Accomplishments & Awards

Thorpe Shwer Attorneys Recognized in 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®

Thorpe Shwer, a premier litigation law firm representing clients throughout Arizona and across the country, is pleased to announce that 4 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2023 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. These attorneys were selected following a peer-review survey that examines their professional abilities, current practice, and experience. Additionally, 3 Thorpe Shwer attorneys have been recognized in the 2023 Edition of Ones to Watch: Best Lawyers in America®, which highlights the professional excellence of attorneys who have been in practice for less than 10 years. This recognition is a testament to the entire Thorpe Shwer team, and the firm’s dedication to serving its clients.

Thorpe Shwer Attorneys Recognized as 2019 Best Lawyers in America

Thorpe Shwer, P.C., a leading litigation boutique firm in Phoenix, Arizona, announces that Bill Thorpe and Brad Shwer have been recognized by their peers as Best Lawyers in the 2019 edition of Best Lawyers in America®.  Their recognition is representative of the incredible work done by the entire Thorpe Shwer team in the fields of Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Defense, and Railroad Law.

Brad Shwer is a 2018 Sun Devil 100 Honoree

Thorpe Shwer attorney, Brad Shwer, has been selected as a 2018 Sun Devil 100 honoree by Arizona State University.  Sun Devil 100 celebrates the achievements of Arizona State University alumni who own or lead successful, innovative businesses across the globe. Spanning industries and locations, ASU entrepreneurs possess a history of enterprise, vision and leadership. This special awards program was instituted to invite these innovative leaders back to campus for a celebration in their honor. The Sun Devil 100 Class of 2018 is an elite group of talented business leaders who exemplify the spirit of ASU as the New American University.    

Thorpe Shwer Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Thorpe Shwer, P.C., a leading litigation boutique firm in Phoenix, Arizona, announces that William Thorpe, Bradley Shwer, Andrea Marconi, Kristin Paiva, Jamie Gill Santos, and Adam Reich have been named in Super Lawyers 2017. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding attorneys who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The research team at Super Lawyers, which is a service of the Thompson Reuters-Legal Division, makes the selections after conducting a rigorous process that includes a statewide survey of attorneys, independent evaluation of candidates, and peer review. Each year, no more than 5 percent of lawyers in Arizona receive this honor. Mr. Thorpe was named as a Super Lawyer in Civil Litigation: Defense, Mr. Shwer in Personal Injury General: Defense, and Ms. Marconi in Business Litigation. Ms. Paiva, Ms. Gill Santos, and Mr. Reich were all named as Rising Stars.

Bill Thorpe Named a Top 50 Lawyer in Arizona

Thorpe Shwer is proud to announce that founding partner William Thorpe was named one of the top 50 lawyers in the State of Arizona by Super Lawyers in the 2017 rankings. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters organization, is a research-driven, peer influenced rating service of lawyers.

William Thorpe Awarded for Being Rated AV Preeminent for Twenty Years

Thorpe Shwer, P.C., a leading litigation boutique firm in Phoenix, Arizona, is proud to announce that Martindale-Hubbell has rated one of our founding partners, William Thorpe, as AV® Preeminent™ for twenty years. Mr. Thorpe received the highest possible peer review rating in legal ability and ethical standards.  

Thorpe Shwer Included in the Best Lawyers in America

Thorpe Shwer, P.C., a leading litigation boutique firm in Phoenix, Arizona, announces that it has been selected by its peers for inclusion in the 23rd edition of The Best Lawyers in America for its work in Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants, and Railroad Law.

Thorpe Shwer Attorneys Recognized as Super Lawyers and Rising Stars

Thorpe Shwer, P.C., a leading litigation boutique firm in Phoenix, Arizona, announces that William Thorpe, Andrea Marconi, Kristin Paiva, and Jamie Gill Santos have been named in Super Lawyers 2016. Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding attorneys who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The research team at Super Lawyers, which is a service of the Thompson Reuters-Legal Division, makes the selections after conducting a rigorous process that includes a statewide survey of attorneys, independent evaluation of candidates, and peer review. Each year, no more than 5 percent of lawyers in Arizona receive this honor. Mr. Thorpe was named as a Super Lawyer in Civil Litigation, Personal Injury – Defense and Business Litigation, and Ms. Marconi was named as a Super Lawyer in Business Litigation. Ms. Paiva and Ms. Gill Santos were both named as Rising Stars.

Andrea Marconi Named Top 25 Women Lawyers in Arizona

Thorpe Shwer is proud to announce that Andrea Marconi was named one of the top 25 women lawyers in the State of Arizona by Super Lawyers in the 2016 rankings. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters organization, is a research-driven, peer influenced rating service of lawyers.