Best Lawyers Near You in Phoenix, Arizona for Commercial Litigation
After graduating from NYU law school, I spent nine years at blue-chip law firms in Los Angeles. As a BigLaw commercial litigation partner, I represented movie studios and fortune 100 companies in document heavy cases that rarely went to trial. But I always wanted to be a real trial lawyer. So I resigned my partnership, moved to Arizona, and tried serious felony cases for a few years. As a commercial trial lawyer with nearly 30 years of courtroom experience, I am now the owner and leader of Me...
John has extensive experience in complex commercial litigation, including handling numerous trials, hearings and other matters before state and federal courts in the areas of contracts, business torts, trade secrets, real estate, securities, intellectual property, partnership and products. He has represented large multi-national clients, as well as regional and local businesses and individuals in a variety of business disputes. In light of this diverse experience in litigating business issues...
Jennifer L. Sellers is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Construction Law, Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law, Employment Law - Management and Health Care Law. Jennifer L., 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 Jennifer L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Kristin counsels and defends employers of all sizes and across a wide spectrum of industries with an emphasis on providing clients with proactive strategies to manage litigation risk and ensure compliance with complex and ever-changing employment laws. She is a trusted advisor, drawing on her knowledge of state and federal employment laws to counsel clients on a wide range of employment-related issues, including wage and hour issues, discrimination and harassment, employee leave issues, workp...
Terry L. Rakow is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Real Estate and Real Estate Law. Terry L., who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2006. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Terry L. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
John’s practice focuses on appeals, complex civil litigation, and government and regulatory matters. In state and federal court at both the trial and appellate level, John has worked on a wide range of matters involving elections, state and federal constitutional law, property law, statutory interpretation, contract law, and professional liability matters. In his government and regulatory law practice, John often represents governments and private parties in high-profile disputes. John ...
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...
BriAnne represents clients in complex civil litigation matters, particularly commercial and tort litigation. A significant portion of her practice focuses on representing plaintiffs in medical malpractice actions, especially those involving women’s health issues. Prior to joining Osborn Maledon, BriAnne served as a law clerk to the Honorable Douglas Rayes in the District of Arizona and the Honorable Gregory Wormuth in the District of New Mexico. In law school, BriAnne was Editor-in Chie...
Colin Quinn is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation. Colin, 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 Colin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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...
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...
Brandon’s legal experience includes representing clients in commercial, appellate, and election litigation. In addition, a substantial portion of Brandon’s practice includes representing Native American tribes in a variety of matters, including contract, constitutional, water, and federal Indian law matters. Before joining Osborn Maledon, Brandon completed clerkships at both the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona and the Arizona Court of Appeals. Through his clerkship...
Yijee Jeong is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Commercial Litigation and Litigation - Labor and Employment. Yijee, who practices law in Phoenix, Arizona, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Yijee is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
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