Business and
Finance Law

SLW counsels clients on structuring and forming business entities and drafting agreements tailored to suit specific objectives.

Commercial
Real Estate Law

Assisting clients in acquisitions, dispositions, due diligence, development issues and debt and mezzanine financing.

Environmental
Law

SLW provides the entire scope of environmental representation including preventive counseling and defense.

Water Rights & Natural Resources

Our attorneys have over 200 years of collective experience in handling water law and natural resources matters.

Salmon, Lewis & Weldon, P.L.C. offers the following services:

Firm News

  • Celebrating 30 Years
    Salmon, Lewis & Weldon is celebrating its 30th anniversary! We began as a small group of dedicated attorneys united in our mission to deliver exceptional legal services. Over the past three decades, we’ve had the honor of serving countless clients, guiding them through complex legal challenges.  Our growth and success reflect the trust our clients place in us and our commitment to provide the best legal services on a cost-effective basis. Along the way our attorneys have earned recognition in Best Lawyers in America, Southwest Super Lawyers, and Chambers & Partners to name a few. Thank you to our clients, colleagues, and community for being a part of our history. We look forward to many more years of serving you....
  • Named The Best Lawyers in America® – 2025 Edition
    Salmon, Lewis & Weldon is pleased to announce the following lawyers have been named in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®: M. Byron Lewis, John B. Weldon, Jr. and Mark A. McGinnis in the practice areas of Environmental Law, Natural Resources Law and Water Law; Michael K. Foy in the practice area of Environmental Law, Litigation – Environmental, Natural Resources Law and Water Law; Lisa M. McKnight and G. Van Velsor Wolf, Jr. in the practice areas of Environmental Law and Litigation – Environmental; James R. Huntwork, Douglas J. Kunath and Kristin D. Magin in the practice area of Real Estate Law.  The firm has also been ranked as a Best Law Firm® in the practice areas of Energy Law, Environmental Law, Litigation – Environmental, Natural Resources Law and Water Law. Katrina L. Wilkinson continues to be recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in the areas of Environmental and Natural Resources Law....
  • Best Lawyers® 2025 Lawyer of the Year Awards
    Congratulations to John B. Weldon, Jr. and Mark A. McGinnis on receiving the 2025 Phoenix “Lawyer of the Year” Awards by Best Lawyers®.  John Weldon in the practice area of Water Law and Mark McGinnis in the practice area of Natural Resources Law....
  • Congratulations to Paul R. Orme
    Salmon, Lewis & Weldon congratulates Paul R. Orme for being inducted into the Arizona Farm and Ranch Hall of Fame.  Paul is also the current president of The Family Farm Alliance. The Alliance is a grassroots organization of family farmers, ranchers, irrigation districts, and allied industries in 16 western states. Its purpose is to ensure the availability of reliable, affordable irrigation water supplies to Western farmers and ranchers.  ...