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President and Shareholder Certified Specialist in Real Estate Law, Arizona Board of Legal Specialization Andy Abraham is president of Burch & Cracchiolo. He is certified as a Real Estate Specialist by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization and has been listed in Best Lawyers in America for Real Estate Transactions since 2008 and in every edition of Southwest Super Lawyers. In the 2011, 2014, 2015 and 2016 editions, Andy was voted among the top 50 lawyers in Arizona by his peers. He is ...

I proudly serve as the Managing Attorney at Phillips Law Group. As a first-generation immigrant from the Middle East, my journey embodies resilience and triumph. Moved by my sister's cerebral palsy and a dearth of opportunities, my family's migration to America epitomizes the pursuit of the American Dream. Witnessing my parents surmount challenges, from my mother's re-education to my father's humble role, instilled in me unwavering loyalty, dedication, and the pursuit of greatness. My path as...

Neil M. Alexander is a shareholder at Littler Mendelson in the Phoenix office and serves as Co-Chair of the Contingent Workforce Practice Group. He is a trial attorney who regularly defends companies against claims involving: Wrongful termination Unfair competition and trade secret violations Non-competition agreements Whistleblower and retaliation Harassment and discrimination Title VII The Age Discrimination in Employment Act The Americans with Disabilities Act The Family and Medical Leave ...

Mr. Ambrose is an accomplished trial attorney, having litigated hundreds of complex personal injury and commercial matters in State and Federal Court. His practice focuses primarily on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith, Civil Rights, and Wrongful Death matters. Scott has obtained many multi-million dollar settlements on behalf of his clients. For thirty years his practice has emphasized the litigation and resolution of matters involving catastrophic injury, wrongful de...

William H. Anger provides his clients with the benefit of more than 37 years of experience in structuring loan, business, real estate, and water rights transactions, as well as in representing business and public clients as an advocate in litigation and appeals related to similar transactions. Bill’s perspective is enhanced by his experience on both sides of deals, and he benefits clients by structuring transactions that stand up in the long run. CLIENTS Cities, Commercial Real Estate L...

GABRIEL R. ARAGON joined CDQ in 2006 and is a Partner with the firm. Gabe practices in all areas of complex commercial litigation, with particular experience in employment litigation matters and partnership disputes in the medical marijuana industry. He is active across various professional organizations, including previously serving as Chair of the Maricopa County Bar Association’s Section of Litigation. As selected by his peers, Gabe has been recognized as an AV-Preeminent attorney, a...

Tom is a Member of the firm’s Real Estate Department. He is experienced in acquisition and development, leasing, and real estate workouts and foreclosures. His representation has included various ground-up developments, retail centers, as well as banks and lenders in deed of trust and mezzanine projects. Tom is a Certified Real Estate Specialist with the Arizona State Bar Board of Legal Specialization and is currently a member of the State Bar’s Real Estate Advisory Commission.

Chris Baniszewski's' practice focuses in the area of construction law and real estate law. In construction, Chris represents general contractors, subcontractors, and construction project owners. The Best Lawyers in America® honoree advises clients regarding workmanship issues, and claims associated with liens, bonds, delays, and non-payment. In the litigation setting, Chris has extensive experience representing both owners and contractors, including hearings before the Registrar of Contra...

Member of the firm in our Phoenix, Arizona office. Mr. Baxter’s practice focuses on Construction Law and Commercial & Business Litigation. Mr. Baxter negotiates and prepares construction contracts for general contractors and private and public owners, as well as preparing other commercial contract documents. In litigation, Mr. Baxter frequently represents general contractors and property owners and developers in a wide array of commercial construction disputes and also represents ho...

Keith has substantial experience litigating complex commercial matters in a variety of contexts, including business torts, injunctive proceedings, legal malpractice defense, and claims against directors and officers. He has served as lead counsel in the defense of class actions. Additionally, Keith represents broker-dealers and investment professionals in the litigation, arbitration, and regulatory arenas. He has been involved in evidentiary injunctive matters on a broad range of issues, incl...

With years of experience in franchise and intellectual property law, Josh provides counsel or representation to established or high growth franchisors, technology development companies, service providers, distributors, and companies of all sizes in a wide array of industries. Whether looking to build or grow your business or protect valuable intellectual property, Josh applies his expertise in business transactions to guide his clients in the areas of franchising, mergers & acquisitions, ...

Alex Behar is a trial lawyer at Panish | Shea | Boyle | Ravipudi LLP, specializing in automobile accident, product liability, and wrongful death cases throughout Arizona and California including in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties. He has extensive experience in cases involving back and spinal cord injuries and prides himself on developing strong relationships with his clients, ensuring good communication throughout the course of their case remains a priority. Mr. Be...

Steven N. Berger has focused his career on resolution of complex business disputes through effective representation of clients in bankruptcy or other reorganization proceedings, loan workouts, litigation and business transactions. He co-founded the firm in 1999 after gaining experience as an associate and partner at two of Arizona’s largest law firms. He has extensive experience in representing parties involved with troubled loans or troubled businesses, and has represented lenders, les...

Erik Bergstrom focuses his practice on divorce and family law, with an emphasis on complex cases involving business ownership; residential and commercial real estate holdings; and division of investment accounts, retirement plans and pension benefits. Such matters often involve valuations of interests in LLCs, partnerships and corporations; allocations of trust assets; and determining the community of separate property character of all types of real and personal property. Erik's clients benef...

Janet Betts is a Member of the Real Estate and Business and Corporate Departments. She has represented landlords, tenants, nonprofits, real estate developers and owners, and purchasers and sellers of businesses.

Maureen Beyers practices complex commercial litigation and arbitration. Licensed in Arizona since 1996 and New York since 1988, Maureen practices in state and federal court representing clients in wide assortment of contract and business tort disputes across many industries. Litigation Practice: From technology to franchise and everything in between, Maureen is known for her effective and efficient approach to complex litigation. For the last several years, Maureen has been recognized for her...

Steve Biddle has successfully defended public and private sector employers in employment-related litigation and regularly advises companies in all human resources matters. He represents management in issues related to: Occupational safety and health compliance Union organization Collective bargaining Unfair labor practices Union elections Compliance and litigation regarding employment discrimination, harassment and retaliation Wrongful termination Restrictive covenants Unemployment compensati...

Aaron grew up in a family of criminal defense attorneys. Criminal defense is all he has had ever known. So, when it came time to choose a career he did not have to think twice. Aaron realized early on that being a criminal defense attorney was more than following in his family's footsteps. For Aaron, defending those who have been charged with a crime is an opportunity to defend their constitutional rights afforded by the United States Constitution. Before his career as a defense attorney, Aar...

David Black has been handling civil and criminal litigation matters throughout Arizona for the past decade. He received his B.S. from Arizona State University in 2004, summa cum laude , obtained his law degree from UCLA School of Law in 2007, and worked as a prosecutor prior to going into private practice. Today, David focusses his practice in the areas of criminal defense and DUI defense. His trial and motion practice extends to all corners of the State of Arizona and now includes California...

Casey Blais is an attorney who practices in the areas of commercial litigation, real estate law and landlord/tenant disputes. He regularly represents individuals, lenders, developers, and other private and public entities in bringing and resolving a variety of legal matters. Representative cases include real estate title and litigation matters, foreclosure actions, business and contract disputes, landlord tenant actions, real estate non-disclosure disputes, and judgment collection cases. In 2...

Brian Blaney concentrates his practice on corporate and securities law, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity investments. Brian has extensive experience in capital markets transactions including public and private offerings of equity and debt securities. Brian regularly advises public companies on mergers and acquisitions as well as on compliance with SEC reporting requirements, stock exchange listing rules, and general corporate matters. In addition to advising companies in a broad r...

Matt Boatman joined Gallagher & Kennedy’s Personal Injury & Wrongful Death group in 2013. Since coming to the firm, he has been a member of multiple trial teams in several high profile cases. He has been recognized by the National Trial Lawyers as a top 40 civil attorney under the age of 40 in Arizona. Matt was part of the team in the Yarnell, Arizona Hotshot Firefighters’ survivors’ cases, complex medical malpractice cases that have reached multi-million dollar sett...

With a legal career in personal injury and wrongful death that spans 30 years, Bob is tireless in his dedication and resolve to seek justice for each and every one of his clients. From the very first meeting with any prospective client, Bob’s easygoing manner engenders trust because he is naturally compassionate, sincere and possesses a unique ability to understand and communicate with clients from all walks of life. This same direct, common-sense approach has proven to be extremely eff...

For more than three decades, Steve has represented companies raising both private and public financing, and buyers and sellers of businesses of all kinds. Whether seeking initial funding, expanding the business through follow on funding or an acquisition, or pursuing an exit strategy through an asset/stock sale or public offering, Steve offers each client the veteran experience, practical judgement and seasoned know-how to realize even the most lofty goals in all phases of financing and growt...

About Nicholas Boca: Board-Certified Family Law Specialist, State Bar of Arizona Former Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Child Safety 2020 recipient of the James Waite Mahoney Award for meritorious service to the Arizona Juvenile Law Section 2019-2020, Judge Pro Tempore 2019, 2022, and 2023 Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale Hubbell Super Lawyers Rising Star Extensive Trial Experience Interviewed and quoted by the Arizona Republic Interviewed by Insi...

Mark is a commercial litigation partner who primarily practices in construction-related matters and disputes of nearly all types, with an emphasis on construction payment rights and remedies including private and public payment bonds, mechanics’/materialmen’s liens, stop notices, prompt pay law, and “no-pay” claims before the Arizona Registrar of Contractors. He regularly represents suppliers, subcontractors, general contractors, owners/ developers, registered professi...

Jodi has been representing businesses in avoiding and resolving employment disputes for nearly 20 years. Jodi adeptly counsels clients on a wide array of state and federal employment laws, conducting workplace investigations, performance management issues, and other human resource matters. She advocates for her clients in federal and state courts as well as before administrative agencies, including the Department of Labor, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Arizona Civil Rights Division...

Brian Booker focuses his practice on commercial litigation with emphasis in commercial and professional liability, real estate, securities fraud and products liability. His experience includes: Defense of product manufacturers in the context of property damage and catastrophic injury including automotive products, towing/trailers, and fire litigation. Defense of commercial and residential mortgage brokers in regulatory/administrative contexts. Representation of various entities in minority sh...

Neal has extensive experience in real estate, advising clients on the acquisition and sale of all types of commercial property, as well as residential and commercial real estate disputes. He also advises clients on issues related to bankruptcy (debtor/creditor issues), construction, and commercial litigation including the prosecution and defense of complex, multi-party disputes. Neal views his job to be helping individuals and businesses manage their legal risks whether in a transaction or li...

MARK BOSCO has been a regular lecturer at numerous regional and national mortgage banking and default servicing seminars, and he has published numerous articles on mortgage banking, default servicing and related topics. Mr. Bosco has been appointed as approved Counsel for Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae) and Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation (Freddie Mac) to provide services in the areas of foreclosure, bankruptcy, loss mitigation, eviction, related litigation, and REO ...

My law practice is focused primarily on eminent domain/condemnation law, but also includes municipal law, administrative law, and other real estate-related litigation matters. After graduating with an undergraduate degree in civil engineering, I obtained a "Professional Engineer" certification from both Illinois and Arizona, and practiced as an engineer in both the private and public sectors for seven (7) years. Since graduating from law school, I have practiced law with the law firms of Mari...

Mervyn Braude is a divorce lawyer with extensive knowledge of family law and is an advocate for protecting children from abusive and undesirable situations. As a State of Arizona Board Certified Family Law Specialist, Mervyn has the knowledge and experience to help people who are struggling through divorces and custody disputes by keeping his clients apprised of their rights so they can make well informed decisions during this difficult period of their life. Mervyn has expertise in all facets...

For over 28 years, David Bray has provided day-to-day counsel, guidance, advice, and representation to clients on a range of employment law matters and disputes. For the last five years, he has been listed in Best Lawyers in America in the commercial litigation category. He regularly represents clients in litigation in federal court, state court, and arbitration tribunals in matters involving trade secrets, non-compete agreements, and other employment claims. David is a 1992 graduate of Corne...

Kent serves as the Managing Partner of Coppersmith Brockelman. He represents employers in a wide variety of employment matters and serves as principal outside employment counsel for a number of employers headquartered or with substantial operations in Arizona. His regular work includes complex employment litigation in state and federal courts and other sorts of employment-related dispute resolution, including arbitrations and administrative proceedings, drafting employment contracts and polic...

Over his 45+ career, Bob focused his law practice in real estate, commercial transactions and charitable organizations. He has represented clients in a commercial and real estate transactions with particular expertise in church and para-church ministries and in medical real estate transactions. Bob advises clients in a wide range of business transactions of ongoing operations. Through his nonprofit work over the last 15 years, he represents secular and faith-based nonprofit entities, includin...

Tim is a shareholder, member of the Gallagher & Kennedy board of directors and head of the firm’s Tax Law practice. For over 20 years, Tim has focused his practice in all areas of federal tax law, with an emphasis on partnerships, limited liability companies, C and S corporations, real estate, international taxation, and civil tax controversy. He provides tax planning, structuring and documentation for business and individual clients, including joint ventures and tax-exempt organiza...

Mary E. Bruno is the Assistant General Counsel for the firm and works with the General Counsel in the areas of risk management, employment, and handling conflict and ethics issues. Mary has worked with the firm's Labor and Employment Law group focusing on advising and representing companies and managers in all aspects of labor and employment law, including National Labor Relations Board matters (organizing drives, representation hearings, election campaigns, unfair labor practice proceedings,...

Shareholder Certified Specialist in Real Estate Law, Arizona Board of Legal Specialization Ed, who has practiced law for 39 years, is a peer review rated AV® Preeminent attorney who has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America every year since 2003, and was named the 2014 Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" Phoenix in Land Use and Zoning Law. Ed has been selected by Super Lawyers of the Southwest every year since its inception in 2007, Arizona’s Finest Lawyers from 2008-2019, Chambe...

Wade M. Burgeson represents clients in matters involving commercial litigation, receiverships, collateral enforcement, loan workouts, and debtor-creditor related matters, ranging from pre-judgment remedies and receiverships to disputes in bankruptcy court. Wade joined the firm in 2001 as an experienced attorney having previously represented diverse business interests in both litigation and transactional matters. He has extensive experience practicing before both state and federal courts, tryi...

Ms. Burgess is an experienced trial attorney who emphasizes health care, medical malpractice, product liability, professional liability, employment law, personal injury and municipal liability in her practice. She has tried cases in state and federal courts, on issues ranging from complex medical negligence claims, to police use-of-force and constitutional claims, and has argued appeals in Arizona’s Appellate and Supreme courts, and before the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. In 2013 she p...

OVERVIEW Trevor practices in the areas of environmental and natural resources compliance, permitting, and litigation. Trevor advises clients on a variety of environmental topics, including federal, state, and local air programs; stormwater and SPCC compliance; and waste and hazardous waste management. Trevor has worked on various environmental issues in administrative appeals and in state and federal courts, as well as advised local administrative boards during appeals. Trevor also assists cl...

Howard Cabot is widely recognized nationally as a leading courtroom lawyer in complex and sophisticated litigation, including antitrust, securities, intellectual property and class actions. His experience extends to state and federal court matters, as well as emergency injunctions, jury and non-jury trials, and appeals. His jury trials have ranged from several days to as long as six months. He also teaches trial advocacy, evidence and professionalism as an adjunct professor at the Sandra Day ...