Peter A. Silverman

Mr. Cates practices litigation in the areas of medical malpractice defense, personal injury defense, healthcare, and commercial disputes. Mr. Cates represents physicians, hospitals and other healthcare providers in medical malpractice cases, and he has served as trial counsel in numerous medical malpractice jury trials. In addition, he has defended personal injury cases at trial and at arbitration. Mr. Cates also represents physicians and other professionals before their state licensing board...

James E. Holland, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. James E. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized James E. Holland, Jr. 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 James E. Holland, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

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...

Andrew Pappas is a nimble advocate and trusted counselor whose practice focuses on appeals, complex commercial disputes, and governmental and regulatory matters. Before joining Osborn Maledon, Andrew served as general counsel of the Arizona House of Representatives, where he was the principal legal advisor to the Speaker and members of the majority caucus. In that capacity, Andrew provided legal, policy, and strategic advice on a vast range of issues, with a particular focus on elections, red...

Shareholder Certified Specialist in Real Estate Law, Arizona Board of Legal Specialization Ed, who has practiced law for 45 years, is a peer review rated AV® Preeminent attorney who has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America every year since 2003 and was named the 2014 Best Lawyers "Lawyer of the Year" Phoenix in Land Use and Zoning Law. Ed has been selected by Super Lawyers of the Southwest every year since its inception in 2007, Arizona’s Finest Lawyers from 2008-2025, Chamber...

Andrew W. Gould is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Administrative / Regulatory Law, Appellate Practice, Commercial Litigation and Government Relations Practice. Andrew W. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Andrew W. Gould 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 Andrew W. Gould is he...

Stephanie Fierro is a problem solver. A partner in Keller Rohrback’s Phoenix office focusing on business and estate matters, Stephanie uses her substantial skillset to dissect and analyze the problems that her clients bring her in order to find solutions that put them in the best position possible. Stephanie firmly believes that proper preparation on the front end of an issue helps avoid difficulties on the back end when emotion might otherwise interfere. She applies this philosophy whe...

Nichole Wilk brings over a decade of business and legal expertise. She began her law career working in commercial litigation and now uses those skills and knowledge gained to better assist and protect her clients in business and real estate transactions. Her practice includes both litigation and transactional representation. Real Estate: Nichole assists clients in a wide range of real estate matters. Her experience includes assistance with the purchase and sale of real property, leasing, and ...

Kathleen Stillman is a partner at Stillman Smith Gadow, with her practice focused solely on family law matters. Ms. Stillman has been a Certified Specialist in Family Law since 2021 and a fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) since 2024. She brings to her practice thirteen years of teaching experience, advocating for children, and working with families. Ms. Stillman has received recognition for community service in the area of legal services and regularly serves as a co...

Steven N. Berger has focused his career on resolution of complex business disputes through effective representation of clients in bankruptcy or other reorganization proceedings, loan workouts, litigation and business transactions. He co-founded the firm in 1999 after gaining experience as an associate and partner at two of Arizona’s largest law firms. He has extensive experience in representing parties involved with troubled loans or troubled businesses, and has represented lenders, les...