SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA (August 20, 2026) — RSN Law (Rutila, Seibt & Nash, PLLC) is proud to announce that all three of the firm’s founding partners — Robert P. Rutila, Alexandra (“Ali”) Mijares Nash, and Gregory W. Seibt — have been selected by their peers for inclusion in the 33rd edition of The Best Lawyers in America®.
In addition to his firm-wide recognition, Robert Rutila has been named the 2027 “Lawyer of the Year” for Construction Law in Scottsdale. This honor is given to only one attorney in each practice area in each metropolitan community, and the third time Rob has received it.
Recognition in Best Lawyers is not applied for, purchased, or self-nominated. It is earned entirely through confidential evaluations submitted by other lawyers who practice in the same fields and the same markets, in the same courtrooms, and on the other side of the same deals.
Third “Lawyer of the Year” Honor for Robert Rutila
Among the recognitions in Best Lawyers, “Lawyer of the Year” stands alone. Inclusion in the list means a lawyer’s peers hold their work in high regard. “Lawyer of the Year” means that within an entire practice area and metropolitan community, one name drew the strongest peer review of all.
Robert Rutila has now earned that distinction three times; in the 2023 and 2026 editions, and again for 2027 in Construction Law in Scottsdale. Repeat selection is uncommon by design because the award rotates across a competitive field of construction practitioners in one of the most active building markets in the country; being chosen again reflects not a single good year, but sustained standing among the lawyers who know the work best.
Rob’s practice sits at the center of Arizona construction: contract and payment disputes, defect and warranty claims, mechanics’ liens and bond claims, delay and change-order fights, and the real estate and commercial litigation that so often travels with them. He represents owners, developers, general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, and homeowners. This vantage point has given him an unusually complete view of how these disputes unfold and how best to resolve them.
“Peer recognition is humbling because it comes from the people who see your work up close, including the ones on the other side of it,” said Robert Rutila. “But the credit belongs to our clients, who trust us with matters that carry real consequences for their businesses and their families, and to the team at RSN Law who do the work behind every result.”
The 2027 Recognitions
Robert P. Rutila — 2027 “Lawyer of the Year,” Construction Law (Scottsdale)
Recognized in:
- Commercial Litigation
- Construction Law
- Litigation – Construction
- Litigation – Real Estate
- Real Estate Law
Rob’s five-practice-area recognition reflects how construction and real estate disputes come to a firm: rarely in a single, tidy category. His selection across construction, real estate, and commercial litigation reflects a practice built to handle disputes wherever they go.
Alexandra (“Ali”) Mijares Nash
Recognized in:
- Commercial Litigation
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Ali’s recognition spans two demanding and very different arenas — high-stakes business litigation and criminal defense, including white-collar matters. Few attorneys are honored by their peers on both sides of that line. Clients facing a government investigation, a serious criminal charge, or a commercial dispute with a criminal dimension benefit from a lawyer who is genuinely at home in both.
Recognized in:
- Construction Law
- Litigation – Construction
- Litigation – Labor and Employment
Greg’s recognition reflects a practice that pairs construction law with labor and employment litigation. This combination is increasingly valuable for contractors and businesses whose exposure often runs through both their projects and their workforce. Colleagues know him for careful case preparation and a results-driven approach to contract disputes, business torts, and other high-stakes matters.
Why Peer Recognition Matters
Best Lawyers is the oldest peer-review publication in the legal profession, and its methodology has remained deliberately narrow for more than four decades: lawyers are evaluated by other lawyers in the same practice area and geographic region, through a confidential survey process. There is no fee to be considered and no way to buy a listing.
For a client choosing counsel, that distinction matters. Advertising reflects a marketing budget. Peer recognition reflects reputation earned in the practice itself. It’s an assessment by the people best positioned to judge the quality of a lawyer’s judgment, preparation, and advocacy.
For a boutique firm to place its entire founding partnership in the national list speaks to what RSN Law has built since opening its doors in 2020.
About RSN Law
RSN Law (Rutila, Seibt & Nash, PLLC) is a Scottsdale-based firm serving clients throughout Arizona and California in construction law, real estate law, commercial and business litigation, criminal defense, bankruptcy and creditors’ rights, and related practice areas. Founded in 2020, the firm pairs the depth and courtroom experience of a large-firm practice with the responsiveness, continuity, and direct partner access clients expect from a boutique.
Contact
RSN Law — Rutila, Seibt & Nash, PLLC
6803 E. Main Street, Suite 1116
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
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