About
Cohen Dowd Quigley (CDQ) is a Phoenix, Arizona law firm founded in 1991 that concentrates on complex commercial litigation, appeals, and administrative proceedings. Its attorneys represent clients in disputes involving contracts, commercial transactions, securities, construction, antitrust, insurance coverage and bad faith, employment, products liability, commercial torts, defamation and privacy, racketeering, professional liability, business dissolution, creditors’ rights, and a broad range of real estate matters. The firm also handles intellectual property, licensing and technology disputes, environmental issues, judgment enforcement, and civil rights matters. CDQ appears in Arizona state and federal courts and briefs and argues appeals in Arizona’s appellate courts and the Ninth Circuit.
Founded by Ronald Jay Cohen, the firm expanded its leadership when Daniel G. Dowd joined in 1993 (now President) and Daniel P. Quigley joined in 1997 (Vice President). CDQ is known for rigorous legal research and writing, precise case strategy, and the early, strategic use of mediation and other ADR. The team also counsels clients on dispute-avoidance practices.
Recent updates include an Arizona Court of Appeals decision affirming a $13 million arbitration award and individual and firm recognitions from Chambers USA and Super Lawyers. CDQ serves businesses and individuals seeking focused, litigation-driven representation in Arizona.