Ed J. Hermes

Ed Hermes is a commercial litigator who is committed to serving as a trusted advisor to his clients and community. His practice is focused on complex commercial, tax, property, construction disputes, and disputes involving Federal Indian Law. Ed appears on behalf of his clients in state, federal, tribal courts, and administrative tribunals throughout the Southwest.

Ed litigates breach of contract and tort claims, commercial and residential construction disputes, and tax disputes and appeals. He also represents clients through garnishment matters, subpoena responses, lending matters, LLC disputes, tort claims, and other general litigation issues. Ed represents clients across numerous industries such as representing companies in state-and-local tax matters, representing contractors, subcontractors, and owners in construction disputes, representing property owners in complex property disputes, and representing manufacturers and employers in disputes and compliance matters operating on Native American Reservations. 

Having previously lived and worked in Indian Country, Ed also advises companies and economic development entities in conducting business and creating job opportunities in Indian Country. Ed represents tribes, tribal entities and businesses who engage in commercial transactions in Indian Country, including leasing, compacting, economic development, and governmental matters.

Ed is an active member of the community, and involved in numerous local and education-based organizations including, currently serving as the President of the Osborn School District Governing Board, where he works to improve public education in Phoenix. Ed also serves as co-chair of the City of Phoenix Vision Zero Street Transportation Committee, where he works to make the streets safer for children and families. 

Within Snell & Wilmer, Ed is the co-chair of the firm’s Committee on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.