Weston S. Montrose

Steve focuses on five practice areas – natural resources, municipal, private utility, development, and environmental law. He also litigates certain matters for his clients. The natural resources element of his practice deals primarily with water rights. Steve represents more than 50 municipal and private party clients regarding water rights and use. He has successfully litigated natural resource matters before the Supreme Court of Arizona. Steve represents municipalities and special imp...

Jonathan is an inimitable advocate for Arizona’s growth-oriented startup community, acting as both legal counsel and trusted advisor to emerging entrepreneurs. Before graduating Rutgers University of Law, Jonathan worked as an electrical engineer providing internet security and infrastructure consulting services for companies like Accenture, Tosco, Phillips Petroleum Company, and ConocoPhillips. Jonathan’s unique experience as a seasoned information technology specialist and in-ho...

John B. Weldon, Jr. is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Native American Law, Natural Resources Law and Water Law. John B. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized John B. Weldon, Jr. since 1993. 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 John B. Weldon, Jr. is held by other lawyers.

Peter’s focus is protecting businesses and securing their future through risk management, litigation, and dispute resolution. Peter has extensive experience litigating in Arizona state and federal courts and has represented businesses of all sizes in the Arizona Court of Appeals and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Peter routinely handles matters involving business litigation, commercial real estate disputes, insurance coverage, employment disputes, and commerci...

Before joining Kelly Law Team, David was a Partner at Hacker Murphy, LLP, where he managed a demanding caseload of 100+ litigation and trial-ready cases. He has first-chaired more than a dozen jury trials and consistently delivered outstanding results at mediations and arbitrations, ensuring favorable resolutions for his clients. One of his most notable achievements includes securing a $9.5 million settlement in a complex motor carrier crash involving 18 estates and billion-dollar corporation...

DAVID L. CASE is a shareholder at Tiffany & Bosco, P.A., with over 35 years of experience in tax planning, estate planning, probate and trust administration, and business transactions. David was involved in finalizing and passing the new Arizona Trust Code, and has written and made presentations on this topic, as well as numerous tax planning matters, for the State Bar of Arizona and other organizations. In addition to the formulation of estate plans while addressing wealth transfer tax i...

David Lish is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense: General Practice. David has more than 20 years of experience in Arizona’s criminal justice system. Before entering private practice, David spent eight years as a prosecutor, gaining extensive courtroom experience and handling criminal matters from the government’s side. He later transitioned to criminal defense, representing individuals facing serious and complex criminal allegations....

Bryan S. Bailey is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Health Care Law. Bryan S. practices law in Phoenix, Arizona Best Lawyers has recognized Bryan S. Bailey since 2014. 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 Bryan S. Bailey is held by other lawyers.

Dean Formanek offers experience in a vast array of real estate law-related issues. In his law practice and numerous speaking engagements, Dean demonstrates in-depth knowledge of topics that include business and real estate, including leasing, title insurance, mixed use developments, options, financing, lien enforcement and purchasing assets from bankruptcy estates. Dean is listed in The Best Lawyers in America®, is a Super Lawyers honoree, and is a member of the American College of Mortga...

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...