ARIZONA's MOST POLITICALLY POWERFUL LAW FIRMS
Submitted by editoraz on March 18, 2008 - 10:45am.1 Description:Both in Phoenix and Tucson, there are many lawyers here who have powerful politicians on their speed dial, but get those who will always get their call answered are Andrew Federhar on the Democratic side with Michael Green and Webb Crocket on the Republican side. |
2 Description:Often included at the top of Arizona’s best law firms lists. And often a top contributor to both Republican and Democratic candidates Snell Wilmer, could easily make an argument for the most powerful law firm in Arizona. Snell Wilmer is also the home to Democratic Party Chairman Don Blevins. |
3 Description:Former law firm of Governor Napolitano Always among top contributors to many campaigns. Lewis & Roca will remain a powerful firm as long as Michel McNulty is with the firm. |
4 Description:The firm includes former District Attorney Paul Charlton and a growing list of up and coming lawyers. Look for Gallagher & Kennedy to continue making their way up this list. |
5 Description:If a Democratic candidate is running for office without calling Paul Eckstein, his credibility as a candidate should be questioned. |
6 Description:The firm includes a number of the governors supporters. The Governor’s former legal counsel Tim Nelson landed there after he left to explore a run for Maricopa County Attorney. |
7 Description:The Phoenix Firm has a very long tradition of producing top lawyers who become prominent politicians. The list includes former US Attorney General Richard Kleindiesnt, Rex Lee the former Solicitor General, former Phoenix Mayor Nicholas Udal and US Senator John Kyl. Jennings Strouss continues to recruit top talent to these days. |
8 Description:Known as having some of the best and brightest in Phoenix and around the country. Even Governor Napolitano went there for help when Tim Nelson left and she grabbed Leezie Kim to serve as her General Counsel. |
9 Description:Any firm that has US Ambassador Robert Fannin on their partner lists is going to be among the most powerful. |
10 Description:Jordan Rose is one of the top lawyers in the state. She is also one of the most powerful up and coming behind the scenes women in Arizona politics. |
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