Michael J. Skousen

Jared C. Leung is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Immigration Law. Jared C., who practices law in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jared C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Megan E. Ritenour is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law. Megan E., who practices law in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Megan E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mr. Zitzer is a litigation attorney. Kurt was recently honored by his peers by being selected once again as one of the Top 50 attorneys in the Southwest by Southwest Super Lawyers®. Additionally, AZ Business magazine recently selected Kurt as one of Arizona’s top 100 lawyers and a top 10 lawyer in the area of Employee Benefits and Insurance Law. Kurt is also included in The Best Lawyers in America® in the areas of Insurance Law and Products Liability Litigation – Defense. ...

Kevin Lytle is member of Buchalter’s Board of Directors, Co-Chair of the Firm’s REIT Transactions and Compliance Industry Group, and Co-Chair of the Scottsdale office Real Estate Practice Group. Mr. Lytle represents clients in a broad range of real estate transactions involving sales and acquisitions, leases, sale-leasebacks, construction and permanent loans, acquisition loans, refinancings, loan and lease modifications and intercreditor agreements. He represents public and privat...

Jeffrey L. McLerran is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Health Care and Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants. Jeffrey L., who practices law in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jeffrey L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

April E. Olson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Native American Law. April E., who practices law in Tempe, Arizona, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which April E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rachelle Ferraro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice and DUI / DWI Defense. Rachelle, who practices law in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rachelle is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Erik Bergstrom focuses his practice on divorce and family law, with an emphasis on complex cases involving business ownership; residential and commercial real estate holdings; and division of investment accounts, retirement plans and pension benefits. Such matters often involve valuations of interests in LLCs, partnerships and corporations; allocations of trust assets; and determining the community of separate property character of all types of real and personal property. Erik's clients benef...

Ms. Acken focuses her practice in labor and employment law. She has defended numerous companies in gender, race and disability discrimination cases in state and federal court. Ms. Acken also has wide-ranging experience representing both public and private entities in EEOC claims, wage payment/overtime, wrongful termination, Davis-Bacon, and state and federal leave issues. She also currently serves as the Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Committee. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Acken was ...

Jeff Wolf is a partner in Quarles & Brady's Commercial Litigation and Franchise and Distribution Industry Groups. His national litigation practice focuses on representing franchisors, manufacturers and marketers of products and services in a variety of matters. During his near 30 year career, Mr. Wolf has handled a significant number of franchise and dealer termination and non-renewal cases, as well as more complex disputes having a system-wide impact, including both franchisee and consum...