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Gammage & Burnham PLC

Real Estate

USA Guide 2026 : Arizona


Gammage & Burnham PLC

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Gammage & Burnham’s Real Estate practice is one of the firm’s largest and most respected areas of focus. Our team of highly skilled attorneys represents local, regional, and national clients, including real estate developers, investors, builders, property owners, managers, and financial institutions. With decades of collective experience, we combine in-depth knowledge of both the legal and business aspects of real estate. Our team is committed to understanding our clients’ goals and providing thoughtful solutions that drive their success.

We handle every aspect of real estate transactions and development, from acquisitions and dispositions to the complexities of large-scale projects. Our attorneys bring a broad range of experience, enabling us to guide clients through all phases of real estate matters with confidence and efficiency. Our practice spans diverse sectors, and we are adept at structuring creative solutions for even the most challenging situations, including commercial leasing, construction issues, joint ventures, and public-private partnerships. Whether representing clients in negotiations, disputes, or regulatory compliance matters, we are known for our attention to detail and results-driven approach.

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Real Estate - Arizona

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For
Gammage & Burnham PLC possesses a large practice comprising many real estate specialists. The firm frequently handles complex transactional matters but is primarily known for its land use and zoning capability. It often works on behalf of clients such as home builders, developers and investors. The team has experience on a range of mandates including master-planned communities and commercial leasing. Its expertise extends to acquisitions and sales of both undeveloped and developed property.

Work Highlights

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  • Gammage & Burnham represented Creation Equity in securing entitlements and rezoning for a 38‑acre site in Avondale for a 700,000‑square‑foot, $120 million technology and industrial park

Strengths

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  • Gammage & Burnham is deal‑focused, solutions‑oriented and takes direction from its clients on risk tolerance.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Gammage & Burnham provides a strong understanding of industry standards, deep specialization in homebuilder acquisitions and excellent client service.

    Real Estate respondentUSA
  • One of their best strengths is their attention to timing.

    Real Estate respondentUSA

Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleGrady Gammage Jr
    Senior StatespeopleGrady Gammage Jr

    Grady Gammage Jr

    Grady Gammage is noted in the market for his extensive expertise in zoning and land use issues. He has vast experience advising on commercial and residential development projects.
    • Grady is a true visionary in our business.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Band 1Manjula Vaz
    Band 1Manjula Vaz

    Manjula Vaz

    Manjula Vaz is noted for her well-respected practice which concentrates on zoning and land use matters. She is also sought out for her assistance with development agreements.
    • Manjula Vaz is the best zoning and land use lawyer in Arizona.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Band 1Susan E. Demmitt
    Band 1Susan E. Demmitt

    Susan E. Demmitt

    Susan Demmitt represents clients in acquisitions and entitlement matters relating to large-scale development projects.
  • Band 1Thomas McDonald
    Band 1Thomas McDonald

    Thomas McDonald

    Thomas McDonald is a widely respected real estate attorney who is noted for his work on transactional matters. He advises on the development, financing, leasing and acquisition of property, and offers notable expertise in public-private transactions.
    • Thomas McDonald is a transactional expert and go-to lawyer for complex matters.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • Thomas is a go-to resource for all matters related to real estate and homebuilding in Arizona.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Band 2Lindsay C. Schube
    Band 2Lindsay C. Schube

    Lindsay C. Schube

    Lindsay Schube has an impressive knowledge of residential and commercial entitlement issues in the Arizona area.
  • Band 2Stephen W Anderson
    Band 2Stephen W Anderson

    Stephen W Anderson

    Stephen Anderson focuses his practice on zoning and land use issues and is adept at advising on entitlement matters.
    • I am a big fan of Stephen.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Band 4James Senften
    Band 4James Senften

    James Senften

    James Senften has extensive real estate experience, with expertise in publicly traded homebuilding, as well as developing master-planned communities and mixed-use properties.

    • James Senften is an expert in everything real estate oriented in Arizona.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • James is a smart, hard-working transactional real estate partner.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
    • James Senften is great to work with – he is very responsive.

      Real Estate respondentUSA
  • Band 4Nicole C Ricker
    Band 4Nicole C Ricker

    Nicole C Ricker

    Nicole Ricker represents clients in a wide variety of real estate transactions, including joint ventures, acquisitions and dispositions.

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