Five CDS attorneys were selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America®, with recognition spanning insurance law, commercial litigation, appellate practice, white-collar criminal defense, and other litigation practices. Two additional attorneys were recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America, including Nathan Andrews, who received the recognition for the first time this edition.

2027 The Best Lawyers in America

Amanda J. Taylor
Insurance Law · Litigation – Insurance

Douglas L. Christian
Commercial Litigation · Insurance Law · Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

Gena L. Sluga
Appellate Practice · Commercial Litigation · Insurance Law · Litigation – Insurance

Jeffrey O. Hutchins
Insurance Law · Litigation – Insurance

Stephen M. Dichter
Commercial Litigation · Criminal Defense: White-Collar · Litigation – Banking and Finance · Litigation – Securities

2027 Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America

Kara M. Luebbering
Insurance Law · Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

Nathan R. Andrews
Insurance Law
First-time Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® honoree

About the Recognition

Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review process designed to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers regarding the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical and legal practice areas. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America recognizes attorneys earlier in their careers for outstanding professional excellence in private practice.

Christian Dichter & Sluga congratulates all seven attorneys on this recognition and celebrates the professionalism, experience, and commitment to client service they bring to the firm and its clients every day.

About Christian, Dichter & Sluga

Christian, Dichter & Sluga is a nationally recognized insurance and litigation law firm providing sophisticated legal solutions throughout Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico. For nearly 50 years, our attorneys have represented insurers, businesses, and organizations in complex coverage disputes, bad faith matters, litigation, and aviation-related claims. What sets CDS apart is the combination of deep courtroom experience, peer-recognized legal talent, and a collaborative approach that delivers the resources of a larger firm with the responsiveness and personal attention clients value. We don’t just know the law – we know the communities, courts, and industries we serve, allowing us to provide strategic counsel and outstanding results when our clients need it most.

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This admission marks another significant milestone in Madison’s legal career and further expands her ability to advocate for clients in both state and federal court. It also reflects the dedication, professionalism, and passion for advocacy that have defined her career from the very beginning.

Madison’s commitment to the legal profession began during high school through mock trial competitions, where she discovered her passion for courtroom advocacy and criminal defense. She continued to develop those skills at Michigan State University, earning a degree in Political Theory and Constitutional Democracy through the James Madison Honors College while distinguishing herself as an accomplished mock trial and moot court competitor. During her undergraduate career, she founded the MSU Undergraduate Moot Court Association and earned numerous individual advocacy awards.

She later attended the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, where she built an impressive record of success in trial advocacy and oral argument competitions. While participating in Arizona’s Rule 39 program, Madison gained valuable courtroom experience by assisting with DUI trials, conducting evidentiary hearings, and representing real clients under the supervision of licensed attorneys. Her dedication to advocacy earned her numerous honors, including the Janet S. Muller Oral Advocacy Award, Order of the Barristers, Best Overall Advocate at the National Trial Advocacy Competition, and multiple first-place finishes in prestigious advocacy competitions.

Today, Madison brings that same passion, preparation, and commitment to every client she represents at Christian, Dichter & Sluga. In addition to serving clients, she continues to give back to the legal community by coaching Sun Devil Mock Trial, mentoring the next generation of trial advocates.

Madison’s admission to the United States District Court for the District of Arizona is a testament to her continued professional growth and unwavering commitment to excellence in the practice of law. We are proud to celebrate this achievement and look forward to her continued success as she serves our clients and our community.

Please join us in congratulating Madison on this well-deserved accomplishment.

In recognition of their leadership, legal talent, and hours of dedicated service to the firm, CDS has conferred shares in the firm to Jeffrey Hutchins, Jeanmarie (J.P.) Harrington Bisceglia, and Amanda Taylor. We’re thrilled to announce them as our newest shareholders and are confident that the future of the firm is in amazing hands.

We are proud to share that our firm again has been recognized by Chambers and Partners–a leading legal industry rankings organization–in its 2024 Chambers USA practice rankings. Christian, Dichter & Sluga has been recognized as a Band One–Insurance firm in Arizona; only five Arizona law firms have been ranked as Band One firms in this practice area. In addition, CDS partners Gena L. Sluga and Amanda Taylor (pictured) were individually recognized for their work in Insurance, which is the firm’s core practice area. Chambers rankings are based upon several qualities, including technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial vision, business understanding, diligence, commitment, and other qualities most valued by the clients.

This achievement would not have been possible without the trust and support of our firm’s incredible insurance clients. Christian, Dichter & Sluga, Ms. Sluga and Ms. Taylor are honored by this recognition and the kind words shared by clients during the research process.

Five CDS Lawyers named to the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®

Christian Dichter & Sluga, P.C. is proud to announce that five of its lawyers have been recognized in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. We are particularly excited that our partner JP Harrington Bisceglia has been recognized for the first name this year!

Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. Best Lawyers has earned the respect of the profession, the media and the public as the most reliable, unbiased source of legal referrals. For the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America, more than 13+ million votes were analyzed to identify the top legal talent, as identified by their peers.

Lawyers on The Best Lawyers in America list are divided by geographic region and practice areas. They are reviewed by their peers based on professional expertise and undergo an authentication process to make sure they are in current practice and in good standing.

Christian Dichter & Sluga, P.C. would like to congratulate the following lawyers named to 2024 The Best Lawyers in America list:

J.P. Harrington Bisceglia
Newly Recognized in 2024 Edition!

·  Insurance Law

·  Litigation – Insurance

Doug Christian

·  Commercial Litigation

·  Insurance Law

·  Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

Stephen Dichter

·  Commercial Litigation

·  Criminal Defense: White-Collar

·  Litigation – Banking and Finance

·  Litigation – Securities
Jill Ann Herman

·  Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants

·  Product Liability Litigation – Defendants

Gena Sluga

·  Insurance Law

·  Litigation – Insurance

·  Appellate Practice

·  Commercial Litigation

Congratulations, Gena and Amanda, on being individually ranked by Chambers in the category of Arizona Insurance Law!

Christian Dichter & Sluga is so proud to announce that our Partner J.P. Harrington Bisceglia was sworn in to the United States Supreme Court Bar on March 21, 2023.

The University of San Diego School of Law Alumni, of which J.P. is President of the Phoenix Board, proudly sponsored its inaugural United States Supreme Court Admission group.  To qualify for Supreme Court admission, applicants must have been admitted to practice in the highest court of a State for a period of at least three years immediately before the date of application; must not have been the subject of any adverse disciplinary action pronounced or in effect during that 3-year period; and must appear to the Court to be of good moral and professional character. Additionally, the applicant needs to be sponsored by two current members of the Supreme Court Bar. J.P. was sponsored by Doug Christian, founding shareholder of CDS, and Don Myles, a partner at Jones Skelton & Hochuli with whom J.P. tried a case several years ago.

J.P. described the experience as a humbling reminder of the importance of serving as an attorney. Part of the opportunity included observing oral arguments before the Court addressing key business law issues that affect CDS client needs. J.P. would like to thank the University of San Diego School of Law Alumni Office, Dean Robert Schapiro, and CDS for making this possible.