James L. "Jim" Ugalde

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.

Amy Abdo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Employment Law - Management, Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants, Litigation - Labor and Employment and Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants. Amy practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Amy Abdo since 2014. 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 professiona...

Nicholas Boca is a Board-Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of Arizona who represents clients throughout Phoenix and the surrounding areas in a wide range of family law matters. At DM Cantor , he works closely with individuals and families navigating significant personal and financial transitions, providing thoughtful counsel and strong courtroom advocacy tailored to each client’s circumstances. Born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona, Nicholas began his legal career at the Ar...

BETSY J. LAMM is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Betsy has been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey. Betsy has practiced her entire career at Cohen Dowd Durchslag (CDD). She joined CDD in 2008, following a judicial clerkship for the Honorable Chief Justice Ruth V. McGregor of the Arizona Supreme Court. Betsy’s practice focuses on complex commercial litigation, inc...

Valued by clients for his ability to analyze and respond to complicated commercial litigation, David has built a strong practice representing Fortune 50 companies in state and federal courts. He focuses on a wide range of complex litigation, including securities and intellectual property litigation, class action claims, as well as other large commercial disputes. He has provided regular counsel to large public companies facing lawsuits in Arizona who value his ability to advocate both in oral...

Marcia Busching’s legal practice is primarily devoted to arbitration, real estate, construction, and complex business matters, with significant experience in construction and commercial arbitration. With service on American Arbitration Association (AAA) panels spanning three decades, including international arbitration, Marcia is in demand for a wide variety of very significant construction and business disputes as well as consumer and smaller disputes. Presently, she is a member of the...

Richard S. Plattner is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Richard S. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Richard S. Plattner since 2001. 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 Richard S. Plattner is held by other lawyers.

Ms. Freed is the Managing Shareholder of the Phoenix office. Ms. Freed has exclusively practiced management-side labor and employment law throughout her career. Ms. Freed is a skilled and experienced litigator who regularly defends employers against claims of race, gender, disability, and age discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, FMLA claims, and wage and hour violations before federal and state courts and various administrative agencies. In addition to her lit...

Vidula Patki is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Vidula practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Vidula Patki 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 Vidula Patki is held by other lawyers.

P. Derek Petersen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Environmental. P. Derek practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized P. Derek Petersen since 2018. 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 P. Derek Petersen is held by other lawyers.