Neal H. Bookspan
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Real Estate Attorney in Phoenix, AZ
Neal has extensive experience in real estate transactions and litigation, commercial litigation, construction litigation, and debtor-creditor issues involving all aspects of the prosecution and defense of complex, multi-party disputes. Neal helps clients buy and sell commercial real estate including multifamily properties. He works with many partners and shareholders resolving disputes in closely held businesses and has represented many Arizona companies, assisting them as they have grown. For construction clients, Neal handles both prosecution and defense of mechanic's liens issues, as well as assisting contractors with contract review and project issues such as change order issues and payment rights and remedies. Neal's bankruptcy experience involves secured creditors representation and appeals.
Neal has a pragmatic approach to solving client’s legal issues and frequently looks for the practical solution in all situations. Neal knows full scale litigation may not be in the client’s best interests. However, he is an accomplished trial litigator in both state, federal and bankruptcy courts. Neal frequently publishes articles on business issues.
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About Neal H. Bookspan
First Admitted: 1992, Arizona
Professional Webpage: http://www.jaburgwilk.com/our-people/neal-h-bookspan
Bar/Professional Activity
- Musically Fed, Board Member, 2019-current; Secretary, 2019-current
- Arizona State Bar Bankruptcy Section, Executive Council
- American Bankruptcy Institute, Member
- Maricopa County Bar, Member
- Turnaround Management Association, Member
- Phoenix Conservatory of Music, Board Member, 2018-current; Board Chair 2020-current
- Member of Executive Committee of the Bankruptcy Section of the State Bar of Arizona, 2005
Verdicts/Settlements
- Musically Fed, Board Member, 2019-current; Secretary, 2019-current
Pro bono/Community Service
- Social Venture Partners Fast Pitch - Mentor 2014, 2016, 2017
- Board Member (2013 Chair) of non-profit Ear Candy Charity (http://www.earcandycharity.org/), 2010
Honors/Awards
- Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Platinum 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
- Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona 2020 by AZ Big Media, 2020
- Best Lawyers in America- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) - 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021
- Named Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona, by Arizona Business Magazine, 2018
- Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell
Scholarly Lectures/Writings
- Contractual Attorney Fee Awards May be Contested, www.jaburgwilk.com/news-publications/contractual-attorney-fee-awards-may-be-contested, JaburgWilk.com
- Arizona Court of Appeals Decision Adds Confusion to the Interpretation of the Anti-Deficiency Statutes, www.jaburgwilk.com/news-publications/arizona-court-of-appeals-decision-adds-confusion-to-the-interpretation-of-the-anti-deficiency-statutes, JaburgWilk.com
- I Don't Think We are Going to Remain Friends - What Happens When Owners of Closely Held Companies are Deadlocked or in Dispute with Each Other or Former Employees, www.jaburgwilk.com/news-publications/i-don-t-think-we-are-going-to-remain-friends-what-happens-when-owners-of-closely-held-companies-are-deadlocked-or-in-dispute-with-each-other-or-former-employees, JaburgWilk.com
- Are There Fiduciary Duties Between Members in an Arizona LLC?, www.jaburgwilk.com/news-publications/are-there-fiduciary-duties-between-members-in-an-arizona-llc, JaburgWilk.com
- Update: Are There Fiduciary Duties between Members in an Arizona LLC?, www.jaburgwilk.com/news-publications/are-fiduciary-duties-between-members-in-an-arizona-llc, JaburgWilk.com
Educational Background
- University of Arizona , 1989
Videos
- Do I Need an Attorney if I am Buying or Selling a Business?, 2014
- How can someone prepare for the first meeting with an attorney?, 2015
- What do creditors need to know about litigation in state court and bankruptcy court?, 2014
- How can business owners manage legal risks?, 2013
- What is alternative dispute resolution?, 2014
- Can business partner disputes be defused? Can a client avoid expensive litigation?, 2014
Industry Groups
- American Bankruptcy Institute; Turnaround Management Association
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Last Updated: 5/15/2022