strategy with me instead of their bottom line like some other firms. Platt & Westby is reliable and trustworthy. Thank you.
~ April, 2012

I have known Mr. Westby and his family since I was in middle school. He has always impressed me with his honesty, integrity, and wonderful sense of community. I would trust him whole heartedly with any legal matters. Coming from a family full of lawyers, and being married to one, I can say I know a good one when I see one.
~ April, 2012

I had a huge problem with getting someone off my deed to my house and Mr. Peter Westby was my attorney. He was very caring and took care of the problem for me, I was in such a emotional turmoil that I don't know what I would have done without him. I wish I would have found him earlier, he will be my attorney for everything in the future! He is very respectful, a great communicator, and guides you will all his great knowledge. Peter saved my house and gave me peace of mind, best attorney ever!
~ June 11, 2012

Having dealt personally with Mr. Platt and Mr. Westby, I can say without reservation that both are fine upstanding gentlemen. Trusting their judgment in legal matters has never been a concern for me. If you are looking for fair, forthright, honest representation, Platt & Westby should be your choice.
~August, 2012

Tom L.

Mr. Platt and Mr. Westby have my complete trust when it comes to legal matters. They have consistently provided me with honest and thoughtful legal guidance over the years, and I've always felt that they had my best interests at heart. I would recommend them highly and without reservation.
~August, 2012

Kym T.

Platt & Westby has represented me in several different matters over many years. Such things as real estate sale and purchases, collection matters, family law matters and other things. They have always been very responsive to my needs. They promptly return my telephone calls and their bills for services have been fair. I highly recommend them and I will continue to use their legal services.
~September, 2012

Karen L.

Dale and myself had a pleasurable meeting with Mr. Westby today November 30, 2012. The office has a soft cordial welcoming atmosphere. Mr. Westby is a cordial person.
Mr. Westby's response to our objective (loan modification) questions was apparent with his cordial personality and willingness to listen to our concern. After listening to my husband and me, his advise and answers respectfully well taken into consideration for our circumstances gave us comfort that we were with a trusted attorney. Mr. Westby answers to our objective gave us more room and venues to explore and examine for a better outcome.
All questions and doubts we had about loan modifications were resolved and well taken. Thank you.
We will surely recommend you to our friends and acquaintances.
~November 30, 2012

Imelda & Dale K.

Fair, Honest, Reliable, easy to communicate with, and very reasonable fees. My experience was very positive and informative.
~May 21, 2011

John J.

I recently had an opportunity to work with Platt & Westby. They were readily available to consult with me free of charge and after retaining them their services were very reasonable. I would recommend their law firm.
~May 23, 2011

Peggy W.

About one year ago I had a huge struggle going on with my house situation. Being upside down on the mortgage, though current on payments – was not sure which path to take. How could I survive this crunch? All expenses going up; income not! The bank told me they could not help me with a loan mod as long as I was current – so I stopped making my payments which ruined my credit. Once I had missed 4 payments they would talk to me and the process of ‘loan modification’ began.
After a very long process and discouragement, I decided to meet with you to discuss some options and your opinion on what might be the best road to go. With your encouragement and an offer (after a very long time) from the bank for the loan mod which would lower my interest and payments just a bit – I did decide to accept the loan modification.
Your professionalism and expertise totally put me at ease and from the time we had our meeting to the time I signed the papers and making the commitment to the loan modification, I felt completely safe with the decision I made. Keeping my home and getting back on track with it was the right thing to do.
Mr. Westby, I appreciate you taking the time to meet with me and supported me in making the decision to keep my home. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
~December 6, 2011

J.M.

I have known Peter Westby for over 20 years. I believe he has extensive knowledge in quite a number of areas of the law, and I really appreciate the helpful guidance and advice he has provided. I regard him as being very carding about a person's concerns and needs. I wouldn't hesitate in choosing him for legal services in the future if the need were to arise within one of his areas of practice.
~June 4, 2010

Cindy B.

Attorney Peter Westby has provided me with legal services on several occasions over the years. Each time, he has been tremendously helpful. It has been obvious to me that he has great knowledge of the law. I also regard him as being highly ethical and caring. Great qualities in a lawyer! I saw him in action in a tough court case too. He was skillful, persuasive, and efficient. In my opinion, he is an excellent lawyer. The services he provided have been absolutely outstanding. I consider myself fortunate to have found him and to have benefitted from his professional services.
~June 5, 2010

Steve B.

5 STARS! Platt & Westby hands down is the best choice of firms here in the Valley. I engaged with their firm and they handled my case with complete sincerity and respect. THEY ANSWER THE PHONES AND RETURN VMS! (which from prior experience at other firms is a rare thing to find). My case turned out beautifully and I could not be happier overall with the level of service and treatment I received.
~December 7, 2008

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