James W. Armstrong

Mr. Balitis counsels private sector clients as well as government agencies, including the Arizona legislature, on a broad range of employment law and labor relations matters. Over his 30 years of practice, he has represented clients in administrative proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), U.S. Department of Labor, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Arizona Civil Rights Division, Arizona Industrial Commission, Arizona Department of Occupational Safety and He...

Paul practices in the areas of significant personal injury, wrongful death, ethics, and professional malpractice. He previously served as an Adjunct Professor of Medical and Research Ethics at Midwestern University and the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine where he instructed health care providers and graduate students in the medical field. He also served as an Adjunct Professor with the Arizona State School of Law. Additionally, he authored the manual and taught attorneys and forensic ...

Tom serves as chair of the Insurance Coverage practice group for the firm’s Phoenix office. He provides insurance coverage analysis and advice to many commercial insurance companies. At one time or another, he has provided his clients with coverage advice under the laws of nearly all 50 states. Tom offers a unique depth of experience, having analyzed coverage under commercial general liability policies as well as commercial auto, professional liability, public officials liability, law e...

Martin R. Galbut brings decades of counseling and litigation experience to the firm. He combines a distinct blend of corporate, securities, banking, real estate, antitrust, intellectual property, and finance counseling and litigation experience with tenacious thoroughness and unmatched client service. Martin represents both plaintiffs and defendants in a broad range of cases involving securities, banking and finance, labor and employment, corporate governance, intellectual property, antitrust...

April E. Olson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Native American Law. April E. practices law in Tempe, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized April E. Olson 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 April E. Olson is held by other lawyers.

Quinn C. Wheeler is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Quinn C. practices law in Scottsdale, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Quinn C. Wheeler since 2025. 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 Quinn C. Wheeler is held by other lawyers.

Jason B. Castle has over two decades of unique experience in high conflict custody cases, many of which involve allegations of physical, emotional, or sexual abuse. He is also well-versed in helping families with complicated assets including large businesses and complex estates. He began his law career working for the City of Phoenix Prosecutor’s Office, trying criminal cases before juries and judges. In 2005, Jason pivoted into family law and has since worked to resolve a wide variety ...

Michael Zimmerman’s practice is concentrated primarily in commercial litigation, including condemnation and bankruptcy. Zimmerman advises a wide range of commercial and individual clients in business disputes and collection matters in state and federal courts. Zimmerman also advises clients on banking and financial services matters, workouts and licensing issues. His bankruptcy experience includes representation of secured and unsecured lenders, landlords and a wide range of debtors in ...

Alan S. Baskin is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Criminal Defense: General Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Securities Regulation. Alan S. practices law in Scottsdale, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Alan S. Baskin since 2015. 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 Alan S. Baskin is held by other lawyers.

Bradley D. Weech is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Bradley D. practices law in Tempe, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Bradley D. Weech since 2024. 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 Bradley D. Weech is held by other lawyers.