Frazer Ryan Goldberg & Arnold, LLP, a leading Arizona-based law firm, is pleased to announce that twelve attorneys are included in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©, and one attorney is listed in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America©: Ones to Watch. In addition, John R. Fitzpatrick is also recognized by Best Lawyers® as a 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” in Phoenix in the practice area of Litigation – Trusts and Estates.

Only a single attorney in each practice area and designated metropolitan area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year,” making this accolade particularly significant. The attorneys are selected based on particularly impressive voting averages received during the peer-review assessments. Receiving this designation reflects the high level of respect a lawyer has earned among other leading lawyers in the same communities and the same practice areas for their abilities, their professionalism, and their integrity.

Best Lawyers® has published its list for over four decades. Attorneys on The Best Lawyers in America© list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to ensure they are currently in private practice and in good standing with their state bar.

Frazer Ryan congratulates the following attorneys named to The Best Lawyers in America© list for 2026:

• Jimmy Cool – Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
• Scott A. Erickson – Trusts and Estates
• John R. Fitzpatrick – Litigation – Trusts and Estates; Trusts and Estates
• Gary Fletcher – Real Estate Law; Trusts and Estates
• Douglas S. John – Litigation and Controversy – Tax
• Brandon Keim – Litigation and Controversy – Tax; Tax Law
• Cathy Knapp – Trusts and Estates
• Kelsi T. Lane – Litigation – Trusts and Estates; Trusts and Estates
• Jonathon M. Morrison – Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
• Lisa Reilly Payton – Trusts and Estates
• James W. Ryan – Trusts and Estates
• T.J. Ryan – Litigation – Trusts and Estates; Trusts and Estates

Attorneys featured in The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch© have been practicing for 5-9 years and are recognized for outstanding professional excellence in private practice. Once they have been practicing for 10+ years, they will be eligible for recognition in The Best Lawyers in America©.

Frazer Ryan congratulates the following attorney named in The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch© list for 2026:

• Afsanieh Rassti – Trusts and Estates