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Gary Smith Offers Expert Guidance on Navigating a Business Breakup in Article for In Business Magazine
Ending a partnership can be a tough decision for business owners – but the right proactive steps can ensure an equitable split for all parties. In a recent article for In Business magazine, Partner Gary Smith outlines how co-owners can prepare for a potential “business divorce” to protect both the company […]
Karen Bentley Donates Time and Expertise to Empower Students with Valuable Legal Knowledge
Furthering her commitment to education, Senior Attorney Karen Bentley recently gave a presentation to students at Mesquite High School in Gilbert. She shared valuable advice for those aspiring to become a lawyer and offered a dynamic look at what it takes to succeed in the field.
With more than 85 students in attendance, […]
Sam Saks Provides Insurance Expertise to Community Through Live Phone Bank on ABC15 Arizona
In collaboration with the State Bar of Arizona, ABC15 Arizona hosted a live phone bank, offering residents the opportunity to speak directly with insurance law experts. Among the expert volunteers was Partner Sam Saks who provided callers with valuable insight on Arizona’s insurance laws and claims processes.
This marks the second consecutive year that […]
Gary Smith Recognized Among PHOENIX Magazine’s Top Lawyers for Third Consecutive Year
Members of the State Bar of Arizona have once again voted Gary Smith as one of the Valley’s most influential attorneys in PHOENIX Magazine’s annual Top Lawyers List.
Since 2022, the publication has given members of the State Bar the opportunity to vote for their peers in recognition of […]
Gary Smith Recognized for Third Consecutive Year on Top 200 Global Cannabis Lawyers List
Cannabis Law Report has once again recognized Gary Smith on its annual Top 200 Global Cannabis Lawyers list, marking his third year in a row receiving the honor. The 2024 list recognizes Gary and fellow innovators in policy, corporate regulatory and criminal law.
The Cannabis Law […]
Lamar Hawkins Shows How Business Bankruptcy Perceptions Have Changed & Why It Matters in Latest Phoenix Business Journal Leadership Trust Article
Filing for bankruptcy isn’t an easy decision for business owners to make, especially if the process is linked with negative stigmas. In a recent Phoenix Business Journal Leadership Trust article, Partner Lamar Hawkins outlines how perceptions of bankruptcy — once considered the end of the road […]
Best Lawyers® Honors Four Guidant Attorneys in 2025 Edition
Best Lawyers® 2025 recognized four of the firm’s attorneys for exceptional work in seven practice areas.
The Best Lawyers in America© is the longest-running peer-review publication in the legal profession. Each year, Best Lawyers conducts comprehensive surveys of tens of thousands of lawyers who confidentially evaluate their professional peers. […]
Gary Smith Provides Homeowners Tools for Construction Disputes in Ahwatukee Foothills News Article
To help navigate complex legal home construction conflicts, Partner Gary Smith outlined solutions for homeowners in a recent Ahwatukee Foothills News story.
Resources such as the Registrar of Contractors (ROC), Purchaser Dwelling Act (PDA) and Residential Recovery Fund provide tools for homeowners to navigate the […]
Gary Smith Explores History of Psychedelics & Recent Ayahuasca Injunction Lawsuit in Phoenix Psychedelic Society Presentation
Known for his legal expertise in the cannabis and psychedelics space, Gary Smith provided a glimpse into three topics in a presentation to the Phoenix Psychedelic Society: recent confirmation psychedelic mushrooms date back to the Cretaceous period and the age of dinosaurs; recent settlement between The Church of the […]
Attorney Lamar Hawkins Educates on Pitfalls of Business Bankruptcy in Phoenix Business Journal Leadership Trust Article
Thousands of businesses file for bankruptcy each year in the United States. In his most recent Phoenix Business Journal Leadership Trust Article, Lamar Hawkins provided ways to steer clear of some of the most common risks associated with bankruptcy proceedings.
Avoiding pitfalls prior to filing bankruptcy can save businesses time and money […]