Jon Brinkman

Paul M. Gales, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law. Paul M., 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 Paul M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Thom Slack is a partner with the Phoenix firm of Beale, Micheaels, Slack & Shughart where he represents plaintiffs in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases with an emphasis on railroad grade crossing collision, trucking and construction accidents. He has tried numerous catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, including automobile, motorcycle and trucking accidents, railroad grade crossing collisions, and construction and premises liability injuries. Mr. Slack has obtained sign...

With a legal career in personal injury and wrongful death that spans 30 years, Bob is tireless in his dedication and resolve to seek justice for each and every one of his clients. From the very first meeting with any prospective client, Bob’s easygoing manner engenders trust because he is naturally compassionate, sincere and possesses a unique ability to understand and communicate with clients from all walks of life. This same direct, common-sense approach has proven to be extremely eff...

Robert L. Schwartz has been practicing law for over 35 years, specializing in domestic relations. He is a member of the American, Arizona and Maricopa County Bar Associations. He is admitted to practice in the federal courts of New York, Arizona, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Schwartz is a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and former president of the Arizona chapter. He serves as a judge pro tem for the Superior Court of Maricopa County in...

Jeremy Zangara is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Jeremy, who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeremy is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Shareholder Certified Specialist in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Law Wendi has been certified by the State Bar of Arizona as a specialist in Personal Injury and Wrongful Death law due to her nearly three decades of litigation experience in both state and federal court. Her practice focuses on aggravated liability and damages matters, including Federal Motor Carrier (trucking accident) cases, vehicular products liability matters, construction site injury and death matters, and premises l...

John Micheaels began practicing law in 1979. His practice focuses on medical malpractice and catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. John has taken over 75 trials to a jury in the state and federal courts in Arizona. He has a Martindale-Hubbell “AV” attorney rating and is a State Bar Certified Specialist in Injury, and Wrongful Death Litigation. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America and has been for over 15 years, as well as a Fellow in two of the most prestigiou...

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...

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

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...