Coppersmith Brockelman Expands Interoperability Dispute Practice Amid Growing Data-Sharing Complexity

Coppersmith Brockelman has scaled its interoperability litigation capabilities in response to rising demand for data-sharing guidance in an increasingly regulated environment. This expansion strengthens the firm’s ability to guide clients through a wider range of interoperability challenges where regulatory obligations around data access, APIs, and system design intersect with commercial contracts and competitive conflicts. The enhanced practice merges regulatory depth with litigation strength to provide a full range of counsel, from early dispute strategy to formal proceedings when necessary. Partner Mel Soliz leads the effort, bringing deep experience with federal and state information blocking and interoperability mandates, HIN/HIE frameworks, and health IT infrastructure. She works alongside partner Gabriel Aragon, whose practice focuses on high-stakes commercial litigation, and partner Andrew Fox, who brings valuable experience in unfair...

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Coppersmith Brockelman Welcomes Distinguished Courtroom Attorney Gabriel Aragon to Bolster Commercial Litigation Practice

Gabe Aragon, an award-winning litigator with nearly 20 years of experience representing businesses and individuals in complex commercial disputes across multiple industries, has joined Coppersmith Brockelman to strengthen its nationally recognized commercial litigation practice. With a reputation for taking on some of the field’s most challenging, high-stakes disputes, Gabe has a proven track record in business torts, trade secret misappropriation, unfair competition, business divorces, cannabis-related litigation, and employment matters. Previously, Gabe was a longtime partner at a premier boutique litigation firm in Phoenix. His work has earned honors from Chambers USA, The Best Lawyers in America©, Southwest Super Lawyers, PHOENIX magazine, and Martindale-Hubbell®, which awarded him its highest AV Preeminent® rating. Additionally, Gabe is passionate about advancing the legal profession as both a leader and educator. He previously...

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