Joseph Stead

Dan is a franchise, licensing and distribution attorney who represents clients in all aspects of franchise and distribution law. His practice focuses on franchise structuring and development, preparation of franchise disclosure documents and agreements, franchise registrations and exemptions, franchise relations, franchise compliance, franchise avoidance, international franchising, mergers and acquisitions of franchise systems, distributorships and licensing. Dan represents both franchisor an...

Anthony Misseldine joined Jackson White PC in 2011 and is a shareholder in the firm’s Mesa, Arizona office. He represents private property owners, tenants, and developers in matters involving eminent domain and condemnation law, including disputes related to takings, valuation, and compensation. In addition to eminent domain and condemnation law, Anthony’s practice includes business and commercial litigation, land use litigation, and the representation of financial institutions in...

Ms. Acken focuses her practice in labor and employment law. She has defended numerous companies in gender, race and disability discrimination cases in state and federal court. Ms. Acken also has wide-ranging experience representing both public and private entities in EEOC claims, wage payment/overtime, wrongful termination, Davis-Bacon, and state and federal leave issues. She also currently serves as the Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Acken was ...

Steven J.W. Heeley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Native American Law. Steven J.W., who practices law in Tempe, Arizona, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven J.W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Jonathon A. Talcott is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Intellectual Property. Jonathon A., who practices law in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jonathon A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Stephen Best is member of Buchalter’s Litigation practice group in the Firm’s Scottsdale office. Mr. Best represents a variety of companies in general civil litigation matters, including construction companies, contractors, subcontractors and design professionals in claims involving construction defects. He further represents various individual clients through his trust and estates litigation practice. Mr. Best has achieved successful outcomes for many of his clients, including su...

Kevin Fallon McCarthy is the managing attorney of McCarthy Law PLC and an experienced Phoenix debt attorney serving clients throughout Scottsdale, Phoenix, and the greater Arizona area. Mr. McCarthy has been a member of the Arizona Bar since 1986. His practice focuses on Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights, as well as Insolvency and Reorganization Law. He previously worked in private practice at Ryley, Carlock & Applewhite, P.A., a large Phoenix-based law firm, where his work centered o...

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

Michael Pruitt joined Jackson White PC in 1989 and is a shareholder and member of the firm’s Executive Committee. Based in Mesa, Arizona, Mike represents businesses and individuals in a range of legal matters, with an emphasis on labor and employment law, commercial litigation, real estate litigation, and government regulation. Mike’s practice includes advising and representing individuals in matters involving workplace rights, compliance issues, and employment-related disputes. H...