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We offer proven representation in complex litigation, class actions, administrative proceedings, and jury trials. Our clients include hospital systems, oil and gas producers, unions, political parties, product manufacturers, research and development firms, insurers and re-insurers. Our attorneys also represent public entities, including school districts, cities, towns and Indian Nations. Most importantly, our attorneys represent our neighbors and fellow community members here in the Verde Valley.

The attorneys of the Firm have been chosen because of their specific desire to pursue excellence in their areas of practice. Whether our clients have needs in defending complex litigation, employment and labor law, the favorable resolution of professional liability claims, assistance navigating through the administrative hearing and appeal process, detailed analysis and application of successful business strategies and/or guidance in the creation of their estate and trust, the attorneys of the Firm are prepared to creatively and efficiently protect and further the client's needs and interests.

To benefit our clients, we offer regional and tribal representation, with attorneys licensed in Arizona and New Mexico. Many of our attorneys are also licensed to practice before at least one of the various Indian Nations or Tribes in Arizona. These include the Navajo Nation, the White Mountain Apache Tribe, the Yavapai-Apache Tribe, the Hualapai Nation, the Hopi Tribe, the Colorado River Indian Tribes, the San Carlos Apache Tribe, and the Gila River Indian Community.

The Firm has a strong administrative proceedings practice, and represents businesses and professionals before many regulatory agencies.

Jim Ledbetter was appointed by Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano to the Arizona Department of Liquor Licenses and Control, where he was elected Chairman of the Arizona State Liquor Board. Our attorneys also practice before the Arizona Gaming Commission, the Arizona Board of Medical Examiners, the Arizona Registrar of Contractors, the Arizona Board of Chiropractic Examiners, the Arizona Board of Dental Examiners, the Arizona State Board of Nursing and many other boards.

Our attorneys are actively involved in a wide range of community service. Attorneys in the Firm have served as members, directors, and chairpersons for public entities, school districts, and hospitals. Attorneys in the Firm currently are Girl Scout leaders, Scoutmaster and advisors to the new Mingus Union High School Speech and Debate Club, and active with volunteer activities for charities such as the Old Town Mission and the Boys and Girls Club of Northern Arizona. Our Attorneys are also active volunteers for the City of Cottonwood, serving on the Judicial Review and Appointments Advisory Board of Adjustment. Attorneys in the Firm have also been active, serving on executive boards, for a number of defense organizations, including the Arizona Association of Defense Counsel.