Christopher D. "Chris" Thomas

Bruce Feder is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Bruce, who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2015. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bruce is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Frank G. Long advises clients and represents them in court in matters related to trademarks, trade dress, false advertising, copyright, cybersquatting and trade secrets. His clients include, and have included, Fortune 500 corporations and small businesses, as well as national and international companies, and franchise systems. Frank assists clients with the development, administration and strategies for the protection of intellectual property rights, especially trademarks. He has a wide range...

Steve Sparks joined Sanders & Parks in 1995 and is a Shareholder and Director. For many years, he served as the firm's Vice President and on the firm's Executive Committee. Mr. Sparks has earned Martindale-Hubbell's highest AV® Preeminent rating and has been honored by AVVO (a peer-reviewed professional organization) with its highest rating – Superb Rated Attorney. He is licensed to practice law in both Arizona and California and maintains an active practice in both jurisdiction...

Mr. Cates practices litigation in the areas of medical malpractice defense, personal injury defense, healthcare, and commercial disputes. Mr. Cates represents physicians, hospitals and other healthcare providers in medical malpractice cases, and he has served as trial counsel in numerous medical malpractice jury trials. In addition, he has defended personal injury cases at trial and at arbitration. Mr. Cates also represents physicians and other professionals before their state licensing board...

Jonathan is an inimitable advocate for Arizona’s growth-oriented startup community, acting as both legal counsel and trusted advisor to emerging entrepreneurs. Before graduating Rutgers University of Law, Jonathan worked as an electrical engineer providing internet security and infrastructure consulting services for companies like Accenture, Tosco, Phillips Petroleum Company, and ConocoPhillips. Jonathan’s unique experience as a seasoned information technology specialist and in-ho...

Charitie L. Hartsig is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Charitie L., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Charitie L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Bruce T. Neel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Bruce T., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bruce T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rod focuses his practice in all aspects of land use and planning, including zoning approvals, development master plans, variances, use permits, design review, building permitting, subdivision approvals, general plan amendments, subdivision/platting approvals and development agreements. He represents office developers, hotel developers, master planned community developers, home builders, convenience store developers, large retailers, industrial users, mobile home park owners/operators, highway...

Ira M. Schwartz is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Copyright Law, Information Technology Law and Litigation - Intellectual Property. Ira M., 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 Ira M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Todd has been in practice at B&C since 1989. In his career he has worked on cases for insurance companies and defended personal injury claims for corporations and is now focused on representing personal injury victims and their families. An Arizona Native, Todd is part of an elite group of less than 170 attorneys who are Certified Specialists in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. He represents clients in cases involving personal inj...