Michael F. "Mike" Patterson

John Gray is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Copyright Law, Litigation - Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets Law and Trademark Law. John practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized John Gray 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 John Gray is held by other lawyers.

Hughes Grehan is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group and co-lead of the firm’s finance team. He focuses his practice on commercial matters and contracts, and commercial and corporate finance transactions. Hughes has extensive experience representing borrowers and lenders in structuring, negotiating, and documenting syndicated and non-syndicated credit facilities involving public and private companies. His transactional finance practice includes a particular emphasis on maritime in...

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.

Charitie L. Hartsig is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation - Labor and Employment and Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Charitie L. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Charitie L. Hartsig 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 Charitie L. Hartsig is held by other lawyers.

Paul Eckstein's practice is focused on civil litigation (including appellate matters) involving commercial, legal malpractice, constitutional, Indian law and political law issues. He also frequently serves as a mediator and arbitrator.

Craig Morgan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Banking and Finance. Craig practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Craig Morgan since 2025. 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 Craig Morgan is held by other lawyers.

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...

CHRISTOPHER KAUP'S practice is focused on the representation of creditors and debtors in complex commercial bankruptcy matters, creditors’ rights, and commercial litigation. Chris has represented public companies, private businesses, creditors’ committees and individuals in commercial bankruptcy cases, State Court matters and transactional negotiations in Arizona, Pennsylvania, Colorado, Missouri, Utah, Florida, New Jersey, Delaware and California. Chris served as a Law Clerk in t...

James G. Busby Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Health Care Law, Litigation and Controversy - Tax, Real Estate Law and Tax Law. James G. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized James G. Busby Jr. since 2021. 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 G. Busby Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Jeff is no stranger to complex commercial litigation. In his two decades of law practice, he has cultivated an interpersonal approach to resolving convoluted business disputes. His ongoing relationships with a wide range of businesses small and large has allowed him to develop a direct approach to untangling complicated commercial relationships. The bulk of Jeff’s practice encompasses a versatile range of litigation matters, including commercial litigation, Indian law, construction law,...