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Rita Maguire, Rita P. Maguire, Attorney at Law, PLLC
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I've always found G&K's lawyers in the Natural Resource section to be very knowledgeable, responsive and easy to work with.
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Ed Thomas, The Fertilizer Institute
Best Law Firms® Client Comment
I work with Chris Leason and he is outstanding!
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Anonymous
Best Law Firms® Client Comment
Jennifer Cranston at Gallagher & Kennedy is an absolutely outstanding attorney. She has the highest degree of integrity and responsiveness among all the lawyers I have ever used, and I have used many different firms in many different states over time. She is incredibly honest, qualified and interested in the cost-effectiveness of her work and how she can most help her clients. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
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Curt Denny
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Mike [Ross] and Hannah [Porter] are amazing. They are very knowledgeable and their experience really shows.
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Anonymous
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Woody is the absolute best. He always answers my calls and helps me even when it's not about the situation I originally hired him for. He goes above and beyond.
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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.
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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.
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Matt Wright, Arizona School Risk Retention Trust
Best Law Firms® Client Comment
Excellent litigators; consummate professionals.
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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.
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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.
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Jorge Quintero, QCM Technologies, Inc.
Best Law Firms® Client Comment
Steve Boatwright is a great M&A attorney and his associated team did a great job with our sale of the business. The main reason we went with G&K was Steve Boatwright.
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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.
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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.
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Chris Nay, Revolution Industrial
Best Law Firms® Client Comment
The Gallagher & Kennedy firm handled things professionally and efficiently. I felt very well represented throughout the process. The team assigned to me did their best to make themselves available outside of scheduled meetings. Overall a great experience.
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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.
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Barry Mitchell, Mitchell | Stein | Carey | Chapman
Best Law Firms® Client Comment
First rate, expert, committed representation!!
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Ken Johnsen
Best Law Firms® Client Comment
We had a complex legal issue involving a family member and needed help from an experienced well connected law firm to deal with the issue. I surveyed a number of local law enforcement and legal contacts about who they felt were the top criminal attorneys in the Phoenix area and I was consistently told Gallagher & Kennedy was the place to go to get the kind of help we needed. That turned out to be a fantastic recommendation. We worked with Woody Thompson. He navigated our case with both humanity and the needed expertise to drive to an outstanding solution. He was always honest and straight forward with us as well which was critical to our understanding the potential outcomes of the case and selecting the proper defense. Without question, if we had selected the wrong counsel this could have turned into a horrible outcome. My hope for anyone is that they never find themselves in need of a criminal defense attorney, but if you do then I don't think you can do better than Woody and the broader Gallagher & Kenney team.
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Anonymous
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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.
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Jim Branton
Google Client Comment
I honestly cannot say enough about this law firm. We have been using and recommending them for just under 20 years now. From “Woody” Thompson to Joshua Fisher and other attorneys within the firm, they’re all great at what they do. And no attorney would be complete without their assistants like Rosa Barajas that keeps things humming like a well oiled machine. Tactically and technically proficient attorneys? CHECK! Trusty assistant’s & paralegals? CHECK! Great communication amongst all involved? CHECK! Did I mention weekend communications? CHECK! When looking for legal representation for any situation you can drive around and get a referral off of a billboard or bus. But let’s be honest, the GOOD attorneys don’t need to advertise. They’re sought out because their reputations speak for themselves.
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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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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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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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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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Anonymous
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[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.
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Steve Schramm
Optumas
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.
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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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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.