Gallagher & Kennedy is proud to announce that the 2026 edition of Benchmark Litigation has named it a "Highly Recommended Arizona Litigation Firm." In addition, three shareholders have been named "Litigation Stars," including Mark A. Fuller, Donald Peder Johnsen, and managing shareholder Kevin E. O’Malley. The list of “Litigation Stars” includes only local lawyers who have been consistently recommended by clients and peers as reputable and effective litigators.
Mark Fuller practices in the areas of civil litigation and appeals, handling cases involving business torts and contracts, securities fraud, intellectual property, constitutional law, state regulation, malpractice, officer and director liability, real estate and construction, and Tribal affairs. Over his 35-year career, he has won numerous significant rulings, judgments, and appeals in both state and federal courts, some of which have resulted in landmark decisions on important legal issues of first impression.
Don Johnsen represents business owners and employers in matters involving employment discrimination and sexual harassment, wrongful discharge, breach of contract, wage-and-hour disputes, arbitrations, and labor practice charges. Practicing employment and labor law exclusively, Don advises on employee hiring, discipline and discharge procedures, drug and alcohol testing, non-competition matters, labor relations issues, and other employment-related policies and procedures.
Kevin O'Malley leads the firm's litigation and public bidding and procurement departments. With a sharp focus on his client's needs and goals, Kevin excels in crafting tailored strategies and delivering solutions. Throughout his 43-year career representing both public and private companies across various industries, Kevin has honed his litigation prowess to the highest level. He has been regularly named in Benchmark Litigation since 2011.
About Benchmark Litigation
Published since 2008, Benchmark Litigation is a leading guide to the world’s top litigation firms and lawyers. It is the only publication to focus exclusively on litigation, conducting comprehensive, annual research at the local and national levels to identify attorneys who demonstrate exceptional skill and commitment to their field. Benchmark Litigation rankings are based on extensive interviews with litigators, dispute resolution specialists, and their clients, as well as an in-depth analysis of key cases and firm developments.