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# Cohen Dowd Durchslag

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- [CDQ Secures Advantageous Defense Settlement of Multi-Million Dollar Real Estate Lawsuit for Nominal Consideration](https://cddlaw.com/cdq-secures-advantageous-defense-settlement-of-multi-million-dollar-real-estate-lawsuit-for-nominal-consideration/) - CDQ attorneys Dan Quigley, Gabe Aragon and Kevin Moyer represented a commercial real estate brokerage firm (the defendant) in connection with a dispute between it and its former client (the plaintiff) arising out of the plaintiff’s sale of approximately 65 acres of land in the West Valley Phoenix metropolitan area. The sale, which was precipitated
- [CDQ Present Ethics CLE](https://cddlaw.com/cdq-present-ethics-cle/) - On May 23, 2023 CDQ attorneys Dan Dowd, Betsy Lamm, Rebecca van Doren, and Jenna Brownlee made a continuing legal education ("CLE") presentation to a client group on ethical issues in the university setting. Topics included the attorney-client and work product privileges, the ethics of honesty, the duty of supervise, and the duty of confidentiality.
- [CDQ Obtains Favorable Settlement and Fee Award For Clients](https://cddlaw.com/cdq-obtains-favorable-settlement-and-fee-award-for-clients/) - In January 2020, CDQ’s client agreed to a seller carry-back loan in connection with its sale of certain commercial real property, pursuant to which CDQ’s client was to be paid approximately $290,000 by July 2020. It was not paid by July 2020 or for months thereafter, resulting in CDQ’s client bringing a breach of contract/judicial
- [CDQ Attorneys Help Secure Arizona Supreme Court Victory](https://cddlaw.com/cdq-attorneys-help-secure-arizona-supreme-court-victory/) - CDQ was born in 1991 with a clear vision of its present and future professional profile. We will specialize in complex commercial itigation. We will embrace the toughest cases and the most interesting, demanding clients.

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- [About](https://cddlaw.com/about/) - Our History Ron Cohen founded Cohen Dowd Durchslag in 1991 after an outstanding career as one of the first partners of the Streich Lang law firm. Ron had a clear vision of CDD’s present and future professional profile. CDD would be a small, boutique law firm, specializing in complex commercial litigation. CDD’s goal was
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- [CDQ Presents Ethics CLE](https://cddlaw.com/cdq-presents-ethics-cle/) - On May 23, 2023, a team of CDQ attorneys made a continuing legal education ("CLE") presentation to a client group on issues relating to legal ethics in a university setting. The presentation was well received.
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## News & Events

- [Arizona Court Of Appeals Rules In Favor Of CDD's Client](https://cddlaw.com/news/arizona-court-of-appeals-rules-in-favor-of-cdds-client/) - On July 8, 2026, Division I of the Arizona Court of Appeals reversed the Maricopa County Superior Court’s dismissal of the professional negligence claim asserted by CDD's client, which was based on the erroneous preparation of a conservation easement deed (the “Deed”). Agreeing with CDD's arguments, the Court of Appeals held in a published Opinion
- [CDD Secures Partial Summary Judgment In Yuma County Superior Court Action](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-secures-partial-summary-judgment-in-yuma-county-superior-court-action/) - On August 4, 2026, the Yuma County Superior Court ruled in favor of Cohen Dowd Durchslag’s (“CDD”) clients, granting Plaintiffs’ Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on the issue of liability for claims of breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and aiding and abetting breach of fiduciary duty. The Court also granted Plaintiffs’ Motion for
- [Betsy Lamm, Kaysey Fung and Jenna Brownlee Featured In Arizona Business Magazine](https://cddlaw.com/news/betsy-lamm-kaysey-fung-and-jenna-brownlee-featured-in-arizona-business-magazine/) - Cohen Dowd Durchslag is proud to announce that Betsy Lamm, Kaysey Fung and Jenna Brownlee were featured in the July/August 2026 issue of AZ Business Magazine. This issue of AZ Business Magazine focuses on the Most Influential Woman in Arizona. This is a well-deserved recognition. Congratulations Betsy, Kaysey and Jenna! Their feature can be found
- [CDQ Is Now Cohen Dowd Durchslag](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-to-become-cohen-dowd-durchslag/) - We are thrilled to announce that, effective July 31, 2026, we have changed the firm’s name to Cohen Dowd Durchslag P.C. Same tradition of tireless effort and excellence but with a cool new name. Congratulations Daniel Durchslag!
- [CDQ Receives Favorable Arbitration Ruling](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-to-receive-arbitration-ruling/) - CDQ's Dan Quigley, Gabe Aragon, Jenna Brownlee and Cole Kubosumi received a 3-member arbitration panel’s favorable final award in a matter where the other side sought well over $8 million in damages in a partnership dispute over a closely-held business valued at more than $30 million. CDQ inherited the case after liability had in part
- [CDQ Secures Advantageous Defense Settlement of Multi-Million Dollar Real Estate Lawsuit for Nominal Consideration](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-secures-advantageous-defense-settlement-of-multi-million-dollar-real-estate-lawsuit-for-nominal-consideration/) - CDQ attorneys Dan Quigley, Gabe Aragon and Kevin Moyer represented a commercial real estate brokerage firm (the defendant) in connection with a dispute between it and its former client (the plaintiff) arising out of the plaintiff’s sale of approximately 65 acres of land in the West Valley Phoenix metropolitan area. The sale, which was precipitated
- [CDQ and Dan Dowd Earn High Rankings in Chambers USA](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-dan-dowd-and-dan-quigley-included-in-chambers-usa-rankings/) - CDQ and CDQ Partners Dan Dowd and Dan Quigley have been selected by Chambers USA as among the top General Commercial Litigation firms and attorneys in the U.S. The prestigious Chambers ranking system evaluates law firms and individual lawyers all over the world based on qualities that include technical ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial
- [Seven CDQ Attorneys Recognized By Best Lawyers](https://cddlaw.com/news/seven-cdq-attorneys-recognized-by-best-lawyers-2/) - CDQ proudly announces that seven CDQ attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers of America. Dan Dowd was chosen by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Bet-the-Company Litigation. Dan Quigley was chosen in five practice areas: Commercial Litigation, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Litigation – Antitrust, Litigation –
- [Dan Dowd and CDQ Earn High Rankings from Chambers USA](https://cddlaw.com/news/dan-dowd-dan-quigley-and-cdq-earn-high-rankings-from-chambers-usa/) - Dan Dowd and Dan Quigley and CDQ have been selected by Chambers USA as among the top Commercial Litigation attorneys and law firms in the U.S. The prestigious Chamber’s ranking results from Chamber’s evaluations of law firms and individual lawyers all over the world on technical ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, commitment
- [Dan Dowd and CDQ Earn High Rankings from Chambers USA](https://cddlaw.com/news/dan-dowd-dan-quigley-gabe-aragon-and-cdq-earn-high-rankings-from-chambers-usa/) - CDQ is thrilled to announce that Dan Dowd, Dan Quigley, Gabe Aragon and CDQ have been selected by Chambers USA as among the top Commercial Litigation attorneys and law firms in the U.S. The prestigious Chamber's ranking results from Chamber's evaluations of law firms and individual lawyers all over the world on technical ability, professional
- [Dan Dowd, Betsy Lamm and CDQ Earn High Rankings from Chambers USA](https://cddlaw.com/news/dan-dowd-dan-quigley-betsy-lamm-and-cdq-earn-high-rankings-from-chambers-usa/) - CDQ is thrilled to announce that Dan Dowd, Dan Quigley, Betsy Lamm and CDQ have been selected by Chambers USA as among the top Commercial Litigation attorneys and law firms in the U.S. The prestigious Chambers ranking results from Chambers' evaluations of law firms and individual lawyers all over the world on technical ability, professional
- [Nine CDQ Attorneys Named “Best Lawyers”](https://cddlaw.com/news/nine-cdq-attorneys-named-best-lawyers/) - CDQ proudly announces that nine CDQ attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers of America. Dan Dowd was chosen as a “Best Lawyer” in Commercial Litigation and Bet-the-Company Litigation. Dan Quigley was chosen in five practice areas: Commercial Litigation, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Litigation – Antitrust, Litigation – Intellectual Property, and
- [Seven CDQ Attorneys Named “Best Lawyers” and Daniel Durchslag is Named Litigation - Real Estate Lawyer of the Year](https://cddlaw.com/news/seven-cdq-attorneys-named-best-lawyers-and-daniel-durchslag-is-named-litigation-real-estate-lawyer-of-the-year/) - CDQ proudly announces seven CDQ attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers of America. Dan Dowd was chosen as a “Best Lawyer” in Commercial Litigation and Bet-the-Company Litigation. Dan Quigley was chosen in five practice areas: Commercial Litigation, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Litigation – Intellectual Property, Litigation – Antitrust and Litigation
- [Ten CDQ Attorneys Named To 2026 SuperLawyers® List](https://cddlaw.com/news/ten-cdq-attorneys-named-to-2026-superlawyers-list/) - CDQ is proud to announce that 10 of its attorneys have been selected to the 2026 SuperLawyers® list. Five CDQ partners, including Ron Cohen, Dan Dowd, Dan Quigley, Daniel Durchslag, and Betsy Lamm, have been selected to the 2026 Southwest SuperLawyers® list. Kaysey Fung has also been selected to the 2026 SuperLawyers® list for the
- [Twelve CDQ Lawyers Selected to SuperLawyers® Lists](https://cddlaw.com/news/twelve-cdq-lawyers-selected-to-superlawyers-lists/) - We are proud to announce that seven CDQ lawyers, Ron Cohen, Dan Dowd, Dan Quigley, Daniel Durchslag, Cindy Albracht-Crogan, Gabe Aragon, and Betsy Lamm, have been selected to the 2023 Arizona SuperLawyers® list. Five additional CDQ lawyers, Neil Stuart, Kevin Moyer, Lauren LaPrade, Kaysey Fung, and Jenna Brownlee, have been selected to the 2023 Arizona
- [CDQ Secures Prompt, Advantageous Settlement for Client in HOA Dispute](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-secures-prompt-advantageous-settlement-for-client-in-hoa-dispute/) - CDQ’s Daniel P. Quigley and Kevin C. Moyer represented homeowners in connection with disputes with their homeowner’s association (the “HOA”). The disputes arose from the HOA’s refusal, without any sound or supported explanation, to approve landscaping and grading plans relating to CDQ’s clients’ property that would substantially reduce the risk of flooding to the clients’
- [CDQ Obtains Preliminary Injunction In Trespassing and Nuisance Case](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-obtains-preliminary-injunction-in-trespassing-and-nuisance-case/) - After an evidentiary hearing before the Honorable Rodrick Coffey, Dan Quigley, Betsy Lamm and Jenna Brownlee obtained a preliminary injunction enjoining a real estate developer from continuing to trespass and engage in unauthorized construction related activities on CDQ’s client’s land.
- [CDQ’s Client Prevails in Administrative Hearing](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdqs-client-prevails-in-administrative-hearing/) - Representing the Arizona Board of Regents (“ABOR”), CDQ’s Betsy Lamm and Jenna Brownlee defeated a former employee’s effort to overturn her termination. After a multi-day external hearing, briefing and closing argument, the hearing officer affirmed the termination of Claimant’s employment, finding there was no violation of ABOR Policy 6-914.
- [Ten CDQ Attorneys Named To SuperLawyers Lists For 2021](https://cddlaw.com/news/ten-cdq-attorney-named-to-superlawyers-lists-for-2021/) - We are proud to announce that six CDQ lawyers, Ron Cohen, Dan Dowd, Dan Quigley, Dan Durchslag, Cindy Albracht-Crogan, and Gabe Aragon, have been selected to the 2021 Arizona Super Lawyers list. Four additional CDQ lawyers, Betsy Lamm, Neil Stuart, Kevin Moyer, and Lauren LaPrade, have been selected to the 2021 Arizona Rising Stars list.
- [Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Affirms Victory For CDQ's Client](https://cddlaw.com/news/ninth-circuit-court-of-appeals-affirms-victory-for-cdqs-client/) - On July 22, 2021, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a published opinion affirming the District Court's earlier dismissal of civil rights claims brought against CDQ's client. The CDQ team, led by Ron Cohen, Dan Quigley and Betsy Lamm, who argued the appeal, tackled complex issues relating to the plaintiff's claim of discrimination arising
- [CDQ Obtains Dismissal of Counterclaims As Violations of Anti-SLAPP Statute](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-obtains-dismissal-counterclaims-violations-anti-slapp-statute/) - CDQ Attorneys Dan Dowd, Gabe Aragon, Neil Stuart and Cole Kubosumi represent a group of Homeowners in connection with a dispute with the owner of the neighboring Biltmore Golf Course. The Homeowners sued to abate a nuisance resulting from the operation of the Golf Course. The Owner countersued the Homeowners for multiple contract and tort claims related
- [CDQ Obtains Dismissal Of Discrimination Lawsuit](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-obtained-dismissal-of-discrimination-lawsuit/) - On September 14, 2021, on a motion to dismiss prepared by Dan Dowd, Rebecca van Doren, and Cole Kubosumi, the United States District Court dismissed with prejudice claims of sexual orientation discrimination filed against CDQ's clients. The Court found that despite two attempts, the plaintiff was unable to state a plausible discrimination claim. CDQ's clients
- [CDQ Obtains Multi-Million Dollar Settlement For Client](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-obtains-multi-million-dollar-settlement-for-client/) - CDQ’s Dan Quigley and Kevin Moyer took over the representation of the majority member of closely held family limited liability companies holding dozens of commercial real estate assets in multiple states in her disputes with the minority member manager, our client’s nephew. In an effort to increase his membership interests, the minority member manager asserted
- [Seven CDQ Attorneys Recognized By Best Lawyers](https://cddlaw.com/news/seven-cdq-attorneys-recognized-by-best-lawyers/) - CDQ proudly announces that seven CDQ attorneys have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers of America. Dan Dowd was chosen by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Bet-the-Company Litigation. Dan Quigley was chosen in four practice areas: Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Antitrust, Litigation - Intellectual Property,
- [CDQ's Client Prevails In Appeal From Administrative Decision](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdqs-client-prevails-in-appeal-from-administrative-decision/) - CDQ represented Kim Bennet Farm, L.L.C. (“KBF”) in connection with a special action appeal from a decision of the Cochise County Board of Supervisors of Cochise (the “Board”). Dan Quigley, Neil Stuart and Kevin Moyer represented KBF on the appeal from the Board’s decision to grant a Special Use Permit to cultivate cannabis at a
- [CDQ Wins Summary Judgment in Interpleader Action](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-wins-summary-judgment-in-interpleader-action/) - Representing an Arizona law firm, CDQ's Dan Dowd, Neil Stuart and Cole Kubosumi obtained summary judgment in a hotly-contested interpleader action. The Ruling ordered the immediate release of $771,000 held by the Clerk of Court to CDQ’s client. The $771,000 was interpleaded into the Clerk of Court by the law firm’s bank after the then-current
- [CDQ Secures Dismissal of Claims for Sexual Orientation Discrimination and First Amendment Retaliation](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-secures-dismissal-of-claims-for-sexual-orientation-discrimination-and-first-amendment-retaliation/) - CDQ’s Dan Dowd, Rebecca van Doren and Cole Kubosumi obtained final judgment dismissing a federal lawsuit filed by a former University of Arizona employee. The plaintiff asserted claims of sexual orientation discrimination and First Amendment free speech and associational retaliation. After multiple failed attempts to plead each claim, the District of Arizona adopted the analysis
- [Arizona Court of Appeals Affirms Judgment in Favor of CDQ’s Clients](https://cddlaw.com/news/arizona-court-of-appeals-affirms-judgement-in-favor-of-cdqs-clients/) - On March 2, 2023, the Arizona Court of Appeals, Division One, issued a memorandum decision affirming the Maricopa County Superior Court’s entry of Judgment in favor of CDQ’s clients on myriad tort claims relating to the plaintiff’s expulsion as a member of the Arizona House of Representatives. Betsy Lamm argued the appeal, which involved complex
- [Twelve CDQ Lawyers Named to SuperLawyers®](https://cddlaw.com/news/twelve-cdq-lawyers-named-to-superlawyers-lists/) - CDQ is proud to announce that seven CDQ partners, Ron Cohen, Dan Dowd, Dan Quigley, Daniel Durchslag, Cindy Albracht-Crogan, Gabe Aragon, and Betsy Lamm, have been selected to the 2024 Southwest SuperLawyers® list. Five additional CDQ lawyers, partner Neil Stuart, Kevin Moyer, Kaysey Fung, Jenna Brownlee, and Alejandra Curiel have been selected to the 2024
- [CDQ Prevails in Arbitration Involving Breach of Contract and Fiduciary Duty](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-prevails-in-arbitration-involving-breach-of-contract-and-fiduciary-duty/) - CDQ attorneys Daniel P. Quigley, Kevin C. Moyer and Alejandra Curiel represented the minority members of an Arizona limited liability company in connection with their disputes with the majority/managing member of the limited liability company, which disputes arose after the limited liability company was awarded a valuable business license in mid-2022. Immediately after the license
- [CDQ Obtains Favorable Result for Client in MIPA Dispute](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-obtains-favorable-result-for-client-in-mipa-dispute/) - CDQ attorneys Daniel P. Quigley and Kevin C. Moyer represented an entity that had entered a membership interest purchase agreement (“MIPA”) to purchase the majority interest of an Arizona limited liability company, which owns a valuable business license. After entering the agreement and accepting consideration thereunder, the majority interest holder (the “Seller”) developed remorse and
- [CDQ Assists Clients in Obtaining Favorable Settlement in Contract Dispute](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-assists-clients-in-obtaining-favorable-settlement-in-contract-dispute/) - CDQ’s clients held an interest in certain entities owning cannabis grow and processing licenses in Ohio. Disputes arose between CDQ’s clients and a third party relating to the parties’ respective obligations under an Indemnification and Assignment Agreement, under which CDQ’s clients agreed to assign their rights, title and interest in and to the licensed entities
- [CDQ Obtains Favorable Settlement in Dispute Relating to Management Agreement](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-obtains-favorable-settlement-in-dispute-relating-to-management-agreement/) - CDQ’s Daniel P. Quigley and Kevin C. Moyer represented a company in connection with litigation against a third party arising out of, among other subjects, the third party’s repudiation of multiple agreements with CDQ’s client, including a management services agreement. After CDQ’s client filed a lawsuit in Maricopa County Superior Court, the third party moved
- [Ninth Circuit Affirms Dismissal of Claims Against CDQ Clients for Alleged First Amendment Retaliation](https://cddlaw.com/news/ninth-circuit-affirms-dismissal-of-claims-against-cdq-clients-for-alleged-first-amendment-retaliation/) - On May 7, 2025, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a published opinion affirming the District Court’s dismissal with prejudice of a lawsuit seeking over $5 million against CDQ’s clients, the Arizona Board of Regents (“ABOR”), former University of Arizona President Robert Robbins and former University of Arizona Senior Vice President Michael Dake. The
- [Fourteen CDQ Attorneys Named to SuperLawyers®](https://cddlaw.com/news/fourteen-cdq-attorneys-named-to-superlawyers/) - Setting the bar even higher, CDQ is proud to announce that 14 out of its 17 attorneys have been selected to the 2025 SuperLawyers® list. Seven CDQ partners, including Ron Cohen, Dan Dowd, Dan Quigley, Daniel Durchslag, Cindy Albracht-Crogan, Gabe Aragon and Betsy Lamm have been selected to the 2025 Southwest SuperLawyers® list. Seven additional
- [Maricopa County Court Confirms Arbitration Award and Enters Final Judgment](https://cddlaw.com/news/maricopa-county-court-confirms-arbitration-award-and-enters-final-judgment/) - On February 12, 2025, Maricopa County Superior Court Judge Melissa Julian granted CDQ’s motion to confirm an over $13 million arbitration award secured on behalf of its clients, West Valley Real Estate Investors, LLC (“West Valley”), et. al. The award followed a six-day arbitration hearing held in May 2024. Judge Julian’s Order also denied Respondents’
- [AZ Business Magazine Recognizes CDQ Attorneys in Top 100 and Emerging Leaders Lists](https://cddlaw.com/news/az-business-magazine-recognizes-cdq-attorneys-in-top-100-and-emerging-leaders-lists/) - CDQ is proud to announce that Dan Quigley and Daniel Durchslag have been named to the Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona by AZ Business Magazine. According to the publisher, being one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona requires a combination of legal expertise, ethical conduct and effective communication skills. The selected lawyers demonstrate excellent
- [CDQ Secures Judgment In Fraudulent Transfer Action](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-secures-judgment-in-fraudulent-transfer-action/) - On May 15, 2025, the Maricopa County Superior Court ruled in favor of Cohen Dowd Quigley PC’s (“CDQ”) client, holding that the defendant/judgment debtor fraudulently transferred a property interest to a garnishee. The court granted a monetary award and fees and costs in in favor of CDQ’s client. The CDQ team includes Neil Stuart, Dan
- [Arizona Court of Appeals Affirms $13 Million Arbitration Award](https://cddlaw.com/news/arizona-court-of-appeals-affirms-13-million-arbitration-award/) - On May 15, 2025, Division One of the Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed the Maricopa County Superior Court’s judgment confirming an over $13 million arbitration award Cohen Dowd Quigley PC (“CDQ”) secured on behalf of its clients in February 2025. The Court of Appeals adopted CDQ’s arguments, finding four independent bases to affirming the Superior
- [CDQ Attorneys Appointed to ABA Leadership Positions for 2026-2027](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-attorneys-appointed-to-aba-leadership-positions-for-2026-2027/) - CDQ is proud to announce that four of its attorneys have been re-appointed to prestigious leadership positions in the American Bar Association’s Section of Litigation for 2026-2027. Dan Dowd, who has been part of Section leadership for over two decades, has been selected to serve as the Division Director of Division V. Dan will oversee
- [Kaysey Fung and Jenna Brownlee Selected As Fellows Of The American Bar Foundation](https://cddlaw.com/news/kaysey-fung-and-jenna-brownlee-selected-as-fellows-of-the-american-bar-foundation/) - CDQ attorneys Kaysey Fung and Jenna Brownlee have been selected as Fellows of the American Bar Foundation. The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation is an honorary organization of lawyers, judges and legal scholars whose public and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the welfare of their communities and to the highest principles of
- [CDQ Sponsors ASU CLLSA Fajita Cook-off](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-sponsors-asu-cllsa-fajita-cook-off/) - CDQ is proud to celebrate a standout showing at the 40th Annual Fajita Cook-Off hosted by the Chicano Latino Law Students’ Association at ASU Law (“CLLSA”) on March 29, 2026. The event brought together law students, attorneys, and families for an afternoon of great food, friendly competition, and meaningful community connection. As both a sponsor
- [Dan Dowd Featured on Litigation Radio](https://cddlaw.com/news/dan-dowd-featured-on-litigation-radio/) - On February 12, 2026, CDQ’s Dan Dowd was the featured guest on “Litigation Radio” the official podcast of the ABA Section of Litigation hosted by Jim Reeder. Litigation Radio features interviews with some of the country’s best litigators and judges discussing key aspects of litigation practice. Dan was invited to discuss case budgeting in complex
- [CDQ Welcomes New Associate Michael Narlock](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-welcomes-new-associate-michael-narlock/) - CDQ is pleased to welcome Michael Narlock as the newest member of our team. Michael received a degree in Business Administration with a financial emphasis in 2018, and graduated cum laude from Vermont Law School in 2023 through its accelerated J.D. program. During law school, Michael served as a teaching assistant and an Academic Success Program Mentor.
- [CDQ Welcomes New Associates Jacqueline Iafrate and Samantha Johnson](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-welcomes-new-associates-jacqueline-iafrate-and-samantha-johnson/) - CDQ is pleased to welcome Jacqueline (“Jackie”) Iafrate and Samantha Johnson as the newest members of our team. After receiving her B.A. in Psychology and Sociology from the University of Arizona, Jackie graduated from Arizona State University College of Law (Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law) in May 2024. While at Arizona State University, Jackie
- [Julieta Carrillo Appointed to Los Abogados Board of Directors](https://cddlaw.com/news/julieta-carrillo-appointed-to-los-abogados-board-of-directors/) - CDQ proudly announces that Julieta Carrillo has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Los Abogados. Los Abogados is a highly respected Hispanic bar association in Arizona and is in its 49th year of existence. Los Abogados has a well-earned reputation for its commitment to many worthy causes and is committed to promoting diversity,
- [CDQ Obtains Dismissal Of Adversary Proceeding](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-obtains-dismissal-adversary-proceeding/) - In November 2018, the Arizona Court of Appeals affirmed a judgment in favor of CDQ's client, a group of real estate investors, for over $72 million based upon defendants' aiding and abetting breaches of fiduciary duty by the investors' manager. In January 2020, one defendant in that lawsuit filed a new action in Maricopa County
- [CDQ Attorneys Help Secure Arizona Supreme Court Victory](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-attorneys-help-secure-arizona-supreme-court-victory/) - CDQ Attorneys Dan Dowd, Cindy Albracht-Crogan, and Kevin Moyer were retained to prepare a brief in the Arizona Supreme Court on the issue of whether a multi-million dollar judgment obtained by CDQ’s client in a foreign country should be recognized in Arizona under Arizona’s Uniform Foreign Country Money Judgment Recognition Act. In a published opinion
- [CDQ Attorneys Appointed to ABA Leadership Positions](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-attorneys-appointed-to-aba-leadership-positions/) - CDQ Partner Dan Dowd has been named Co-Director of Division VI of the American Bar Association's Section of Litigation. Dan will oversee eight Section committees focused on the legal profession—Corporate Counsel, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, LGBT Law and Litigator, Minority Trial Lawyer, Solo & Small Firm, The Woman Advocate, Young Advocates, and Young Lawyer Leadership
- [CDQ Obtains Summary Judgment Ruling](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-obtains-summary-judgment-ruling/) - In 2018, a plaintiff sued CDQ's clients, a public university and several of its employees and former employees, in federal court alleging multiple claims arising from his expulsion. In December 2019, the District Court granted CDQ's motion to dismiss several of the claims for failing to state a valid claim. On May 17, 2021, following
- [District Court Affirms Bankruptcy Court's Dismissal of $300 Million Adversary Complaint](https://cddlaw.com/news/district-court-affirms-bankruptcy-courts-dismissal-of-adversary-proceeding/) - In September 2020, the Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona dismissed a lawsuit that was brought by the debtor against CDQ's client, the primary creditor in the bankruptcy. The debtor alleged that CDQ's client and several of its principals wrongfully and in bad faith sought a declaratory judgment to invalidate a real estate contract
- [CDQ Secures Dismissal Of Employment Claims - Twice](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-secures-dismissal-of-employment-claims-twice/) - Dan Dowd, Betsy Lamm and Kaysey Fung obtained dismissal of a breach of contract, unpaid wages and retaliation claims against the Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) based on the plaintiff’s failure to file a notice of claim in compliance with A.R.S. § 12-821.01. On May 12, 2021, the Pima County Superior Court entered judgment dismissing
- [Eleven CDQ Lawyers Selected to SuperLawyers® Lists](https://cddlaw.com/news/eleven-cdq-lawyers-selected-to-super-lawyers-lists/) - We are proud to announce that six CDQ lawyers, Ron Cohen, Dan Dowd, Dan Quigley, Daniel Durchslag, Cindy Albracht-Crogan, and Gabe Aragon, have been selected to the 2022 Arizona SuperLawyers® list. Five additional CDQ lawyers, Betsy Lamm, Neil Stuart, Kevin Moyer, Lauren LaPrade, and Kaysey Fung, have been selected to the 2022 Arizona Rising Stars
- [CDQ Wins Fee Award For Discovery Dispute](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-wins-fee-award-for-discovery-dispute/) - In 2021, the defendant in a pending lawsuit served CDQ with a subpoena seeking documents relating to its representation of a former client. Dan Dowd and Neil Stuart, on behalf of CDQ, moved to quash the subpoena, as it was exceedingly overbroad and sought privileged and confidential information. Over staunch objection by the defendant, the
- [CDQ Wins Partial Summary Judgment In Title IX Case](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-wins-partial-summary-judgment-in-title-ix-case/) - Representing the Arizona Board of Regents (“ABOR”), a CDQ team of Dan Dowd, Betsy Lamm, Rebecca van Doren and Jenna Brownlee obtained partial summary judgment precluding the plaintiff in a Title IX gender discrimination claim from seeking damages for emotional distress and reputational harm. The plaintiff, a former ASU student, has asserted a Title IX
- [CDQ Secures Dismissal of ADA Claim](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-secures-dismissal-of-ada-claim/) - Dan Dowd, Betsy Lamm and Kaysey Fung obtained the dismissal of a federal lawsuit filed by a former ASU graduate student. The plaintiff asserted claims against the Arizona Board of Regents ("ABOR") for discrimination under Title II of the ADA, breach of contract, negligence, negligent supervision, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. On behalf of
- [CDQ Obtains Favorable Settlement And Fee Award For Client](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-obtains-favorable-settlement-and-fee-award-for-client/) - In January 2020, CDQ’s client agreed to a seller carry-back loan in connection with its sale of certain commercial real property, pursuant to which CDQ’s client was to be paid a sum certain by July 2020. It was not paid by July 2020 or for months thereafter, resulting in CDQ’s client bringing a breach of
- [CDQ Obtains Favorable Settlement For Defense Client](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-obtains-favorable-settlement-for-defense-client/) - In February 2023, CDQ attorneys Cindy Albracht-Crogan and Kevin Moyer, assisted by paralegal Brenna Armstrong, secured a settlement for CDQ’s client that dismissed all claims against it and compensated the client for nearly all of the attorneys’ fees it had incurred in the case. CDQ’s client had been defending against the claims asserted by the
- [CDQ Attorneys Present Ethics CLE](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-attorneys-present-ethics-cle/) - On May 23, 2023 CDQ attorneys Dan Dowd, Betsy Lamm, Rebecca van Doren, and Jenna Brownlee presented a continuing legal education ("CLE") program to the entire Office of General Counsel of a public client on a series of ethical issues. Topics included the attorney-client privilege and work product protection, the ethics of honesty, the duty
- [CDQ Secures Dismissal of Clients for Lack of Personal Jurisdiction in Texas District Court Action](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-secures-dismissal-of-clients-for-lack-of-personal-jurisdiction-in-texas-district-court-action/) - On June 6, 2025, the Dallas County, Texas district court issued an order dismissing a commercial contract and tort lawsuit against CDQ’s clients. In granting dismissal, the Texas court adopted CDQ’s arguments that the district court did not have personal jurisdiction over the Defendants. CDQ teamed with Texas counsel Brian Lauten, P.C. and Tillotson Johnson
- [Best Lawyers Selects CDQ As A Tier 1 Law Firm in Four Practice Areas for 2026](https://cddlaw.com/news/best-lawyers-selects-cdq-as-a-tier-1-law-firm-in-four-practice-areas-for-2026/) - Best Lawyers has selected CDQ as a Tier 1 law firm in the 2026 Edition of “Best Law Firms” for four practice areas: Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Real Estate, Bet-the-Company Litigation, and Litigation – Antitrust. The “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes collection of client and lawyer evaluations,
- [Dan Dowd Again Recognized by AZ Business Magazine as a Top 100 Lawyer in Arizona](https://cddlaw.com/news/dan-dowd-recognized-by-az-business-magazine-as-a-top-100-lawyer-in-arizona/) - CDQ is proud to announce that Dan Dowd has once again been named one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona by AZ Business magazine. Dan has received this recognition eight times since 2014. Being one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona requires a combination of legal expertise, ethical conduct and effective communication skills.
- [CDQ Welcomes New Associate Julieta Carrillo](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-welcomes-new-associate-julieta-carrillo/) - CDQ is pleased to welcome Julieta (“Julie”) Carrillo as the newest member of our team. After receiving her B.A. in Political Science from the University of New Mexico, Julie graduated from Arizona State University College of Law (Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law) in May 2021. While at Arizona State University, Julie was the Editor-in-Chief
- [Kevin C. Moyer Becomes Partner at CDQ](https://cddlaw.com/news/kevin-c-moyer-becomes-partner-at-cdq/) - We are thrilled to announce that Kevin C. Moyer has become CDQ’s newest Partner. Kevin obtained his Bachelor of Science in Justice Studies, cum laude, from Arizona State University in 2010. He went on to obtain his Juris Doctorate from the University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law in 2014. Kevin has worked
- [CDQ Ranked Top 10 Small Law Firm and Dan Dowd Named to Top 100 Lawyer](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-ranked-top-10-small-law-firm-and-dan-dowd-named-to-top-100-lawyer/) - CDQ is proud to announce that it has again been ranked one of the top 10 law firms for 2024. AZ Big Media’s 2024 edition of Ranking Arizona, the state’s largest annual business opinion poll, ranked CDQ in the top 10 firms with 24 attorneys or fewer. In addition, to CDQ's recognition as a firm,
- [Dan Dowd Recognized by AZ Business Magazine as a Top 100 Lawyer](https://cddlaw.com/news/dan-dowd-recognized-by-az-business-magazine-as-a-top-100-lawyer/) - CDQ is proud to announce that Dan Dowd has again been named one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona by AZ Business magazine. Being one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona requires a combination of legal expertise, ethical conduct and effective communication skills. The selected lawyers demonstrate excellent communication and negotiation abilities, fostering
- [Best Lawyers Selects CDQ As A Tier 1 Law Firm In Three Practice Areas For 2024](https://cddlaw.com/news/best-lawyers-selects-cdq-as-a-tier-1-law-firm-in-three-practice-areas-for-2024/) - Best Lawyers has selected CDQ as a Tier 1 law firm in the 2024 Edition of “Best Law Firms” for three practice areas: Commercial Litigation, Litigation – Real Estate, and Litigation – Antitrust. Best Lawyers also selected CDQ as a Tier 2 law firm for Bet-the-Company Litigation and Litigation – Intellectual Property. The “Best Law
- [Dan Dowd Recognized by Phoenix Magazine as a Top Lawyer](https://cddlaw.com/news/dan-dowd-recognized-by-phoenix-magazine-as-a-top-lawyer/) - CDQ is proud to announce that Dan Dowd was selected as a 2023 Phoenix Magazine Top Lawyer. Phoenix Magazine Top Lawyer is a peer review service in which Arizona State Bar members in the greater Phoenix area can nominate three attorneys over 39 legal specialties and the top 10 to 20 percent of vote-getters make
- [Jenna Brownlee Participates In ABA Section of Litigation CLE Panel  – The Attorney-Client Privilege: An Ethics Test](https://cddlaw.com/news/jenna-brownlee-participates-in-aba-section-of-litigation-cle-panel-the-attorney-client-privilege-an-ethics-test/) - On August 18, 2023, CDQ Attorney Jenna Brownlee served as a panel member in a recent continuing legal education (“CLE”) program sponsored by the Litigation Section of the American Bar Association. The CLE focused on the attorney-client privilege. Topics covered by Jenna's panel included the dual purpose memoranda and the daunting challenges dual-hatted corporate counsel
- [CDQ Recognized by the Maricopa County Bar Association as a 100% Club Member](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-recognized-by-the-maricopa-county-bar-association-as-a-100-club-member/) - The Maricopa County Bar Association recognized CDQ as a 100% Club member for 2023. Membership in the 100% Club denotes that all of CDQ’s attorneys are members of the Maricopa County Bar Association. It further signals CDQ’s support for the bar association and professional competence through networking and education for legal professionals in Maricopa County.
- [CDQ Welcomes New Associate Drew Wegner](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-welcomes-new-associate-drew-wegner/) - CDQ is pleased to announce that Drew Wegner has joined CDQ as an associate attorney. Drew is a 2019 graduate of Harvard Law School and clerked for the Honorable Daniel P. Collins on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has experience litigating complex insurance recovery, antitrust, contract and civil rights cases, and has published
- [CDQ Hosts Holiday Party For The Children First Leadership Academy](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-hosts-holiday-party-for-the-children-first-leadership-academy/) - On December 16, 2022, CDQ's Cindy Crogan, Kaysey Fung, Kate Hofland, and Kay Lucas represented CDQ at the annual holiday party in the sixth grade classroom of the Children's First Leadership Academy (CFLA). CFLA provides high quality educational services and resources to students with wide-ranging social, emotional, and academic needs. In keeping with CDQ's annual
- [CDQ Defeats Multiple Claims Against Client in Arbitration](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-defeats-multiple-claims-against-client-in-arbitration/) - CDQ represented the defendant in an arbitration arising out of the purchase and sale of two multi-family residential properties. The defendant was sued for breach of contract, breach of the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing, negligent misrepresentation, consumer fraud and fraud. Neil Stuart, on behalf of the defendant, obtained partial summary judgment
- [Best Lawyers Selects CDQ As A Tier 1 Law Firm In Three Practice Areas For 2023](https://cddlaw.com/news/best-lawyers-selects-cdq-as-a-tier-1-law-firm-in-three-practice-areas-for-2023/) - Best Lawyers has selected CDQ as a Tier 1 law firm in the 2023 Edition of “Best Law Firms” for three practice areas: Commercial Litigation, Litigation - Real Estate, and Litigation - Antitrust. Best Lawyers also selected CDQ as a Tier 2 law firm for bet-the-company litigation and intellectual property litigation. The “Best Law Firms”
- [Dan Dowd Featured On Popular Lawyers Podcast](https://cddlaw.com/news/dan-dowd-featured-on-popular-lawyers-podcast/) - On June 29, 2022, CDQ's Dan Dowd was the featured guest on the "Dirt To Development" podcast hosted by Jason Morris and Adam Baugh of Withey Morris, PLC, one of Arizona’s most prominent land use law firms. Dan was invited to discuss CDQ's deep experience and expertise in land use litigation. The conversation included the
- [Litigation Counsel of America Awards Ron Cohen Fellow Emeritus Status](https://cddlaw.com/news/litigation-counsel-of-america-awards-ron-cohen-fellow-emeritus-status/) - CDQ is proud to announce that its founding partner, Ron Cohen, has been awarded Fellow Emeritus status by the Litigation Counsel of America (LCA). The LCA is a trial lawyer honorary society composed of less than one-half of one percent of American lawyers. Fellowship in the LCA is highly selective and by invitation only. The
- [J. Neil Stuart Becomes Partner at CDQ](https://cddlaw.com/news/j-neil-stuart-becomes-partner-at-cdq/) - We are thrilled to announce that J. Neil Stuart has become CDQ’s newest Partner. Neil obtained his Bachelor of Science in Business Management, cum laude, from the University of San Francisco in 2007. He graduated with Business Law Certificate Honors from the University of San Francisco School of Law in 2010. After graduation, Neil clerked
- [Dan Dowd Recognized By Best Lawyers for Bet-the-Company Litigation](https://cddlaw.com/news/dan-dowd-recognized-by-best-lawyers-for-bet-the-company-litigation/) - Dan Dowd was chosen by Best Lawyers for the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Bet-the-Company Litigation. Bet-the-Company Litigation is a new practice area for Best Lawyers, and recognizes an attorney's ability to manage litigation involving multiple investigations, multiple jurisdictions, or multiple adversaries. "Bet-the-company cases require an ability not only to navigate in these different
- [CDQ Attorneys Selected as "Ones To Watch" By Best Lawyers](https://cddlaw.com/news/cdq-attorneys-selected-as-ones-to-watch-by-best-lawyers/) - Four CDQ attorneys have been selected for the 2022 edition of Best Lawyers’ “Ones to Watch.” J. Neil Stuart, Kaysey Fung, Kevin Moyer and Jenna Brownlee received this honor. Best Lawyers recognizes “Ones to Watch” as attorneys who are earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. Best
- [Best Lawyers Selects CDQ As A Tier 1 Law Firm For 2022](https://cddlaw.com/news/best-lawyers-selects-cdq-as-a-tier-1-law-firm-for-2022/) - Best Lawyers has once again selected CDQ as a Tier 1 law firm for Commercial Litigation in the 2022 Edition of “Best Law Firms.” The “Best Law Firms” rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys in their field, and review

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