Atty. Laura Sixkiller
Laura Sixkiller is an experienced litigator and trial attorney representing clients in high-stakes litigation and investigations across the United States. Her broad clientele encompasses public companies, financial institutions, insurers, franchisors, funds, and fund advisors and their portfolio companies, as well as corporate executives and other professionals.
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Laura Sixkiller is a Shareholder based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Arizona U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona U.S. District Court for the District of Colo (2002). Educated at University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law (J.D. Member, 2002) and University of Washington (B.A., 1998). Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Laura Sixkiller is an experienced litigator and trial attorney representing clients in high-stakes litigation and investigations across the United States
- Her broad clientele encompasses public companies, financial institutions, insurers, franchisors, funds, and fund advisors and their portfolio companies, as well as corporate executives and other professionals
- Laura’s approach to litigation and dispute resolution is business focused, ensuring that her client’s business needs and goals are at the core of all strategic legal decisions
- This approach, combined with her deep trial and arbitration experience, makes her a trusted and valued advisor
- With a deep understanding of complex issues involving contracts, securities, mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, financial services, insurance, ESG, and capital markets, Laura provides strategic counsel on high-profile lawsuits and government inquiries
- She assists clients in identifying and addressing areas that carry the risk of litigation, enforcement, and reputational harm
- Because business transactions can attract litigation, Laura works seamlessly with the transactional team and client team to anticipate potential issues from the outset through the life cycle of post-acquisition litigation
- Laura’s litigation practice spans a wide array of matters, including unfair competition, the fiduciary obligations of directors and officers, brand reputation defense, enforcement of non-compete and non-solicitation covenants, trademark infringement, trade secret misappropriation, public offerings, private placements, breach of representations and warranties and related indemnification obligations, stock manipulation, securities fraud, material disclosures, stock sale practices, shareholder rights, partnership agreements, corporate dissolutions and business divorces, accounting improprieties, share dilution and freeze-outs, business torts, successor liability, fair value determinations, civil racketing, negotiable instruments, commercial contracts, and consumer protection statutes and regulations
- Laura’s experience in franchise and licensing litigation is demonstrated through her representation of franchisors and licensors in federal and state courts and alternative dispute resolution forums throughout the United States
- She has a proven track record of enforcing arbitration agreements, dealing with franchisee terminations, enforcing system standards and post-termination covenants, defending against vicarious liability claims, and protecting brands from infringement and misuse
- Laura also has deep experience defending insurance companies and syndicates in cross-border, multijurisdiction litigation against claims of bad faith breach of contract and tortious interference with contract
- She represents national banks, mortgage lenders, mortgage servicers, credit card issuers, and other financial institutions in various consumer protection litigation and regulatory matters involving unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts or practices, fair and responsible lending and servicing, sales and marketing practices, debt collection, fair housing, credit reporting, and credit discrimination
- Concentrations •M&A disputes •Franchise and licensing litigation •Securities litigation and investigations •Consumer regulatory litigation and investigations Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, 2023-2026 •Commercial Litigation, 2023-2026 •Litigation - Regulatory Enforcement (SEC, Telecom, Energy), 2025-2026 •“Lawyer of the Year,” Phoenix, 2026 •Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions, 2026 •Litigation - Securities, 2026 •Listed, AZ Business Magazine, 'Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona,' 2026 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, M&A Litigation: Defense, 2020 •Listed, Phoenix magazine, “Top Lawyers,” 2022 •Listed, AZ Big Media, “Most Influential Women in Arizona Business,” 2019
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Arizona
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Phoenix are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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