Shiela B. Schmidt

Donald Wilson Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insurance Law and Legal Malpractice Law - Defendants. Donald, who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2012. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Donald is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Tom’s practices include a broad range of complex commercial litigation, including business, construction, condemnation, trust and mass tort litigation. He has represented clients in numerous mediations and trials in both state and federal court, arguing before both divisions of the Arizona Court of Appeals, the Arizona Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Tom has handled exclusively civil litigation matters for more than 25 years, and has substantial experience in comme...

Paul M. Gales, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Public Finance Law. Paul M., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paul M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Cole has been practicing law for almost twenty years. His practice area focuses on construction defect, products liability, professional liability, personal injury and general insurance defense litigation. He is an experienced trial attorney representing design professionals including architects and engineers in complex litigation matters and general contractors and subcontractors in complex, multi-party construction matters. Additionally he represents a well-known national corporation in pro...

For over 40 years, Otto has helped individuals, business owners, and employers comply with and plan for laws and regulations related to federal and state taxation, employee benefits, and executive compensation. He assists clients with audits, investigations, and regulatory disputes related to these areas, and advises businesses and their owners regarding business transactions and long-term business succession and estate planning. Otto also has significant experience in federal procurement reg...

William M. Demlong is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Insurance Law and Litigation - Insurance. William M., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2017. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which William M. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

President and Shareholder Certified Specialist in Real Estate Law, Arizona Board of Legal Specialization Andy Abraham is certified as a Real Estate Specialist by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization and has been listed in Best Lawyers in America for Real Estate Transactions since 2008 and in every edition of Southwest Super Lawyers. In the 2011, 2014, 2015-2025 editions, Andy was voted among the top 50 lawyers in Arizona by his peers. He is included among Arizona’s Finest Lawyers a...

Appeals Eric regularly handles high-profile appeals and issue litigation. He has argued major cases before the Ninth Circuit, Arizona Supreme Court, and Arizona Court of Appeals. Eric is listed in Benchmark Litigation’s 40 & Under Hot List, Best Lawyers, and Southwest Super Lawyers for appeals. Before joining private practice, Eric clerked on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. He currently serves as a Ninth Circuit Appellate Lawyer Representative and as Chair Elect for ...

Scott A. Holcomb's practice focuses on representation of public entities, construction and real estate documentation and claims, as well as commercial litigation, with emphasis on government contracts, real estate, and construction related disputes; however, his practice spans nearly all aspects of commercial litigation. Mr. Holcomb has been involved in cases relating to public bid protests, property rights, contractor and real estate licensing, escrow agent and broker liability and claims, c...

Kevin P. Nelson is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - Construction. Kevin P., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kevin P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.