Hope E. Leibsohn

With years of experience in franchise and intellectual property law, Josh provides counsel or representation to established or high growth franchisors, technology development companies, service providers, distributors, and companies of all sizes in a wide array of industries. Whether looking to build or grow your business or protect valuable intellectual property, Josh applies his expertise in business transactions to guide his clients in the areas of franchising, mergers & acquisitions, ...

Dave Garner is a respected thought-leader, whose experience and influence in education law reaches from the classroom, to the boardroom, to the courtroom and beyond. For over 20 years, Dave has developed ongoing, long-term relationships with traditional public schools, charter schools, private schools, as well as private and public post-secondary educational institutions of all stripes. Dave’s expertise is frequently sought in an outside general counsel role for compliance training, pol...

Dave Pauole is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law and Education Law. Dave, who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Dave is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jennifer’s approach to legal services has always been simple: Provide the highest level of knowledge, guidance and experience, while delivering a personal service generally unseen in the legal profession, all at cost-effective rates and within the requirements of her client's needs. Jennifer advises clients on commercial and residential real estate transactions, including purchase and sale agreements, simple and complex financing arrangements, leases, and title issues. She also has exte...

GABRIEL R. ARAGON joined CDQ in 2006 and is a Partner with the firm. Gabe practices in all areas of complex commercial litigation, with particular experience in employment litigation matters and partnership disputes in the medical marijuana industry. He is active across various professional organizations, including previously serving as Chair of the Maricopa County Bar Association’s Section of Litigation. As selected by his peers, Gabe has been recognized as an AV-Preeminent attorney, a...

Michael Clancy is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law, Family Law Arbitration and Family Law Mediation. Michael, who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John B. Weldon, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law, Natural Resources Law and Water Law. John B., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 1993. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which John B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Isaac S. Crum assists business clients in developing, protecting, and enforcing intellectual property rights through consulting and litigation. His experience includes advising consumer product companies, startups, and non-profit organizations on intellectual property strategies and litigating complex cases involving patents, trademarks, trade dress, copyrights, trade secrets, and unfair competition.

Since 2002, Brian has entitled, designed and developed a variety of different types of real estate assets, including master-planned communities, infill single family, multi-family, mixed-use, commercial, industrial, and municipal facilities. Brian is sought after by Property Owners and Real Estate Professionals to help develop challenging properties and solve problems. He solves problems for his Clients by understanding their needs and utilizes his real estate experience and relationships wit...

Scott B. Cohen is a Phoenix based commercial bankruptcy attorney who represents banks, lenders, landlords, guarantors, committees, and other creditors in bankruptcy, creditors’rights matters, loan workouts, business turnarounds, Chapter 11 reorganizations, receiverships, bankruptcy litigation, and commercial litigation. He regularly appears in U.S. Bankruptcy Court and state court proceedings involving liquidations, Chapter 11 reorganizations, receiverships, and commercial lawsuits. Sco...