Mauricio Acevedo, Carlota Copper Company
Best Law Firms® Client Comment
Working with Lee Decker of Gallagher & Kennedy, I truly appreciate the depth of insight and clarity he brings to complex environmental and regulatory matters. The ability to navigate the intersection of legal requirements, agency expectations, and practical implementation is incredibly valuable—especially in such a nuanced field. It’s always a pleasure working with someone who not only understands the law but also the real-world impacts of its application.
Ed Thomas, The Fertilizer Institute
Best Law Firms® Client Comment
I work with Chris Leason and he is outstanding!
Rita Maguire, Rita P. Maguire, Attorney at Law, PLLC
Best Law Firms® Client Comment
I've always found G&K's lawyers in the Natural Resource section to be very knowledgeable, responsive and easy to work with.
Curt Denny
Best Law Firms® Client Comment
Mike [Ross] and Hannah [Porter] are amazing. They are very knowledgeable and their experience really shows.
Walter Bradley, Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.
Best Law Firms® Client Comment
The staff of Gallagher & Kennedy is and has been excellent. They continue to solicit and maintain great relationships with legislators and government agency heads. They stay right on top of changes in legislative and regulatory issues. Great asset to our operations. Easy to recommend them to others.
Anonymous
Best Law Firms® Client Comment
Gallagher & Kennedy has been an invaluable partner in navigating complex environmental regulations. Their team is consistently responsive, knowledgeable, and effective in working with permitting agencies on our behalf. Their support has made a real difference in helping us stay compliant and move projects forward efficiently.
Matt Wright, Arizona School Risk Retention Trust
Best Law Firms® Client Comment
Excellent litigators; consummate professionals.
Anonymous
Best Law Firms® Client Comment
Gallagher & Kennedy's expertise in environmental law is exceptional. Their deep understanding of both national and state-specific regulations has been invaluable to us. As leaders in the resource extraction industry, they consistently deliver outstanding results in the complex and challenging field of mining law.
Dennis Shirley, Synergy Environmental
Best Law Firms® Client Comment
Given the number of highly experienced professionals working in their environmental law and natural resources practice, I consider Gallagher & Kennedy to be the top environmental law firm in Arizona.
Anonymous
Best Law Firms® Client Comment
Chris Leason of Gallagher & Kennedy is an expert addressing and resolving complex RCRA regulatory compliance issues. He not only understands what the regulations say, but has a strong working knowledge of the regulatory intent, histories and EPA interpretations, which are often needed in order to achieve the correct result.
Missi Currier, New Mexico Oil & Gas Association
Best Law Firms® Client Comment
With our state’s regulatory climate, it is crucial to have competent, transparent, quality support. Gallagher & Kennedy absolutely provides that for our membership.
Todd Weaver, Freeport MacMoRan, Inc.
Best Law Firms® Client Comment
Gallagher & Kennedy (G&K) is the Company’s principal environmental counsel in Arizona and New Mexico, and provides legal support on environmental matters in other states. G&K also provides representation in the areas of toxic tort, discovery, government relations, and general litigation. The lawyers in the environmental practice group are a very valued and long-standing part of our legal team. They have an intimate knowledge of federal and state environmental regulations and a good working relationship with state regulators. They provide a high level of client service and attention, strengthened by a deep understanding of the Company’s business and operations. In the litigation area, there is a deep bench of lawyers and support staff.
Kim DiRe
Google Client Comment
Working with Sarah Clifford, Esq. and Mike Ross, Esq. from Gallagher and Kennedy Law firm was truly a gift during one of the most challenging chapters of my life. They helped me navigate a complicated family trust with professionalism, insight, and deep compassion. … I am deeply grateful to both Sarah Clifford and Mike Ross for their expertise and integrity. Because of their guidance, I was able to reach resolution, peace of mind, and a sense of closure I didn’t think was possible. I recommend them wholeheartedly.
Michael Wright
Blue Ridge Unified School District
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.
Best Lawyers
Client Comment
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.
Dennis Shirley
Synergy Environmental
… 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.
Joe Walsh
Arizona Diamondbacks
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.
Best Lawyers
Client Comment
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.
Dave Lock
Grand Canyon State Electric Cooperative Association, Inc.
Best Lawyers Client Comment
Best Lawyers Client Comment
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.
LaDel Laub
Dixie Escalante Rural Electric Association, Inc.
Best Lawyers Client Comment
Best Lawyers Client Comment
Gallagher & Kennedy’s work in utilities law is exceptional. They are well respected and can effectively navigate the process with the Arizona Corporation Commission.
Chambers USA
Client Comment
I have a great deal of respect for Janey [Henze Cook]. She can handle anything.
Chambers USA
Client Comment
Tom [Henze] is a wonderful guy who is very good at what he does.
Steven Twist
Litigation
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.
Beau Roysden
Consumer Fraud
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.
Kyle King
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.
Michael Farmer
Horizon Ag Products
The Santa Fe office of Gallagher & Kennedy has unparalleled knowledge and ability to work issues in New Mexico.
Michelle Freeark
Arizona Electric Power Cooperative
G&K provides outstanding evaluation of complex water issues in Arizona for industrial customers.
Steve Trussell, Executive Director
Arizona Rock Products Association & Arizona Mining Association
Tremendous understanding of the law and how to get results.
William N. Farran
former Vice President, General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
Innophos Holdings, Inc.
Innophos Holdings, Inc.
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.
T.J. Racica
Apache Nitrogen Products, Inc.
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.
David
Litigation
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!
Bill Herz
Executive Director,
National Lime Association
National Lime Association
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.
Best Lawyers
Client Comment
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.
Michelle Freeark
Arizona Electric Power Cooperative
G&K brings a wealth of knowledge when representing us as small utility in complex NEPA analyses for linear projects.
Jeff Dunn
All City Towing
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...
Bryan Savage, Retired Chief
Timber Mesa
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.
Best Lawyers
Client Comment
Gallagher & Kennedy is very knowledgeable and able to link knowledge to practical advice.
Chambers USA
Client Comment
Stan Curry is a "very well-respected practitioner."
Walter Bradley
Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.
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.
Dr. Jozef Zoldos
Former Officer & Director
Arizona Center for Hand Surgery
Arizona Center for Hand Surgery
[Mike Ross] at Gallagher & Kennedy provided excellent representation of our practice in an employee litigation case.
T.J. Wead
Merit Partners
Kevin O'Malley at Gallagher & Kennedy was an invaluable asset in the swift and favorable resolution of our case.
Best Lawyers
Client Comment
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.
Chambers USA
Client Comment
Dal [Moellenberg] is an excellent regulatory lawyer. ... He really knows the regulatory process and is great at retaining information. He did an excellent job.
Chambers USA
Client Comment
Chris [Leason] brings perspectives to environmental issues. He has a chemical engineering degree - it is very valuable because the issues are technical.
Chambers USA
Peer Review
Peers regard Gallagher & Kennedy's environmental team as having "a strong reputation in the community."
Chambers USA
Client Comment
[Chris Leason] is able to stay focused under pressure and keep the subject on track, and has extremely useful negotiating capability.
James Howard, Founder & Former CEO
Dudley Ventures
[Kevin] O'Malley is one of the finest trial lawyers in the U.S.
