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For more than two decades, Paul has represented clients in high-stakes and hotly contested complex and commercial litigation.  Paul has represented plaintiffs and defendants in virtually all types of complex litigation matters, including data privacy and security, product liability, professional liability, insurance coverage, contract, securities fraud, officer and director liability, racketeering, intellectual property, and antitrust cases.  In that role, Paul has acted as lead, assistant, and steering committee counsel in state and national class actions and MDLs in State and Federal courts in Arizona and around the country.. Paul is fluent in effective legal technology for the better and more efficient representation of clients.  He serves on the Firm’s IT and IT Security Committees and heads up the Firm’s data privacy and security team.  Paul is a frequent speaker, author, and commentator on data privacy and security issues.. Paul is currently a member of the Arizona State Bar Civil Practice and Procedure Committee, the State Bar Class Actions and Derivative Suits Committee, and the State Bar Fee Arbitration Committee.  He has also been a Judge Pro Tempore of the Maricopa County Superior Court since 2006 and has served as a court-appointed settlement judge and neutral for dozens of cases.

Dom focuses his practice in the areas of business law & transactions, securities, and franchising.  His experience includes mergers and acquisitions work, including due diligence and drafting disclosure schedules and other transaction documents; forming business entities in various states; drafting operating agreements for limited liability companies; drafting consents and certificates of authority; reviewing and drafting commercial loan documents; drafting and revising private placement memoranda; preparing various Securities Exchange Commission filings; and other legal matters concerning the firm’s transactional practice.. Prior to joining Gallagher & Kennedy, Dom attended Duke University where he graduated with the degrees of Juris Doctor from the School of Law and Master of Arts in Philosophy from the Graduate School.  Dom’s law school experience included externships with the Federal Election Commission’s Office of General Counsel in Washington, D.C., where he assisted the Complaints Examination and Legal Administration group in responding to new complaints in connection with federal elections, and as a summer law clerk for Chief Judge Raner C. Collins and Bankruptcy Judge Brenda M. Whinery in Tucson, AZ, where he conducted legal research and prepared memoranda for the judges and judges’ clerks.  During law school, Dom served as an Executive Editor for the Duke Journal of Constitutional Law and Public Policy and as a staff editor for the Duke Law and Technology Review.  He also worked for Duke Athletics as a tutor for student athletes and as a mentor to freshman football players.. Dom is an alumnus of The University of Arizona and its Honors College, where he received the degrees of Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law from the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a major in Marketing, from the Eller College of Management.  He is a native Arizonan and grew up in Tucson.

David focuses his practice in family law. He assists clients with divorces, child custody issues, post-decree modifications, and pre- and post-nuptial agreements. David is experienced with high conflict family law matters and has tried numerous cases. He has particular expertise when dealing with issues relative to children both during dissolution and issues that arise after a client’s divorce or establishment matter. David passionately advocates for what matters most to his clients and builds a strategic, custom game plan for each. He takes pride in the details and genuinely cares for his clients and the best interests of their children. While his primarily practice is family law, David continues to have a passion for sports law and teaches both Family Law and Sports Law courses at ASU’s College of Law.

Corrinne (“Cori”) primarily practices in the areas of creditor’s rights, commercial litigation with a focus in disputed real estate transactions, and employment law. Having appeared in Justice, Superior, and Federal Courts, as well as a range of administrative bodies, Cori is well-versed in litigation ranging from simple to complex and high-stakes claims. Cori regularly represents plaintiffs and defendants in litigation.. Cori represents employees with their employment claims including: violations of Title VII (sexual harassment and discrimination), violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act, violations of Arizona’s Paid Sick Time law, Wrongful Termination, whistle blower claims, and other claims falling within federal, state, and local employment laws. Cori also represents employees in severance, compensation, and contract negotiations with their employers. Given the often complex nature of employer-employees relationships, doing this work has developed for Cori a deep appreciation for finding a practical and economical solution for her clients.. Her creditor’s rights experience is both commercial and consumer although she primarily focuses her practice on commercial collections. As a component of that work, she has experience working through complex real estate title issues to assist in getting the creditor paid. Cori is well-versed in the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, having represented institutional creditors for nearly the entirety of her practice. Cori is comfortable handling all aspects of these proceedings, ranging from pre-judgment complaints to post-judgment collection proceedings.. Cori’s litigation experience extends all the way through trials. Cori has first and second-chaired many bench trials. Doing so has developed Cori’s skill in drafting trial briefs, joint pre-trial statements, closing briefs, and other trial-related filings.

Attorney James Weiler primarily focuses his practice on litigating employment law matters including discrimination, harassment, and wrongful termination. Mr. Weiler also has significant experience handling a wide variety of litigation matters in the areas of Personal Injury, Commercial Litigation, Construction, Product Liability, General Liability/Insurance Defense, Medical Malpractice and Workers’ Compensation. Mr. Weiler has successfully represented clients in matters involving serious damages with significant potential trial awards. As a result of his diverse legal experience, Mr. Weiler has gained unique insights into both the Plaintiff and Defense sides of litigation. Mr. Weiler utilizes this unique perspective to obtain the best possible results for his clients. Mr. Weiler advises clients on all of the available strategies to effectively resolve matters through targeted discovery, aggressive motion practice and identifying leverage points to effectuate favorable settlements. Mr. Weiler’s experience encompasses all aspects of litigation including alternate dispute resolution, case strategy, depositions, hearings, trials and appeals.. Mr. Weiler has also served as in-house counsel for a subsidiary of a publicly traded Fortune 1000 company. Mr. Weiler was responsible for managing their litigation portfolio, managing commercial transactions, conducting internal investigations, advising on credit and collection matters, advising on a wide array of compliance matters, and addressing numerous other business matters that would arise.

As Principal and Founder of Troncellito Law, much of my professional attention is devoted to civil matters, including contract drafting and negotiation, civil litigation, entrepreneurial law, mediation, and "fixing people's messes".. I provide legal representation and serve as outside general counsel to firms and companies of all types and sizes – from “mom and pop shops” to companies with $20 million in annual revenues. In this role, I draft and negotiate contracts, handle commercial litigation matters, and perform other legal and consulting services.. I earned my Juris Doctor degree from Rutgers University School of Law in Newark, New Jersey. I also hold a Bachelor of Science with a dual major from the University of Scranton.. I am admitted to practice in all State and County courts within the State of Arizona and within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. I am also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the District of Arizona and the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit.. Prior to founding Troncellito Law, I was a partner in the firm of Troncellito Van Perusem (previously known as Troncellito & Associates) where my practice involved personal injury matters and commercial document drafting and business litigation.  Prior to that, I was a partner in the law firm of Barton & Troncellito for five years.. I also spent nearly five years working for various insurance companies and insurance defense law firms. My training and experience inside the insurance industry, along with my familiarity with industry operations and procedures, serve as a tremendous benefit for my litigation and corporate clients.. Over the years, having been exposed to so many different situations involving business and individual clients, I developed practices and procedures that allow me to offer great legal services at reasonable and affordable rates.. I donate substantial time to community activities. I volunteer with various civic, community, and charitable organizations throughout the greater Phoenix area.. I love to spend time with my wife and two sons, to travel, and to play golf.

Angela Hallier, the Firm's Founding Partner, was admitted to the Arizona State Bar in 1990. She has been a Certified Family Law Specialist since 1996 and is serving her eighth year on the Family Law Advisory Commission of the State Bar of Arizona, a committee that oversees the certification process for family law specialists. Angela chaired the Commission from 2007-2010. Angela was a member of the Family Law Division of the Arizona State Bar Executive Council from 1999-2000. She has been named a 'Super Lawyer' by superlawyers.com for the seventh year in a row and is AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell, the highest competency and ethical rating given. She is also a judge pro tempore of the Maricopa County Superior Court. Angela frequently speaks at legal education seminars and at public events. She authors a divorce education column that appears in the Arizona Business Journal and the Arizona Foothills Magazine.. Angie is also the author of The Wiser Divorce. In the book, she applies her years of knowledge and experience to offer positive strategies and smart, practical advice that lead you through the divorce process and to your next best life. Read more about the book at , or click here to buy The Wiser Divorce.. Other achievements include:. Admissions: Arizona State Bar, 1990; U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, 1991; U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 1991.. Education: University of Nebraska, College of Law (J.D. with Distinction, 1990); University of Nebraska (B.A., 1987).. Member: American Bar Association; State Bar of Arizona; Maricopa County Bar Association; Arizona Women Lawyers Association; Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, Women Presidents' Organization (WPO).. E-mail:

Alexis Keith is a licensed Arizona Attorney. Alexis has lived in Arizona for five years and is originally from the Chicago-land area. Previously, Alexis worked as a corporate contracts representative and negotiator for a Fortuneogy and aerospace corporation. Following her time as a contracts negotiator, she was previously employed with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office as an Assistant Attorney General. Alexis represented the State in Juvenile Dependency, Guardianship, and Severance proceedings.. Currently, Alexis is working as a Plaintiffs Attorney practicing Workers Compensation law as an associate attorney with Matt Fendon Law Group. In her free time, Alexis enjoys cooking and spending time with her Husband, son and three dogs.