Criminal Law

• Criminal Defense
  Effective defense of stakeholders in the corrections industry requires in-depth knowledge of criminal law, government liability, civil rights issues and a host of other federal and state laws and regulations. Jones, Skelton & Hochuli uses a multifaceted approach involving its many specialized practice areas to make sure clients receive the most robust and effective defense possible.
• Wrongful Death
  Affirming summary judgment for real estate broker in wrongful death case where Plaintiff claimed Defendant was vicariously liable for the agent’s negligence. The Court of Appeals affirmed summary judgment for the broker because (1) Arizona’s real estate statutes do not create an employer-employee relationship between brokers and agents; (2) the same statutes do not impose upon the broker a non-delegable duty to supervise an agent’s driving; and (3) based on the undisputed facts, the agents was an independent contractor of the broker.
• Misdemeanors

Business and Corporate Law

• Corporate Law
• Business Disputes
  Robert represents both plaintiffs and defendants in contract disputes, insurance coverage and bad faith, professional liability, environmental and toxic tort, construction defect, and real estate.
• Trade Secrets
• Intellectual Property
  Our commercial law attorneys are recognized as among the best in the nation. They represent businesses of all sizes in connection with contract/warranty claims, business torts, unfair trade practices, intellectual property disputes, and employment issues.
• Unfair Competition

Employment Law

• Workers Compensation
  Holding that the law of the state where workers compensation benefits were paid determines the assignment rights of employers and employees in third-party actions.
• Wrongful Termination
• Employment Discrimination
• Employment Contract
  Our team has successfully worked with early-stage entrepreneurs to develop intellectual property strategies and coordinate efforts to prepare and manage patent portfolios. We also prepare and implement confidentiality and employment agreements that protect entrepreneurs’ intellectual property rights.
• Employment Litigation
  Court decisions and state and federal legislatures continually change the laws and regulations affecting how employers hire, pay, promote and terminate their employees. With more than 120 years of combined trial practice experience, Jones, Skelton & Hochuli’s Employment Practice Group is uniquely qualified to assist private and public companies with the many complex employment issues affecting their day-to-day operations and overall growth.
• Sexual Harassment

Property Law

• Premises Liability
  Jones, Skelton & Hochuli successfully represents retail entities—from small, insured businesses to large, self-insured Fortune 500 corporations—in all types of premises liability litigation. Our attorneys have extensive experience evaluating retail business liability and damages claims, as well as any related product liability claims, and helping clients find practical ways to protect their assets and investments.
• Construction Litigation
  Jones, Skelton & Hochuli attorneys specialize in all aspects of construction law and seek ways to resolve disputes efficiently and cost-effectively for our clients. We have extensive experience anticipating potential problems and devising legal strategies to protect our clients and their businesses.
• Eminent Domain

Health Law

• Personal Injury
  We have extensive experience defending governmental entities in cases alleging violations of 42 U.S.C. 1983, from lethal and non-lethal use of force, false arrest, failure to render medical aid, and unconstitutional customs, policies and practices. Our lawyers also defend catastrophic personal injury claims arising from alleged roadway design issues.
• Medical Malpractice
  Professional service providers rely on Jones, Skelton & Hochuli to represent them when their ethics or actions are called into question. Our attorneys have substantial trial experience protecting and defending professionals in all types of industries, including insurance agents, architects, doctors, lawyers, engineers, board directors and officers, and real estate agents and brokers. Medical malpractice, breach of contract and alleged billing improprieties are just a few of the many issues we’ve helped clients successfully address. We also are regularly called on to represent our clients before licensing and professional oversight boards and agencies.
• Auto Accidents

Finance Law

• Tax Law
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