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William Furnish has become a rising star in business litigation, lending his knowledge on cybersecurity, privacy and data security matters to businesses across a varied set of industries. As a litigator, William focuses on professional liability, complex commercial litigation, and privacy and data security matters. He excels at the intellectual, ethical challenges that arise between data privacy and attorney ethical violations and has established himself as a thought-leader in the ethical ove...

John A. Buric is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. John A. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized John A. Buric since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which John A. Buric is held by other lawyers.

David S. Shughart specializes in the areas of personal injury and insurance litigation. He primarily represents injured individuals and insurance policyholders. Mr. Shughart became a partner in the law firm of Beale, Micheaels, Slack & Shughart, PC in 2013. From 2000 to 2012, Mr. Shughart had his own firm, David S. Shughart P.C., and primarily handled personal injury and insurance-related cases. Prior to that, from 1993 to 2000, he was a partner at a Phoenix law firm representing civil de...

James R. Taylor is a shareholder in the Phoenix law firm of Milligan Lawless, P.C. Mr. Taylor concentrates his practice in the area of health care law with an emphasis on transactional, compliance and reimbursement issues. His practice includes the representation of physicians, physician groups, clinics and other health care providers and facilities in a variety of health care matters including: · Analyzing relationships among health care providers to determine compliance with fraud an...

D. Alexander Baker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. D. Alexander practices law in Goodyear, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized D. Alexander Baker since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which D. Alexander Baker is held by other lawyers.

Kelly L. Mendoza is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law and Family Law Mediation. Kelly L. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Kelly L. Mendoza since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Kelly L. Mendoza is held by other lawyers.

Shelley Detwiller DiGiacomo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law, Securities Regulation and Venture Capital Law. Shelley Detwiller practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Shelley Detwiller DiGiacomo since 2013. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geog...

Valued by clients for his ability to analyze and respond to complicated commercial litigation, David has built a strong practice representing Fortune 50 companies in state and federal courts. He focuses on a wide range of complex litigation, including securities and intellectual property litigation, class action claims, as well as other large commercial disputes. He has provided regular counsel to large public companies facing lawsuits in Arizona who value his ability to advocate both in oral...

Patrick Clisham has extensive experience representing clients in complex corporate transactions, including loan documentation and restructurings, asset acquisitions and sales, lease negotiations and enforcement, and business transactions. Patrick’s experience primarily derives from representing secured and unsecured creditors, corporate debtors, trustees and examiners in corporate bankruptcy proceedings and out of court workouts.Patrick joined Engelman Berger in 2009 after relocating fr...

My practice has been divided 50/50 between white-collar criminal defense and commercial litigation - most often involving allegations of fraudulent conduct - since I left the U.S. Attorney's Office in 1980.