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Hillary P. Gagnon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Trusts and Estates and Trusts and Estates. Hillary’s practice is devoted exclusively to probate, trust, estate, guardianship, and conservatorship matters, as well as estate planning and the mediation of probate and trust disputes. Hillary has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hillary is held by...

Cole has been practicing law for almost twenty years. His practice area focuses on construction defect, products liability, professional liability, personal injury and general insurance defense litigation. He is an experienced trial attorney representing design professionals including architects and engineers in complex litigation matters and general contractors and subcontractors in complex, multi-party construction matters. Additionally he represents a well-known national corporation in pro...

Kevin P. Nelson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction. Kevin P., 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 Kevin P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kevin M. Judiscak joined the firm just after it was formed to develop and chair the firm’s litigation practice after gaining substantial experience from his prior tenure at two of Arizona’s largest firms. He brings a focused and strategic approach to the litigation process, and assists business clients in beneficially resolving pending or threatened disputes. Kevin litigates varied types of commercial disputes, including: • Enforcement and defense of interests under commercia...

Frank G. Long advises clients and represents them in court in matters related to trademarks, trade dress, false advertising, copyright, cybersquatting and trade secrets. His clients include, and have included, Fortune 500 corporations and small businesses, as well as national and international companies, and franchise systems. Frank assists clients with the development, administration and strategies for the protection of intellectual property rights, especially trademarks. He has a wide range...

John Fitzpatrick is a senior partner with nearly three decades of legal experience. John's practice focuses on assisting people and financial institutions in inheritance disputes, commercial/business litigation and civil appellate advocacy. John's peer recognition includes election as a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). He also enjoys a long-standing AV® Preeminent™ rating and is a Best Lawyers® "Lawyer of the Year" (Phoenix) Litigation - Trusts...

With over 50 years experience as a defense lawyer, Tom’s practice includes criminal matters, with an emphasis on federal and state commercial and white collar prosecutions. He has extensive trial experience in the defense of commercial and white collar criminal cases, as well as cases involving allegations of public corruption, money laundering, fraud, computer tampering, arson, theft, assault, and vehicular manslaughter. In addition, Tom has been lead trial counsel in a number of capit...

Frederick M. Cummings has extensive trial experience in the areas of healthcare, medical malpractice and medical products liability defense litigation. Mr. Cummings also has significant experience in all aspects of complex litigation and is an experienced arbitrator and mediator.

Douglas J. Kunath is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Douglas J., 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 Douglas J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

My practice has been divided 50/50 between white-collar criminal defense and commercial litigation - most often involving allegations of fraudulent conduct - since I left the U.S. Attorney's Office in 1980.