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Thorpe Shwer is pleased to announce that Partner André Merrett has joined the Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona Board of Directors. Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona is a nonprofit organization that builds and repairs affordable housing for families in need in Maricopa and Pinal counties. Over the years, Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona has made a significant impact on the local economy and the lives of its employees and volunteers. This work includes building more than 1,200 homes in Maricopa and Pinal counties, providing affordable housing solutions for families in need. Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona has also created jobs and volunteer opportunities, helping to stimulate the local economy and provide meaningful work and service opportunities for community members. The organization has also helped build stronger, more resilient communities by promoting homeownership and community development. “I’m pleased to have the opportunity to support Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona’s efforts to …

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 is pleased to announce that Max Shanahan has joined its team as an Associate. Max is a civil litigator who has experience overseeing matters throughout various stages of litigation. His practice involves general civil and commercial litigation. Max also has experience handling insurance defense, construction defect, and premises liability matters. Before joining Thorpe Shwer, Max was an associate at the national law firm Koeller, Nebeker, Carlson, & Haluck. Max is a native of Arizona, being born and raised in Flagstaff before attending Northern Arizona University, where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in finance. Max then went on to attend law school at Arizona State University, where he received numerous academic accolades, and held leadership positions with multiple journals. Additionally, Max was elected by his peers to be a class representative for the law school’s student government.

Thorpe Shwer is proud to announce that Super Lawyers has rated Bill Thorpe, Brad Shwer, André Merrett, Sara Witthoft, Ryan Patterson, and Lorena Van Assche as 2022 Super Lawyers, and Nicole Stewart as a Rising Star. Super Lawyers is the preeminent, research-driven, peer-influenced rating service of lawyers. Congratulations to this amazing team!

Thorpe Shwer is proud to announce that AZ Business Magazine has named founding partners, Bill Thorpe and Brad Shwer, to its 2022 list of the top 100 lawyers in Arizona. This prestigious group is selected by AZ Business Magazine’s editorial team in collaboration with industry experts.

Thorpe Shwer, P.C. announces that Bill Thorpe and Brad Shwer have been selected by its peers for inclusion in the 2020 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for its work in Commercial Litigation, Personal Injury Litigation-Defendants, and Railroad Law. Best Lawyers in America® is universally recognized as the definitive guide to legal excellence that recognizes lawyers entirely based on reviews by their peers on the basis of professional expertise.

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 2019 rankings. Super Lawyers, a Thomson Reuters organization, is a research-driven, peer influenced rating service of lawyers.

Thorpe Shwer is proud to announce that founding partner Brad Shwer was named one of the top 100 lawyers in the State of Arizona by Az Business Magazine in the 2019 rankings. Each year, Az Business magazine’s editorial team collaborates with industry experts to choose the top 100 lawyers from all Arizona attorneys. The magazine bases its selections on criteria like professional success and impact on the legal profession.

Thorpe Shwer, P.C., a leading litigation boutique firm in Phoenix, Arizona, announces that Bill Thorpe, Brad Shwer, André Merrett, Jamie Gill Santos, Ryan Patterson and Nicole Stewart have been named in Super Lawyers 2019. 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, Mr. Merrett in Business Litigation, and Mr. Patterson in Products Liability: Defense. Ms. Stewart was named as a Rising Star for Civil Litigation.

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.