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Steven N. Berger has focused his career on resolution of complex business disputes through effective representation of clients in bankruptcy or other reorganization proceedings, loan workouts, litigation and business transactions. He co-founded the firm in 1999 after gaining experience as an associate and partner at two of Arizona’s largest law firms. He has extensive experience in representing parties involved with troubled loans or troubled businesses, and has represented lenders, les...

As an attorney and certified public accountant, Erik focuses his practice in all areas of federal tax law, with an emphasis on partnerships, limited liability companies, C and S corporations, real estate, international taxation, and civil tax controversy. He provides tax planning, structuring, and documentation for business and individual clients, including joint ventures and tax-exempt organizations. Prior to joining Gallagher & Kennedy, Erik was a Manager in the Washington National Tax ...

Stephanie Fierro is a problem solver. A partner in Keller Rohrback’s Phoenix office focusing on business and estate matters, Stephanie uses her substantial skillset to dissect and analyze the problems that her clients bring her in order to find solutions that put them in the best position possible. Stephanie firmly believes that proper preparation on the front end of an issue helps avoid difficulties on the back end when emotion might otherwise interfere. She applies this philosophy whe...

Richard S. Plattner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Richard S. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Richard S. Plattner since 2011. 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 Richard S. Plattner is held by other lawyers.

Michael W. Patten practices in the areas of public utilities, energy and telecommunications, and has extensive litigation experience. He appears regularly before the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) on matters involving public utilities, electricity, water and wastewater, renewable energy, energy efficiency, gas and telecommunications matters including rate cases, rulemakings, financings, line sitings, service area extensions, formal complaints and various ACC proceedings addressing polic...

Kerry M. Griggs is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Kerry M. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Kerry M. Griggs since 2020. 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 Kerry M. Griggs is held by other lawyers.

Wade M. Burgeson represents clients in matters involving commercial litigation, receiverships, collateral enforcement, loan workouts, and debtor-creditor related matters, ranging from pre-judgment remedies and receiverships to disputes in bankruptcy court. Wade joined the firm in 2001 as an experienced attorney having previously represented diverse business interests in both litigation and transactional matters. He has extensive experience practicing before both state and federal courts, tryi...

James H. Patterson has been certified as a specialist in real estate law by the State Bar of Arizona since 1986. His practice concentrates on matters relating to all aspects of real estate and financing, including negotiating acquisitions and dispositions; drafting options, purchase contracts and escrow supplements; title review and negotiation with title insurers; preparation of closing documents, including notes, security instruments, assignments and collateral assignments, and deeds; prepa...

P. Derek Petersen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Environmental. P. Derek practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized P. Derek Petersen since 2018. 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 P. Derek Petersen is held by other lawyers.

Bradley H. Schleier is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Individuals. Bradley H. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Bradley H. Schleier since 2009. 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 Bradley H. Schleier is held by other lawyers.