Best Lawyers in Arizona, United States for Commercial Litigation

Daniel Bernardone's practice primarily consists of commercial litigation, insurance coverage, insurance bad-faith litigation, and civil litigation. Dan is a graduate of Arizona State University’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, where he served as Executive Editor of the Jurimetrics Law Journal, externed for the Honorable Michelle Burns (U.S. District Court, District of Arizona) and was inducted into the Order of Barristers. Dan’s practice includes experience dealing with...

With a background in biochemistry, Sarah analyzes cases with precision and represents clients with the inquisitive mind of a scientific researcher. Before joining Osborn Maledon, Sarah clerked at the U.S. District Court, District of Arizona for Judge Michael T. Liburdi, and the Arizona Court of Appeals for Judges Kent E. Cattani and Peter B. Swann. During law school, she served as the Editor-in-Chief of the Arizona State Law Journal, the fundraising chair of the Women Law Students Association...

Phil practices in the area of personal injury and has experience in matters regarding wrongful death, premises liability, car crashes, products liability, medical malpractice, civil rights, dog bites, and insurance bad faith, among others. He has jury trial experience in both state and federal court. Phil started his legal career representing plaintiffs in personal injury matters but during the four years prior to joining O’Steen MacLeod Combs primarily represented insurers and defended...

Isabella Stoutenburg is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Isabella, 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 Isabella is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

John N. Thorpe works in Frazier Law's Business Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution practice. He represents clients in areas including business disputes, education law, complex commercial litigation, constitutional law, and government relations. John’s clients benefit from his intimate understanding of the federal court system, his passion for legal writing, and his background in sophisticated, high-stakes, and sometimes high-profile litigation. John graduated magna cum laude f...

Cole Cribari is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Cole, 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 Cole is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Karl J. Worsham is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Karl J., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Karl J. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Matthew P. Hoxsie is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice and Commercial Litigation. Matthew 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 Matthew P. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Gideon’s practice focuses on litigation. Before joining Osborn Maledon, Gideon clerked for Judge Jennifer G. Zipps of the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. As a law clerk, he drafted civil orders and assisted in the administration of criminal and civil jury trials. He also externed for Judge Daniel J. Kiley of the Maricopa County Superior Court and Judge Jennifer M. Perkins of the Arizona Court of Appeals. His experience in trial and appellate courts provides him insight ...

David M Barlow is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Bankruptcy. David 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 David M is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Robert S. McManimon is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Corporate Governance and Compliance Law and Real Estate Law. Robert S., who practices law in Tucson, Arizona, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Robert S. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Josh is a rising star in the firm’s litigation group. A background in molecular biology and chemistry helps him distill big ideas into scientific arguments to offer a fresh, academic approach to litigation. Josh has a particular interest in the way the law crosses over with science in the areas of election law, administrative law, and constitutional law. He has written about interactions between government-mandated Internal Review Boards and First Amendment principles. Prior to joining ...

JENNA L. BROWNLEE joined CDQ in 2017 after obtaining her law degree from Loyola University Chicago School of Law. At Loyola, Jenna served as the Student Articles Editor for the Loyola University Chicago Law Journal and an Academic Legal Writing Tutor. Her article “To Compete or Not to Compete: Illinois’ Movement to Eliminate Noncompete Agreements” was published in the law journal in 2017. Jenna also worked for Street Law, Inc. teaching law to high school students and coachin...