Gary W. Newson

Olivier A. Beabeau leads the firm’s business litigation and intellectual property practice groups. Olivier’s practice focuses on complex civil litigation at the trial and appellate level, alternative dispute resolution through arbitration and mediation, and trademark and copyright protection in the United States and abroad. He has significant experience litigating high-stakes partnership disputes, contract disputes, securities fraud, residential construction fraud, unfair competit...

Attorney Vicki Lopez is a Certified Criminal Law Specialist who devotes 100% of her practice to criminal defense. She has decades of experience representing clients in the entire spectrum of criminal matters, from misdemeanors to major felonies, such as homicide and sex offenses. Vicki received a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Arizona State University and a master’s in International Politics from the University of Southampton, England. She graduated from Arizona State Colleg...

Erik Bergstrom focuses his practice on divorce and family law, with an emphasis on complex cases involving business ownership; residential and commercial real estate holdings; and division of investment accounts, retirement plans and pension benefits. Such matters often involve valuations of interests in LLCs, partnerships and corporations; allocations of trust assets; and determining the community of separate property character of all types of real and personal property. Erik's clients benef...

Robert Grasso, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance and Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants. Robert, who practices law in Chandler, Arizona, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Daniel Torrens is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance. Daniel, who practices law in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey L. McLerran is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Health Care and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Jeffrey L., who practices law in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Dan is a franchise, licensing and distribution attorney who represents clients in all aspects of franchise and distribution law. His practice focuses on franchise structuring and development, preparation of franchise disclosure documents and agreements, franchise registrations and exemptions, franchise relations, franchise compliance, franchise avoidance, international franchising, mergers and acquisitions of franchise systems, distributorships and licensing. Dan represents both franchisor an...

Chad Conelly practices in a wide variety of employment, business, and real estate matters, focusing on employment disputes, business and real estate litigation. He works tirelessly for his clients and injects his own passion into their causes. With deep experience in his areas of practice, and his measured approach, Chad has earned him a loyal following. He has attained a “Superb 10.0” rating on Avvo.com, been selected in the “Best Lawyers” list of the top Commercial L...

Brian Mueller is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Real Estate. Brian, who practices law in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Brian is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kevin Lytle is member of Buchalter’s Board of Directors, Co-Chair of the Firm’s REIT Transactions and Compliance Industry Group, and Co-Chair of the Scottsdale office Real Estate Practice Group. Mr. Lytle represents clients in a broad range of real estate transactions involving sales and acquisitions, leases, sale-leasebacks, construction and permanent loans, acquisition loans, refinancings, loan and lease modifications and intercreditor agreements. He represents public and privat...