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Guidant Law Firm Hires JoAnn Falgout and Eric Faas to Address Clients’ Growing Bankruptcy and Real Estate Needs
With bankruptcy filings rising steadily in recent months and commercial real estate booming as businesses flock to Phoenix, Tempe-based Guidant Law Firm hired JoAnn Falgout and Eric Faas as senior attorneys to support these burgeoning practice areas.
Although Falgout’s deep experience in commercial and appellate law enables her to counsel clients on […]
Gary Smith & JoAnn Falgout Shape the Next Generation of Attorneys by Speaking to ASU Students
Helping mentor the next generation of attorneys, Gary Smith and JoAnn Falgout recently shared career and industry insights with current and future Arizona State University law students as part of Guidant’s community outreach efforts.
Representing the Arizona Cannabis Business Association during a lunch event at ASU’s Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law, […]
Gary Smith Advises In Business Readers on Tightening Contracts Ahead of Global Supply Chain Delays
As global supply chain issues continue to prevent businesses from delivering their products and services on time and on budget, Gary Smith shared key recommendations for minimizing liability in an article for In Business.
Noting that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to revising contracts, Gary encouraged companies to tailor agreements to their […]
Scott Jensen’s Estate Planning Presentation Prepares SRP Employees for Retirement
To ensure employees are prepared for retirement, Salt River Project (SRP) invited Scott Jensen back for the sixth straight year to share key estate planning insights and updates. More than 300 employees attended the pre-retirement seminar, which also included experts in financial planning and human resources.
In addition to outlining recent changes to […]
Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report Recognize Guidant in 2023 Edition of Best Law Firms
In its 2023 ranking of more than 15,000 law firms nationwide, Best Lawyers® and U.S. News & World Report honored Guidant in two influential practice areas. The firm was recognized regionally in Metropolitan Tier 2 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency & Reorganization Law, and Metropolitan Tier 3 for Real Estate Law […]
Lamar Hawkins Educates Phoenix Business Journal Leadership Trust on Avoiding Bankruptcy
With high inflation and the recession putting pressure on businesses, Phoenix Business Journal Leadership Trust turned to Lamar Hawkins for insight on steps companies can take to avoid bankruptcy.
Lamar shared several strategies for slashing expenses and maximizing income, as well as ways to restructure debt and raise investment capital. He […]
Sam Saks’ Phoenix Business Journal Column Helps Business Owners Plan Property Division
Because business breakups are complex — especially when property is involved — Sam Saks wrote a guest column for Phoenix Business Journal outlining options for dividing property as well as how to structure a partnership agreement to avoid costly litigation.
Sam recommended developing a buy-sell agreement that clearly defines how […]
Gary Smith Curates Lineup of Industry Thought Leaders for Psychedelica Lex Podcast
Exploring the latest legal developments for his Psychedelica Lex podcast, Gary Smith frequently attracts some of the most renowned experts to contribute to the conversation.
Over the last few months, Gary hosted a diverse group of compelling thought leaders providing insights on issues across the psychedelic spectrum, including:
Best Lawyers® Honors Four Guidant Attorneys in Six Practice Areas
The 2023 edition of Best Lawyers® recognized four of the firm’s attorneys for exceptional work in six practice areas, including Gary Smith honored for the first time.
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 […]
State Bar of Arizona Board of Governors Mainstay Sam Saks Elected Secretary-Treasurer
After 13 years of service on the State Bar of Arizona Board of Governors that culminated in his receiving the 2022 President’s Award, Sam Saks was elected Secretary-Treasurer. In his new role, Sam is responsible for the safekeeping and management of all organization funds and financial records as well as providing […]