Gallagher & Kennedy

08/26/2026

PHOENIX Magazine selects 17 G&K attorneys for inclusion in its 2026 edition of Top Lawyers!

Guillaume Aimé - Civil Law Transactional, Securities Law
Karin Aldama - Insurance Coverage Bad Faith
Melissa Benson, Esq. - Family Law
Matt Boatman - Personal Injury
Stephen Boatwright - Securities Law
Shannon Clark - Personal Injury
Jim Connor - Real Estate
Janey Henze Cook - Criminal Defense
Jennifer Cranston - Insurance Coverage Bad Faith
Kevin Neal - Aviation
Kevin O'Malley - Civil Law Litigation
Kortney Otten - Cannabis Law
Hannah Porter - Civil Law Litigation
Josefa Rodriguez - Family Law
Mike Ross - Commercial Litigation, Sports Law
Dom San Angelo - Civil Law Transactional, Securities Law
Woody Thompson - Criminal Defense

Congrats to all the honorees in this year's edition! https://gknet.com/news/news/phoenix-magazine-names-17-gk-attorneys-to-2026-top-lawyers/

08/21/2026

Best Lawyers in America selects 45 G&K attorneys in 45 specialties for 2027, including two named LAWYER OF THE YEAR! Check out the full list below.
Read more: https://gknet.com/news/news/best-lawyers-in-america-2027-recognizes-45-gallagher-kennedy-attorneys-two-named-lawyer-of-the-year/.

2027 LAWYER OF THE YEAR:
• Jennifer Cranston - Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
• Woodrow Thompson - Criminal Defense: General Practice

BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA 2027:
• Melissa Benson
• Matthew R. Boatman
• Robert W. Boatman
• Stephen R. Boatwright
• Timothy D. Brown
• Shannon L. Clark
• James B. Connor
• Jennifer A. Cranston
• J. Stanton Curry
• Mark C. Dangerfield
• D. Lee Decker
• Joshua I. Fisher
• Mark A. Fuller
• Haley Harrigan
• Janey Henze Cook
• Tom Henze
• Rodney Q. Jarvis
• Donald Peder Johnsen
• Stuart Kimball
• Chris S. Leason
• Dalva L. Moellenberg
• Peter Moolenaar
• Kevin D. Neal
• Kevin E. O’Malley
• Kortney Otten
• Hannah Porter
• Michael R. Ross
• Dale C. Schian
• Otto S. Shill, III
• Erik C. Smith
• Wayne A. Smith
• Christopher Thompson
• Terence W. Thompson
• Woodrow C. Thompson
• Anthony J. Trujillo
• William Underwood
• David L. Wallis

BEST LAWYERS: ONES TO WATCH 2027:
• Guillaume Aimé
• Shayna Frieden
• Sarah E. Myers
• Timothy Newman
• Kenneth N. Ralston
• Josefa Rodriguez
• Dominick San Angelo

08/13/2026

Thank you, Damian, for your review!
Read full review: https://www.avvo.com/attorneys/85016-az-melissa-benson-4738123.html

Leading the firm’s Family Law Practice, Melissa Benson represents families and individuals in all types of domestic relations and disputes. She is a dedicated advocate, providing compassionate and concierge-style service to resolve her client’s most personal disputes.

Connect with Melissa: https://gknet.com/attorneys/melissabenson/.
Learn more about our family law practice at https://gknet.com/family-law/.

08/12/2026

Crypto assets continue to reshape the investment landscape—but when do federal securities laws apply?

In his latest article for the Phoenix Business Journal, attorney Guillaume Aimé examines the SEC’s new framework for classifying digital assets and explains when crypto transactions may trigger federal securities law requirements. From digital commodities and stablecoins to tokenized securities, the article highlights what investors and market participants should know as the regulatory landscape continues to evolve.

Read more: https://gknet.com/news/publications/when-crypto-meets-wall-street-how-federal-securities-laws-shape-todays-digital-investments/

08/01/2026

This month, we celebrate the employment anniversaries of 13 G&K attorneys and professional support staff! Thanks for being on our team: Shannon Clark (2000), Tana Davis-Digeno (2023), Mark Fuller (2001), Haley Harrigan (2023), Kathleen Harris (2008), Janey Henze Cook (2024), Tom Henze (2024), Nathan Hubbard (2025), Stuart Kimball (2008), Rebecca Lewis (2023), Kiersten Murphy (2025), Otto Shill (2023), and Wayne Smith (2023).

07/27/2026

Gallagher & Kennedy congratulates shareholder Shannon L. Clark on his recent induction to the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (IATL), the world’s foremost trial lawyer organization.

A leading Arizona trial lawyer with more than 26 years of experience, Shannon co-chairs our Plaintiff’s Personal Injury & Wrongful Death group and has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® and Southwest Super Lawyers® since 2012. His induction into the Academy honors his exceptional skill, integrity, and dedication to clients and the pursuit of justice.

Read more at https://gknet.com/news/news/shannon-clark-inducted-as-fellow-of-international-academy-of-trial-lawyers/.

07/16/2026

ATTENTION: Appraisers, right-of-way professionals, property analysts, and legal counsel handling eminent domain, property valuation, and real estate.

SAVE THE DATE!
Join Gallagher & Kennedy and Nossaman LLP for Condemnation Summit ###VI on Friday, October 9, 2026 for an all-day educational program where you'll learn the latest in Arizona condemnation.

Registration opens August 14th!

Learn more here: https://gknet.com/condemnationsummit/.

The Condemnation Summit is an all-day program with expert presentations, industry discussions, and valuable networking.

07/15/2026

As AI becomes more embedded in insurance operations, how should insurers and policyholders respond?

Gallagher & Kennedy shareholder Karin Aldama will address that question in Navigating AI-Driven Change in Insurance, presented by LAWPRACTICECLE on July 23, 2026, from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. MST / 2:00–3:30 p.m. EST.

This program will explore how AI is transforming underwriting, claims handling, fraud detection, and customer interactions, while also creating new legal, regulatory, and litigation challenges. Karin will discuss key issues for insurers and policyholders alike, including bad faith risk, unfair discrimination concerns, discovery and evidentiary issues, and emerging compliance expectations.

Learn more and register here: https://gknet.com/news/event/karin-aldama-to-present-navigating-ai-driven-change-in-insurance-for-lawpracticecle/

07/14/2026

Gallagher & Kennedy personal injury attorney Bob Boatman joined Arizona’s Family (3TV/CBS 5) to discuss the potential legal liability arising from the case of a Gilbert toddler who was mistakenly declared dead following a near-drowning and later found alive in a hospital morgue.

Drawing on decades of experience handling medical negligence and catastrophic injury matters, Bob addressed the possible claims against the physician and hospital, the child’s anticipated need for lifelong medical care, and the damages that may be available to the child and his family.

Watch the full interview: https://gknet.com/news/news/bob-boatman-provides-legal-perspective-to-arizonas-family-on-gilbert-toddler-found-alive-in-hospital-morgue/

Bob is a shareholder and co-chair of Gallagher & Kennedy’s Plaintiffs’ Catastrophic Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Practice. He represents individuals and families in matters involving medical malpractice, motor vehicle accidents, defective products, unsafe premises, catastrophic injuries, and wrongful death.

07/14/2026

Do federal securities laws apply to cryptocurrency investments? The answer depends on the asset’s characteristics, function, and how it is offered or sold.

In our latest Ask an Attorney column published in the July/August issue of Az Business Magazine, attorney Guillaume Aimé examines the SEC’s March 2026 interpretation addressing crypto assets and federal securities laws. He explains the SEC’s five categories of crypto assets and why the specific facts and circumstances surrounding each transaction remain critical.

Read more: https://gknet.com/news/publications/ask-an-attorney-do-federal-securities-laws-apply-to-my-cryptocurrency-investments/