Coppersmith Brockelman Ranked on Phoenix Business Journal’s 2021 Top Law Firms List

Phoenix Business Journal Recognizes Coppersmith Brockelman Among 2020 Top Law Firms

For the fifth consecutive year, the Phoenix Business Journal recognized Coppersmith Brockelman as one of the top 80 law firms in the Phoenix area. This ranking is part of the Business Journal’s weekly listing of top companies in a variety of industries and its annual Book of Lists that details the top companies in Phoenix.  Firms were ranked by the number of local attorneys, with Coppersmith Brockelman taking the No. 43 spot. The firm has received numerous accolades for its expertise and high level of service from the Business Journal and other industry publications, including Chambers USA and Southwest Super Lawyers. The firm is also consistently honored in Best Lawyers’® annual list of the Best Law Firms in the state and the nation. View the Business Journal ranking here. ...

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Jill Chasson Highlights Need for Anti-Harassment, Conflict of Interest Policies in Arizona Capitol Times

Az Business Taps Jill Chasson to Break Down New Overtime Rule, Share Tips for Implementation

Employment attorney Jill Chasson explained the new overtime rule and shared how business owners and executives can prepare before it goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2020 in an article for Az Business. Jill discussed how the new rule updates the salary threshold for employees who are classified as exempt from the minimum wage and the Fair Labor Standards Act’s overtime requirements. She suggested that employers review compensation for all exempt employees to determine who is being paid less than the new minimum salary, consider increasing certain employees’ pay to above the salary threshold, and consider transitioning non-exempt employees to hourly pay to better track overtime.  Jill provides practical advice to employers regarding compliance with the many federal and state laws that govern the workplace and regularly provides training for supervisors...

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Phoenix Business Journal Recognizes Coppersmith Brockelman Among the Valley’s Top Employment Law Practices in Annual List

The Phoenix Business Journal included Coppersmith Brockelman in its list of the Valley’s top Phoenix-area employment law practices. With a team of five employment law attorneys, the firm ranked No. 19 out of 31 firms.  Coppersmith Brockelman’s employment law team has proven success counseling employers to avoid disputes and craft thorough, creative strategies when disputes do arise. The firm is a sought-after local stand-out, representing employers large and small.  This list is part of the Business Journal’sweekly ranking of top companies in a variety of industries. View the full list of firms here. Learn more about Coppersmith Brockelman’s employment law practice. ...

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Marki Stewart Joins Coppersmith Brockelman, Bolsters Firm’s Nationally Recognized Health Care Practice

We are pleased to announce that Marki Stewart has joined Coppersmith Brockelman. Marki is an art-loving, history-infatuated, die-hard gymnastics fan who dedicates her free time to learning about new trends in telemedicine and obsessing over Simone Biles. Marki helps hospitals, laboratories, surgical centers and other health care organizations navigate a variety of complex business and regulatory issues, including telemedicine, Stark Law and Anti-kickback Statute compliance, professional licensing, medical practice acquisitions, hospital-physician joint ventures, and HIPAA compliance. Marki has a special focus in telemedicine, assisting with licensing, reimbursement, credentialing, and data security issues. She is regularly tapped to share her telemedicine expertise with industry groups and trade publications as an author and speaker. Marki also represents health care providers in front of numerous boards and bodies, including the Arizona Medical Board, other...

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Chambers USA Recognizes Coppersmith Brockelman in 2019 Legal Rankings

We're proud to announce that six of our lawyers have been recognized in the 2019 edition of Chambers USA, an annual guide to the nation’s leading attorneys and law firms. The firm earned national rankings in the Labor & Employment, Litigation: General Commercial and Health Care practice areas. Individual attorneys were named Leaders in their Field in three areas: Keith Beauchamp: Litigation: General CommercialJohn DeWulf: Litigation: General CommercialKent Brockelman: Labor & EmploymentKimberly Fatica: Labor & Employment Karen Owens: Health CareKristen Rosati: Health Care “We are extremely grateful to our clients and peers for recognizing our hard work and expertise,” said Kent Brockelman, managing partner at Coppersmith Brockelman. “We are proud that both individual attorneys and the firm as a whole are included in this prestigious guide for another year.” Since 1990, the Chambers Guides have...

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Phoenix Business Journal Recognizes Coppersmith Brockelman Among 2019 Top Law Firms

For the fourth consecutive year, the Phoenix Business Journal recognized Coppersmith Brockelman as one of the top 70 law firms in the Phoenix area. This ranking is part of the Business Journal’s weekly listing of top companies in a variety of industries and its annual Book of Lists that details the top companies in Phoenix. Firms were ranked by the number of local attorneys, with Coppersmith Brockelman taking the No. 42 spot. The firm has received numerous accolades for its expertise and high level of service from the Business Journal and other industry publications, including Chambers USA and Southwest Super Lawyers. The firm is also consistently honored in Best Lawyers’® annual list of the Best Law Firms in the state and the nation. View the Business Journal...

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