Dale R. Thorson, PC
Established in 1988, Dale R. Thorson, PC, is a local law and income tax office, located in Northeast Mesa.
A licensed attorney in Arizona for 34 years and a certified public accountant (CPA) in the state for 43 years, Dale’s philosophy is to use his training and many years of experience to explain legal and tax concepts as a means of educating his clients, so they can make informed decisions. His goal is to attain the best possible solutions, with great attention to details, at the lowest possible prices.
He makes every effort to avoid future problems with family or business associates. Included in the practice are the areas of estate planning, trusts, wills, powers of attorney, probate, real estate, marital agreements and business entities, as well as all federal and state tax returns.
Upon graduation, he worked for two of The Big Eight CPA firms in order to obtain his CPA license. Dale then worked as a controller for Motorola Credit Union and a private firm prior to attending law school at the University of Arizona.
While obtaining his master’s degree in accounting at Illinois State University, he helped author a textbook to prepare CPA candidates for the Business Law portion of the CPA exam. This writing experience influenced his decision to seek a legal career. Dale has a permanent junior college teaching certificate, and has always been a teacher at heart.
Prior to creating his own firm, Dale worked for two major law firms in Tucson and Mesa. He worked as a production assistant for a local TV company, and traveled the world in the same capacity.
He also owned an interest in a Colorado horse outfitting business. An excellent athlete, Dale played all sports at a high competitive level. Initially, as a means of helping to pay his way through school, he worked as a sports official. For more than 40 years, he has coached many sports teams.
With more than 45 rose bushes surrounding the office building he owns, Dale is an avid gardener. He also has more than 45 citrus trees, along with vegetable, rose and flower gardens, at his home.
His passion is fly fishing, traveling the world, kayaking and exploring the mountains with his fifth wheel camper, complete with his motorcycle strapped on the back while towing his boat behind.
Born and raised in North Central Illinois, he has that strong Midwest work ethic.
Dale has one adopted adult daughter. His adopted son is deceased.
For more information, contact Dale R. Thorson, P.C., at (480) 641-3000. The office is located at 31 S. 63rd St., Suite 2.