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Andrea S. Tazioli is an experienced litigator and trial attorney practicing in the areas of White Collar Crime/Criminal Defense, Commercial Litigation, Government and Internal Investigations. Andrea is skilled in all aspects of litigation, including law and motion practice, mediation, arbitration, trial, and appellate practice. Andrea has tried numerous cases (civil and criminal) in both state and federal court. Andrea regularly defends individuals and corporations charged with white collar a...

E. Jeffrey Walsh, who has practiced law for more than 30 years, is an AV ® peer review rated litigator who has been recognized in the 2005 to 2014 editions of The Best Lawyers in America , in Southwest Super Lawyers , including, in 2009, among the "Top 50 in Arizona," in Arizona Business Magazine 's "Top Attorneys of Arizona," and in the Business Journal 's "Best of the Bar in Phoenix Metropolitan Area." His practice focuses on business litigation and trials, real estate litigation, and c...

Joel Nomkin is a partner in the firm's Litigation practice. He has more than 25 years of experience in the areas of complex commercial litigation and appellate law. He also frequently serves as an advisor to in-house counsel on risk management and litigation strategy.

Mark A. McGinnis is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Energy Law, Environmental Law, Natural Resources Law and Water Law. Mark A. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Mark A. McGinnis since 2006. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Mark A. McGinnis is held by other lawyers.

Mr. Plitt is the chairperson for the firm's insurance coverage practice group. He is a preeminent and nationally recognized insurance coverage attorney. As the current senior author of Couch on Insurance 3d , Mr. Plitt's commentary on existing and emerging areas of insurance law is relied upon by courts and attorneys throughout the United States. He has also authored Arizona Liability Insurance Law and is a co-author of The Claim Adjuster's Automobile Liability Handbook , CAT Claims: Insuranc...

Flavia Campbell focuses her practice in the areas of trademarks and copyrights, counseling her clients on management of their intellectual property rights in the U.S. and abroad. In addition to assisting clients with the selection, clearance, prosecution, policing and enforcement of their trademarks, she negotiates and drafts a wide variety of intellectual property agreements, represents clients in opposition and cancellation proceedings before the Trademark Trial and Appeal Board, and provid...

Richard Mear is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs. Richard practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Richard Mear since 2024. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional rega...

For over 28 years, David Bray has provided day-to-day counsel, guidance, advice, and representation to clients on a range of employment law matters and disputes. For the last five years, he has been listed in Best Lawyers in America in the commercial litigation category. He regularly represents clients in litigation in federal court, state court, and arbitration tribunals in matters involving trade secrets, non-compete agreements, and other employment claims. David is a 1992 graduate of Corne...

Mervyn Braude is a divorce lawyer with extensive knowledge of family law and is an advocate for protecting children from abusive and undesirable situations. As a State of Arizona Board Certified Family Law Specialist, Mervyn has the knowledge and experience to help people who are struggling through divorces and custody disputes by keeping his clients apprised of their rights so they can make well informed decisions during this difficult period of their life. Mervyn has expertise in all facets...

Rob added to HB's office a built-in mock courtroom, complete with jury box, audio-visual equipment to record witnesses and lawyers, and separate deliberation rooms for two juries. INTRODUCTION Mr. Carey handles various types of injury and consumer claims. Mr. Carey was lead counsel on a jury trial that produced the largest medical-malpractice verdict in 2018, secured class certification in class actions on behalf of consumers and workers where damages are almost $2 billion, and investigated t...