Brent W. Nelson

William E. Strickland, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Gaming Law and Native American Law. William E., who practices law in Tucson, Arizona, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

For 29 years, Oscar has represented a broad range of corporate and commercial clients and has built a savvy corporate practice with an emphasis on governance and compliance, succession planning for businesses, and mergers and acquisitions. He too, has broad experience in representing private and commercial lenders, both credit unions and banks, in financing and lending transactions with an emphasis on real estate related lending. Oscar’s practice also includes commercial real estate sal...

Matt Schmidt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Matt, who practices law in Tucson, Arizona, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matt is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matthew Green is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Matthew, who practices law in Tucson, Arizona, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matthew is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Leighton Rockafellow, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Leighton, who practices law in Tucson, Arizona, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leighton is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Attorney Mick Rusing heads up the firm’s litigation section, which covers virtually every area of civil litigation. A lawyer for over thirty years, Mr. Rusing has tried well over 100 cases in federal and state courts in diverse areas such as breach of fiduciary duty, contract, ERISA, employment, environmental, insurance bad faith, insurance coverage, legal malpractice, medical malpractice, patent infringement, products liability, securities, trusts and estates, will contests, and wrongf...

Leighton Rockafellow Sr is a native of Geneva, Illinois. Leighton attended Southern Illinois University for two years and earned his undergraduate degree in Business Administration from the University of Arizona. Leighton continued his education and earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Arizona School of Law now known as the James E Rogers School of Law. Leighton is admitted to practice before all Arizona Courts, the Federal Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit and the U. S. Supreme ...

Peter Akmajian is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Peter, who practices law in Tucson, Arizona, has been recognized since 2007. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Peter is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

EXPERIENCE : Twenty-two (22) years practicing exclusively in the area of U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law. SPECIALTY : Priority workers, intra-company transfers, outstanding researchers, national interest waivers, labor certifications, corporate compliance, employer sanctions defense, family-based immigration issues, naturalization issues, immigration appellate and judicial review issues. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT : Has written and lectured extensively on immigration and other law, both in...

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