Philip R. "Phil" Rudd

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 ...

Ashley G. Nielsen is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Franchise Law. Ashley G., 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 Ashley G. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Eric Wilhelm is a member of the Real Estate Practice Group in the Firm’s Scottsdale office. Mr. Wilhelm’s practice focuses on a broad range of commercial real estate transactions, including industrial, office and retail leasing, real property sales, acquisitions and development and secured financing. Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Wilhelm served as Senior Counsel, Real Estate, for PetSmart, Inc., where he provided a pragmatic, business-minded approach toward issue resolution and r...

Ryan McPhie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice. Ryan, who practices law in Mesa, Arizona, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ryan is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Garland A. Brown Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Patent Law. Garland A., who practices law in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Garland A. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Donald R. Alvarez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Donald R., who practices law in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Donald R. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Steven J.W. Heeley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Native American Law. Steven J.W., who practices law in Tempe, Arizona, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven J.W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Olivier A. Beabeau leads the firm’s business litigation and intellectual property practice groups. Olivier’s practice focuses on complex civil litigation at the trial and appellate level, alternative dispute resolution through arbitration and mediation, and trademark and copyright protection in the United States and abroad. He has significant experience litigating high-stakes partnership disputes, contract disputes, securities fraud, residential construction fraud, unfair competit...

Ryan joined Boyer Bohn after practicing real estate law at the national law firm, Snell & Wilmer, LLP. He is listed in Best Lawyers in America® in the area of Trusts and Estates and is an AV® Preeminent peer review rated attorney in Martindale Hubbell and is designated with the High Ethical Standing seal. He is also past President of East Valley Estate Planning Council and Valley Estate Planners. Ryan is licensed to practice in Utah as well as Arizona. A magna cum laude graduate o...

Max has received the highest ratings for outstanding quality and service from both his clients and his peers. He is listed among the Best Lawyers in America® in the areas of Tax Law and Trusts and Estates, is a Super Lawyer® and is an AV® Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 peer review rated attorney in Martindale Hubbell. Max is designated with the High Ethical Standing seal. Before founding Boyer Bohn in 1998, he was a partner in the Phoenix office of the international law firm, Bryan Cave,...