M. Elizabeth "Beth" Nillen

Bob has substantial experience in complex commercial litigation matters, focusing particularly on intellectual property and securities related litigation, arbitration and enforcement proceedings, contract, trade secret, business tort and shareholder litigation. He regularly represents clients in matters and investigations before the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the Arizona Corporation Commission. Due to his wide rang...

After nearly twenty years of practicing primarily in the area of civil litigation, Jake has re-focused his practice on liquor licensing and compliance over the past several years. Jake now leads Burch & Cracchiolo’s liquor licensing and compliance department. In that role, Jake handles all manner of issues concerning compliance with Arizona’s liquor laws, including obtaining licenses for retailers, distributors and producers; auditing liquor practices for compliance with local...

Joe Mais is an experienced trial lawyer who has tried more than 20 jury trials, bench trials and arbitrations. He also has served as lead counsel in many significant matters that were successfully resolved before trial. He has served as lead counsel in a wide range of matters including multiple securities, intellectual property, and consumer actions, as well as contract, business tort and real estate litigation. Joe is currently ranked by Chambers as an Arizona Band One litigator, and describ...

J.P. Harrington Bisceglia is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. J.P. Harrington practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized J.P. Harrington Bisceglia 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 regard in which J.P. Harrington Bisceglia is held by other lawyers.

John B. Weldon, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Native American Law, Natural Resources Law and Water Law. John B. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized John B. Weldon, Jr. since 1993. 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 John B. Weldon, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Ron Lowe, a partner in the firm's Real Estate & Land Use practice, focuses on real estate transactions and secured real estate financing. He provides representation in virtually all areas of real estate and real estate finance, including homebuilder and community development representation, leasing, financing and workouts. Ron's clients include national and local homebuilders, master planned community developers, commercial landlords and tenants, commercial developers, lenders and borrowe...

Stephen R. Smith is a partner in the Phoenix law firm of FROMM SMITH & GADOW, P.C . where his practice is limited to complex family law litigation, mediation, and appellate matters. He has been a Certified Specialist in Family Law since 2000 and a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers since 2011 . He is also listed in The Best Lawyers in America (2015-16) in the field of family law. Admitted to the State Bar of Arizona in 1994, Mr. Smith received his Bachelor of Science de...

Kristin counsels and defends employers of all sizes and across a wide spectrum of industries with an emphasis on providing clients with proactive strategies to manage litigation risk and ensure compliance with complex and ever-changing employment laws. She is a trusted advisor, drawing on her knowledge of state and federal employment laws to counsel clients on a wide range of employment-related issues, including wage and hour issues, discrimination and harassment, employee leave issues, workp...

Stephanie M. Cerasano is office managing principal of the Phoenix, Arizona, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. She has 25 years of experience practicing exclusively in the area of employment law. A significant portion of her practice involves advising businesses in their day-to-day employment decisions. She also represents employers in federal and state court, as well as before administrative agencies, with particular focus in the areas of disability discrimination, the Family and Medical Leave Act...

Laura Sixkiller is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions, Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy) and Litigation - Securities. Laura practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Laura Sixkiller since 2023. 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 r...