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Will Auther's practice is focused on high stakes trials in the areas of complex products liability litigation and in commercial and construction litigation. He primarily represents manufacturers and suppliers in their most sensitive and significant cases throughout the entire United States.

Mr. Gerity has been admitted to practice law in Arizona state and federal courts since graduating from the Arizona State University College of Law in 1994.  He also is admitted to practice law in Colorado and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.  Prior to forming Israel & Gerity, Mr. Gerity clerked for the Chief Judge of the Arizona Court Of Appeals, served as a Deputy Public Defender, where he received extensive trial experience, and worked for several years at a large civil litigation law firm in Phoenix.  He then struck out to form his own firm, and also served as of counsel to a prestigious, boutique commercial litigation firm.  In law school, Mr. Gerity "wrote on" as an Associate Note And Comment Editor for the Arizona State Law Journal, received honors in legal research and writing, and was awarded Best Appellate Brief.  Mr. Gerity received his Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University in 1990.. Mr. Gerity's practice areas include trusts and estate planning, elder law, business and intellectual property, bankruptcy, commercial litigation, and general business representation.  He has taught classes and given presentations on a wide variety of topics, including teaching at a national paralegal college and teaching a series of courses to management personnel at a top-twenty employer in the Phoenix area.  Mr. Gerity has handled over thirty trials and numerous appeals before the Arizona Court of Appeals, the Arizona Supreme Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.. When he is not working, Mr. Gerity spends time with his family, and in his "free time" he volunteers for the Phoenix Fire Department as a licensed EMT and sings in a rock cover band.

Debora Verdier is a partner in the Phoenix office of Manning & Kass. Ms. Verdier defends employers in all types of labor and employment disputes pending before the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, state and federal courts, and private arbitrators. She has experience in defending employers, including municipalities, against claims of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation brought under Title VII, the Family Medical Leave Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the whistleblower provisions of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.. Ms. Verdier has handled EEOC and employment-related litigation matters for one of Arizona's largest charter school organizations. For that same client, she also performed policy reviews and revised policies as necessary to comply with changes in the law. She has also provided in-service and training for charter school management personnel on ADA, FMLA, and Title VII issues. In addition to representing business clients in litigation, Ms. Verdier counsels companies with an eye toward preventing disputes and providing pre-litigation solutions.. Ms. Verdier has represented businesses in liability and insurance matters and has represented insurance companies in matters involving reimbursement issues and insurance coverage disputes. Her work in this area has included preparing insurance coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, and, if necessary, litigating coverage disputes and negotiating resolutions.. In 2012, Ms. Verdier was appointed to the International Association of Defense Counsel. Membership to this 2,500 member group is by invitation only. The International Association of Defense Counsel takes a leadership role in many areas of legal reform and professional development.. Ms. Verdier currently serves as a judge pro tem in the Maricopa County Superior Court. She is also an adjunct professor at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University where she teaches a practical skill course called “The Litigation Experience.”

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.

Experienced Intellectual Property attorney serving clients in Phoenix and surrounding areas.