Elizabeth Westby

Associate Attorney

Meet Elizabeth Westby, Phoenix Area Attorney

Elizabeth is a native Arizonan who creates practical legal solutions in the Phoenix metropolitan area. It is her passion and willingness to devote herself that sets her apart from her colleagues. Elizabeth earned her Juris Doctorate from Phoenix School of Law in December of 2012. During law school she served as an Ambassador and was also active in the Women’s Law Association and mentored incoming students.

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Toll Free: 855-274-9529
Phone: 602-277-4441 Ext: 243
Fax: 602-277-0388

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Elizabeth's Background

Elizabeth has a diverse history. She earned her bachelors degree in 2004 from The University of Arizona where she was on the Dean’s list all four years and graduated with honors. From there, Elizabeth enjoyed a marketing/sales background which began in 2004 at the City of Tucson. After deciding to relocate to Phoenix, Elizabeth obtained her real estate license in 2006 while simultaneously working in the hospitality industry.

In 2009, less than a year before the start of law school, she traveled to Hannover, Germany to work in the hospitality industry abroad while studying the German language. In 2017, after building a successful practice, Elizabeth was invited to merge her firm with Platt & Westby, P.C. in order to provide more resources for clients.

Elizabeth also enjoys an active role in her community. She volunteers with organizations such as Maggie’s Place, Habitat for Humanity, and Saint Vincent De Paul. She is also involved in professional associations such as The Maricopa County Young Lawyer’s Division and The National Association of Professional Women.

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Education

J.D., Phoenix School of Law, 2012
B.A., The University of Arizona, 2004, Graduated with Honors; Collegiate Scholar
Real Estate LIcense, Hogan School of Real Estate, 2005

Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice

Arizona, 2013
U.S. Federal Court, 2013

Professional & Bar Association Memberships

Golden Key International Honors Society, Member Since: 2004
Lambda Pi Eta - Honorary Society, Member Since: 2000
Alpha Phi - Philanthropic Sorority, Member Since: 2000
Maricopa Bar Association - Young Lawyer's Division, Member Since: 2012
Women's Law Association, Member Since: 2010
National Association of Professional Women, Member Since: 2014

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Platt & Westby, P.C.

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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

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

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

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

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

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.

M Beyoch

15:59 06 Jul 19

Very professional and helpful!

Melissa Malzahn

04:35 01 Aug 19

Great Attorney's

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

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