Gordon Lewis Named 2017 “Lawyer of the Year” for Education Law in Phoenix, AZ
Partner Gordon Lewis has been named the 2017 “Lawyer of the Year” for Education Law in Phoenix, Arizona. This is Mr. Lewis’ second time winning this award. Mr. Lewis [...]
Arizona’s real estate statutes do not create an employer-employee relationship between brokers and agents, nor do they impose a non-delegable duty on the broker to supervise an agent’s driving.
Santorii v. MartinezRusso Arizona Court of Appeals, August 23, 2016 Real estate agent was returning from a sales appointment when the car he was driving crossed the center line [...]
16 Lawyers from Jones, Skelton & Hochuli Were Listed in The Best Lawyers In America© 2017
Congratulations to the 16 lawyers from Jones, Skelton & Hochuli, P.L.C. that were selected by their peers for The Best Lawyers in America© 2017. Best Lawyers is widely regarded [...]
Court did not abuse its discretion in denying a motion to confirm arbitration award that asked for more than was awarded.
Klesla et al. v. Wittenberg Arizona Court of Appeals, August 18, 2016 Kleslas sued for (1) the return of their residential lease security deposit, (2) statutory treble damages, (3) [...]
Jefferson T. Collins Prevailed By Summary Judgment In A Premises Liability Negligence Matter
Kinast v. Target - On behalf of his client, Target Corporation, Partner Jeff Collins, prevailed by summary judgment in a premises liability negligence matter in US District Court for [...]
JSH Attorneys Conquer Employment Discrimination Case Against A Local County
Yazzie v. Mohave County - Jones, Skelton & Hochuli attorneys Michele Molinario and Justin Ackerman prevailed by summary judgment in an employment discrimination case against a local County, and [...]
Superior Court Dismisses Wrongful Death Claims Against Maricopa County Based On Plaintiff’s Untimely Notice Of Claim
Johnson & Urbina v. Michael Riddle Painting, Inc - Jones, Skelton & Hochuli Governmental and Appellate Group members John DiCaro and Jennifer Anderson recently obtained dismissal of a portion [...]
A Tort Defendant May Name Plaintiff’s Subsequent Physician As A Non-Party At Fault, Despite The “Original Tortfeasor Rule”
Cramer v. Starr Arizona Supreme Court, July 18, 2016 Arizona’s comparative fault statute (UCATA) requires the trier of fact in a tort case to compare and apportion the fault [...]
Kevin Broerman Prevails On A Commercial Binding Arbitration
New Bauhaus v. American Green - Jones, Skelton & Hochuli Partner Kevin Broerman prevailed on a commercial binding arbitration using the American Arbitration Association (AAA). Claimant asserted damages in [...]
Evidence Obtained From An Unlawful Detention Is Admissible If A Valid Arrest Warrant Is Subsequently Discovered.
Utah v. Strieff U.S. Supreme Court, June 20, 2016 Narcotics detective Douglas Fackrell conducted surveillance on a South Salt Lake City residence based on an anonymous tip about drug [...]