The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 Recognition

By David Lish

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Aug 20, 2026

Grand Canyon Law Group is proud to announce that co-founders Ryan McPhie and David Lish have been named to The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 edition in the practice area of Criminal Defense: General Practice. The recognition places both attorneys among an elite group of legal professionals across the country, selected through one of the most respected peer-review processes in the legal industry.

What This Recognition Means

The Best Lawyers in America®, now in its 33rd year, recognizes attorneys through a peer review process. Nomination alone isn’t enough to qualify however. Every candidate is confidentially evaluated by other lawyers within the same practice area and region. In addition, every honoree must be in good standing with their local bar association. The 2027 edition reflects the highest level of selectivity in the award’s history, honoring roughly 5% of practicing attorneys nationwide.

Having this recognition from fellow attorneys makes this recognition such a great honor. It reflects the strong reputation that Ryan McPhie and David Lish have within the criminal defense community by the people who know their courtroom work best.

Two Former Prosecutors, One Defense-First Mission

Ryan McPhie and David Lish co-founded Grand Canyon Law Group after building their early careers on the other side of the courtroom. Ryan served as a prosecutor with the Scottsdale Prosecutor’s Office and later as a Deputy County Attorney with the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office. David spent more than six years as a Deputy Maricopa County Attorney, including time in the Sex Crimes Bureau, before also prosecuting DUI cases for the City of Scottsdale.

That prosecutorial background is the foundation of how Grand Canyon Law Group approaches every case. Ryan and David understand exactly how the State builds its case and where to challenge it. Their experience reinforces why their peers in the Arizona legal community continue to recognize their work year after year.

A Firm Built on That Experience

Grand Canyon Law Group is a flat-fee criminal defense firm serving clients across Arizona. The firm handles the full range of criminal matters from traffic citations and drug crimes to serious felony cases statewide.

This Best Lawyers 2027 recognition adds to a growing list of honors for the firm. This confirms why so many clients across Arizona choose Grand Canyon Law Group for criminal defense matters.

Facing Criminal Charges in Arizona?

If you are facing criminal charges in Arizona, Grand Canyon Law Group is available for a free case evaluation. When your freedom is on the line, experience on both sides of the courtroom makes the difference. Contact us today!