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Steve Guy has worked for over 35 years as an insurance, wrongful death, personal injury, and commercial litigation attorney. As a partner for two decades at Snell & Wilmer, Arizona's pre-eminent law firm, Steve routinely handled complex, high stakes litigation, working with clients ranging from individuals to some of the country’s largest businesses. His work has resulted in some of the largest recoveries ever achieved in Arizona.. Steve's exceptional skills have been recognized by his peers throughout the state. Since 2009, he has been recognized as one of the Best Lawyers in America for insurance law, and, since 2011, as a Southwest Super Lawyer, the absolute elite of attorneys in Arizona.

Ron Roach utilizes his expertise in commercial litigation together with his in-house corporate counsel experience to advise and represent individuals and businesses facing contract, employment, and real estate related disputes and issues.  In doing so, Mr. Roach blends the sophistication of his large firm experience with the advantages of a cost-sensitive and attention-driven law practice.  He feels strongly that you should not have to pay the hourly rate of a large law firm to receive the highest quality legal counsel and representation.. After graduating from Pepperdine University School of Law, Mr. Roach began his career in Phoenix at the well-respected boutique commercial litigation law firm Meyer Hendricks & Bivens, P.A.. Mr. Roach then found his feet as a litigator at renowned local firm Jennings Strouss & Salmon LLP where he litigated and arbitrated a wide array of real estate, insurance defense, and commercial litigation matters.  Mr. Roach then spent five years receiving elite training, polishing his legal skills, and managing high stakes, complex cases in an international commercial litigation and arbitration practice at the prestigious global law firm, DLA Piper (US) LLP.. Most recently, after successfully representing a Silicon Valley-based technology start-up in connection with a bet-the-company whistleblower lawsuit, Mr. Roach was hired by the company to serve as Corporate Counsel.  As one of only two lawyers in the company, which had over 300 employees and offices in California, Colorado, New York, and Arizona, Mr. Roach handled diverse legal issues, including drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, compliance matters, human resource and employment-related claims, marketing review, and management of outside counsel.

Mr. Ducar practices in commercial litigation, with emphasis on commercial litigation, construction related issues, real estate litigation, bankruptcy and subrogation.  The construction law issues include, but are not limited to, mechanic’s liens, payment bonds, state and federal construction projects, hearings before the Arizona Office of Administrative Hearings related to issues involving the Arizona Registrar of Contractors, workmanship issues, design/plan and specification defects, stop notice issues and bid protests.  The real estate litigation matters he handles include deficiency matters, seller’s failure to disclose material defects, implied easements, boundary disputes and tax lien foreclosures.  Mr. Ducar's experience in collecting money from commercial debtors includes initiating lawsuits, obtaining judgments, and executing upon judgments utilizing a broad range of collection remedies.  Mr. Ducar prepares and reviews contracts of all types.  He forms companies, including serving as statutory agent for several companies.  Mr. Ducar also defends business who have been accused of violating federal piracy laws by displaying a pay-per-view show for which the business may or may not have had the right to display.Mr. Ducar is licensed to practice law and actively practices throughout 13 states, at the trial and appellate levels, in federal and state courts.Mr. Ducar is a member of the State Bar of Arizona Fee Arbitration Committee.  He is a member of State Bar of Arizona Construction Law Section, Business Law Section and Trial Practice Sections.  He also is on the Board of Directors for the Arizona Roofing Industry Foundation, a charitable organization that awards college scholarships to children of persons working in the roofing industry.  He is also a member of Arizona Association for Justice.

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I strive to create a trusted and long-lasting relationship with every client I represent. My goal is to work harder and achieve better results than other attorneys could if given the same case and client. I pride myself on taking challenging matters including cases that most attorneys consider too complex or risky to handle. I am a trial attorney who has obtained six figure and seven figure verdicts in both state and federal court. Aside from being an attorney, I am a cancer survivor, triathlete, spartan-racer, author, husband, father and step-father. When I am not winning cases, I enjoy spending time outdoors with my family or training for my next athletic challenge.

I enjoy being a divorce attorney in Arizona because it enables me to make a real difference in my clients' lives.  Issues affecting children are particularly important to me, as I have two children of my own.  My clients have repeatedly told me how much they appreciate how professional I am while, at the same time, having an innate ability to relate well with them.

I am primarily a business litigator. However, I have litigated a wide variety of cases including construction defect, mold and toxic tort, bad faith, medical malpractice, long-term care liability, securities fraud, personal injury, insurance defense, trade secret and intellectual property litigation. Currently my practice focuses on litigation against banks and other lenders. I have served as first or second chair in seven jury and one bench trial and have handled numerous evidentiary hearings, including an 11-day Frye hearing on the admission of scientific evidence.As a judge pro tem, I have handled civil, criminal and juvenile matters for the Maricopa County Superior Court and the Gilbert Municipal Court. I have presided over approximately 15 jury trials and two bench trials as well as numerous civil traffic hearings. I have conducted approximately 60 court-ordered settlement conferences and 5 arbitrations. I also handle arbitrations and mediations as a paid, third-party neutral.I also serve as the Chair of the firm's VISION Outreach Program in the Firm's Phoenix office. The Polsinelli Shughart VISION Program (Volunteers Investing Service In Our Neighborhoods) is a way of giving back to the community while taking advantage of an opportunity to broaden and deepen personal relationships with colleagues. The VISION Leadership Team coordinates a variety of volunteer opportunities for teams of Polsinelli Shughart employees to serve the needs of a number of local charities. In 2012, the Phoenix office partnered with UMOM to help meet the needs of newly homeless families. In 2013, Polsinelli's Phoenix office will continue to work with UMOM while also expanding its services to other local charities.Specialties: The Arizona State Bar prohibits attorneys from claiming specialties under most circumstances. To see the areas in which my practice is focused, see above or view my profile on .

I always welcome discussion about any case. If I'm not the right "match" for your needs, I will be up-front and will point you in another direction. I want people to find the right lawyer for the right purpose, and I'm always willing to refer to others. But I'm also hopeful that our Firm is right for you & can get you the results you want. Feel free to call or email me with your questions - no matter what!. Our firm specializes in Business Law - both litigation and transactions. Personally, I handle commercial matters, civil cases, and criminal defense. I also do Mediation/Alternative Dispute Resolution. Ronan & Firestone is a great group of lawyers -- both professionally and personally, and I am more than excited to be the newest "partner" in the group. My personal aspirations include: 1) Making my clients satisfied with their representation; and 2) Maintaining the best possible service I can provide. I do not keep financial goals, as finances are only a fringe benefit of law practice for me. My passion lies in helping people and fighting for justice -- not in getting rich. But, of course, the occasional $1 Million verdict/settlement is always welcomed! Someday I hope to be a partner of Ronan, Firestone, Manolio-Deden. For now, I'm happy to enjoy life as a competent litigator and member/partner of the Firm.

Hi! I am a second-generation estate planning attorney with over two decades of experience, and I have seen how even the best intentions can have negative results. Without considering estate planning, family members can be left in confusion, turmoil, or worse, after a loved one passes.. That is why my focus is on creating comprehensive estate plans that fulfill the wishes of professionals, business owners, and retirees to enable a transition that protects the remaining beneficiaries.. My vision is simple and powerful: provide every client with an exceptional legal planning experience. With a decade spent in the courtroom as a trial attorney, I understand how to help clients and their families protect against predatory lawsuits and stay out of court.. I have been featured in the media as an estate planning authority, including ABC News, NBC News, FOX News and Bloomberg Law.. When not at the office, I enjoy spending time with my wife, seven children and grandchildren. I love the outdoors and am an avid wilderness backpacker - I have even backpacked to the bottom (and back out!) of the Grand Canyon 14 times.

Gordon Dudley provides both litigation and transactional representation for his clients.  He has over 25 years of civil litigation experience in state and federal courts.  He concentrates his practice primarily on commercial litigation matters, from the simple to the complex.  Mr. Dudley’s areas of practice have included intellectual property, real estate and construction law, unfair business practices, and securities litigation.  Additionally, he provides transactional assistance for clients, including business entity formation, as well as contract preparation and review in a broad variety of commercial areas.. Mr. Dudley is a member of the Arizona History Convention Board and a member of the VistaCare Hospice Foundation Board of Directors.. Mr. Dudley received his undergraduate degree, with distinction, from Arizona State University.  His Juris Doctorate, also acknowledge with distinction, is from the University of Arizona, where he was an associate editor of the Arizona Law Review and a member of the Order of the Coif.  He served as a Judge Advocate in the United States Marine Corps from 1974 to 1978.

Eddie Pantiliat’s practice emphasizes wrongful death, personal injury, medical malpractice, and product liability claims, as well as commercial litigation involving business disputes, corporate matters, construction and real estate, commercial torts, and employment matters.  Additionally, he has been specially trained in the practice of mediation.. Mr. Pantiliat’s experience includes representation of many seriously injured victims of negligence, malpractice and dangerous products. He is responsible for the successful litigation of a wrongful death case that yielded a settlement of more than $1.3 million for our client and a settlement of $2.7 million in a personal injury case. His commitment to his clients has earned him a preeminent ranking on Martindale Hubbell.. Mr. Pantiliat has over a decade’s experience in representing small to mid-size businesses as general counsel, helping clients in areas including formation, employment agreements and contracts, shareholder agreements, and buy/sell agreements. He has also been nominated by his peers as one of Arizona’s Finest Lawyers.. Mr. Pantiliat received his B.A. in Political Science from California State University at Northridge and his law degree from Whittier Law School.  Mr. Pantiliat is a member of the Jewish Community Association Education Council, 2013 President of the Arizona Jewish Business Network organization and a Board member for the Jewish Association of Greater Phoenix’s 2013 Mega Event. He is also a member of the State Bar of Arizona, the American Trial Lawyers Association, and the Arizona Trial Lawyers Association.

Douglas Behm helps his clients achieve the best possible results in their most difficult legal problems. He practices civil litigation and white collar criminal defense, conducts corporate internal investigations, and provides mediation services. The unusual breadth of his experience gives him exceptional insight into complex civil litigation, regulatory investigations, and criminal matters. Mr. Behm began his career as an assistant district attorney in Kings County (Brooklyn), New York in 1974. He then served as senior trial attorney with the United States Department of Justice Organized Crime and Racketeering Section in New York City from 1977 until 1987, where he prosecuted high profile criminal RICO, labor racketeering, tax evasion, narcotics trafficking, securities fraud, and official corruption cases. Since leaving the government he has worked both as a partner in large firms, serving as chairman of the litigation department of a major Phoenix firm, and as a solo practitioner. By engaging additional legal and support personnel when needed for a particular matter he combines the service capabilities and experience of a large firm with the efficiency of a solo attorney. Clients benefit from his personal attention to every detail of their cases. He has defended major corporations and their directors, officers and employees, public officials, physicians, high ranking military officers, and individuals in white collar criminal cases. He has defended and prosecuted civil cases involving breach of contract, securities fraud, civil RICO, breach of fiduciary duty, Medicare billing, the federal False Claims Act, and intellectual property cases, among others. By successfully mediating cases, he has helped many individuals and companies resolve their disputes efficiently and privately.

Chad Conelly practices in a wide variety of employment, business, and real estate matters, focusing on business and real estate litigation and employment disputes. He works tirelessly for his clients and injects his own passion into their causes. With deep experience in his areas of practice, Chad’s clients come to know him as their trusted legal advisor who consistently produces results. His measured approach to efficiently solve his client’s problems has earned him a loyal following of clients. He has attained a “Superb 10.0” rating on , been selected in the “Best Lawyers” list of the top commercial litigators in the country, and selected to the prestigious Super Lawyers Southwest “Rising Stars” list, which honors top attorneys in their field. Chad received a Bachelor of Science from The University of Arizona (magna cum laude) in 1999 and received his Juris Doctorate from Lewis & Clark Law School in 2003, where he served on Law Review.. Never backing down from a good legal fight, Chad has handled hundreds of significant cases in multiple state and federal courts and arbitrations. He recently won a substantial verdict in a complex business dispute after a multi-week jury trial against a multi-national corporation represented by one of the largest firms in Arizona. Chad helps his business clients avoid legal pitfalls, and aggressively protects their interests in and out of the courtroom. In employment matters, Chad aggressively represents individuals who have been wronged by their employers, and companies dealing with complicated legal issues. He has significant experience addressing issues and claims concerning wrongful termination, discrimination, retaliation wage and hour issues, disability, employment contracts, non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, and other employment disputes. He regularly prepares employment contracts, independent contractor agreements, and other employment documents for both individuals and companies. Chad also help clients on real estate matters, including dealing with contract disputes, landlord-tenant issues, and professional negligence claims. He works closely with the firm’s transactional attorneys to help guide his clients through complicated business and real estate deals. Chad also serves as a mediator, helping parties embroiled in lawsuits settle their cases. Chad has conducted several hundred mediations, and he maintains a high settlement success rate.. Chad is active in the community, serving on the Phoenix Men’s Arts Council and other organizations. An avid outdoorsman, Chad enjoys sailing, surfing, snowboarding, fly fishing, and hiking, and he regularly competes in triathlons and open water swimming races. A true Wildcat at heart, he also loves attending basketball and football games with his family in Tucson.

As an Arizona attorney with years of experience in constitutional law and civil rights, Ryan is known for his fearless approach to protecting individual freedoms and advocating for justice. His work spans high-profile cases, election litigation, and family court due process matters.. Why Clients Choose Ryan Heath:. Practice Areas:. Education:. Awards and Recognition:. Notable Cases:

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Scottsdale and surrounding areas.

Experienced Civil attorney serving clients in Scottsdale and surrounding areas.