Related Practices

Education

J.D., magna cum laude, University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law, 2003, Order of the Coif
B.A., Music, cum laude
High Honors, Bowdoin College, 1997

Bar Admissions

Arizona, 2003

Clerkships

Hon. James B. Sult, Arizona Court of Appeals

Emily S. Cates

Partner

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Phoenix

40 North Central Avenue
Suite 1900
Phoenix, Arizona 85004

Phone 602.262.5757

Fax 602.734.3947

About Emily Cates

Ms. Cates is a partner in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group and focuses her practice on business and real estate litigation and counseling. Ms. Cates represents clients in federal and state court and has trial and appellate experience.

Representative Cases/Matters

Class action defense, including representing insurers in breach of contract, unfair trade practices, and bad faith cases.
Representation of mining operator in a lease dispute resulting in a jury verdict for our client of $11,190,000.00. The verdict was one of the top five jury verdicts in Arizona in 2007.
Representation of client in dispute regarding non-compete/non-solicitation agreements and trade secrets, including defending against temporary restraining order and injunction.
Representation of lenders in lawsuits involving allegations of improper lending practices.
Briefing various litigation cases on appeal before the Arizona Court of Appeals and Ninth Circuit and conducting oral argument on various litigation matters before the Maricopa County Superior Court, Arizona District Court, Arizona Court of Appeals, and Ninth Circuit.

Memberships and Affiliations

American Bar Association, Real Estate Litigation Section, Member
State Bar of Arizona, Class Actions and Derivative Suits Committee, Member
Phoenix Symphony Young Professionals, Board Member
Arts & Business Council of Greater Phoenix, Former Board Member
Maricopa County Bar Association Young Lawyer’s Division (“MCBA-YLD”), Former Board Member
MCBA-YLD Domestic Violence Committee, Former Chairperson
Children’s Angel Foundation, Former Board Member

EXTERNSHIP

Hon. Noel Fidel, Arizona Court of Appeals

Publications

Co-author, "How to Build a Healthy Workforce," AZ Business Magazine, November/December 2012

Court Admissions

U.S. District Court, Arizona, 2003
U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit, 2007

Other Distinctions

Ms. Cates is listed a "Rising Star" in Business Litigation, as recognized in the 2012 and 2013 editions of Southwest Rising Stars. She was recently recognized for her commitment to pro bono service at the firm's annual John P. Frank Pro Bono Awards Luncheon.