About Gallagher & Kennedy

Gallagher & Kennedy is a premier Arizona-based law firm with a history of over 45 years serving clients across the nation and internationally. Founded in 1978 by Mike Gallagher and Mike Kennedy, the firm has grown to become the seventh largest in Arizona, combining a boutique client service model with the robust capabilities of a full-service law firm.

Gallagher & Kennedy represents a diverse clientele, including individuals, startups, public companies, sports franchises, and government entities. With over 60 attorneys licensed in Arizona and New Mexico, the firm delivers sophisticated legal solutions in areas such as corporate law, litigation, environmental law, tax, real estate, personal injury, and more.

Gallagher & Kennedy is widely recognized for its legal excellence and community leadership. Its attorneys serve on nonprofit boards and contribute to causes like the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation and St. Vincent de Paul. The firm fosters a culture of long-term employee commitment, teamwork, and community engagement, with many staff members spending the majority of their careers at G&K.

Gallagher & Kennedy is guided by a six-member Board of Directors composed of leading attorneys in various practice areas. These leaders support strategic planning, operations, and firm management. Notable clients include Freeport-McMoRan, the Arizona Cardinals, Grand Canyon University, and the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System.

Gallagher & Kennedy is also a member of Lawyers Associated Worldwide (LAW), enabling the firm to assist clients with cross-border legal needs through trusted partnerships around the globe. The firm’s enduring success is rooted in its client-first approach, collaborative spirit, and a deep commitment to legal and civic excellence.

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy
  • Adversary Proceedings
  • Appointment of Trustee, Receiver, or Examiner
  • Asset Sales and Valuation
  • Bankruptcy Claim Filing and Litigation
  • Banks and Financial Institutions
  • Creditors’ Rights
  • Cash Collateral
  • Chapter 7 Business Filings
  • Chapter 11 Filings, Including Subchapter V
  • Trustees, Litigation Trustees, Liquidating Trustees, and Special Counsel
  • Case Conversion and Dismissal
  • Claim Administration, Investigation, and Objections
  • Claim Purchasing and Transfers
  • Collateral Valuation and Deficiency
  • Contested Plan Confirmation
  • Debtor-in-Possession Financing
  • Employment Issues
  • Estate Administration
  • Equity Holders
  • Exit Financing
  • Executory Contract Assumption and Rejection, and Leases
  • Fraud and Breach of Fiduciary Duty
  • Judicial and Non-Judicial Foreclosures
  • Landlord / Tenant Issues
  • Loan Restructuring, Enforcement, and Forbearance
  • Non-Dischargeability
  • Preference and Fraudulent Conveyance Actions
  • Provisional Remedies
  • Receivership
  • Stay Relief
  • Trade Vendors and Utilities
  • UST Reporting
  • Uniform Commercial Code (UCC)
  • Bankruptcy Proceedings & Restructurings
  • Creditors’ Rights
Business
  • Corporate & Business
  • Corporate Counsel
  • Franchising & Distribution
  • Automotive Dealerships
  • Credit Unions
  • Hotels & Hospitality
  • Cannabis & Hemp
  • Sports Betting & Gaming
  • Sports Law
  • Securities
Criminal Defense
  • Driving Under the Influence (DUI)
  • Vehicular & Traffic Offenses
  • Drug Offenses
  • Misdemeanor & Felony Offenses
  • Commercial & White Collar Offenses
Employment
  • General Employment Matters
  • Discrimination/Harassment/Labor Charges
  • ERISA, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
  • Restrictive Covenants
  • Workplace Regulation – Federal & State
  • Wrongful Discharge
Estate Planning
  • Estate & Gift Tax
  • Estate Planning, Wills & Trusts
  • Probate & Trust Administration & Litigation
  • Family-Owned Businesses
  • Prenuptial Agreements
Family Law
  • Divorce, Legal Separation & Annulment
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support
  • Property Division
  • Spousal Maintenance & Alimony
  • Modification of Orders
  • Domestic Violence & Orders of Protection
  • Grandparent Rights
  • Non-Parent Custody
  • Maternity/Paternity
  • Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
  • Adoption
Government
  • Administrative & Regulatory
  • Government Affairs
  • Public Bidding & Procurement
  • Public Utilities
Intellectual Property
  • Trademarks & Branding
  • Copyrights
  • Internet Compliance & Enforcement
  • Trade Secrets
  • License & Reseller Agreements
Lawsuits and Disputes
  • Litigation
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Appeals
  • Professional Liability
Personal Injury
  • Motor Vehicle Crashes
  • Cyclist Injury
  • Liquor Liability
  • Class Actions, Consumer Fraud & Commercial Torts
  • Aviation Crashes
  • Medical Malpractice & Device Liability
  • Utility Negligence
  • Premises Liability
  • Auto Defect & Product Liability
Real Estate
  • Acquisitions & Development
  • Construction
  • Distressed Properties
  • Finance & Investments
  • Land Use, Planning & Zoning
  • Condemnation & Valuation
  • Real Estate Litigation
Other
  • Tribal Affairs
  • Insurance
  • Aviation
  • Agribusiness

Fees

  • Accepts Credit Cards

Office locations for Gallagher & Kennedy

Gallagher & Kennedy - Phoenix

2575 E Camelback Rd # 1100, Phoenix, AZ 85016

Gallagher & Kennedy - Santa Fe

1239 Paseo De Peralta, Santa Fe, NM 87501