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Hilary M.
Yelp Client Comment
Josh Fisher is an amazing lawyer. [H]e got me the best possible outcome possible. [H]e was very kind and patient.
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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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Barry Mitchell, Mitchell | Stein | Carey | Chapman
Best Law Firms® Client Comment
First rate, expert, committed representation!!
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Matt Wright, Arizona School Risk Retention Trust
Best Law Firms® Client Comment
Excellent litigators; consummate professionals.
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Anonymous
Best Law Firms® Client Comment
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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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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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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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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Mark
Avvo
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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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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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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Barry Mitchell
Mitchell | Stein | Carey | Chapman
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.
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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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Travis McMaster
Best Lawyers Client Comment
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.
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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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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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Best Lawyers
Client Comment
Woody Thompson of Gallagher & Kennedy was the best.
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 Martin Galbut
Galbut Beabeau, P.C.
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.
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Evan L.
Criminal Defense Client
I'll never retain or recommend anyone else.
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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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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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James Howard, Founder & Former CEO
Dudley Ventures
[Kevin] O'Malley is one of the finest trial lawyers in the U.S.