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As the 48th state, Arizona is a relative newcomer to the Union— but its roots are ancient history. For more than 1300 years, Arizona has been home to some of the most dynamic, resourceful, and energetic civilizations. Although the earliest Native American communities—the "Ho Ho Kam" —mysteriously disappeared from the desert before the arrival of European settlers, their legacy is evident in the ancient Pueblo Grande ruins and in the elaborate system of irrigation canals they developed that made life in the desert possible. Like the mythical bird from which it takes its name, Phoenix rose from the ashes of its own extraordinary past.

Today, the Phoenix metropolitan area ("the Valley of the Sun") reflects its unique historical origins and its distinctive Southwestern character. With 21 Native American tribes throughout the state, its close proximity to Mexico, and a constant influx of newcomers from around the world, Phoenix offers a diverse cultural, legal and business environment. Now the fifth-largest city in the United States , Phoenix consistently rates among the best run cities, the best places to live, and the best major metro areas for starting and growing a business. The state's economy—once based exclusively on farming and mining—today also thrives on tourism and high-tech manufacturing and development. Arizona State University, located in Tempe, is a level one research institution that attracts students and scholars from across the globe. A temperate climate, affordable housing, and a resilient economy keep them here.

Sports

A relaxed lifestyle also contributes to the exceptional quality of life in the Valley. Cactus League Baseball —featuring nine major league teams in Phoenix and three in Tucson— jump starts baseball season every March. Throughout the summer, the Arizona Diamondbacks play at the state-of-the-art Chase Field in Phoenix's Copper Square, where, in 2001, the fledgling Diamondbacks defeated the New York Yankees in one of the most exciting games in World Series history. Rounding out the professional sports teams are the Phoenix Suns (NBA), Phoenix Coyotes (NHL) and Arizona Cardinals (NFL). The Valley also hosts college football's Fiesta Bowl, the PGA's Waste Management Phoenix Open, and, in 2008, the Super Bowl. With an average of 300 days of sunshine per year, valley residents take full advantage of outdoor recreation—an extensive urban trail system for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding; canyon lakes offering water skiing, boating, and fishing; and two hours to the north of the Valley snowboarding and downhill skiing in winter.

Restaurants

Dining out in Phoenix combines the best of The Old West with the cosmopolitan diversity of a world-class city. Weather permitting (and it usually does), diners enjoy patio seating at a wide array of restaurants, ranging from the trendy bistros of Scottsdale to the funky ethnic fare tucked away in the central city neighborhoods. Perhaps the most popular cuisine is Mexican, reflecting the variations of its distinctive regional origins—from the traditional to contemporary, spicy to mild. Also Greek, Thai, Chinese, Italian, Japanese, Cuban, French, and, at the Arizona State Fair, don't miss the Indian Fry Bread!

Museums

Local museums reflect the unique character of the desert southwest and the heritage of its earliest inhabitants. The Heard Museum is internationally renowned for its collections of Native American and Southwestern art and artifacts. Several annual events—including the Championship Hoop Dance Contest and the Indigenous Film Festival—celebrate Native American culture in the Park-like setting of midtown Phoenix.  Further south, the Phoenix Art Museum, after a recent expansion, is among the largest visual art venues in the Southwest. With more than a half-million visitors each year, the Museum recently reached record attendance with its exhibition "Masterworks from El Greco to Picasso in the Phillips Collection." With a more contemporary feel, the Arizona Science Center features more than 300 hands-on exhibits that invite patrons to interact with science and technology, while the recently completed Challenger Space Center allows visitors to explore the mysteries of the universe and the wonder of Discovery.  The Phoenix Children's Museum engages the imagination with hands-on, interactive exhibits. 

Further points of interest include the Desert Botanical Garden, the Phoenix Zoo, and Frank Lloyd Wright's Taliesin West, home of the Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture and the Wright foundation and archives.

Education

Arizona State University (ASU) has its main campus in Tempe, 15 minutes from central Phoenix . Established in 1885 as a teachers college, ASU today enrolls more than 57,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students on three campuses in the metro area. ASU's extended campus in Downtown Phoenix offers various academic programs and professional certificate programs. In addition to ASU, the Valley is home to Thunderbird School of Global Management, recently ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the number one graduate program in International Business for the eighth consecutive year, and the University of Phoenix, the largest private university in the United States.

Arts & Entertainment

With a wide range of distinctive venues, the Valley attracts the finest music, dance, and theater productions from around the world. The historic Orpheum Theater in downtown Phoenix, built in 1929 as a movie house and vaudeville theater, combines ornate Spanish Baroque Revival architecture with state-of-the-art production technology. The opulent Gammage Auditorium on the ASU campus, originally designed by Frank Lloyd Wright as an opera house for Baghdad, hosts musical, theatrical and operatic productions. Symphony Hall is home to the renowned Phoenix Symphony, Arizona Opera, and Ballet Arizona, while the Herberger Theater houses the Arizona Theater Company, the Center Dance Ensemble, and Childsplay. For larger events is the innovative Dodge Theater.  A facility designed to accommodate concerts, Broadway shows, and professional boxing matches, as its moving side walls transform an intimate proscenium theater into a modern, fully-equipped sports arena.  Phoenix also offers events, such as The Scottsdale International Film Festival. 

Other unique activities in the Valley of the Sun.

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a Mexican Halloween tradition that merges the Catholic feast of All Soul's day with Native American rituals of death to celebrate the unity between life and death; Artlink First Fridays, a self-guided tour of galleries and studios in Central Phoenix; and Art Walk, a walking tour of Scottsdale's 100+ art galleries every Thursday night that features food and entertainment.  Phoenix also has a variety of hiking trails across the city.  Sedona and Flagstaff are nearby and offer a beautiful escape for weekend getaways.

Phoenix, in the heart of the Valley of the Sun, is a progressive modern metropolis steeped in the rich traditions of its ancient past. Now, as then, Phoenix is on the rise.

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The Phoenix office of Quarles & Brady LLP is located in the heart of downtown Phoenix, within walking distance of Arizona’s courthouses.

Our Commitment to the Community

In addition to providing a broad range of legal services, the attorneys and staff of the Phoenix office have a strong commitment to the community. Whether it be attorneys providing legal services through the Volunteer Lawyer Program or raising funds to assist in breast cancer research, the Phoenix attorneys and staff are ready to help.

One project that is dear to the hearts of the Phoenix employees is their partnership with Capitol School, an educational institution that serves some of Phoenix’s most disadvantaged neighborhoods. For the past 11 years, the Phoenix employees have assisted teachers by taking on the roles of tutors and homeroom parents, helping students develop their reading skills and improve their writing and critical thinking skills. In 2004, the Phoenix Youth and Education Commission presented Quarles & Brady with the Phoenix Mayor’s Partnership Award in recognition of its commitment to Capitol School.

Our Workplace

Quarles & Brady knows that the services it provides to its clients and the assistance it provides in the community cannot be accomplished without the hard work of its employees. The Phoenix office strives to provide a friendly, positive and encouraging work environment for attorneys and staff. Recently, the office was recognized as one of the “Best Companies to Work For” in the Valley of the Sun.

For more information about the Phoenix office, please contact Phoenix Office Managing Partner Jon Pettibone at (602) 230-5572 / or Phoenix Office Administrator Deborah Carlson-Badge at (602) 229-5627 / .

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From Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, take the West Exit toward downtown Phoenix, which merges with I-10 East. Once on I-10, stay in the far right lane and take the Jefferson Street/Washington Street exit. Go through Jefferson Street and turn left onto Washington Street, heading west towards Central Avenue for approximately 2.5 miles. Stay in the far left lane on Washington Street and go through Central Avenue. Make a sharp left at the next traffic light onto First Avenue.

Parking:
Our visitor parking garage is located under the CityScape development. (Please bring your parking ticket in for validation at our reception desk.) Visitor parking is available on level 1 of the parking garage. Once parked, take the elevator on the north end of the parking garage to P2 (Parking level 2). Once you are on the second level of the parking structure, follow the walkway until you reach the escalator. Take the up escalator. The Quarles & Brady office will be straight ahead at the top of the escalator.

Should you have any questions, please call (602) 229-5200, and the receptionist will assist you.

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