Gideon Esakoff

Since the beginning of his career, Geoff has built his reputation as a lawyer’s lawyer. He serves as Osborn Maledon’s General Counsel and represents fellow attorneys in all aspects of the practice of law. For the last 30 years, his practice has split between both litigation and preventative counsel, advising on a regular basis to clients about risk management, professional liability issues, legal malpractice, bar discipline, ethics, and law practice management issues. Geoff has be...

Nonnie partners with employers and managers in three primary ways: litigation avoidance through counseling and training; investigations and resolutions when issues arise; and litigating complex and challenging cases to defend employer’s actions. Nonnie advises and counsels private and public employers in all aspects of employment law. Nonnie regularly partners with clients to plan and implement reductions in force, severance plans and agreements, and pre-litigation disciplinary matters....

William M. Demlong is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. William M. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized William M. Demlong since 2017. 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 William M. Demlong is held by other lawyers.

Vail C. Cloar is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Appellate Practice. Vail C. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Vail C. Cloar 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 Vail C. Cloar is held by other lawyers.

William R. DeHaan has focused his practice in the area of municipal finance since 1986. He has served as bond counsel, underwriter's counsel, issuer's counsel and trustee's counsel in an extensive range of municipal financings, including general obligation, enterprise (utility) revenue, school district, housing, student loan, 501(c)(3) and special districts. Prior to joining the firm in 2001, Bill was the office managing partner for the Phoenix office of a national law firm.

Lisa Paine has over 15 years of diverse experience representing clients in business transactions, estate planning, and other legal matters. Business Transactions – A former business owner, Lisa is well versed in challenges faced by businesses and their owners. Her unique prospective benefits her business clients with business transactions and agreements, employment advice, and succession planning. Lisa assists business clients with an entire spectrum of business-related needs – fr...

Lauren Channell is an attorney at Robbins Curtin Millea & Showalter LLC in Phoenix, Arizona, where she represents plaintiffs in personal injury litigation. She joined the firm in 2018 and was drawn to its focus on representing catastrophically injured individuals and families in complex injury matters within a collaborative, small-firm setting. Lauren’s practice includes cases involving government liability, civil rights violations, automobile and commercial trucking accidents, prem...

Kevin M. Estevez is a partner at Jaburg Wilk; his practice focuses on construction law and commercial litigation. He represents general contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers, architects, engineers, and business owners in construction and business matters, including litigation, arbitration, Arizona Registrar of Contractors complaints, contract review and drafting, and entity formation and licensing. Kevin is a frequent writer on issues affecting the construction industry. He is the a...

Clark L. Derrick began his legal career in Phoenix in 1972 after having graduated, with distinction, from the University of Arizona, College of Law and entering into the practice with John J. Flynn and the firm of Flynn, Kimerer, Thinnes & Derrick. While a student at the University of Arizona, College of Law, Clark was Symposium Editor of the Arizona Law Review and was elected a member of the Order of the Coif. He received his undergraduate, Bachelor of Arts degree in 1968 from the Univer...

T.J. Ryan's practice encompasses virtually all aspects of family estates, from estate and business planning, to probate and trust administration, to litigating contested estates – an area in which he has achieved a strong track record for positive results. His commitment to excellence in estate controversy and estate planning matters has earned his election as a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). T.J. focuses his practice on personal and business plannin...