Representing health care clients in transactional and litigation matters is a substantial part of our practice. We advise institutions, practitioners, and other health care entities on matters of practice formation and organization, state and federal regulatory matters, employee benefits and contracts, medical staff and licensing issues, ethical principles, and general corporate and compliance matters. (back to top)
We have extensive experience in the defense of health care professionals and institutions in malpractice litigation and before state licensing boards. Our attorneys represent physicians in nearly every medical specialty, nurses, chiropractors, dentists, chiropractors, pharmacists, hospitals, medical clinics, medical practices, managed care organizations, extended care facilities, and nursing homes. We have successfully defended at trial a broad spectrum of health care providers. (back to top)
Our attorneys also represent providers in the long-term care industry. We handle a variety of matters including litigation and defense of elder abuse claims and provide counsel regarding operations and compliance issues. We understand the business needs of long term care clients and represent clients in administrative, regulatory, employment, civil, and criminal matters. (back to top)
We have extensive and successful trial experience. In addition to medical malpractice trials, our attorneys have successfully represented clients at trial in cases involving defamation, premises liability, pharmacy negligence, product liability, roadway design, civil rights violations, motor vehicle liability, and wrongful death. We try cases at every level of the Arizona court system, in federal courts, and before state and federal administrative agencies. We use dynamic trial presentation technology to present high impact presentations to juries and judges. (back to top)
Our attorneys are at the forefront of representing physicians and institutions in legal issues related to medical research and the latest biotechnologies. We have extensive experience in management and representation of Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), medical research programs, and investigators, and provide guidance to clients on state and federal laws regulating medical research and contracting issues. We represent clients in matters before the Food and Drug Administration, the Office of Human Resource Protections, and other regulatory authorities. We have expertise in handling litigated matters, including class actions, related to medical products and devices in state and federal courts. (back to top)
Our attorneys have significant experience representing the aviation industry. We represent and
defend airlines, pilots, airframe and engine mechanics, fixed base operators, and aircraft and
aircraft component manufacturers. We regularly represent the interests of major airline carriers
and aircraft manufacturers. (back to top)
We defend claims and lawsuits alleging construction defects related to commercial and residential properties. Our attorneys have tried class action construction defect suits to successful jury verdict. We represent clients in construction site accident and business dispute matters. Our attorneys have many years of experience handling construction related matters and advise developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and material suppliers on questions of indemnity, insurance coverage, additional insured obligations, and subrogation. (back to top)
We counsel employers on risk management and claim prevention and provide advice on the structuring of employee terminations to avoid wrongful termination claims. We have drafted employee handbooks, employment contracts, covenants not to compete, and personnel policies for employers. We have handled a wide range of employment law matters including representation of private and public employers in discrimination and wrongful discharge lawsuits in state and federal courts. Our attorneys have represented employers before various administrative agencies including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and the Arizona Civil Rights Division (ACRD). (back to top)
Our attorneys have successfully assisted a wide range of clients in matters that arise in their businesses. We represent clients in negotiations, mediations, arbitrations, and litigation in a variety of commercial, corporate, and business disputes. We handle matters involving breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty, employment disputes, covenants not to compete, trade secrets, warranty claims, Uniform Commercial Code issues, collection, fraud, consumer fraud, and RICO claims, and other areas of commercial law. (back to top)
Our attorneys offer a full range of legal services related to the acquisition, development, financing and management of real estate, including commercial leasing. We represent large and small developers, financial institutions, investors, contractors, owners, landlords and tenants in matters relating to office, retail, medical, restaurant, industrial, multi-family residential, and resort properties. (back to top)
We represent business and corporate clients in all matters, including entity formation, corporate compliance, mergers, acquisitions, changes in entity form and structure, and general contract
issues. Our attorneys represent a wide range of profit and non-profit corporations, partnerships,
joint ventures, and limited liability companies and emphasize assisting clients to identify and reach
long-term business goals. (back to top)
Our attorneys have considerable experience representing lenders and borrowers in commercial transactions including secured and unsecured lending, asset-based and real estate lending, project and acquisition financing, and letters of credit. We also assist lenders and borrowers in matters involving troubled loans, loan restructuring, and foreclosure. (back to top)
Our Native American law practice covers a range of issues facing Native American Tribes, including tribal government, tribal finance, Native American gaming, health care, low-income housing. We also counsel Native American Tribes on matters of economic development, encompassing natural resources, banking, and real estate. (back to top)
Our attorneys are experienced in all areas of insurance law, including litigation of coverage disputes in the context of commercial general liability insurance, professional liability policies, personal polices, and first-party property coverages. We litigate coverage disputes, bad faith claims, extra contractual claims, and declaratory judgment actions. Our practice also includes advice on investigation and litigation of first-party property claims, subrogation, contribution, and indemnity actions. (back to top)
We have substantial and successful experience representing clients in appellate courts. Our attorneys brief and argue cases we have tried at the Federal and State appellate levels. In addition to appeals made to the Arizona Court of Appeals and the Arizona Supreme Court, we also advocate for clients in appeals from administrative proceedings and appeals to the Superior Court sitting in its appellate capacity. Our practice also includes preparing Special Actions and Petitions for Review, which require a quality written product in a very short period of time. (back to top) |
