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Neal Bookspan

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  • Bankruptcy, Business Law, Collections ...
  • Arizona
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Biography

I help individuals and businesses manage their legal risks. This includes a significant number of companies based or doing business in Arizona. My practice includes resolving and litigating all manner of contract-based and business related disputes from debtor/creditor issues to disputes between owners/shareholders to employment, real estate and construction related matters. I also negotiate and draft all manner of contracts and agreements, and have served as a private mediator in both state court and bankruptcy court cases. In every representation my goal is to complete the scope of work required in the most expedient and economical manner possible, with a goal to meet or exceed client expectations. My pragmatic approach to solving legal issues looks for the practical solution as full scale litigation may not be in the client’s best interests.

I also blog about legal and business issues at businesslawguy's blog:

http://businesslawguy.com/

Specialties: Bankruptcy, construction, negotiation, contract based issues related to litigation and drafting.

Practice Areas
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Collections
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Foreclosure Defense
Landlord Tenant
Evictions, Housing Discrimination, Landlord Rights, Rent Control, Tenants' Rights
Additional Practice Areas
  • Corporate Law
  • Creditor
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Arizona
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Professional Experience
Current
Former law clerk to Chief Bankruptcy Judge Honorable Robert G. Mooreman Extensive experience in bankruptcy and commercial litigation Seasoned in construction litigation, including prosecution and defense of construction defect issues and mechanic's liens, subcontractor contract review, change order issues, payment rights and remedies
Education
Drake University Law School
J.D. (1992)
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Honors: J.D. with Honors
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University of Arizona
B.S.
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Awards
Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona
AzBusiness
2017 Arizona Super Lawyers Top 50
Super Lawyers
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers Southwest
2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018
Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers in America
2016 and 2017
Professional Associations
Arizona State Bar
Member
Current
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Professional
Civic Service
Current
Activities: American Bankruptcy Institute, Member Arizona State Bar, Bankruptcy Section, Chair of the Technology Committee Maricopa County Bar, Member Turnaround Management Association, Member
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Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Website
Neal's page on Jaburg Wilk website
Blog
BusinessLawGuy's Blog
Legal Answers
3 Questions Answered
Q. Me and my wife are buying a house my credit is not too good the loan is in her name they want me to sign a disclaimer
A: The prior response is correct. This occurs where one spouse has bad credit. Once the sale goes through your wife can (or not) deed the home into both of your names.
Q. A seller is unable to sell do to previous recording errors. We have entered into a sales contract before being informed.
A: You should be able to work with a title company and or attorney to resolve the issues. The title company should be the starting point to find out what corrective documents need to be recorded before a deed transferring the property to you can be recorded.
Q. I am a black card member at planet fitness and have not gone in 7 months and will be charged a cancellation fee.
A: If you signed a contract that is where you need to start. It would speak to cancellation fees and dues. I doubt there is a basis to request return of the dues for the past 7 months.
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Contact & Map
Jaburg & Wilk, P.C.
3200 N. Central Ave.
Suite 2000
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Telephone: (602) 248-1009
Fax: (602) 297-5009