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Year founded:
1903
This is the year the firm (or its earliest predecessor entity) was founded.
Overview
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Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP
Quality legal representation matters. At Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie, it is part of our proud heritage. We have approximately 300 attorneys in offices in Phoenix, Denver, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Silicon Valley, Albuquerque, Tucson, Irvine, Reno and Colorado Springs. The firm serves a diverse base of local, regional, national and international clients, including some of the world's largest corporations. In today's ever-shifting markets, established and emerging companies continue to look to us to provide the solid foundation on which their businesses are built; enhancing and enabling our clients’ success.
Our strength is in the way we think. Successful outcomes depend on skillful preparation for challenges and opportunities. Across our extensive practice areas, we strive to develop sound legal strategies consistent with your objectives. We realize that this endeavor involves a thorough understanding of both the legal and business issues involved. Our attorneys are not just skillful, forward-thinking legal advocates; they are also experienced business professionals.
We have extensive experience across a wide range of disciplines from corporate and securities, to intellectual property, through real estate. We attract and retain the highest caliber legal talent who share our values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and leadership. The foundation of our success is, and will continue to be, the dedication of exceptional attorneys and professional staff.
Every client brings to us unique personalities, sensitivities and preferences. Our goal is to always be cognizant of these differences as we develop relationships and engage in representation. Whether it is the personal, hands-on approach we take in our client interactions, the experienced counsel we provide every step of the way, or the precision with which we craft and present every legal argument, our focus is on attending to your distinctive needs.
The standard we set for our firm is to maintain professional excellence in an open environment that is hospitable and welcoming to all people. How do we do this? By recognizing that our core purpose is all about relationships. Being outstanding attorneys helps us attract clients. Being good people helps us build long-standing client relationships.
And while grounded in a rich tradition, we challenge the dated view of what a law firm is and how it operates. By going far beyond just an understanding of legal principles, we redefine the role of attorneys in business. We see the world from our clients' point of view and empower them with the legal foundation and business foresight to succeed and flourish in an ever-changing corporate climate. This is the essence of quality representation.
Our commitment to excellence is not a hollow tagline or credo. It is much more. It defines our firm and our promise to our clients. We expect nothing less; neither should you.
Quality legal representation matters. At Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie, it is part of our proud heritage. We have approximately 300 attorneys in offices in Phoenix, Denver, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Silicon Valley, Albuquerque, Tucson, Irvine, Reno and Colorado Springs. The firm serves a diverse base of local, regional, national and international clients, including some of the world's largest corporations. In today's ever-shifting markets, established and emerging companies continue to look to us to provide the solid foundation on which their businesses are built; enhancing and enabling our clients’ success.
Our strength is in the way we think. Successful outcomes depend on skillful preparation for challenges and opportunities. Across our extensive practice areas, we strive to develop sound legal strategies consistent with your objectives. We realize that this endeavor involves a thorough understanding of both the legal and business issues involved. Our attorneys are not just skillful, forward-thinking legal advocates; they are also experienced business professionals.
We have extensive experience across a wide range of disciplines from corporate and securities, to intellectual property, through real estate. We attract and retain the highest caliber legal talent who share our values of integrity, respect, teamwork, accountability and leadership. The foundation of our success is, and will continue to be, the dedication of exceptional attorneys and professional staff.
Every client brings to us unique personalities, sensitivities and preferences. Our goal is to always be cognizant of these differences as we develop relationships and engage in representation. Whether it is the personal, hands-on approach we take in our client interactions, the experienced counsel we provide every step of the way, or the precision with which we craft and present every legal argument, our focus is on attending to your distinctive needs.
The standard we set for our firm is to maintain professional excellence in an open environment that is hospitable and welcoming to all people. How do we do this? By recognizing that our core purpose is all about relationships. Being outstanding attorneys helps us attract clients. Being good people helps us build long-standing client relationships.
And while grounded in a rich tradition, we challenge the dated view of what a law firm is and how it operates. By going far beyond just an understanding of legal principles, we redefine the role of attorneys in business. We see the world from our clients' point of view and empower them with the legal foundation and business foresight to succeed and flourish in an ever-changing corporate climate. This is the essence of quality representation.
Our commitment to excellence is not a hollow tagline or credo. It is much more. It defines our firm and our promise to our clients. We expect nothing less; neither should you.
Rankings
Lewis Roca LLP is nationally ranked in 22 practice areas and metro ranked in 50 practice areas. Best Law Firms rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process.
Read how Best Law Firms ranks firmsNational Rankings
Tier 1
Tier 1 for Appellate Practice
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Banking and Finance
Tier 1 for Trademark Law
Metro Rankings
Albuquerque, NM
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Colorado, CO
Tier 1 for Banking and Finance Law
Tier 1 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier 1 for Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
About Our Clients
Prudential Real Estate Investors
Abengoa Solar
Quaterra Resources
Holualoa Companies
Konami Gaming
US Airways
BP Wind
SolarReserve
MGM Resorts International
Visa International
San Francisco Giants
University of Arizona Health Network
University Medical Center Corporation
University Physicians Healthcare
Abengoa Solar
Quaterra Resources
Holualoa Companies
Konami Gaming
US Airways
BP Wind
SolarReserve
MGM Resorts International
Visa International
San Francisco Giants
University of Arizona Health Network
University Medical Center Corporation
University Physicians Healthcare
Rankings
National Rankings
Tier 1
Tier 1 for Appellate Practice
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Banking and Finance
Tier 1 for Trademark Law
Tier 2
Tier 2 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier 2 for Insurance Law
Tier 2 for Land Use and Zoning Law
Tier 2 for Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier 2 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier 2 for Litigation - Real Estate
Tier 2 for Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
Tier 2 for Litigation - Securities
Tier 2 for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier 2 for Real Estate Law
Tier 3
Tier 3 for Banking and Finance Law
Tier 3 for Corporate Law
Tier 3 for Litigation - Bankruptcy
Tier 3 for Litigation - Construction
Tier 3 for Litigation - Patent
Tier 3 for Native American Law
Tier 3 for Tax Law
Metro Rankings
Albuquerque, NM
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Colorado, CO
Tier 1 for Banking and Finance Law
Tier 1 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier 1 for Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
Tier 1 for Insurance Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Banking and Finance
Tier 1 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier 1 for Litigation - Real Estate
Tier 1 for Litigation - Securities
Tier 1 for Litigation - Trusts and Estates
Tier 1 for Mediation
Tier 1 for Nonprofit / Charities Law
Tier 1 for Patent Law
Tier 1 for Real Estate Law
Tier 1 for Tax Law
Tier 2 for Administrative / Regulatory Law
Tier 2 for Appellate Practice
Tier 2 for Arbitration
Tier 2 for Corporate Law
Tier 2 for Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Tier 2 for Litigation - Bankruptcy
Tier 2 for Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
Tier 2 for Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Tier 2 for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier 2 for Trusts and Estates
Tier 3 for Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Tier 3 for Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Las Vegas, NV
Tier 1 for Appellate Practice
Tier 1 for Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Copyright Law
Tier 1 for Employment Law - Management
Tier 1 for Gaming Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Banking and Finance
Tier 1 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier 1 for Trademark Law
Tier 2 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier 2 for Labor Law - Management
Tier 2 for Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier 2 for Litigation - Patent
Tier 3 for Corporate Law
Los Angeles, CA
Tier 1 for Trademark Law
Tier 2 for Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier 2 for Litigation - Patent
Phoenix, AZ
Tier 1 for Appellate Practice
Tier 1 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier 1 for Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier 1 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 1 for Construction Law
Tier 1 for Copyright Law
Tier 1 for Corporate Law
Tier 1 for Gaming Law
Tier 1 for Health Care Law
Tier 1 for Insurance Law
Tier 1 for Land Use and Zoning Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Antitrust
Tier 1 for Litigation - Banking and Finance
Tier 1 for Litigation - Bankruptcy
Tier 1 for Litigation - Construction
Tier 1 for Litigation - Insurance
Tier 1 for Litigation - Intellectual Property
Tier 1 for Litigation - Securities
Tier 1 for Litigation and Controversy - Tax
Tier 1 for Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Tier 1 for Native American Law
Tier 1 for Nonprofit / Charities Law
Tier 1 for Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
Tier 1 for Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
Tier 1 for Public Finance Law
Tier 1 for Real Estate Law
Tier 1 for Tax Law
Tier 1 for Trademark Law
Tier 2 for Litigation - Labor and Employment
Tier 2 for Litigation - Patent
Tier 2 for Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier 2 for Municipal Law
Tier 2 for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Tier 3 for Education Law
Tier 3 for Employment Law - Management
Tier 3 for Labor Law - Management
Tier 3 for Litigation - Health Care
Tier 3 for Patent Law
Tier 3 for Securities / Capital Markets Law
Reno, NV
Tier 2 for Commercial Litigation
Tier 2 for Construction Law
Tier 2 for Litigation - Real Estate
Tucson, AZ
Tier 1 for Banking and Finance Law
Tier 1 for Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Tier 1 for Corporate Law
Tier 1 for Litigation - Bankruptcy
Tier 1 for Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Tier 1 for Real Estate Law
Tier 2 for Bet-the-Company Litigation
Tier 2 for Health Care Law
Practice Areas
The below are areas of legal specialty volunteered by the firm and do not designate a specialty in which a Best Law Firms ranking is held.
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
- Advertising Law
- Antitrust Law
- Appellate Practice
- Arbitration
- Banking and Finance Law
- Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Communications Law
- Construction Law
- Copyright Law
- Corporate Law
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- Education Law
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- Employment Law - Management
- Energy Law
- Environmental Law
- Financial Services Regulation Law
- First Amendment Law
- Gaming Law
- Government Relations Practice
- Information Technology Law
- Insurance Law
- International Arbitration - Commercial
- International Arbitration - Governmental
- Labor Law - Management
- Land Use and Zoning Law
- Litigation - Antitrust
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Litigation - Construction
- Litigation - Environmental
- Litigation - ERISA
- Litigation - First Amendment
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
- Litigation - Land Use and Zoning
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- Litigation - Patent
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy)
- Litigation - Securities
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
- Mediation
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Municipal Law
- Native American Law
- Natural Resources Law
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Product Liability Litigation - Defendants
- Public Finance Law
- Real Estate Law
- Securities / Capital Markets Law
- Tax Law
- Technology Law
- Trademark Law
- Trusts and Estates
- Water Law
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
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Awards
Awards are self-reported by firms and are not verified by the Best Law Firms rankings.
- IP Team Ranked #1 in U.S. in the Corporate Counsel Survey of America's Biggest Companies
- Top Litigation Firm in Arizona, Colorado and Nevada, in 2014 edition of Benchmark Litigation
- Bank of America Corporation's Go-To Firm for Torts Litigation, as compiled by ALM
- Commercial Litigation Law Firm of the Year-North America by Lawyers World Magazine
- Caesar's Entertainment Corporation's Go-To Firm for Intellectual Property, as compiled by ALM
- American Bar Association Exceptional Service
Main Location
Phoenix,
AZ
201 East Washington Street, Suite 1200
Phoenix, AZ 85004
United States
602-262-5311
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Office Locations
Tucson,
AZ
One South Church Avenue, Suite 2000
Tucson, AZ 85701-1611
United States
520-622-2090
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Glendale,
CA
655 North Central Avenue, Suite 2300
Glendale, CA 91203
United States
626-795-9900
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Irvine,
CA
2030 Main Street, Suite 1600
Irvine, CA 92614
United States
949-476-0757
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Menlo Park,
CA
4300 Bohannon Drive, Suite 230
Menlo Park, CA 94025
United States
650-391-1380
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Redwood City,
CA
203 Redwood Shores Parkway, Suite 670
Redwood City, CA 94065
United States
650-391-1380
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San Francisco,
CA
100 Pine Street, Suite 1750
San Francisco, CA 94111
United States
650-391-1380
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Colorado Springs,
CO
90 South Cascade Avenue, Suite 1100
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
United States
719-386-3000
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Denver,
CO
1601 Nineteenth Street, Suite 1000
Denver, CO 80202
United States
303-623-9000
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Albuquerque,
NM
201 Third Street, NW, Suite 500
Albuquerque, NM 87102
United States
505-764-5402
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Las Vegas,
NV
3993 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 600
Las Vegas, NV 89169
United States
702-949-8200
Call our Las Vegas, NV location at 702-949-8200
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Reno,
NV
One East Liberty Street, Suite 300
Reno, NV 89501-2128
United States
775-823-2900
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Management and Personnel
Managing Partner
Kenneth Van Winkle, Jr.
Contacts
Trusts and Estates
Scott Y. MacTaggart
Trusts and Estates
David Manch
Tribal Affairs and Gaming
Carla Consoli
Taxation
Glenn D. Forcucci
Sports and Entertainment
Emily Bayton
Real Estate
Lewis Schorr
Public Finance
Bryant Barber
Professional Liability and Discipline
Jon Weiss
Products Liability
Craig Phillips
Pharmaceutical and Medical Device
Craig Phillips
Personal Injury
Steven J. Hulsman
Mergers and Acquisitions
Scott Y. MacTaggart
Mergers and Acquisitions
Scott D. DeWald
Labor and Employment
Mary Ellen Simonson
Labor and Employment
Howard Cole
Investigations and Criminal Litigation
Dale A. Danneman
Interactive Gaming
Anthony Cabot
Intellectual Property
Michael McCue
Insurance
Steve Bressler
Health Care
Greg Harris
Government Relations
Chris A. Herstam
Government Contracts
Ross L. Crown
Gaming
Anthony Cabot
Finance and Lending Transactions
Lewis Schorr
Environmental and Natural Resources
Carla Consoli
Energy, Alternative Energy, Telecommunications, and Utilities
Carla Consoli
Education and Schools
Mary Ellen Simonson
E-Discovery & Data Management
George L. Paul
Corporate and Securities
Scott D. DeWald
Construction
Robert Roos
Construction
Frances J. Haynes
Commercial Litigation
Randy Papetti
Broker/Dealer
Jesse B. Simpson
Broker/Dealer
Ed Barkel
Bankruptcy and Creditors' Rights
Rob Charles
Banking and Lending Disputes
Scott DeWald
Art Law
Richard Goldsmith
Appeals
Lawrence A. Kasten
Appeals
Daniel F. Polsenberg
Antitrust and Trade Regulation
Bob Schaffer
Alternative Dispute Resolution
Richard Goldsmith