Jun9
After four years of litigation, Leanne Hay successfully defended a dental malpractice case at arbitration. Leanne argued that the dental treatment complied with the standard of care and did not cause the plaintiff’s alleged injury. The arbitrator found her clients were not liable for any of the plaintiff’s claims.…
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Jessica Kokal was selected from among 370 total applicants to join the 40 Under 40 Class of 2025. Candidates were selected based on their commitment to community and career and their achievements in business. Jessica will be featured in the 40 Under 40 Special Section published in the August 8th issue of the Phoenix Business Journal.…
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The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals recently affirmed a decision granting summary judgment in favor of a national insurance company in a multi-million dollar bad faith/breach of contract lawsuit. Plaintiff alleged his insurance company wrongfully denied his claim for the mysterious disappearances of a set of Keith Haring “Andy Mouse” silkscreen prints. A panel of Ninth Circuit judges unanimously sided with the insurance company and district court, finding Plaintiff had failed to produce evidence establishing ownership over the contested prints. This decision paves the way for the firm to begin collecting more than $250,000 in attorneys’ fees from Plaintiff – …
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Donald Wilson has been appointed by the Arizona Supreme Court to Task Force on Rules of the Arizona Supreme Court. The Task Force has been commissioned to restyle the current Rules of the Supreme Court of Arizona.…
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Donald Wilson and Brian Holohan just had the Arizona Supreme Court affirm the dismissal of a State Bar discipline complaint. After a three day hearing, the discipline panel dismissed the complaint, finding that the State Bar had failed to meet its burden of proof. Sthe State Bar appealed the decision, which decision the ASC affirmed.…
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Robert Sullivan was selected to “Top 50” – Arizona Attorneys by Southwest Super Lawyers.…
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Kate Corcoran was selected for inclusion in Az Business Magazine’s annual “Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona” list for 2025. As described by the publication, the list is comprised of attorneys who drive industry standards, provide trusted counsel and shape key decisions that help benefit clients and communities across the state. Factors for selection include professional ratings, client reviews, and the attorney’s impact on the legal profession and community. …
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The firm congratulates Jessica Kokal, Partner, on being selected for the State Farm Law Department 2025 Rising Star Academy.…
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Don was recently on the Avoiding Ethical Pitfalls seminar panel for the State Bar of Arizona. The panel had a free ranging discussion regarding multiple Ethical Rules. Don is often asked to speak on the subjects of ethics, legal malpractice defense and insurance coverage and lawyer risk management.…
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Patrick and Leanne, with outstanding assistance from Legal Nurse Consultant Kayte del Real, obtained a unanimous defense verdict after a two-week jury trial. Plaintiff claimed their client fell below the standard of care in her surgical treatment. During trial, Patrick and Leanne also secured a directed verdict on two out of the four claims brought by Plaintiff, with the remaining two claims sent to the jury. Plaintiff asked the jury to award $575,000-$800,000 for claimed medical malpractice.…
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