David Degnan

Chris is a member of Keller Rohrback’s Complex Litigation and Bankruptcy Groups. He has represented debtors, creditors, Court-appointed committees, and asset purchasers in Chapter 11 reorganization proceedings and workouts. In recent years he has also focused on representing plaintiffs in ERISA class actions. Chris has wide-ranging experience in complex commercial matters, from corporate restructuring to breach of fiduciary duty, commercial real estate, contracts, patent infringement, a...

Timothy J. Casey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs and Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs. Timothy J. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Timothy J. Casey since 2023. 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 prof...

Walter Howl is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Real Estate Law. Walter practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Walter Howl 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 regard in which Walter Howl is held by other lawyers.

Joe Roth is a member of the firm’s litigation group. Joe’s practice focuses on governmental investigations and litigation, complex commercial litigation, and appeals. Joe represents governmental agencies and officials, companies, and individuals in litigation and when being investigated by federal and state agencies. He also maintains an active complex commercial litigation practice, with a focus on securities and antitrust. Appeals are a significant part of Joe’s practice. ...

Kristin Magin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Kristin practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Kristin Magin since 2025. 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 Kristin Magin is held by other lawyers.

Tod F. Schleier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Employment Law - Individuals and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Tod F. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Tod F. Schleier since 1989. 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 Tod F. Schleier is held by other lawyers.

Frank M. Placenti is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Compliance Law, Corporate Governance Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions Law and Securities / Capital Markets Law. Frank M. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Frank M. Placenti since 2007. 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 ...

Mr. Clees represents employers throughout the United States in discrimination and wrongful discharge cases and labor relations. He also counsels clients on a wide array of state, federal and tribal compliance laws. Mr. Clees has been singled out by Chambers USA America’s Leading Lawyers as one of the top labor and employment law attorneys in the country for many years in a row and as a Chambers USA Top Leader in his Field. He has been applauded for his “integrity and common sense&...

Mary has commanded a robust career guiding legal issues that have left lasting impacts on government authority, election campaign finance and election law. As a former Solicitor General for the State of Arizona, she has a mastery of public law issues and has led an extensive set of complex, high-profile lawsuits and appeals in state and federal courts. Her experience handling this complex litigation positions her well to get to the core of the issue in a dispute and provide critical strategic...

With over 50 years experience as a defense lawyer, Tom’s practice includes criminal matters, with an emphasis on federal and state commercial and white collar prosecutions. He has extensive trial experience in the defense of commercial and white collar criminal cases, as well as cases involving allegations of public corruption, money laundering, fraud, computer tampering, arson, theft, assault, and vehicular manslaughter. In addition, Tom has been lead trial counsel in a number of capit...