James W. Kaucher

Thomas M. Parsons is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law. Thomas M., who practices law in Tucson, Arizona, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Thomas M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Clay Hernandez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Clay, who practices law in Tucson, Arizona, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Clay is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Attorney Pat Lopez heads the firm’s transactions practice, which encompasses the wide array of legal services frequently called on by our business clients. He has over 30 years of experience in counseling and assisting businesses, entrepreneurs, and developers to help them reach their goals, solve their problems, and implement their business plans. Creativity, commitment, caring, knowledge, and enthusiasm best described his passion for the practice of law and his concern for his clients...

Matt Schmidt is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Matt, who practices law in Tucson, Arizona, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Matt is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

William E. Strickland, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Gaming Law and Native American Law. William E., who practices law in Tucson, Arizona, has been recognized since 2011. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Patricia V. Waterkotte is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Patricia V., who practices law in Tucson, Arizona, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Patricia V. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

For 29 years, Oscar has represented a broad range of corporate and commercial clients and has built a savvy corporate practice with an emphasis on governance and compliance, succession planning for businesses, and mergers and acquisitions. He too, has broad experience in representing private and commercial lenders, both credit unions and banks, in financing and lending transactions with an emphasis on real estate related lending. Oscar’s practice also includes commercial real estate sal...

Jonathan M. Saffer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Banking and Finance. Jonathan M., who practices law in Tucson, Arizona, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathan M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ted Schmidt is the managing partner of Tucson's leading Plaintiffs' Serious Injury and Wrongful Death law firm--Schmidt, Sethi & Akmajian. Recognized as one of the very best in medical negligence, products liability and personal injury, Mr. Schmidt is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers, the International Academy of Trial Lawyers, the International Society of Barristers and the American Board of Trial Advocates. He is a member of the inaugural class of State Bar Certified Sp...

EXPERIENCE : Twenty-two (22) years practicing exclusively in the area of U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law. SPECIALTY : Priority workers, intra-company transfers, outstanding researchers, national interest waivers, labor certifications, corporate compliance, employer sanctions defense, family-based immigration issues, naturalization issues, immigration appellate and judicial review issues. PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENT : Has written and lectured extensively on immigration and other law, both in...