Salmon, Lewis & Weldon PLC

9 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Water Law Environmental Law Natural Resources Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Phoenix.

Biography

Mark A. McGinnis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law, Natural Resources Law and Water Law.

Mark A., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Mark A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Salmon, Lewis & Weldon PLC

9 Best Lawyers awards

Salmon, Lewis & Weldon PLC logo

Overview

  • Arizona State University, J.D., graduated 1991
  • The University of Arizona, B.S., graduated 1984
  • The University of Arizona, graduated 1988
  • Arizona State University, J.D., graduated 1991
  • The University of Arizona, B.S., graduated 1984
  • The University of Arizona, graduated 1988

Client Testimonials

I have worked most closely with Mark, out of any of the SLW lawyers, and he remains my primary point of contact with the firm. I give him the highest recommendation possible.

Paul Orme (Maricopa -Stanfield Irrigation & Drainage District)

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Water Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Natural Resources Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Environmental Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Water Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Natural Resources Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2020 - Environmental Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Water Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2017 - Environmental Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2016 - Natural Resources Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2015 - Water Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2014 - Natural Resources Law Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Water Law
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Water Law, Phoenix (2026)
  • Natural Resources Law, Phoenix (2025)
  • Environmental Law, Phoenix (2024)
  • Water Law, Phoenix (2024)
  • Natural Resources Law, Phoenix (2021)
  • Environmental Law, Phoenix (2020)
  • Water Law, Phoenix (2018)
  • Environmental Law, Phoenix (2017)
  • Natural Resources Law, Phoenix (2016)
  • Water Law, Phoenix (2015)
  • Natural Resources Law, Phoenix (2014)
  • Water Law, Phoenix (2012)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Environmental Law
  • Natural Resources Law
  • Water Law
Special Focus:
  • Clean Water Act
  • Water

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