Daniel B. Pasternak

My practice emphasizes insurance law as well as bad faith, personal injury and commercial litigation. Born and raised in Phoenix, I have a deep connection to Arizona's people, businesses and lifestyle. It is home. I also maintain an active practice with friends and colleagues in Las Vegas through our Nevada affiliate; Christian, Kravitz, Dichter, Johnson & Sluga, P.L.L.C.. For me, after 37 years of lawyering, the practice of law remains more a profession than a business. I do the best I c...

James R. Harrison is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. James R. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized James R. Harrison since 2014. 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 James R. Harrison is held by other lawyers.

Richard Mear is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Richard practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Richard Mear since 2024. 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 rega...

John Alan Doran has over 25 years of experience counseling and successfully representing employers in all facets of labor and employment law matters. He regularly represents employers in mass employment, wage/hour class and collective action litigation, as well as employment discrimination, public accommodations discrimination, and wrongful termination litigation. He also represents management in areas of traditional labor law, including the defense of unfair labor practices charges, the orch...

Shelley Detwiller DiGiacomo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law, Securities Regulation and Venture Capital Law. Shelley Detwiller practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Shelley Detwiller DiGiacomo since 2013. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geog...

Travis Hunt has built a name for himself as an emerging commercial litigator who also handles environmental and other regulatory matters. Travis’s practice spans complex civil litigation, appeals, administrative proceedings, environmental components of transactions, and project development matters. He has worked for a wide range of clients, from energy and utility companies to Native American tribes and individuals. Travis is well-versed in environmental issues, property law, contract d...

Vail C. Cloar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Vail C. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Vail C. Cloar since 2027. 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 Vail C. Cloar is held by other lawyers.

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

Lisa Paine has over 15 years of diverse experience representing clients in business transactions, estate planning, and other legal matters. Business Transactions – A former business owner, Lisa is well versed in challenges faced by businesses and their owners. Her unique prospective benefits her business clients with business transactions and agreements, employment advice, and succession planning. Lisa assists business clients with an entire spectrum of business-related needs – fr...

My practice has been divided 50/50 between white-collar criminal defense and commercial litigation - most often involving allegations of fraudulent conduct - since I left the U.S. Attorney's Office in 1980.