Sherman & Howard announced that four of its Arizona attorneys have been named 2015 Southwest Super Lawyers: John Alan Doran in Labor and Employment Law, Bob Hackett in Business Litigation, Hope Leibsohn in Estate & Probate and Brian Mueller in Business Litigation. John Alan Doran was also selected for a special recognition by the publication: Southwest Super Lawyers’ “Top 50.”

“Super Lawyers” are selected following a rigorous, multiphase process that combines peer nominations and evaluations with third-party research. Each year, no more than five percent of the lawyers in the state are selected by the research team at Super Lawyers to receive this honor.

John Alan Doran represents employers in all facets of labor and employment law, including mass employment, wage/hour, employment discrimination and trade secret matters in state and federal courts. John counsels clients on prevention strategies, executive employment contracts, downsizing, personnel policies, and merger/acquisition employment issues. John is a noted speaker and author and presents regularly at conferences and trade association events throughout the country. He has been recognized for his work by Best Lawyers in America, Chambers USA, Southwest Super Lawyers and he has recently been featured as one of Arizona’s Top 50 attorneys by AZ Business magazine.

Robert Hackett is a member of Sherman & Howard’s Litigation Department and has more than 45 years of trial experience. His practice focuses on complex multi-party litigation, with emphasis on trials in securities and business fraud, antitrust, real estate, contract, intellectual property, business dissolutions, corporate governance/director and officer liability and other fiduciary duty disputes.

Hope Leibsohn is a member in Sherman & Howard’s estate and tax planning department. She has experience in all aspects of estate planning involving wills, trusts, charitable techniques, estate freezes, and other sophisticated wealth transfer strategies. Hope specializes in customized legacy plans based on tax planning strategies and on incorporating each client’s unique family dynamics and core life values. In addition to her recognition in Southwest Super Lawyers, Hope has been named to Best Lawyers in America and Top Lawyers by AZ Business magazine.

Brian Mueller has more than30 years of experience handling litigation matters for a variety of clients ranging from individuals and small businesses to multi-million dollar corporations throughout Arizona, and the U.S. He counsels clients on litigation matters regarding contract disputes, real estate and valuations, estate planning and probate; banking and financial services, corporate control and shareholder rights, construction, intellectual property, commercial torts, professional liability, transaction privilege and use tax, and telecommunications matters. In addition, Brian has extensive experience representing various Arizona municipalities, and has served as a Judge Pro Tem for the Maricopa County Superior Court for 11 years. He has been named a “Top Arizona Attorney” and “Southwest Super Lawyer” for the last four years.