March 30, 2015 (Phoenix, Arizona) — Two attorneys from Sherman & Howard have been recognized in the 2015 “Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona” feature in the March / April issue of AZ Business magazine. The list was selected by AZ Big Media’s editorial team with final vetting by a group of industry experts.

John Alan Doran was recognized for labor and employment, litigation, trials and appeals and Hope Leibsohn was recognized for her work in estate and tax planning.

John Alan Doran is a member in Sherman & Howard’s Labor & Employment Department. He represents employers in all facets of labor and employment law matters, including mass employment, wage/hour class and collective action litigation, employment discrimination, wrongful termination litigation, and trade secret matters in state and federal courts. John counsels clients on prevention strategies, executive employment contracts, downsizing, personnel policies, and merger/acquisition employment issues. He is a noted speaker and author and presents regularly at conferences and trade association events throughout the country. John is regularly acknowledged as a leading lawyer in his field.

Hope Leibsohn is a member in Sherman & Howard’s Estate and Tax Planning Department. She has over 25 years of experience in all aspects of estate planning involving wills, trusts, charitable techniques, estate freezes, and other sophisticated wealth transfer strategies. Hope specializes in customized legacy plans based on tax planning strategies and incorporating each client’s unique family dynamics and core life values.

“To be named among Arizona’s Top 100 attorneys validates the commitment our attorneys have to providing the highest-quality legal and business solutions when it matters most,” said Greg Falls, managing partner of the firm’s Phoenix and Scottsdale offices.

About AZ Big Media and the Annual Top 100 Lawyers List in Arizona
For 30 years, AZ Big Media has been bringing readers the state’s most compelling business and lifestyle news through the print editions of Az Business magazine, AZRE, Ranking Arizona, Az Business Leaders, Scottsdale Living, Experience AZ, People to Know and Play Ball. AZ Business’ editorial team – in collaboration with industry experts – chose the Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona from a pool of more than 1,000 of the best attorneys in Arizona. Those attorneys were nominated by their firms, their peers and by the editors. Selections were based on a lawyer’s professional success, impact on the firm, impact on the community and impact on the legal profession. “After consulting with industry experts and business leaders to compile the list of 100 top lawyers, we will publish the most dynamic guide to Arizona’s best attorneys, “said Michael Gossie, editor in chief of AZ Big Media.

About Sherman & Howard
Sherman & Howard L.L.C. is one of the most established and successful law firms in the region. The firm helps its clients in most aspects of law affecting businesses and public institutions. The firm’s 175 attorneys practice law from 11 offices in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Georgia and Missouri.

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