John C. Lemaster

M. Byron Lewis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law, Natural Resources Law and Water Law. M. Byron, who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 1995. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which M. Byron is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Katherine M. Corcoran is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Katherine M., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katherine M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Lisa M. McKnight is one of six founding lawyers of Salmon, Lewis & Weldon, P.L.C., specializing in natural resources law, environmental law, Indian law, and water rights litigation. Ms. McKnight’s practice focuses on environmental matters, particularly litigation and administrative agency proceedings under the Endangered Species Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and other federal laws affecting the use of land, water and other natural resources. From the inception of her l...

Shareholder Certified Specialist in Real Estate Law, Arizona Board of Legal Specialization Ed, who has practiced law for 45 years, is a peer review rated AV® Preeminent attorney who has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America every year since 2003 and was named the 2014 Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" Phoenix in Land Use and Zoning Law. Ed has been selected by Super Lawyers of the Southwest every year since its inception in 2007, Arizona’s Finest Lawyers from 2008-2025, Chamber...

Garrick Gallagher joined the firm in 1988, and is a Shareholder, Director and Past President (2000-2006) of the firm. Mr. Gallagher earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Arizona College of Law in 1984, and his Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania in 1981. Mr. Gallagher concentrates his practice on complex civil litigation throughout Arizona, the United States, and abroad. He has been interviewed by Dateline NBC, local news networks, the Los Angeles Times,...

Katherine A. Beck is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Katherine A., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Katherine A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

J Cabou is a litigator and a partner in the firm’s White Collar & Investigations practice. At both the trial and appellate level, J’s principal focus is on defending individuals and corporate entities against criminal and other government investigations, including in civil enforcement proceedings. J has particular experience in white collar matters and is a recognized authority on both state and federal civil forfeiture, seizure, and racketeering laws. As an experienced commer...

Daniel Beeks is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Family Law. Daniel, who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Michael Clyde, a partner in the firm's litigation practice, has more than 30 years of experience in securities, corporate governance, professional liability, antitrust and other complex litigation. He has represented securities issuers, directors, officers and professionals in a wide variety of litigation involving securities, corporate governance and financial disclosure and accounting issues. In December 2009, Michael was lead trial counsel for craigslist, Inc. in eBay v. Craig Newmark, whe...