Two Attorneys Recognized Among Az Business Leaders

November 6, 2015 – Az Business Leaders, an annual publication showcasing local leaders making a positive impact in their industries and the larger business community, showcased Coppersmith Brockelman’s John DeWulf and Kristen Rosati in the 2016 edition. John was recognized in the Business & Commercial Litigation category (page 128), and Kristen was recognized in Healthcare Law (page 116). Each was honored among a small, elite group of like professionals who are considered the innovators and high achievers in their respective fields. Visit Az Business Leaders to read more....

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Coppersmith Brockelman Ranked Among 2016 Best Law Firms by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®

November 3, 2015 – Coppersmith Brockelman has been ranked among the 2016 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers.® The firm achieved high rankings both nationally and in the Phoenix Metro area. Firms included on the list of 2016 “Best Law Firms” are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. Achieving a ranking signals a strong combination of quality law practice and breadth of legal expertise. Coppersmith Brockelman achieved National and Phoenix Metro rankings in 11 practice areas: Metropolitan Awards Tier 1, Phoenix, Antitrust Law Tier 1, Phoenix, Commercial Litigation Tier 1, Phoenix, Criminal Defense: Non-White-Collar Tier 1, Phoenix, Criminal Defense: White-Collar Tier 1, Phoenix, Employment Law - Management Tier 1, Phoenix, Health Care Law Tier 1, Phoenix,...

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Attorneys Unite, Help Women of Fresh Start

October 26, 2015 - Coppersmith Brockelman’s John Kelly teamed up with more than a dozen attorneys to provide local women in need with free access to legal counsel. Held Oct. 24 through the Fresh Start Women’s Foundation, the “Law Day for Women” provided assistance with family law, bankruptcy, criminal, employment, immigration, juvenile, landlord/tenant, and will and trust matters. The “Law Day for Women” has offered critical guidance to women for nearly four years. John helped initiate the semi-annual event in 2012. He approached Fresh Start with the concept and recruited 10 attorneys, including Coppersmith Brockelman’s Jim Belanger, to spend a Saturday providing advice and consultation. Since then, hundreds of women have been impacted. Fresh Start is a Phoenix-based social services organization dedicated to empowering women to transform their...

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Jill Chasson Educates Arizona Republic Readers About “Working Off the Clock”

October 15, 2015 – With smart phones, tablets and on-demand everything, the 9-to-5 work day is a thing of the past. In fact, many people struggle to balance their personal lives and around-the-clock job demands, and even feel penalized when they try to “clock out” at the end of the day. Jill Chasson tackles this issue in a story by the Arizona Republic, addressing questions about whether a company can fire an employee for not working “off the clock.” In addition to sharing details about the legal rights of companies and reasonable expectations for employees who are exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act, she shares valid reasons for terminating an employee – whether working off the clock or not....

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Phoenix Business Journal Recognizes Employment Practice at Coppersmith Brockelman

October 3, 2015 - The Phoenix Business Journal ranked Coppersmith Brockelman as one of the top 25 law firms in the Phoenix area with an Employment/Labor practice. Published October 2, this compilation is part of the Business Journal’s weekly list of top companies in a variety of industries. The firm’s employment practice is spearheaded by Kent Brockelman, Kim Fatica and Jill Chasson, each of whom are listed in Best Lawyers in America for Employment Law – Management. The firm is also ranked by the Super Lawyers Business Edition as the single best medium-size firm (11-50 lawyers) for employment law in Arizona, and The Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Lawyers for Business ranks the firm one of the top few law firms of any size for employers in...

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John DeWulf Touts Power of Public-Private Partnerships in Arizona’s Educational System

September 20, 2015 – Commercial litigator John DeWulf was recently asked by In Business Magazine what the most impactful event – donation or activity – he’s participated in recently. Not surprisingly, the Coppersmith Brockelman partner pointed straight at his relationship with Social Venture Partners Arizona. SVP Arizona mobilizes its partners’ collective skills, experience, connections and other resources to help build the capacity and effectiveness of local nonprofits. John has been actively involved chairing the organization’s efforts to help public education. Through a partnership with Phoenix Union High School District, SVP Arizona had an eye-opening experience into the challenges facing public education. The team had the chance to work with Camelback High School to lower drop-out rates, improve test scores and increase college scholarships. Seeing how the work at...

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