Neal H. Bookspan
Attorney Profile
Top Rated Business Litigation Attorney in Phoenix, AZ
Neal has extensive experience in bankruptcy, commercial litigation and construction litigation involving all aspects of the prosecution and defense of complex, multi-party disputes. 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 includes Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganizations, creditor's rights representation and appeals.
He has a pragmatic approach to solving client’s legal issues and frequently looks for the practical solution as 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 anti-deficiency, bankruptcy and other business issues.
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About Neal H. Bookspan
Admitted: 1992, Arizona
Professional Webpage: http://www.jaburgwilk.com/our-people/neal-h-bookspan
Bar/Professional Activity
- 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
- Member of Executive Committee of the Bankruptcy Section of the State Bar of Arizona, 2005
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: 12/29/2020