Melissa R. Costello

Daniel E. Durchslag is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Real Estate. Daniel, 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 Danie is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Kristy L. Peters is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Employment Law - Management. Kristy L. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Kristy L. Peters since 2018. 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 Kristy L. Peters is held by other lawyers.

Spencer G. Scharff represents and advises businesses, nonprofits, and individuals in complex litigation in state and federal courts. He is admitted to practice in California, Arizona, New York, and the District of Columbia, and has extensive experience in high-stakes commercial litigation, regulatory disputes, and appellate advocacy. Before founding Scharff PC, Spencer was a member of Goddard Law Office PLC, where he practiced alongside former Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard. He previo...

Neil M. Alexander is a shareholder at Littler Mendelson in the Phoenix office and serves as Co-Chair of the Contingent Workforce Practice Group. He is a trial attorney who regularly defends companies against claims involving: Wrongful termination Unfair competition and trade secret violations Non-competition agreements Whistleblower and retaliation Harassment and discrimination Title VII The Age Discrimination in Employment Act The Americans with Disabilities Act The Family and Medical Leave ...

David S. Shughart specializes in the areas of personal injury and insurance litigation. He primarily represents injured individuals and insurance policyholders. Mr. Shughart became a partner in the law firm of Beale, Micheaels, Slack & Shughart, PC in 2013. From 2000 to 2012, Mr. Shughart had his own firm, David S. Shughart P.C., and primarily handled personal injury and insurance-related cases. Prior to that, from 1993 to 2000, he was a partner at a Phoenix law firm representing civil de...

James R. Huntwork is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. James R. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized James R. Huntwork since 1987. 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 James R. Huntwork is held by other lawyers.

OVERVIEW Trevor practices in the areas of environmental and natural resources compliance, permitting, and litigation. Trevor advises clients on a variety of environmental topics, including federal, state, and local air programs; stormwater and SPCC compliance; and waste and hazardous waste management. Trevor has worked on various environmental issues in administrative appeals and in state and federal courts, as well as advised local administrative boards during appeals. Trevor also assists cl...

Kevin P. Nelson is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Construction. Kevin P. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Kevin P. Nelson 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 regard in which Kevin P. Nelson is held by other lawyers.

Jason Moyes’ practice is focused in the area of natural resource law. Included in his practice is the representation and defense of agricultural irrigation and electrical districts, small utilities, real estate developers, and other special taxing districts. He is experienced in water rights, electricity, solar, gas-fired and hydroelectric power generation, land use planning, and other permitting matters. Jason has successfully represented clients on numerous state and federal regulator...

Don practices exclusively in the area of employment and labor law. He counsels and represents employers in such matters as employment discrimination and sexual harassment claims, wrongful discharge claims, breach of contract claims, wage and hour disputes, arbitrations, unfair labor practice charges, employee hiring, discipline, and discharge procedures, drug and alcohol testing matters, non-competition disputes, labor relations issues and miscellaneous employment policy matters. Don has been...