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14 Frazer Ryan Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2027 Edition

Aug 25, 2026 – Phoenix, Arizona

Frazer Ryan Goldberg & Arnold LLP is pleased to announce that 14 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2027 editions of The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

Twelve attorneys were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®, while two were recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America.

The firm's 2027 Best Lawyers in America honorees are:

  • Jimmy Cool — Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
  • Scott A. Erickson — Trusts and Estates
  • Trisha Farrow — Tax Law
  • 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
  • Jonathon M. Morrison — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Lisa Reilly Payton — Trusts and Estates
  • James W. “Jim” Ryan — Trusts and Estates
  • Roger M. Stahl — Real Estate Law; Trusts and Estates
  • T.J. Ryan — Litigation – Trusts and Estates; Trusts and Estates

The firm's two Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America honorees are:

  • Afsanieh Rassti — Trusts and Estates
  • Seth Todd — Elder Law

The 2027 results reflect particular depth in Trusts and Estates, with Best Lawyers identifying Frazer Ryan as Top Listed in both Arizona and Phoenix in Trusts and Estates, with eight recognized attorneys in the practice area.

This year's edition also brings first-time Best Lawyers recognition for Trisha Farrow, in Tax Law, and Roger M. Stahl, in Real Estate Law and Trusts and Estates. Both have been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2027.

Several of the firm's attorneys have longstanding histories of recognition. Scott A. Erickson has been recognized since 2010, while John R. Fitzpatrick has been recognized since 2018 and was named Phoenix “Lawyer of the Year” for Litigation – Trusts and Estates in both 2023 and 2026. Afsanieh Rassti has been recognized in Ones to Watch since 2021.

Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Frazer Ryan's practice encompasses estate and tax planning, tax and estate controversy, business formation and transactions, real estate, probate and trust administration, guardianship and conservatorship, business law and commercial litigation.

The firm congratulates all 14 attorneys on their recognition in the 2027 edition.

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