NEWS AND EVENTS
General Ongoings, Celebrations, and Moments
Pierce Coleman Partner, Jon M. Paladini, featured in Attorney at Law Magazine’s ® first national “2024 Veterans in Law Special Issue.”
Municipal Law attorney, Jon M. Paladini, featured in Attorney at Law Magazine’s® first national “2024 Veterans in Law Special Issue.”
11/15/2024
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Prior to joining Pierce Coleman PLLC, Partner, Jon Paladini served as a Lieutenant Colonel (Ret.) for the Arizona Army National Guard. During his service, he served numerous domestic operations deployments and served four combat deployments to the Middle East and Afghanistan where he led over 100 Army, Air Force, Navy and Marine service members as well as DoD and State Department civilians at the Afghan National Terrorism Court.
Click here to read the 2024 edition of Attorney At Law Magazine's “Veterans in Law” special issue and Jon’s “Then & Now” spotlight: 2024 Veterans In Law Issue - Jon M. Paladini
Pierce Coleman PLLC Regionally Ranked in Best Lawyers’ “Best Law Firms®” List
11/7/2024
Pierce Coleman PLLC is pleased to announce our Employment Law – Management practice area has again been recognized as a Metropolitan Tier 1 (Scottsdale) in the “Best Law Firms” rankings from Best Lawyers. The firm was newly recognized for our Municipal Law practice area in Metropolitan Tier 2 (Scottsdale).
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“Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part of the formal submission process. To be eligible for a ranking in a particular practice area and metropolitan region, a law firm must have at least one lawyer who is included in The Best Lawyers in America for the particular practice area and region. This year, Pierce Coleman PLLC has two of its attorneys, Stephen B. Coleman and Trish Stuhan, recognized in the latest Best Lawyers guide.
Thank you to our Superstar Associates that make Pierce Coleman proud!
06/28/2024
We recently took a moment to appreciate Summer Associate Kate, and Associates Matt, Michelle, and Alex (from left to right) for being "Nacho Average Lawyer"!​ These individuals work hard every day to approach age-old issues with fresh minds, bringing new perspectives and leading to incredible work and wins for the firm.
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Pierce Coleman is proud to support these rising stars in the legal field as they can even teach the seasoned attorneys a thing or two!
Congrats to Pierce Coleman for it's recognition in the 2024 edition of "Best Law Firms®"!
November 3, 2023
We are honored to be named in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms as a Metropolitan Tier 1 Firm in Employment Law - Management!
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Firms included in the 2024 Edition of “Best Law Firms” are recognized for professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers.
Happy AZ Paralegal Day to the Pierce Coleman Paralegal Professionals!
October 27, 2023
While we don't require an established holiday to appreciate our paralegals, we take the opportunity to share it with others today!
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On the 10th of October Governor Katie Hobbs signed a Proclamation declaring October 27, 2023 Paralegal Day. As the Proclamation states, Paralegals make it possible for the reduction of cost in legal services for taxpayers and private clients and better ability to serve those in need of legal services
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We took this opportunity to thank our wonderful staff Christina, Mary, Kayla, and Judy (from left to right as pictured, Judy not pictured).
Welcome to the firm, Alex and Matt!
October 13, 2023
The firm is thrilled to announce the addition of two talented, dedicated attorneys to its legal team. The firm is proud to welcome Alex Cayton and Matt Schiumo as the newest members of our firm, who have successfully passed the bar and are eager to contribute their expertise and passion to our legal practice.​
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Both are rising stars in the legal field, demonstrating exceptional dedication and a strong sense of ethics. We are confident that their dynamic and innovative approach to legal challenges will greatly benefit our clients.
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We are excited to have these two outstanding individuals on board, and we look forward to witnessing their contributions to our firm's continued growth and success. Please join us in welcoming them to the team!
Happy Birthday Aaron, and Goodbye Reilly!
August 11, 2023
Last Friday the firm went out for some Italian comfort food for a goodbye and happy birthday!
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The firm wishes a happy birthday to attorney Aaron Arnson (not pictured) who has been with the firm for many years.
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Reilly Cunnington (pictured on the left and in the group photo) also said goodbye to the firm as she heads for Washington, DC to finish school!
Happy Birthday Michelle, and Goodbye Evan!
August 4, 2023
The firm packed up and headed for the not-so-distant waters of the Scottsdale Benihana to celebrate two moments on Friday!
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First, the firm wished a very happy birthday to attorney Michelle Stinson (pictured on the left) who has been with the firm for 2 years.
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Second, the firm said a festive goodbye to Evan Ridley (pictured on the right) and sent him on his way with good wishes and luck as he finishes his third year of law school. Following completion of the State Bar exam next summer, he will be clerking for Judge McMurdie at the Arizona Court of Appeals!