About

Provided by Lewis Roca

Real estate investment and development is often influenced by a wide range of economic, social and regulatory factors. Technology, access to capital, shifting demographics – all play important roles and their impact can vary widely across geographic markets. In this dynamic environment, mistakes can be costly, and you need legal advisors who understand the industry from end-to-end.

At Lewis Roca, our real estate attorneys handle transactions including every type of asset from multifamily residential properties to airport concessions to casinos and resorts. We work with our clients, the development community and local jurisdictions to address all aspects of development and the sometimes unpredictable zoning, permitting and infrastructure needs associated with traditional development, infill development and the adaptive re-use of buildings.

Chambers Review

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Real Estate - Arizona
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Band 1
What the team is known for

Lewis Roca is a first-rate regional firm with expertise in commercial real estate mandates. It works on real estate-related financing, acquisition and leasing primarily for investors among other clients such as home builders. The team handles commercial real estate transactions for individual properties as well as investment portfolios. It has additional zoning and land use capabilities.

Work Highlights

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  • Lewis Roca acted for RED Development LLC on the redevelopment of Paradise Valley Mall, assisting in joint venture negotiations and financing as well as other transactional matters.

Notable Practitioners

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John Rawicz
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John Rawicz
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Band 1

John Rawicz acts for developers and lenders in commercial loan transactions in the real estate space. He also has experience in land acquisitions and dispositions.

Kenneth Van Winkle, Jr
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Kenneth Van Winkle, Jr
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Band 1

Kenneth Van Winkle is the firm's managing partner and also handles a variety of issues for clients, including financings, acquisitions and leasings. He counts REITs, developers and restaurant chains among his clients.

Andrew D Schorr
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Andrew D Schorr
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Band 2

Andrew Schorr is well regarded for his transactional real estate practice, which includes the acquisition, sale and leasing of property. He acts for a variety of clients, including sellers, buyers, lenders and borrowers.

Lewis D. Schorr
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Lewis D. Schorr
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Band 2

Lewis Schorr receives high praise for his transactional real estate practice, which covers acquisitions, dispositions and leasings.

Heidi Kimzey Short
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Heidi Kimzey Short
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Band 3

Heidi Kimzey Short maintains a broad real estate practice, advising developers and home builders on zoning and land use matters, as well as acquisitions and dispositions.

Michael Phalen
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Michael Phalen
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Band 3

Michael Phalen regularly handles zoning and land use issues, as well as advising on the acquisition and development of land.

Samuel Chang
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Samuel Chang
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Up and Coming

Samuel Chang has a strong, growing practice advising clients on a wide range of real estate mandates, including leasing and finance matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
Lewis Roca

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Arizona

Real Estate

Andrew D Schorr
2
Andrew D Schorr
2
Band 2
Kenneth Van Winkle, Jr
2
Kenneth Van Winkle, Jr
2
Band 2
Lewis D. Schorr
2
Lewis D. Schorr
2
Band 2
Samuel Chang
U
Samuel Chang
U
Up and Coming
Real Estate: Finance

John Rawicz
1
John Rawicz
1
Band 1
Kenneth Van Winkle, Jr
1
Kenneth Van Winkle, Jr
1
Band 1
Real Estate: Zoning/Land Use

Heidi Kimzey Short
3
Heidi Kimzey Short
3
Band 3
Michael Phalen
3
Michael Phalen
3
Band 3

Members

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Adam Reich

Amy Altshuler

Frances Haynes

Head of Department

Joe Chandler

Linda Mitchell

Mark Patton

Molly Magestro

Tyler Carrell

Industries

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Acquisition, development and divestiture

Affiliated Business Arrangements

Afforadble Housing

Brownfield redevelopment

Commercial Real Estate Leasing

Construction projects

Eminent Domain

Finance & Lending transactions

Partnership disputes

Real Estate Brokerage Services

Real Estate Finance & Lending

Zoning, Planning & Land Use