William A. "Bill" Hicks III

Buzzi L. Shindler is the Litigation Chair of the Scottsdale office. He has extensive experience and tried-and-true expertise handling a broad range of commercial, transactional and litigation matters, with an emphasis on real estate and business transactions, business formation, governance and operations, estate planning, outside general counsel, and commercial, real estate and construction litigation.

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.

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 ...

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...

Ronda Kelso is a dedicated attorney based in Tempe, Arizona, at Accident Law Group LLC, specializing in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs. Her legal practice primarily concentrates on medical negligence cases, guiding clients from intake through settlement to trial. Ronda has devoted her career to assisting individuals affected by injuries sustained from healthcare systems or providers. With a background as a bedside and home health nurse in Phoenix, she brings a unique perspective and ...

Mr. Balitis counsels private sector clients as well as government agencies, including the Arizona legislature, on a broad range of employment law and labor relations matters. Over his 30 years of practice, he has represented clients in administrative proceedings before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), U.S. Department of Labor, National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), Arizona Civil Rights Division, Arizona Industrial Commission, Arizona Department of Occupational Safety and He...

Richard K. Walker is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice. Richard K., who practices law in Scottsdale, Arizona, has been recognized since 2005. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard K. 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...

William D. Bishop (Bill): Certified Specialist in Family Law (State Bar of Arizona); Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers; AV Rated; Martindale Hubbell Registrar of Preeminent Lawyers; Arizona Finest Lawyers; and other designations. Chair person Arizona State Bar Association Family Law Section 2017-2018. Managing partner of Bishop Law Office, P.C. Admitted to the State Bar of Arizona 1990.

Keith R. Galbut leads Galbut Beabeau’s corporate, construction, real estate, and outside general counsel practices. Keith has extensive experience in corporate and real estate transactions, including matters of corporate formation and governance and the negotiation of commercial contracts, employment agreements, license agreements, leases, mergers, acquisitions, and sales of businesses. He often protects his clients’ rights and advances their interests in commercial and real estat...