J. Barry "Barry" Shelley

Nichole Wilk brings over a decade of business and legal expertise. She began her law career working in commercial litigation and now uses those skills and knowledge gained to better assist and protect her clients in business and real estate transactions. Her practice includes both litigation and transactional representation. Real Estate: Nichole assists clients in a wide range of real estate matters. Her experience includes assistance with the purchase and sale of real property, leasing, and ...

Anthony L. Marks is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Anthony L., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Anthony L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kristina N. Holmstrom is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Kristina N., 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 Kristina N. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shareholder Mr. Meda has more than 30 years of legal experience and focuses on the representation of creditors, debtors and trustees in the bankruptcy and creditors’ rights practice areas including workouts, Chapter 11 reorganizations, liquidations and related litigation in both Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 cases. He has represented clients in a wide variety of matters and has served as counsel to the Danny's Family Car Wash Companies in connection with their reorganization, the National Ho...

Nora Jones is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Elder Law, Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Nora, 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 Nora is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Theresa’s practice has been spent in fast-paced jury trials, employment and fair housing litigation, and appellate work. In her criminal practice, Theresa handled cases involving fraudulent schemes, tax fraud, real estate fraud, and racketeering. Theresa is a regular presenter to lawyers and the community on topics including Civil Rights, Harassment Free Work Environments, and the Rules of Evidence. Before joining Osborn Maledon, Theresa served as Section Chief Counsel for the Arizona A...

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

Scott A. Holcomb's practice focuses on representation of public entities, construction and real estate documentation and claims, as well as commercial litigation, with emphasis on government contracts, real estate, and construction related disputes; however, his practice spans nearly all aspects of commercial litigation. Mr. Holcomb has been involved in cases relating to public bid protests, property rights, contractor and real estate licensing, escrow agent and broker liability and claims, c...

Richard Mear is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Richard, who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steven N. Berger has focused his career on resolution of complex business disputes through effective representation of clients in bankruptcy or other reorganization proceedings, loan workouts, litigation and business transactions. He co-founded the firm in 1999 after gaining experience as an associate and partner at two of Arizona’s largest law firms. He has extensive experience in representing parties involved with troubled loans or troubled businesses, and has represented lenders, les...