VRANA LAW FIRM - Key Persons
Now retired after 40 years practicing law, Bruce Squire brings decades of experience in personal injury as a former attorney and certified specialist in wrongful death and personal injury litigation. Bruce lends his expertise on our toughest cases, helping Vrana Law Firm maximize client recoveries.
Job Titles:
- Partner
- Personal Injury Attorney
- Personal Injury Attorney and Partner
Chandra Lehn is a personal injury attorney and partner at Vrana Law Firm. She joined the firm in 2016 and meets with clients at our Tempe office. Prior to joining Vrana Law Firm, she spent several years working for two large personal injury firms in Phoenix, and has worked extensively with clients and medical practitioners in Central and Northwest Phoenix and the West Valley.
Chandra received her bachelor's degree in English with a minor in Spanish at the University of South Carolina, graduating with Honors from the South Carolina Honors College. After college, Chandra returned home to Arizona and began working at one of the valley's large personal injury firms. Chandra started as a receptionist and quickly transitioned into a paralegal role. This experience gave her hands-on knowledge of how to handle the details and day-to-day aspects of guiding clients through the personal injury claims process. Because she wanted to be able to do more to help her clients, Chandra made the decision to return to law and become an attorney.
Chandra received her Juris Doctorate from the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University in Tempe, one of the top public law schools in the country. While at Sandra Day, Chandra was a board member of Volunteer Legal Assistance for Artists, participated in several other pro bono organizations, and competed in Moot Court. She was admitted into the State Bar of Arizona in 2012.
After being admitted to practice, Chandra began working at Hasting and Hastings, becoming the managing attorney for the firm's West Valley office within her first year. During her time with the firm she recovered millions of dollars for her clients. After a successful tenure at Hastings and Hastings, Chandra accepted a position with the Law Offices of Samuel P. Moeller, with a greater concentration on litigation work.
Chandra and Kel have known each other for a number of years, first becoming acquainted while she was working as a paralegal and Kel was an intern with Hastings and Hastings. After they both returned to Hastings and Hastings as attorneys, Kel and Chandra continued to work together, frequently collaborating to create effective case strategy for their respective clients. Chandra joined Vrana Law Firm because she and Kel share the same values when it comes to client representation, they are focused on ensuring every client and every case receives their personal, hands-on attention.
Personal Injury attorney Chandra Lehn (formerly Farris) is a partner at Vrana Law Firm. Practicing in Arizona since 2012, Chandra focuses on cases in personal injury, diminished value claims, premises liability, accidents involving government entities, and other areas of personal injury. Chandra accepts cases in our Tempe office.
Derick Lysene previously worked for the plaintiff and defense team and knows how to maximize case value. He has been practicing law since 2019, and focuses on cases in personal injury and diminished value. Derick accepts cases in our Gilbert and Tempe offices.
Job Titles:
- Founder
- Managing Attorney
- Partner
Kel Vrana is a partner attorney and founder of Vrana Law Firm. With a decade of experience practicing in Arizona, he focuses on cases in personal injury, diminished value claims, and also general practice. Kel accepts cases in our Gilbert and Tempe offices.
Kel grew up with a "Midwest work ethic" and was sent to Nebraska to work in corn fields during the summer starting at age 13. He appreciates hard work and freely admits to doing everything from flipping burgers to bookkeeping prior to attending law school. He also learned to speak conversational Spanish through a combination of high school classes and communicating daily with Spanish speaking employees while he worked as a busboy.
Kel attended Arizona State University for an undergraduate degree in communications. While at ASU, Kel was extremely active in the student organization Future Business Leaders of America - Phi Beta Lambda. He served first as a chapter president, then state president and finally national vice president. Kel continues to dedicate time and effort to this organization.
After obtaining his undergraduate degree, Kel attended Washburn University School of Law in Topeka, Kansas. While there, he was a member of the moot court team, clerked for the Kansas Court of Tax Appeals and interned with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office. Kel graduated from law school and was admitted to practice law in the state of Arizona in 2011.
Upon being admitted to the Arizona bar, Kel took a position with the law firm Hastings & Hastings. While there, he helped hundreds of clients with property damage, injuries, loss of value to their vehicles and even dog injuries. After settling more cases than every single attorney in the firm for two years in a row, Kel founded the Vrana Law Firm.
At home, Kel spends his time with his wife Amber and their twins Gwen and Grayson. Kel participates in a recreational volleyball league with his parents and best friend for fun. He can also be found watching college football rooting for the Arizona State Sun Devils and Nebraska Cornhuskers.
Kel Vrana is a partner attorney and founder of Vrana Law Firm. Practicing in Arizona since 2011, he focuses on cases in personal injury, diminished value claims, and also general practice. Kel accepts cases in our Gilbert and Tempe offices.