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November 1, 2025
“Exempt or Non-Exempt? Avoiding Costly Classification Errors: Q&A with an Arizona Employment Attorney”
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October 30, 2025
Gallagher & Kennedy Earns Top Accolades in the 2026 Edition of Benchmark Litigation
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October 14, 2025
AI and the Progressive obsolescence of the Transactional Lawyer: The Transactional Lawyer as Counselor Provides the Only Runway
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October 14, 2025
Karin Aldama Participates in Panel Discussion on “Practicing Law While Caretaking” at 2025 AWLA Convention
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October 13, 2025
Shannon Clark Admitted to American College of Trial Lawyers
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October 10, 2025
Gallagher & Kennedy Celebrates Bar Admissions of Kyle James, Sarah LeFevre & Angela Sheppard
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October 7, 2025
Haley Harrigan Shares Insights on Avoiding Worker Misclassification Pitfalls
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October 1, 2025
The Hidden Cost of Misclassification: Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Missteps and Resulting Liability for Employers
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September 22, 2025
Family Law Chair Melissa Benson Accepted Into the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers 2025 Mentoring Program
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September 8, 2025
Phoenix Magazine Names Four G&K Attorneys to 2025 Top Lawyers
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September 2, 2025
Gallagher & Kennedy Welcomes 2025 Incoming Associates
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September 1, 2025
FMLA Litigation in Arizona: Emerging Trends in Interference and Retaliation Claims
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August 29, 2025
Condemnation Summit XXXIV
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August 21, 2025
Best Lawyers in America® 2026 Recognizes 58 Gallagher & Kennedy Attorneys, Two Named “Lawyer of the Year”
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August 15, 2025
$60 Million Claim Filed Against Arizona Department of Child Safety Following Child’s Death
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August 11, 2025
Kiersten Murphy Returns to Gallagher & Kennedy, Adding to the Firm’s Respected Litigation Practice
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WHAT CLIENTS ARE SAYING

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Matt Wright, Arizona School Risk Retention Trust
Best Law Firms® Client Comment
Excellent litigators; consummate professionals.
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Curt Denny
Best Law Firms® Client Comment
Mike [Ross] and Hannah [Porter] are amazing. They are very knowledgeable and their experience really shows.
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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.
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Joe Walsh
Arizona Diamondbacks
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.
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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.
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Best Lawyers
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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.
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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.
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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.
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LaDel Laub
Dixie Escalante Rural Electric Association, Inc.
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.
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Dave Lock
Grand Canyon State Electric Cooperative Association, Inc.
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.
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Chambers USA
Client Comment
I have a great deal of respect for Janey [Henze Cook]. She can handle anything.
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Chambers USA
Client Comment
Tom [Henze] is a wonderful guy who is very good at what he does.
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Judy
Avvo
I would recommend Ms. [Melissa] Benson to anyone that needed an excellent attorney. She has been with me through the horrible issues and explained my options fully every step. I know Ms. Benson will fight for me and has the knowledge to win my case. My respect and confidence in Ms. Benson has no bounds & there aren't enough words to express my faith in her. Five stars is not enough, she is an attorney that goes beyond what is required & I'm so grateful I have her as my attorney.
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Mark
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Melissa Benson is an excellent lawyer. I’ve had a few others over the years and she is by far the best I’ve ever had! She is very skilled, knowledgeable with the law, works very diligently, efficiently towards your case like no other I’ve experienced! She gets results and takes action like I’ve never experienced or had with lawyers in the past. I highly recommend Mrs. Benson and promise you will not be disappointed with the devotion, and effort she puts into your case. This amazing lady gets things done and is very a skilled lawyer! I promise she will handle your case with ease and work very hard to get you the results you desire or hope for. She puts her heart into her job and it shows!!
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Anonymous
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From our initial consultation to the final resolution, Melissa [Benson] demonstrated unparalleled intelligence, strategic acumen, and legal expertise. Melissa's profound understanding of family law, coupled with her ability to navigate complex legal issues, was evident at every stage of my case. ... I would highly recommend Melissa to anyone seeking exemplary legal representation in family law matters.
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Gary
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Mrs. [Melissa] Benson is a life saver! I was entering into a world of uncertainty as I was on the verge of losing my son ... having her represent me was the best decision I've ever made! ... My family and I can't thank her and her staff enough! With her, you're in very good hands. Thanks again Mrs. Benson! You saved me and my son!
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Dolores
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Melissa [Benson] is such an amazing attorney. She is very smart, yet heartfelt and humble. I can't explain how understanding she was with my case and showed so much empathy. She and her team were quick with responses and were always able to explain things to me. They showed that I was not just another case and made me feel heard and special. I am forever thankful that we crossed paths and that I was able to have someone who was there to fight for me.
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Tommy Ohmart
I was blessed to have been put in touch with Gallagher and Kennedy. Many law firms will settle for the low hanging fruit but G&K put in the hard work and resources to get me the compensation that I deserved.
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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.
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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.
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Kevin
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My wife and I hired Melissa Benson to help us with a long-shot attempt to adopt the biological brother of our daughter whom we adopted from their parents in 2017. ... Melissa did everything under the law and even consulted multiple colleagues trying to help us... I would recommend Melissa Benson to anyone who is looking for representation from someone who will understand your situation not just from a legal side but also from a personal and emotional side. Thank you Melissa! We LOVE you.
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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.
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Melinda
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Melissa [Benson] was so helpful and professional. She never made me feel as if I was just “another case” on her docket. She actually cares about her clients and goes above and beyond for her clients. She is amazing at dealing with difficult opposing parties and is always prepared with an answer or if she isn’t sure, she is honest and tells you, finds out and then gets back in a timely manner. I recommend her to anyone that needs to go through family court.
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Michelle Freeark
Arizona Electric Power Cooperative
G&K provides outstanding evaluation of complex water issues in Arizona for industrial customers.
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Robert
Avvo
... Melissa [Benson] has an incredible mind and talking with her and working with her just constantly reinforced that my kids and I were in safe hands. She is professional, sincere, and ... doesn’t pander to you, and keeps things very transparent and realistic. ... My case was certainly an exception by every measure according to the statistics, and I couldn’t be more blessed. I know Melissa was the reason my case was an exception. ... Melissa was amazing, a fighter for fathers out there, and I cannot recommend her more to anyone out there.
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Anonymous
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I cannot thank Melissa [Benson] enough for her dedication to my very complicated case. If it wasn't for her listening ear and guidance, I wouldn't have been able to make it through. She was empathetic, handled my meltdowns well, and gave me a look into family law and the justice system that I did not have before. I also learned a lot from her as a person. We were able to secure a positive outcome in the case. I highly recommend her!
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Terrell
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Melissa [Benson] is extremely intelligent & professional. She took on my divorce/custody case & to say the least it was ugly & complex. She made sure as a man I had a voice in this process & nothing would be dictated by my now ex-wife. We spent hours preparing for trial & it paid off. Thank God for her. I'm amazed at her insight in handling legal issues & grateful for her aggressive approach. I highly recommend her to anyone needing law representation.
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Steve Schramm
CBIZ Optumas
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.
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Bill Herz
Executive Director,
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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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FlagShip
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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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Ace Parking
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.
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Dr. Jozef Zoldos
Former Officer & Director
Arizona Center for Hand Surgery
[Mike Ross] at Gallagher & Kennedy provided excellent representation of our practice in an employee litigation case.
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T.J. Wead
Merit Partners
Kevin O'Malley at Gallagher & Kennedy was an invaluable asset in the swift and favorable resolution of our case.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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James Howard, Founder & Former CEO
Dudley Ventures
[Kevin] O'Malley is one of the finest trial lawyers in the U.S.

 

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