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Jill Ann Herman is a litigator with over twenty-five years of extensive experience in complex litigation. Her innovative case handling has resulted in defense verdicts and awards, both at trial and arbitration. Jill Ann’s areas of concentration include product liability, personal injury, professional liability, sexual abuse claims, general liability, construction law, construction defect, dram shop liability, transportation, and transactional matters. She has experience representing a w...

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 ...

James David Smith (“Dave”) is a practicing DUI & criminal defense attorney at the Rosenstein Law Group in Scottsdale, Arizona. Mr. Smith has a strong focus on the defense of the impaired driver. He successfully defends clients facing all degrees of criminal charges ranging from misdemeanor DUI offenses to felony assault charges throughout the Phoenix metro area and Courts in the state of Arizona. James David Smith is a U.S. Army Desert Storm war veteran who regularly provides ...

Margaret isn’t your average estate planning lawyer. With over 30 years of experience spanning from Los Angeles to London, New York, Rome and Phoenix she brings a sophisticated, business-first mindset to protecting your family’s future. She also specializes in corporate advisory. From established companies to startups, Margaret helps guide businesses on a wide range of legal rights, duties, and responsibilities and can connect you with the additional expertise you may need. Triple-...

Shaleen Brewer has handled a variety of transactional corporate, real estate, and employment matters on behalf of her clients. Shaleen has a diverse general business practice that includes structuring, negotiating and documenting commercial contracts of all varieties and corporate planning, formation and governance; asset protection and risk management; stock and asset sales and acquisitions; corporate dissolutions; and counseling companies on day‐to‐day operational and business matters for b...

Eric N. Dahlstrom is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Gaming Law and Native American Law. Eric N. practices law in Tempe, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Eric N. Dahlstrom 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 Eric N. Dahlstrom is held by other lawyers.

Donald R. Alvarez is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Donald R. practices law in Scottsdale, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Donald R. Alvarez 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 Donald R. Alvarez is held by other lawyers.

Joel Sannes is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Commercial Litigation. Joel practices law in Mesa, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Joel Sannes 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 Joel Sannes is held by other lawyers.

Angela Poliquin is a criminal defense and appellate attorney with Rosenstein Law Group in Scottsdale, Arizona. With nearly 20 years of legal experience, she represents individuals facing misdemeanor, felony, and serious felony charges, as well as clients pursuing post-conviction relief and appeals. Her practice includes Appellate Practice, direct appeals, habeas corpus matters, and other post-conviction proceedings in state and federal courts. Angela is the incoming president of Arizona Attor...

Tom serves as chair of the Insurance Coverage practice group for the firm’s Phoenix office. He provides insurance coverage analysis and advice to many commercial insurance companies. At one time or another, he has provided his clients with coverage advice under the laws of nearly all 50 states. Tom offers a unique depth of experience, having analyzed coverage under commercial general liability policies as well as commercial auto, professional liability, public officials liability, law e...