Gordon Rees Scully Mansukhani continues its strong 2026 hiring momentum with the addition of three lateral partners, Andrew Haas, Leslie Harrach, and Kevin Heitz, in its San Diego and Phoenix offices. Their extensive experience and diverse practice areas strengthen the firm’s capabilities in the Southwest and nationwide.
“Our continued growth reflects the strength of the firm and the opportunities we create for both our attorneys and clients,” said Brandon Saxon, Regional Oversight Partner of GRSM’s San Diego and Phoenix offices. “With their experience, client relationships, and collaborative approach, these three attorneys will help expand our reach across the Southwest.”
Haas focuses his practice on complex civil and criminal litigation, representing individuals and business entities in state and federal courts. As a fourth-generation attorney, Haas brings a deeply rooted commitment to advocacy across a wide range of matters, including catastrophic injury, wrongful death, personal injury, product liability, employment disputes, and class action litigation. He also handles business litigation, general liability, insurance defense, family law, and matters involving education and juvenile law. He is admitted to practice in California, New York, the U.S. District Court for the Central, Northern, Southern, and Eastern Districts of California, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
Harrach brings with her more than 20 years’ experience in civil and commercial litigation. She focuses her practice on representing multinational corporations, healthcare providers, long-term skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities, and large and small businesses in complex civil and commercial disputes. Harrach is experienced as a lead strategist in litigation from intake through trial. She is admitted to practice in Arizona, including its U.S. District Court and U.S. Bankruptcy Court, and in the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Ninth and Fourth Circuits.
Heitz focuses his practice on construction litigation, commercial injury claims, and personal injury litigation. He represents insurance companies, national developers, general contractors, and subcontractors in residential and commercial construction disputes and other complex civil matters. Heitz also has extensive experience handling all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, depositions, and mediation. He is admitted to practice in California and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.
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