Fennemore Craig

Fennemore Craig is one of the oldest firms in the Mountain States, where it has a total of six offices in Arizona, Colorado and Nevada. One client says the firm has "a good geographic footprint in the western part of the United States" and is "excellent value for the money." Fennemore Craig has experienced growth since its founding in 1885 and continues to house attorneys, cheered by clients as "responsive, efficient, and comprehensive," specializing in a host of practices. From the Phoenix headquarters, Amy Abdo is a member of the firm's five-person management committee and chair of its litigation section. Abdo represents companies in commercial disputes, employment litigation, contract claims and the defense of tort claims. She also steps in to defend lawyers and firms facing professional liability claims. She was a lead partner in a multimillion-dollar matter involving a client's two former employees. The pair were responsible for estimating, bidding, and managing construction and field service jobs, but allegedly helped a competitor in underbidding jobs that they had previously analyzed or bid on for the client. The Court granted a temporary restraining order against all defendants, ordered expedited discovery, and scheduled a preliminary injunction hearing. Following expedited discovery, the defendants agreed to a judgement awarding the client a permanent injunction and monetary damages.