Chris H. Begeman

Carrie M. Francis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Carrie M. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Carrie M. Francis since 2023. 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 Carrie M. Francis is held by other lawyers.

Kerry M. Griggs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Kerry M. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Kerry M. Griggs since 2020. 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 Kerry M. Griggs is held by other lawyers.

Frank Verderame is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Frank practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Frank Verderame since 2007. 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 Frank Verderame is held by other lawyers.

Michael Clyde, a partner in the firm's litigation practice, has more than 30 years of experience in securities, corporate governance, professional liability, antitrust and other complex litigation. He has represented securities issuers, directors, officers and professionals in a wide variety of litigation involving securities, corporate governance and financial disclosure and accounting issues. In December 2009, Michael was lead trial counsel for craigslist, Inc. in eBay v. Craig Newmark, whe...

Cynthia Albracht-Crogan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Cynthia practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Cynthia Albracht-Crogan since 2025. 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 Cynthia Albracht-Crogan is held by other lawyers.

Chris is a member of Keller Rohrback’s Complex Litigation and Bankruptcy Groups. He has represented debtors, creditors, Court-appointed committees, and asset purchasers in Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings and workouts. In recent years he has also focused on representing plaintiffs in ERISA class actions. Chris has wide-ranging experience in complex commercial matters, from corporate restructuring to breach of fiduciary duty, commercial real estate, contracts, patent infringement, a...

Clark L. Derrick began his legal career in Phoenix in 1972 after having graduated, with distinction, from the University of Arizona, College of Law and entering into the practice with John J. Flynn and the firm of Flynn, Kimerer, Thinnes & Derrick. While a student at the University of Arizona, College of Law, Clark was Symposium Editor of the Arizona Law Review and was elected a member of the Order of the Coif. He received his undergraduate, Bachelor of Arts degree in 1968 from the Univer...

Paul M. Gales, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Paul M. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Paul M. Gales, Jr. 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 Paul M. Gales, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

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...

Michael W. Patten practices in the areas of public utilities, energy and telecommunications, and has extensive litigation experience. He appears regularly before the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) on matters involving public utilities, electricity, water and wastewater, renewable energy, energy efficiency, gas and telecommunications matters including rate cases, rulemakings, financings, line sitings, service area extensions, formal complaints and various ACC proceedings addressing polic...