Janet E. Jackim

Susan M. Swick is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Susan M., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Susan M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Keith has substantial experience litigating complex commercial matters in a variety of contexts, including business torts, injunctive proceedings, legal malpractice defense, and claims against directors and officers. He has served as lead counsel in the defense of class actions. Additionally, Keith represents broker-dealers and investment professionals in the litigation, arbitration, and regulatory arenas. He has been involved in evidentiary injunctive matters on a broad range of issues, incl...

Warren is a problem solver who commands two decades worth of experience working on bankruptcy issues, specializing in effectively representing corporations in large-scale bankruptcies involving tens of millions of dollars. He provides relief to debtors and creditors facing complex chapter 7 and chapter 11 issues in Arizona. He also works outside of jurisdiction, including in New Jersey, California, Texas, and Delaware. He has successfully represented International Technical Coatings, Inc., Qu...

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.

Mr. Silverman focuses his practice on energy law. Before joining the Firm, he served as General Manager of Salt River Project (SRP) from 1994 to 2011. Well known throughout the Valley, Mr. Silverman serves in leadership roles for many business and nonprofit organizations.

Jon Neumann is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Insurance. Jon, 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 Jon is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeffrey H. Verbin brings more than 30 years of legal experience to his clients in the financial services, real estate and sports and entertainment industries. He has represented investor and new ownership groups in sports facility and hotel acquisitions, and assisted national restaurant franchisors in multi-state financing transactions.

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...

Member of the firm in our Phoenix, Arizona office. Mr. Baxter’s practice focuses on Construction Law and Commercial & Business Litigation. Mr. Baxter negotiates and prepares construction contracts for general contractors and private and public owners, as well as preparing other commercial contract documents. In litigation, Mr. Baxter frequently represents general contractors and property owners and developers in a wide array of commercial construction disputes and also represents ho...