Efficiency and Value in Business Litigation and Dispute Resolution for Arizona Companies

John Hoopes and associate attorney Patricia Alexander provide sophisticated commercial litigation, construction and business dispute resolution services to closely held Arizona companies at a lower cost and with more personal attention than at many larger, less efficient Phoenix-area law firms

OUR PHILOSOPHY The importance of victory in a business dispute is matched by the importance of allowing the business owner to keep focused on the successful and profitable management of his or her company.

Real Estate Litigation

• Purchase and development contract litigation

• Foreclosures and receiverships

• Title disputes

• Condemnation

Construction Litigation

• Prosecution and defense of claims in state, federal and tribal courts and before the American Arbitration Association and the Department of Interior Board of Contract Appeals

• Prosecution and defense of bond and mechanics’ and materialmen’s lien claims

• Administrative proceedings before the Arizona Registrar of Contractors

Business Litigation

• Contract enforcement

• Large collections

• Covenants not to compete

• Commercial torts (e.g., fraud, misrepresentation, interference with contract)

Accounting and Corporate Liability Litigation

• Representation of accountants and other financial professionals in securities fraud and malpractice actions

• Representation of corporate officers and directors in litigation matters alleging breach of duties owed to shareholders

Securities Fraud Litigation

• Representation of investors in a variety of actions involving fraud, selling away, churning and suitability

• Litigation of matters in state and federal courts and in arbitration before the National Association of Securities Dealers

Tax Litigation and Dispute Resolution

• Representation of individuals and businesses before state and federal agencies and state and federal courts in tax disputes

John R. Hoopes • Patricia A. Alexander