Cynthia A. Ricketts

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

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 ...

Eric Wilhelm is a member of the Real Estate Practice Group in the Firm’s Scottsdale office. Mr. Wilhelm’s practice focuses on a broad range of commercial real estate transactions, including industrial, office and retail leasing, real property sales, acquisitions and development and secured financing. Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Wilhelm served as Senior Counsel, Real Estate, for PetSmart, Inc., where he provided a pragmatic, business-minded approach toward issue resolution and r...

Scott K. Weiss is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Securities / Capital Markets Law, Securities Regulation, Securitization and Structured Finance Law and Venture Capital Law. Scott K., who practices law in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been recognized since 2009. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Scott K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geograph...

Buzzi L. Shindler is the Litigation Chair of the Scottsdale office. He has extensive experience and tried-and-true expertise handling a broad range of commercial, transactional and litigation matters, with an emphasis on real estate and business transactions, business formation, governance and operations, estate planning, outside general counsel, and commercial, real estate and construction litigation.

Michael Zimmerman’s practice is concentrated primarily in commercial litigation, including condemnation and bankruptcy. Zimmerman advises a wide range of commercial and individual clients in business disputes and collection matters in state and federal courts. Zimmerman also advises clients on banking and financial services matters, workouts and licensing issues. His bankruptcy experience includes representation of secured and unsecured lenders, landlords and a wide range of debtors in ...

Mr. Mason counsels employers and management on all aspects of labor and employment law, including collective bargaining and union organizing; restrictive covenants; employment discrimination; sexual harassment; whistleblowing; retaliation; wrongful termination; personnel policies; reductions in force; trade secrets; duty of loyalty; drug and alcohol testing; and other state and federal laws, rules, and regulations. He is also an experienced litigator, representing clients in Arizona, federal,...

Michael R. Pruitt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employment Law - Individuals. Michael R., who practices law in Mesa, Arizona, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Glenn Hotchkiss practices primarily in the area of commercial litigation, with a focus on breach of contract and business tort claims, including interference with contractual and prospective business relationships, fraud, conspiracy, conversion, defamation, business disparagement, trade secrets, covenants not to compete, and usurpation of corporate opportunity. For example, he has represented shareholders of closely held corporations in breach of fiduciary duty claims, joint venturers in disp...

Richard K. Walker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Richard K., who practices law in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.