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Phillip B. Visnansky is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Elder Law and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Phillip B., 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 Phillip B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kelton Busby is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Kelton, who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kelton 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...

Jennifer Cranston (formerly Ratcliff) focuses her practice in three primary areas: real estate disputes involving condemnation and valuation issues; insurance coverage analysis and bad faith litigation; and public utility regulation. Jennifer’s objective is to provide sound legal advice, exceptional service, and cost-effective resolution for all her clients. She has successfully negotiated favorable settlements, as well as prevailed for clients at hearings, in arbitrations, at trial, an...

Stephen E. Richman practices in all phases of Construction Law, commercial and residential. He is a past chair of the Construction Law Section of the State Bar and is a member of the ABA Forum on the Construction Industry. He is also active in the Arizona Builders Alliance, where he is a member of the Legislative Review Committee and the Legal Advisory Council. Mr. Richman is also a member of the Construction Law Attorney Forum of the National Association of Home Builders and a Charter Fellow...

Gregory Rosenthal is an AV® Preeminent peer review rated attorney in Martindale-Hubbell whose practice focuses on civil litigation matters, representing clients in cases involving serious personal injury, wrongful death, products liability, negligence, premises liability and construction matters. Greg joined Burch & Cracchiolo after a distinguished career with Rosenthal Law Offices where he practiced in partnership with his father for 18 years.

Tim has decades of experience in the regulation of water and wastewater utilities, electric utilities, gas utilities, and telecommunications utilities. His career has been dedicated to navigating utility regulation matters at the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC), affording him comprehensive insight into these industries from various perspectives. Tim has served as a Staff Attorney at the ACC, in-house counsel at a prominent water utility, and external counsel for diverse utilities. Tim po...

Wayne’s areas of practice are federal and state income and estate taxation; real estate (including 1031 exchange and reverse exchange); partnership, corporation and limited liability company formation and compliance; business planning; estate planning; agricultural compliance with federal and state programs; and water law. He began his legal career as associate counsel for the Department of Treasury, where he tried civil tax cases.

Zachary D. Sakas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law. Zachary D., 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 Zachary D. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Richard S. Plattner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Richard S., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2001. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.