THE PEOPLE OF BSK. (Please Select A Representative Below)
BSK is regarded as a practice run by a team of energetic and knowledgeable attorneys with the ability to think strategically in a constantly changing work environment and marketplace.
We take pride in the quality of our work and the clients we serve, and we value the long-term relationships we have built over the years. We believe in investing in ourselves and our future through continuing legal education. We consider professional development a key factor in motivation and retention because it creates the opportunity to continue to grow and develop job and career enhancing skills.
Our firm fosters a culture of mutual respect. We believe gaining perspectives and experiences from a variety of attorneys and staff creates more innovative solutions and greater contributions from everyone, as we strive to provide the best possible service for our clients.
ATTORNEYS
- Bradley S. Braun
- Kelley L. Cathie
- James W. Howard
- Gregory M. Kruzel
- Deborah W. Miller
- Kenneth J. Peace
- E. Dennis Siler
- Juan Pablo G. Zaragoza
SUPPORT STAFF
Christine H. Cotanch
Christine H. Cotanch joined Braun Siler Kruzel in October 2007 as the Director of Administration and Operations. She manages and oversees all non-practice related areas of the firm including human resources, facilities, IT, accounting, and vendor relations.
Chris's professional background includes 19 years as an Executive Assistant, Office Administrator and eventually a Vice President in the radio broadcast industry, as well as similar positions with a major accounting firm and in the waste services business. She was a high school business teacher immediately following college graduation, and was also employed as a legal assistant for a large law firm in San Diego.
She was born and raised in Plattsburgh, New York, and graduated from the State University of New York at Albany with a Bachelor of Science degree in business education. Chris is a licensed REALTOR ® in the State of Arizona and currently serves as the Treasurer of the Association of Legal Administrators, Valley of the Sun Chapter.
Prior to moving to Arizona in 2002, Chris spent 22 years in California. She and her husband Bruce live in Scottsdale with their four-legged "family," two rescued cats (Gus and Masimilliano) and one rescued Golden Retriever (Bella).. Chris is an avid hiker and also enjoys traveling, wine collecting, cooking, and watching the Phoenix Suns.
