Phoenix – Ryley Carlock & Applewhite is pleased to announce that 10 attorneys have been ‎recognized in the 2021 edition of Best Lawyers. Additionally, Shareholders James E. Brophy and William F. Wilder received the “Lawyer of the Year” distinction in the areas of Banking and Finance Law and Public Finance Law, respectively. The attorneys recognized in Phoenix include: James E. Brophy (Banking and Finance Law; Corporate Law; Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law; Litigation – Labor and Employment) John J. Fries (Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law; Litigation – Bankruptcy) Clarke H. Greger (Commercial Litigation) John C. Lemaster (Commercial Litigation) W John Lischer (Trusts and Estates) Michael D. Moberly (Employment Law – Management; Litigation – Labor and Employment) Nathan R. Niemuth (Employment Law – Management; Labor Law – Management) Michael P. Ripp (Banking and Finance Law; Mortgage Banking Foreclosure Law) Sheryl A. Sweeney (Energy Law; Environmental Law; Natural Resources Law; Water Law) William F. Wilder (Corporate Law; Public Finance Law)