Michael W. Carmel

Stephen R. Smith is a partner in the Phoenix law firm of FROMM SMITH & GADOW, P.C . where his practice is limited to complex family law litigation, mediation, and appellate matters. He has been a Certified Specialist in Family Law since 2000 and a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers since 2011 . He is also listed in The Best Lawyers in America (2015-16) in the field of family law. Admitted to the State Bar of Arizona in 1994, Mr. Smith received his Bachelor of Science de...

Katherine A. Beck is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Katherine A. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Katherine A. Beck since 2022. 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 Katherine A. Beck is held by other lawyers.

Lynne is a strategic advisor and confidante to many of Arizona’s educators, navigating the everyday challenges faced by learning institutions so that they can focus on providing quality attention and scholarship to students Lynne leads the commercial litigation group’s education law practice. She focuses on regulatory matters and litigation and provides ongoing legal advice to her school clients, including compliance with all aspects of education law, Arizona’s Open Meeting ...

JIM O'SULLIVAN represents closely-held businesses, including law firms and other service professionals. Serving as general counsel and primary contact for businesses and their owners, Jim focuses on the ongoing legal needs of these clients, as well as strategic planning for growth and ownership succession opportunities. Jim leverages his considerable planning, negotiation and contract drafting experience to counsel clients through key events such as business formation, joint ventures, mergers...

Diane M. Johnsen is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Environmental Law. Diane M. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Diane M. Johnsen since 2005. 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 Diane M. Johnsen is held by other lawyers.

Marvin is a partner with substantial experience representing clients in complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts in Arizona and Nevada. His practice primarily focuses on business disputes and litigation, including partnership disputes, real estate litigation, business torts, and fraud claims. Additionally, Marvin has extensive experience litigating debtor/creditor relationships, including prosecuting fraudulent transfer actions and obtaining prejudgment remedies; defending cl...

Vanessa Heim is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Litigation - Trusts and Estates. Vanessa practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Vanessa Heim since 2027. 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 Vanessa Heim is held by other lawyers.

Jennifer Cranston (formerly Ratcliff) focuses her practice in three primary areas: real estate disputes involving condemnation and valuation issues; insurance coverage analysis and bad faith litigation; and public utility regulation. Jennifer’s objective is to provide sound legal advice, exceptional service, and cost-effective resolution for all her clients. She has successfully negotiated favorable settlements, as well as prevailed for clients at hearings, in arbitrations, at trial, an...

Lindsay represents and advises companies of all sizes in employment and business litigation matters. From mom-and-pop shops to publicly-traded corporations, Lindsay’s clients value his aggressive, yet practical approach to resolving their legal disputes. Lindsay recognizes that most business disputes can be resolved without expensive and protracted litigation, and his clients often rely on him to solve their issues in a private and confidential manner, many times before a lawsuit is eve...

Gena L. Sluga is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation, Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. Gena L. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Gena L. Sluga since 2019. 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 Gena L. Sluga is held by other lawyers.