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The following are shareholder observations of the firm. "I left my practice at a national law firm to join Ryley Carlock & Applewhite because I believe the firm has one of the most distinguished labor and employment practices in the Southwest. RC&A has been incredibly supportive of me as I have built my practice, and my partners have gone out of their way to provide me with support and guidance. Joining RC&A has proved to be the best career decision I have ever made." Carolann Cervetti, Shareholder Labor and Employment "Before joining Ryley Carlock & Applewhite, I was a senior counsel in a corporate law department with responsibility for environmental and natural resources issues. I worked closely with the attorneys at Ryley Carlock and was able to see first-hand how they work, and the creative approach they take to solving difficult issues involving conflicting claims by numerous parties. Although I was very happy with my in-house position, when the opportunity arose to join Ryley Carlock's Environmental and Natural Resources Practice Group, I jumped at it. I have been here for over two years now and have been very happy. The attorneys at Ryley Carlock are a great group of individuals; we have challenging and diverse practices, and there are numerous opportunities for motivated people to advance and to contribute to the firm." Bill Staudenmaier, Shareholder Environmental and Natural Resources "I joined Ryley Carlock & Applewhite in 1964, upon graduation from law school. Through the years, I have remained impressed with the integrity and intellect of the firm's attorneys, with their exceptional commitment and dedication to client service and satisfaction and the quality practice of law, all while making the firm an open, congenial and enjoyable place to work." Bill Wilder, Shareholder Business, Estate Planning "I was associated with a national firm before joining Ryley Carlock & Applewhite. Having previously collaborated with many RC&A attorneys, who I consider top notch, I was very enthusiastic about joining the firm. Since then, I have worked jointly with numerous talented RC&A attorneys in both the Denver and Phoenix offices on diverse litigation issues across many areas of legal emphasis. RC&A has thus provided an exciting and dynamic platform for my practice and the tools for my continuing development. RC&A represents an exceptional opportunity for motivated attorneys to advance themselves both personally and professionally." Roger T. Williams, Shareholder Litigation "I have worked at RC&A for my entire legal career. Before law school I was in the U.S. Navy, and I never thought that opportunities for training and development could be presented in such a robust way as I had experienced there. I have had unparalleled opportunities to develop all manner of analytical and persuasive skills here, having been taught by and sharing my practice with some of the best attorneys, paralegals, and staff in the Southwestern United States. This firm continues to grow, and I am proud to be a part of that growth." Christopher P. Siegle, Shareholder Business, Employee Benefits, Estate Planning "I joined RC&A in 2002 as an associate attorney after working as a Deputy Attorney at the Arizona Department of Water Resources. Before that, I was employed as an associate at two small and medium-sized private law firms where I practiced commercial litigation, insurance defense litigation, and general law. Although I enjoyed my previous employments, my experiences were no match for the satisfaction I now experience as a shareholder at RC&A. RC&A employs an exceptional group of people with the combined attributes of extraordinary skill, genuine interest in their clients' projects, personal and professional integrity, and good humor. My work is challenging and our clients are top notch." Michele L. Van Quathem, Shareholder Water, Natural Resources and Environmental Law |