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Christine Whalin is a criminal defense attorney at DM Cantor in Phoenix, Arizona. Born and raised in Arizona, she attended Northern Arizona University for her undergraduate education before earning her law degree. After passing the Arizona Bar Exam in 2006, she began her legal career focused on defending individuals accused of crimes. Christine joined DM Cantor in 2010 and became a partner in 2018. That same year, she earned Board Certification in Criminal Law through the State Bar of Arizona...

Larry began his legal career as a litigation attorney working on complex litigation cases and has narrowed his practice to only represent family law clients. While practicing in Chicago and before becoming a partner at Jaburg|Wilk, he worked with one of the largest law firms in the nation that was exclusive to family law representation. Larry has regularly worked on several high profile celebrity dissolutions and cases with multi-millions at stake. Dissolution matters and post-decree proceedi...

Michael Clancy is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Family Law, Family Law Arbitration and Family Law Mediation. Michael practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Michael Clancy 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 Michael Clancy is held by other lawyers.

Paul M. Gales, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Public Finance Law. Paul M. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Paul M. Gales, Jr. since 2026. 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 Paul M. Gales, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Sam’s practice centers on business and transactional issues, with an emphasis on business organization, governance and compliance, exempt organizations, contract negotiation, land use, and business planning. He has more than three decades of experience assisting both local and national businesses and nonprofits as well as individuals and small businesses. Sam also has extensive political and governmental experience. As a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, he served as a member...

Bob has substantial experience in complex commercial litigation matters, focusing particularly on intellectual property and securities related litigation, arbitration and enforcement proceedings, contract, trade secret, business tort and shareholder litigation. He regularly represents clients in matters and investigations before the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the Arizona Corporation Commission. Due to his wide rang...

Steven J. Gross is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Insurance Law, Litigation - Insurance, Product Liability Litigation - Defendants and Transportation Law. Steven J. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Steven J. Gross 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 Steven J. Gross is held by...

Marki Stewart assists hospitals, physician groups, ambulatory surgery centers, telemedicine providers, and other health care organizations in a variety of business and regulatory issues, including the Anti-Kickback Statute and the Stark Law, reproductive health law in the wake of the Dobbs decision, medical practice acquisitions, Arizona Department of Health Services licensing issues, medical staff peer review matters, and hospital-physician joint ventures. Marki has a special focus and inter...

Dale Schian represents businesses and individuals in commercial creditor and debtor matters, emphasizing out-of-court workouts, restructurings, and Chapter 11 reorganizations. Over the years, Mr. Schian has represented clients in a wide variety of businesses, including manufacturing, retail, high-tech, agribusiness, commercial real estate, multi-family housing, and real estate development. He is a member of the American Bar Association's Business Law Section and serves on the ABA Law Practice...

Craig Waugh is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Craig practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Craig Waugh 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 Craig Waugh is held by other lawyers.