Benjamin "Ben" Aguilera

Mark Ogden has litigated more than 500 employment lawsuits to conclusion, mostly in federal court, and has litigated 23 jury trials to verdict. Among his notable litigation successes are cases involving: Discrimination on the basis of religion, age, and disability Breach of contract issues Whistleblower claims He also provides employment training to employers of all sizes and regularly speaks on a variety of topics before a wide range of professional organizations. Mark is co-chair of the fir...

Stephen R. Smith is a partner in the Phoenix law firm of FROMM SMITH & GADOW, P.C . where his practice is limited to complex family law litigation, mediation, and appellate matters. He has been a Certified Specialist in Family Law since 2000 and a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers since 2011 . He is also listed in The Best Lawyers in America (2015-16) in the field of family law. Admitted to the State Bar of Arizona in 1994, Mr. Smith received his Bachelor of Science de...

Ari Ramras has more than 20 years of experience in resolving business and real estate disputes. He is a Certified Specialist in Real Estate Law (State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization). Ari is an AV rated attorney (Martindale-Hubbell) and has been selected to Best Lawyers in America for Litigation – Real Estate and Real Estate Law (2013-) and Southwest Super Lawyers (2010-). He has been interviewed on NBC12 and ABC15 regarding real estate issues. Ari has litigated a variety ...

Frank I. Powers Phoenix, Arizona Member phone 602-271-9344 877-271-9344 (Toll Free ) fax 602-252-2099 email Email Me Frank Powers is a Certified Specialist in Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation through the State Bar of Arizona, Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Powers devotes his law practice to representing clients who have been seriously injured or who have lost loved ones due to the wrongful conduct or negligence of others. Mr. Powers earned a Bachelor of Science degree in economics fro...

Elizabeth M. Soveranez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Management. Elizabeth M., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Elizabeth M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John A. Conley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Employment Law - Management, Health Care Law, Litigation - Health Care and Litigation - Labor and Employment. John A., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Andrew’s practice is focused on zoning, land use, real estate law, government relations and municipal law. His areas of concentration include development agreements, rezoning ordinances, code enforcement, intergovernmental financing agreements and complex transactional matters. Prior to joining Burch & Cracchiolo, Andrew served as the Town Attorney for the Town of Paradise Valley for 22 years from 1998-2020. He oversaw high quality growth and development that strictly adhered to the...

Jake B. Smith is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Tax Law. Jake B., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jake B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shareholder Certified Specialist in Real Estate Law, Arizona Board of Legal Specialization Ed, who has practiced law for 45 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 2008-2025, Chamber...

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...