Author Archives: James Claymon

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

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. 

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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.

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Legal Alert:Buckeye and Queen Creek Secure Historic Water Approvals to Augment their Water Portfolios with Imported Harquahala Water

Buckeye and Queen Creek Secure Historic Approvals to Augment their Water Portfolios with Imported Harquahala Water 

By the Gammage & Burnham Water Group: Alexandra M. Arboleda, Grady Gammage, Jr., Michael J. Pearce, Kyle R. Stenseth, and Sean F. Krieg

The City of Buckeye and the Town of Queen Creek have secured approvals to augment their water supplies by importing water from the Harquahala groundwater basin. 

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