Heidi F. Purtzer

Shareholder Susanne ("Susie") Ingold practices in employment law and litigation and regularly advises clients regarding issues of workplace discrimination, employer policies, employee discipline and termination, and compliance with state and federal labor and employment laws. She regularly represents clients before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and in complex litigation matters in state and federal court. As an experienced litigator and trial lawyer, Susie has successfully defen...

Michael E. Pietzsch is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law and Tax Law. Michael E., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 1987. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kortney’s practice focuses on commercial bankruptcy and business law. This includes contracts, transactions, litigation, and settlement resolution. She is also a skilled mediator and settlement advocate.

Alison K. Shea is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Alison K., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Alison K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John Even is a Shareholder and Director of the law firm of Schmitt Schneck Casey Even & Williams, P.C. and has practiced law in Arizona since 1992. He focuses his practice in the areas of business law, sales and acquisitions, business succession planning, estate planning, wills and trusts, probate, trust administration, guardianships, and conservatorships. Over the course of his career, John has served as outside counsel for various Arizona businesses, assisting Arizona business owners wi...

Jodi has been representing businesses in avoiding and resolving employment disputes for nearly 20 years. Jodi adeptly counsels clients on a wide array of state and federal employment laws, conducting workplace investigations, performance management issues, and other human resource matters. She advocates for her clients in federal and state courts as well as before administrative agencies, including the Department of Labor, Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Arizona Civil Rights Division...

Shareholder Certified Specialist in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Law Wendi has been certified by the State Bar of Arizona as a specialist in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death law due to her nearly three decades of litigation experience in both state and federal court. Her practice focuses on aggravated liability and damages matters, including Federal Motor Carrier (trucking accident) cases, vehicular products liability matters, construction site injury and death matters, and premises l...

Janey Henze Cook represents clients in white collar and non-white collar criminal cases arising out of felony and misdemeanor crimes, including fraudulent schemes and artifices, homicide, assault, theft, public corruption, drug offenses, gambling, prostitution, forfeiture, and offenses against public order. Janey has also represented media enterprises with respect to First Amendment constitutional issues, as well as represented elected officials in matters involving disclosure obligations and...

James E. Holland, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Construction Law. James E., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kevin practices in the area of civil litigation, with an emphasis on aviation law, commercial litigation, medical malpractice, product liability, wrongful death and personal injury. Kevin has handled cases for clients in some of the largest lawsuits litigated in Arizona. He represents clients in claims and suits arising out of a variety of issues. Kevin is a trial lawyer with over 25 years of experience before judges, juries and arbitrators. Although he has tried many cases, Kevin focuses on ...