Edward A. Salanga

Mr. Ambrose is an accomplished trial attorney, having litigated hundreds of complex personal injury and commercial matters in State and Federal Court. His practice focuses primarily on Medical Malpractice, Personal Injury, Insurance Bad Faith, Civil Rights, and Wrongful Death matters. Scott has obtained many multi-million dollar settlements on behalf of his clients. For thirty years his practice has emphasized the litigation and resolution of matters involving catastrophic injury, wrongful de...

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

I proudly serve as the Managing Attorney at Phillips Law Group. As a first-generation immigrant from the Middle East, my journey embodies resilience and triumph. Moved by my sister's cerebral palsy and a dearth of opportunities, my family's migration to America epitomizes the pursuit of the American Dream. Witnessing my parents surmount challenges, from my mother's re-education to my father's humble role, instilled in me unwavering loyalty, dedication, and the pursuit of greatness. My path as...

Dean Formanek offers experience in a vast array of real estate law-related issues. In his law practice and numerous speaking engagements, Dean demonstrates in-depth knowledge of topics that include business and real estate, including leasing, title insurance, mixed use developments, options, financing, lien enforcement and purchasing assets from bankruptcy estates. Dean is listed in The Best Lawyers in America®, is a Super Lawyers honoree, and is a member of the American College of Mortga...

Shareholder David Villadolid is the senior partner in the firm’s Employment Law section and is recognized as an AV® Preeminent™* 5.0 out of 5 peer review rated attorney in Martindale-Hubbell. With more than 37 years of legal practice, David successfully advises companies, executives, and management on a broad spectrum of business and employment issues including compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. Clients express confidence in David’s ability to provid...

Lance R. Broberg is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Lance R. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Lance R. Broberg 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 Lance R. Broberg is held by other lawyers.

Shanks Leonhardt is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Shanks practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Shanks Leonhardt 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 Shanks Leonhardt is held by other lawyers.

Kent serves as the Managing Partner of Coppersmith Brockelman. He represents employers in a wide variety of employment matters and serves as principal outside employment counsel for a number of employers headquartered or with substantial operations in Arizona. His regular work includes complex employment litigation in state and federal courts and other sorts of employment-related dispute resolution, including arbitrations and administrative proceedings, drafting employment contracts and polic...

Ben Cooper advocates for clients in high-stakes appeals and writ proceedings in the U.S. Supreme Court, federal circuit courts, and state supreme and intermediate appellate courts from coast to coast. Ben’s practice also emphasizes both trial-court and appellate representation in such fields as intellectual-property protection and e-commerce disputes; federal, state, and local taxation; insurance coverage and bad-faith defense; and public pension plans. In the U.S. Court of Appeals for ...

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.