Jack McCarthy

Mr. Cates practices litigation in the areas of medical malpractice defense, personal injury defense, healthcare, and commercial disputes. Mr. Cates represents physicians, hospitals and other healthcare providers in medical malpractice cases, and he has served as trial counsel in numerous medical malpractice jury trials. In addition, he has defended personal injury cases at trial and at arbitration. Mr. Cates also represents physicians and other professionals before their state licensing board...

Aaron Harmon has built a strong reputation in Arizona’s entrepreneurial community as a lawyer who provides practical counsel to founders, executives and investors alike. Aaron represents startups, established companies and investors in angel, venture capital and private equity financings, in mergers and acquisitions, in negotiating and drafting commercial contracts, and in general corporate and commercial matters. Aaron began his legal career as a judicial clerk for Chancellor William B...

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 ...

Andrew C. Kuettel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Governance Law. Andrew C. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew C. Kuettel 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 Andrew C. Kuettel is held by other lawyers.

John has substantial experience representing for-profit and not-for-profit companies in a wide variety of legal and business areas, from commercial, employment, tort and insurance-related litigation to real estate, corporate management, health care and school law issues. As a trial lawyer, John has tried more than 100 cases to conclusion, including jury trials, bench trials, arbitration matters and administrative law proceedings. He currently serves as a judge pro tem for the Maricopa County ...

Todd Rigby is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants. Todd practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Todd Rigby since 2023. 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 Todd Rigby is held by other lawyers.

As a licensed veterinarian, Mark has the medical knowledge to help his clients get the results they deserve. Given his strong medical science background, Mark's practice focuses on tort law, including medical negligence, product liability, and other significant personal injury cases. He has nearly 35 years of experience litigating medical malpractice cases with victories including the landmark Edwards verdict and a transfusion-associated AIDS case that remains one of the largest personal inju...

Gena L. Sluga is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Gena L. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Gena L. Sluga since 2019. 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 Gena L. Sluga is held by other lawyers.

Ms. Villanueva is an attorney in the firm’s Intellectual Property Department. She practices in the areas of domestic and international trademark and copyright prosecution, licensing and enforcement. Ms. Villanueva assists clients with brand development and with identifying various protectable aspects of the clients’ products, services and concepts. She also helps clients with clearing all aspects of advertising, promotional and marketing materials and products, including trademark...

Steve Sparks joined Sanders & Parks in 1995 and is a Shareholder and Director. For many years, he served as the firm's Vice President and on the firm's Executive Committee. Mr. Sparks has earned Martindale-Hubbell's highest AV® Preeminent rating and has been honored by AVVO (a peer-reviewed professional organization) with its highest rating – Superb Rated Attorney. He is licensed to practice law in both Arizona and California and maintains an active practice in both jurisdiction...