Bruce E. Samuels

Michael Pruitt joined Jackson White PC in 1989 and is a shareholder and member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Based in Mesa, Arizona, Mike represents businesses and individuals in a range of legal matters, with an emphasis on labor and employment law, commercial litigation, real estate litigation, and government regulation. Mike’s practice includes advising and representing individuals in matters involving workplace rights, compliance issues, and employment-related disputes. H...

Ms. Acken focuses her practice in labor and employment law. She has defended numerous companies in gender, race and disability discrimination cases in state and federal court. Ms. Acken also has wide-ranging experience representing both public and private entities in EEOC claims, wage payment/overtime, wrongful termination, Davis-Bacon, and state and federal leave issues. She also currently serves as the Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Acken was ...

Steven M. Fox is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates. Steven M., who practices law in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Balitis counsels private sector clients as well as government agencies, including the Arizona legislature, on a broad range of employment law and labor relations matters. Over his 30 years of practice, he has represented clients in administrative proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), U.S. Department of Labor, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Arizona Civil Rights Division, Arizona Industrial Commission, Arizona Department of Occupational Safety and He...

Tom serves as chair of the Insurance Coverage practice group for the firm’s Phoenix office. He provides insurance coverage analysis and advice to many commercial insurance companies. At one time or another, he has provided his clients with coverage advice under the laws of nearly all 50 states. Tom offers a unique depth of experience, having analyzed coverage under commercial general liability policies as well as commercial auto, professional liability, public officials liability, law e...

Bradley S. Braun is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Trusts and Estates. Bradley S., who practices law in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bradley S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Ronda Kelso is a dedicated attorney based in Tempe, Arizona, at Accident Law Group LLC, specializing in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Her legal practice primarily concentrates on medical negligence cases, guiding clients from intake through settlement to trial. Ronda has devoted her career to assisting individuals affected by injuries sustained from healthcare systems or providers. With a background as a bedside and home health nurse in Phoenix, she brings a unique perspective and ...

Garland A. Brown Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Garland A., who practices law in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Garland A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Olivier A. Beabeau leads the firm’s business litigation and intellectual property practice groups. Olivier’s practice focuses on complex civil litigation at the trial and appellate level, alternative dispute resolution through arbitration and mediation, and trademark and copyright protection in the United States and abroad. He has significant experience litigating high-stakes partnership disputes, contract disputes, securities fraud, residential construction fraud, unfair competit...