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Best Lawyers® Honors Four Guidant Attorneys
The 2022 edition of Best Lawyers® recognized four of our attorneys for exceptional work in four practice areas. Three attorneys are honored as Best Lawyers®, and another received the “Ones to Watch” designation given to attorneys who display professional excellence early in their careers.
The Best Lawyers in America© is the longest-running peer-review publication […]
Gary Smith Educates Cannabis Business Times Readers on Protecting Themselves from Liability for Tainted Product
On the heels of an Arizona Department of Health Services cannabis recall, Gary Smith co-wrote an article for Cannabis Business Times explaining why insurance coverage and product testing are imperative in protecting cannabis business owners from devastating loss.
The article, co-written by Gary’s fellow Arizona Cannabis Chamber of Commerce board […]
As Chair of State Bar of Arizona Board of Governors’ Strategic Planning Work Group, Sam Saks Continues to Impact Legal Community
Widely respected in Arizona’s legal community, Sam Saks was recently appointed Chair of State Bar of Arizona’s Board of Governor’s Strategic Planning Working Group. In this role, he will conduct periodic reviews of the Board’s strategic plan, screening progress reports, measuring results and providing guidance ensuring the organization accomplishes its goals and […]
ABC15 Turns to Gary Smith for Home Improvement Contract Advice
As more homeowners across Arizona pursue house upgrades, ABC15 called on construction attorney Gary Smith for tips on what to include in home improvement contracts. With increasing demand and fewer licensed contractors, many people are facing delays and higher-than-expected costs — making a well-written contract imperative.
According to Gary, homeowners […]
Vote Early (and Often) for Guidant in Ranking Arizona
Guidant is in the running for numerous categories in Ranking Arizona, the state’s largest annual business opinion poll. People can vote daily in each category through July 31.
- Law Firms
- Law Firms: Business/Corporate
- Law Firms: Commercial Litigation
- Law Firms: Construction Litigation
- Law Firms: Creditor’s Rights, Bankruptcy/Reorganization
- Law Firms: Estate/Trust
- Law […]
Arizona Cannabis Chamber of Commerce Invites Gary Smith to Present on Social Equity Cannabis License Rules
Well-known cannabis attorney Gary Smith recently joined his fellow Arizona Cannabis Chamber of Commerce (AZC3) board members for a public webinar focusing on the importance of expunging cannabis-related criminal records to achieve social equity within the industry. The panel clarified how expungement will factor into being awarded one of […]
Gary Smith Appointed to the American Arbitration Association’s Consumer Arbitration Panel
On the heels of many arbitration institutions around the world reporting growth in case loads and claim amounts in 2020, the American Arbitration Association (AAA) invited Gary Smith to join its Consumer Arbitration Panel as a neutral mediator to help administer fair consumer disputes.
Gary, who has a Certificate in Advanced Mediation from […]
Alex Karam Shares Insight on Recent Commercial Cases at Arizona State Bar Convention
As members of the Arizona State Bar gathered for a convention to learn about the latest legal developments, Alex Karam educated the organization’s Bankruptcy Section on commercial case law. Participating in a panel discussion, Alex discussed the implications of bankruptcy cases City of Chicago v. Fulton, Gardens Regional Hospital & […]
Lamar Hawkins Helps ABC15 Alert Viewers to How New Law Affects Home Equity, Bankruptcies
With a new law allowing debt collectors access to more of a home’s equity when the owner sells or refinances, ABC15 turned to Lamar Hawkins for insight on what this means for Arizona homeowners .
Lamar explained that although the law raises the amount of money that is supposed to be protected […]
Alex Karam Outlines What Changes to Arizona’s Legal Landscape Mean for In Business Readers
After Arizona became one of the first states to allow non-lawyers to share fees with lawyers and own a law firm, Alex Karam helped businesses understand how the changes affect them. Writing for In Business, Alex addressed the opportunities and potential challenges these changes present.
Alex outlines the […]