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Litigation: General Commercial - Arizona
What the Team is Known For
Papetti Samuels Weiss McKirgan has vast experience in commercial litigation matters. It is well-versed in a wide range of cases including breach of contract and franchise disputes, as well as having a particular expertise in litigating legal malpractice cases. The team also has noted skills in class actions.
Strengths
The attorneys at Papetti Samuels Weiss McKirgan are smart, practical and trustworthy. They do an excellent job.
The team at Papetti Samuels Weiss McKirgan deliver thoroughly. They enjoy a great reputation in Phoenix.
Papetti Samuels Weiss McKirgan provides exceptional value through its responsiveness, professionalism and approachable communication style. It consistently returns calls and emails promptly, even in urgent situations, and interacts with us in a friendly, down‑to‑earth manner that makes collaboration easy and efficient.
Whenever I reach out to them, they reply promptly and with clear, helpful information. They make communication easy, and their friendly, approachable manner creates a level of comfort and trust that is rare in legal services. Their reliability gives me confidence that nothing will fall through the cracks.
Work Highlights
Papetti Samuels Weiss McKirgan acted for a law firm and one of its name partners in a legal malpractice and fee recovery dispute arising from unpaid legal fees of nearly $1 million.
Notable practitioners
Larry Kasten is great at crafting and executing a compelling story on appeal.
Larry is one of the best appellate lawyers in the country.
Randy Papetti operates a wide-ranging commercial litigation practice. He is highlighted for his strong track record in complex civil disputes, while also being active on breach of franchise issues and legal malpractice cases.
Randy is one the most knowledgeable, precise lawyers you will ever meet.
Randy Papetti is one of the best trial lawyers in Phoenix. He is an absolute gamechanger in his ability to cross-examine witnesses.
Robert McKirgan is a well-regarded trial lawyer with further experience in alternative dispute resolution. His practice includes fraud and copyright infringement actions.
Bob McKirgan is essential to my organization. He’s been in the trenches with me for over 20 years. He is a fantastic attorney.
Bruce Samuels is an experienced practitioner who handles a variety of disputes, including commercial, real estate and intellectual property litigation.
Bruce has wonderful energy. He clearly advocates for his clients.
Bruce Samuels is extremely effective in pressing concerns with opposing counsel while balancing the ultimate objectives.
Bruce Samuels is a fantastic person and litigator. I enjoy my conversations with him and his practical advice.





