David W. Wilhelmsen

Kyle Hettinger, a partner in the firm's Real Estate practice, has more than 25 years of experience in the areas of real estate, commercial lending and transaction and business counseling. Kyle represents clients with respect to development of master-planned communities; purchase and sale of retail, commercial, industrial, hotel, residential and multi-family property; commercial development; commercial leasing; CC&R’s; development agreements; easements and rights-of-way; title insura...

Robert L. Schwartz has been practicing law for over 35 years, specializing in domestic relations. He is a member of the American, Arizona and Maricopa County Bar Associations. He is admitted to practice in the federal courts of New York, Arizona, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Schwartz is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and former president of the Arizona chapter. He serves as a judge pro tem for the Superior Court of Maricopa County in...

As the founder and managing partner of Jaburg Wilk, Gary has almost 40 years invested in building and operating a business. He utilizes this expertise to help his clients effectively and efficiently resolve both their business and legal issues, Gary’s particular talent lies in quickly developing a comprehensive understanding of facts, personalities and legal issues and subsequently devising a realistic, cost effective strategy for meeting his client’s goals. His direct, businessli...

D. Alexander Baker is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. D. Alexander practices law in Goodyear, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized D. Alexander Baker 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 D. Alexander Baker is held by other lawyers.

Michael H. Bate is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Michael H. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Michael H. Bate since 2021. 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 Michael H. Bate is held by other lawyers.

Tim is a shareholder, member of the Gallagher & Kennedy board of directors and head of the firm’s Tax Law practice. For over 20 years, Tim has focused 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 organiza...

Steve Biddle has successfully defended public and private sector employers in employment-related litigation and regularly advises companies in all human resources matters. He represents management in issues related to: Occupational safety and health compliance Union organization Collective bargaining Unfair labor practices Union elections Compliance and litigation regarding employment discrimination, harassment and retaliation Wrongful termination Restrictive covenants Unemployment compensati...

Tim Eckstein has developed a strong reputation in Phoenix and throughout Arizona as a criminal defense attorney and civil litigator. He has extensive experience representing clients against fraud charges and in internal investigations, particularly in health care, finance, education, and government. In 2019, Tim was named “Phoenix Lawyer of the Year” in Criminal Defense and White Collar Law by Best Lawyers®. Some of his trial cases have influenced statewide precedent, includin...

David S. Shughart specializes in the areas of personal injury and insurance litigation. He primarily represents injured individuals and insurance policyholders. Mr. Shughart became a partner in the law firm of Beale, Micheaels, Slack & Shughart, PC in 2013. From 2000 to 2012, Mr. Shughart had his own firm, David S. Shughart P.C., and primarily handled personal injury and insurance-related cases. Prior to that, from 1993 to 2000, he was a partner at a Phoenix law firm representing civil de...

James R. Huntwork is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. James R. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized James R. Huntwork since 1987. 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. Huntwork is held by other lawyers.