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Sarah Clifford, Esq., of Gallagher & Kennedy, has come through for our family once again [to administer a Trust]. … Each and every step along the way Sarah provided expert advice, an amazing quality work product, and a level of efficiency that was stunning. Our family owes Sarah a tremendous debt of gratitude and we will utilize her expertise for any Estate Planning legal needs that we may have in the future. From our entire family, thank you Sarah!

Gallagher & Kennedy and its representatives are responsive and helpful in providing relevant information and details when any changes occur. Gallagher & Kennedy has represented our district successfully on numerous occasions resulting in positive outcomes for our district and taxpayers. We often work with Don Johnsen who is responsive, knowledgeable, and very effective when called upon to represent our district.

Don Johnsen from the Gallagher & Kennedy firm is always a pleasure to work with on employment matters. In addition to assisting with issues as they arise, he also assists with proactive measures, such as employee training.

Don Johnsen of Gallagher & Kennedy is always a pleasure to work with on employment matters. In addition to assisting with issues as they arise, he also assists with proactive measures, such as employee training.

In the critical area of litigation, labor and employment, our experience with Gallagher & Kennedy has also been invaluable. With the litigious nature of many allegations and claims, depend on the speed, integrity and truthfulness of a law firm partner - Gallagher & Kennedy has once again has turned in very positive efforts and results in areas that we truly needed their expertise.

Our experience with Gallagher & Kennedy has been outstanding. With our many inquiries and needs revolving around the ever-changing employment law arena, we feel that we are in great hands with the counsel that we receive from Gallagher & Kennedy.

… Gallagher & Kennedy [does] outstanding work … and are what I consider to be the best environmental law firm in the Southwest. [They] offer a wide range of experts … from air and water quality to hazardous waste and Superfund program areas at both the state and federal level. Gallagher & Kennedy is in a class by themselves in their ability to advocate on behalf of their clients, having honed extensive, influential, and well regarded relationships with regulators, legislators, trade groups, and key government officials.

Gallagher & Kennedy’s work in utilities law is exceptional. They are well respected and can effectively navigate the process with the Arizona Corporation Commission.

The strength of the Gallagher & Kennedy mergers and acquisitions team is that they take the time to understand the business and goals for the client's acquisition. Every team member was up to speed and available to answer questions anytime. M&A work does not unfold at a 9-to-5 pace and the Gallagher & Kennedy team was always available, especially during the critical phases of the deal.

Our attorney, Jennifer Cranston, is a recognized expert in her field. ... Jennifer is a willing partner in our work together to strategize regulatory and advocacy approaches that ensure Arizona's electric cooperatives receive the best treatment at the corporation commission. ... I would highly recommend the firm for those seeking excellent legal counsel.

[Jennifer Cranston] is an outstanding advocate, advisor and litigator. Always very practical, reasonable and helpful. Frankly, I have been in the real estate business as an owner/operator of multifamily and commercial real estate for over 40 years and I have never had a lawyer who is as responsive as Jennifer. Whenever we need anything, be it big or small, Jennifer is always willing to help. ... we are lucky to have Jennifer.

I have a great deal of respect for Janey [Henze Cook]. She can handle anything.

Tom [Henze] is a wonderful guy who is very good at what he does.

I hired Kevin Neal to help with a very complex and important consumer fraud case. Kevin's work ethic, attention to detail, and client communication were all fantastic. I was thrilled with the result he was able to provide, because he prepared the case so well and was able to negotiate from a position of strength. I would highly recommend Kevin and his firm to others looking for top-quality legal representation.

Kevin Neal represented our company in connection with litigation related to a complex matter. Throughout the course of the representation he was exceptionally effective. Always prepared, always communicating updates, highly ethical, and producing the highest quality work. We strongly recommend him and his firm.

I could not ask for more from my experience with the team at Gallagher & Kennedy as my attorney. I went in with the expectation that I was OK with either outcome, but to learn as much as I could about the process and the specific situation that the team helped me work through. If you're reading reviews, and looking around for the best in the area with a reasonable price range, just give G&K a call. The epitome of customer service and collaboration.

To put it simply, Josh Becker is second to none. Reliable, kind, creative, and funny to boot. He has guided the strategic development of our business since inception and six years later remains an invaluable partner and trusted advisor. I can't recommend him highly enough, nor find an adequate way to thank him for his counsel over the years.

I was referred to Josh Becker and his team at Gallagher & Kennedy to assist in the development of a national and international franchising business. Josh has provided the business strategy and legal guidance a young company needs as it navigates through growth and expansion on a national and international level. Over the years, our relationship with G&K has grown from franchising to include a number of additional business matters including company formation, real estate, and business dispute resolution. We feel well advised and represented by Gallagher & Kennedy whenever we need their advice, counsel, and representation.

I have successfully been working with Gallagher & Kennedy since the early 1970's.

The team at Gallagher & Kennedy is by far the most responsive of the few dozen I have worked with in my career. They have deep experience covering all aspects of real estate law pertinent to my business. They always exhibit the utmost professionalism and ensure the transaction is not only seamless but is completed in a cost-effective manner. I have recommended many colleagues use the firm and will continue to do so.

The Santa Fe office of Gallagher & Kennedy has unparalleled knowledge and ability to work issues in New Mexico.

G&K provides outstanding evaluation of complex water issues in Arizona for industrial customers.

Gallagher & Kennedy has excellent white-collar practice capability. Woody Thompson is a nuanced thinker and a relentless advocate. He knows his way around federal and state investigations and cases of all stripes.

I felt that I was in good hands with Woody Thompson from Gallagher & Kennedy. His assistants, Bella and Rosa were equally amazing. I felt that I had a good understanding of my choices and situation. The firm did not make poor recommendations that net them more money, they had my best interests in mind.

Gallagher & Kennedy attorneys provide deeply insightful and practical advice on a wide variety of employment law issues.

Partnering with me to anticipate issues, manage risk, and problem-solve define my relationship with Chris Leason. ... I rely on his environmental expertise to navigate sensitive environmental issues in a cost-effective and proactive manner. Notably, Chris readily brings his deep experience to bear on complex matters to produce practical, actionable solutions we can evaluate and implement.

Tremendous understanding of the law and how to get results.

Woody Thompson of Gallagher & Kennedy was the best.

It has been my experience of working with G&K for over two decades, that their attorneys provide a high degree of integrity, expertise and legal insight that helps me to make informed decisions day to day on a wide range of environmental challenges.

Gallagher & Kennedy shepherded me through the most important business decision in my career and did so by listening to what I wanted to accomplish with my transaction. When prospective bidders (and ultimately the successful bidder) made requests and/or demands that were non-traditional or inconsistent with the market, [Kevin O'Malley and Chris Thompson] had the experience to know when to push back and when to acquiesce. They had the right balance of professionalism, experience, aggressiveness, and civility to get the deal done that I wanted.

I have worked with Chris Leason and the team at Gallagher & Kennedy for many years. They are responsive, great with trade association meetings, members, and environmental issues, and very well connected.

Our agency was dealing with political, accounting, and legal challenges. Our attorneys with Gallagher & Kennedy made themselves available literally 24/7 to address the continual new issues that surfaced over many months. Without their guidance and continual support, while maintaining a positive and professional approach, I am not sure we would have been successful in getting our business back on the right path.

As a small business owner who was wrongfully accused of fraud, I needed an attorney who would fight as if it was his company. Not only did Kevin Neal dominate the trial, he saved my company and my family's legacy. I wish I could give him more than 5 stars!

Woody Thompson is an outstanding criminal defense lawyer. We refer matters to him on a regular basis. He obtained outstanding results in a number of cases. First choice for criminal defense.

I'll never retain or recommend anyone else.

Don Johnsen and James Connor, at Gallagher & Kennedy, have always steered us in the right direction and there has never been any litigation. ... Both attorneys are very knowledgeable in their fields. They answer our direct questions and go beyond our direct questions where more advice is appropriate. They both speak in plain English, not complicated legalese.

I have worked with Gallagher & Kennedy's real estate attorneys for many years. They are excellent lawyers that provide top-notch service on complex matters.

G&K brings a wealth of knowledge when representing us as small utility in complex NEPA analyses for linear projects.

We have completed hundreds of real estate transactions with the assistance of Gallagher & Kennedy and there's a reason we have been clients for 25 years. We receive expert professional representation at a fair price from lawyers who are service focused.

We recently had an award of a government contract challenged by a competitor. Kevin [O'Malley] and the team at Gallagher & Kennedy were responsive, knowledgeable and, most importantly, helped us successfully navigate the process of defending our selection as the contract awardee. We know that government contracting is a complex business environment. When we have issues that necessitate expert legal assistance we will turn again to Kevin and G&K. We have found they know our business, they know the process thoroughly, and Kevin is well-connected in this area of government contracting.

Kevin O'Malley of Gallagher & Kennedy is a very thorough and competent legal professional who deserves no less than our highest praise. Kevin's expertise in the field of Governmental Procurement was needed by our company recently and thus far has been invaluable. After an initial ramp-up period, he hit the ground running as if he knew our industry intimately. ... Kevin is focused and measured, even in the most stressful situations...

Our team from Gallagher & Kennedy assisted us in a lengthy administrative law process. The attorneys were the best, most prepared, and most caring professionals I have had the pleasure to work with. Our interests became their interests and they were passionate about winning our case.

Gallagher & Kennedy is very knowledgeable and able to link knowledge to practical advice.

Stan Curry is a "very well-respected practitioner."

I have used Gallagher & Kennedy law firm for approximately 15 years. I particularly recommend Dal Moellenberg for our environmental issues as he not only knows the laws, he knows the regulations and is acquainted with the staff. He is also efficient in moving our issues forward. I also recommend T.J. Trujillo for legislative issues. T.J. is very familiar with the New Mexico political process and is acquainted with the legislators and their staff. He is a very good strategist.

As a hands-on business owner, I prefer to work with representation that is as passionate about being successful as I am. Gallagher & Kennedy is just that firm and dedicates the resources to deliver results.

[Mike Ross] at Gallagher & Kennedy provided excellent representation of our practice in an employee litigation case.

Kevin O'Malley at Gallagher & Kennedy was an invaluable asset in the swift and favorable resolution of our case.

Gallagher & Kennedy is extraordinarily knowledgeable in all aspects of real estate law. They are very experienced with a 30+ year track record, while maintaining excellent relationships in private business and legal sectors, as well as with governmental entities.

The Phoenix-based Gallagher & Kennedy environmental team has remarkable depth and expertise across the full environmental spectrum- remediation, reclamation, air, water, waste and contribution/cost recovery. Dave Wallis is an outstanding, client-focused and solution driven environmental lawyer.

I rely heavily on Gallagher & Kennedy for commercial real estate and tax issues.

Chris [Leason] brings perspectives to environmental issues. He has a chemical engineering degree - it is very valuable because the issues are technical.

Peers describe [Terence Thompson] as "someone with quality who has a good reputation."

Dal [Moellenberg] is an excellent regulatory lawyer. ... He really knows the regulatory process and is great at retaining information. He did an excellent job.

[Chris Leason] is able to stay focused under pressure and keep the subject on track, and has extremely useful negotiating capability.

The Real Estate law team is thorough, responsive to our needs and questions, and very efficient. ... The team consists of some extremely knowledgeable professionals.

Peers regard Gallagher & Kennedy's environmental team as having "a strong reputation in the community."

Market sources cite Terence Thompson as a "good technician, with a good reputation."

Terence [Thompson's] experience and knowledge has proven to be excellent. He is very responsive to our needs, communicating complex legal matters in an understandable form. I believe his level of ethics to be unsurpassed.

[Kevin] O'Malley is one of the finest trial lawyers in the U.S.