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Resolution. As both a litigator and counselor, Brian is in the problem-solving business – whether that means acting as a zealous advocate in court or offering strategic advice on an internal business issue.
His dedication (i.e., his resolve) informs his guidance and his actions. Brian’s litigation practice focuses on complex business disputes, including contract matters, fraud, securities law, shareholder disputes, real estate, financial services, and officer/director liability. He also serves as a private mediator and judge pro tempore. His ADR experience includes formal mediation training at the Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at Pepperdine University School of Law.
Education:
J.D., University of Kansas School of Law, 1993
- Editor, Kansas Journal of Law & Public Policy
B.A., English Literature, Washington University in St. Louis, 1990
Admissions:
State of Arizona
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona
Professional/Community Involvement:
Arizona Educational Foundation, Board of Directors, 2009-Present
Jewish Family & Children’s Service, Professional Leadership Group, 2019-2020
Ryan House, Board of Directors, 2016-2018
Keogh Health Connection, Board of Directors, 2008-2017
Awards/Recognition:
Selected, Phoenix Magazine, Top Lawyers, Commercial Litigation, 2022
Selected, Best Lawyers in America, 2012-2023
- Securities Regulation Lawyer of the Year (Scottsdale) 2023
Selected, Southwest Super Lawyers, 2013-2023
- Top 50 Super Lawyers in Arizona, 2014-2016, 2019-2023
Selected, AZ Business Magazine, Arizona Business Leader, 2021-2023
Selected, AZ Business Magazine, Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona, 2015, 2017, 2020-2023
Team Member, U.S. News – Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, “Law Firm of the Year,” Banking & Finance – Litigation, 2017
Team Member, U.S. News – Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, “Law Firm of the Year,” Real Estate – Litigation, 2017
Rated, AV Preeminent® 5.0 out of 5
Before Weiss Brown:
Greenberg Traurig, LLP, Phoenix, AZ (2004-2018)
Kutak Rock, Scottsdale, AZ (1999-2004)
Securities Division of the Arizona Corporation Commission (1994-1999)
