Matthew Kleifield

James R. Huntwork is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. James R., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 1987. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which James R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Appeals Eric regularly handles high-profile appeals and issue litigation. He has argued major cases before the Ninth Circuit, Arizona Supreme Court, and Arizona Court of Appeals. Eric is listed in Benchmark Litigation’s 40 & Under Hot List, Best Lawyers, and Southwest Super Lawyers for appeals. Before joining private practice, Eric clerked on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. He currently serves as a Ninth Circuit Appellate Lawyer Representative and as Chair Elect for ...

Frederick C. Miner is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor Law - Management. Frederick C., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Frederick C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Charitie L. Hartsig is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Labor and Employment and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Charitie L., 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 Charitie L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Carolyn (“CJ”) Johnsen has over 30 years’ experience representing debtors, creditor committees, and lenders in complex multi-million dollar reorganizations. Her expertise spans a wide-range of industries including healthcare, mortgage lending, real estate, manufacturing, retail, refining, hospitality, aviation and energy-related. She was lead counsel in one of the largest real estate bankruptcies filed in Arizona, has counseled Arizona’s largest utility company on bank...

Mark Ogden has litigated more than 500 employment lawsuits to conclusion, mostly in federal court, and has litigated 23 jury trials to verdict. Among his notable litigation successes are cases involving: Discrimination on the basis of religion, age, and disability Breach of contract issues Whistleblower claims He also provides employment training to employers of all sizes and regularly speaks on a variety of topics before a wide range of professional organizations. Mark is co-chair of the fir...

Helen R. Davis is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Family Law. Helen R., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2013. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Helen R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matt is a graduate from the University of Notre Dame, where he was a member of the Men’s Varsity Basketball Team. He received his Juris Doctorate from Arizona State University in 2003. Matt is a shareholder focusing his practice in plaintiff’s catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death and criminal law. In his nearly ten years as a lawyer, Matt has distinguished himself in the courtroom and the community. He is passionate about his clients and dedicated to seeking justice on ...

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...