Christopher M. "Chris" McNichol

OVERVIEW Trevor practices in the areas of environmental and natural resources compliance, permitting, and litigation. Trevor advises clients on a variety of environmental topics, including federal, state, and local air programs; stormwater and SPCC compliance; and waste and hazardous waste management. Trevor has worked on various environmental issues in administrative appeals and in state and federal courts, as well as advised local administrative boards during appeals. Trevor also assists cl...

Before joining Kelly Law Team, David was a Partner at Hacker Murphy, LLP, where he managed a demanding caseload of 100+ litigation and trial-ready cases. He has first-chaired more than a dozen jury trials and consistently delivered outstanding results at mediations and arbitrations, ensuring favorable resolutions for his clients. One of his most notable achievements includes securing a $9.5 million settlement in a complex motor carrier crash involving 18 estates and billion-dollar corporation...

Jasmina Richter practices in the areas of commercial litigation, intellectual property, professional liability defense, construction defect litigation, insurance coverage and bad faith litigation. As part of her insurance coverage and bad faith litigation, Jasmina represents insurers in complex insurance coverage actions. Jasmina analyzes coverage under a wide variety of policies including commercial general liability, commercial property, professional liability, director and officer liabilit...

Miranda Preston is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Corporate Law and Health Care Law. Miranda, who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Miranda is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jennifer’s approach to legal services has always been simple: Provide the highest level of knowledge, guidance and experience, while delivering a personal service generally unseen in the legal profession, all at cost-effective rates and within the requirements of her client's needs. Jennifer advises clients on commercial and residential real estate transactions, including purchase and sale agreements, simple and complex financing arrangements, leases, and title issues. She also has exte...

Kevin is a shareholder, member of the Gallagher & Kennedy board of directors, and head of the firm’s litigation and public bidding and procurement departments. He is keenly attuned to the needs of his clients, developing strategy and implementing solutions that are singularly focused on their goals. Over his 30 year career, his litigation skills have been honed to a razor’s edge, and his civil litigation experience is extensive and far reaching, both in and out of the courtroo...

Jeremy Zangara is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Jeremy, 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 Jeremy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Frederick M. Cummings has extensive trial experience in the areas of healthcare, medical malpractice and medical products liability defense litigation. Mr. Cummings also has significant experience in all aspects of complex litigation and is an experienced arbitrator and mediator.

Born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska, Matt Millea attended Catholic schools, including Mount Michael, a Benedictine boarding school in Elkhorn, Nebraska. The discipline and structure of that environment shaped his approach to academics and personal responsibility. Matt competed in track all four years of high school, focusing on the half-mile, and carried that dedication forward to the University of Nebraska, where he completed both his undergraduate and legal studies, graduating with high hono...

M. Byron Lewis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law, Natural Resources Law and Water Law. M. Byron, who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 1995. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which M. Byron is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.