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Legal Alert: Maricopa Superior Court Rules in Favor of Homebuilders in HBACA v. ADWR

 

Legal Alert: The Superior Court granted Home Builders Association of Central Arizona motion for summary judgment in the homebuilders’ lawsuit against Arizona Department of Water Resources on April 21st, 2026. This could potentially provide a path forward for residential development on groundwater in the Valley.

The Challenged “Rules”

In November 2024, ADWR released an updated groundwater model for the Phoenix AMA. Based on this model, ADWR shifted from site-specific assessments to two new “AMA-Wide” standards. HBACA challenged the following two applications of the Phoenix AMA model:

  • AMA-Wide Unmet Demand Rule: If modeling predicts that even a single well in the Phoenix AMA cannot meet its demand within 100 years, ADWR concludes that groundwater is not physically available anywhere in the domain.

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Breaking News: Gammage & Burnham Attorneys Honored by Super Lawyers® 2026

 

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Gammage & Burnham is proud to announce its recognition for outstanding legal work in multiple practice areas in the 2026 edition of Super Lawyers® The firm continues to earn prestigious National and Regional rankings for our legal capabilities, and we’re particularly proud to once again celebrate our successes earned on our clients’ behalf. Super Lawyers 2026

The distinction earned by these attorneys reflects the rigor and integrity of the selection process. Candidates are first nominated by their peers within the legal community, recognizing excellence and professional respect.

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Legal Alert: Arizona Minimum Wage Increase

Legal Alert: Arizona Minimum Wage Increase

 

Effective January 1, 2026, Arizona’s minimum wage will increase by 45 cents – from $14.70 to $15.15 per hour, representing a 3 percent raise. This jump reflects the continued wage increase initiative started by The Fair Wages and Healthy Families Act, which voters approved in 2016.

In addition to the statewide minimum wage requirements, employers should be aware of local minimum wage requirements. Several Arizona municipalities have independent minimum wages, including Flagstaff, which will increase its minimum wage to $18.35 per hour effective January 1, 2026, and Tucson, which will increase its minimum wage to $15.45 per hour effective January 1, 2026.

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Breaking News: Gammage & Burnham Practice Groups Honored by Best Lawyers-Best Law Firms 2026

Breaking News: Gammage & Burnham Practice Groups Honored by Best Lawyers-Best Law Firms 2026

 

Gammage & Burnham is proud to announce its recognition for outstanding legal work in multiple practice areas in the 2026 edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms.” The firm continues to earn prestigious National and Regional rankings for our legal capabilities, and we’re particularly proud to once again celebrate our successes earned on our clients’ behalf. Click here for more detailed information on our specific areas of practice.

We are honored to have been nationally recognized in the following practice areas:

  • Construction Law
  • Corporate Law
  • Land Use and Zoning Law
  • Litigation – Construction
  • Litigation – Real Estate
  • Health Care Law
  • Securities Regulation
  • Securitization and Structured Finance Law 

Our firm was also recognized for its work in the Phoenix metropolitan area in the following practices:

  • Administrative / Regulatory Law (Tier 1)
  • Appellate Practice (Tier 1)
  • Arbitration (Tier 1)
  • Banking and Finance Law (Tier 1)
  • Business Organizations Including LLCs and Partnerships (Tier 1)
  • Commercial Finance Law (Tier 1)
  • Commercial Litigation (Tier 1)
  • Commercial Transactions / UCC Law (Tier 1)
  • Construction Law (Tier 1)
  • Corporate Law (Tier 1)
  • Government Relations Practice (Tier 1)
  • Health Care Law (Tier 1)
  • Land Use and Zoning Law (Tier 1)
  • Litigation – Construction (Tier 1)
  • Litigation – Land Use and Zoning (Tier 1)
  • Litigation – Real Estate (Tier 1)
  • Real Estate Law (Tier 1)
  • Securitization and Structured Finance Law (Tier 1)
  • Water Law (Tier 1)
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Corporate Governance Law
  • Litigation – Health Care
  • Litigation – Labor and Employment
  • Natural Resources Law
  • Securities Regulation
  • Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Litigation – Bankruptcy
  • Litigation – Intellectual Property
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law

These accolades reflect our attorneys’ dedication to delivering high-quality legal representation to clients in a wide range of practice areas.

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Breaking News: 27 Gammage & Burnham Attorneys Honored by Best Lawyers 2026

Breaking News: 27 Gammage & Burnham Attorneys Honored by Best Lawyers 2026

We’re proud to share that 27 Gammage & Burnham attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Lawyers in America® for excellence across a wide range of practice areas.

A special congratulations goes to Stephen Anderson who was named Lawyer of the Year in Land Use and Zoning Law — an honor awarded to just one lawyer in each region and practice area.

These recognitions highlight the talent, dedication, and client focus that define our firm.

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