
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
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
- Lewis Roca represented an affiliate of Holualoa Capital Management in connection with the $66 million sale of a mid-rise office building it developed in mid-town Phoenix.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Lewis Roca has fantastic real estate lawyers."
"They go out of their way to understand the business deal."
"Lewis Roca has fantastic real estate lawyers."
"They go out of their way to understand the business deal."
Notable Practitioners

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.
"He has a superb reputation."
"Andrew is a highly regarded lawyer."

Lewis Schorr receives high praise for his transactional real estate practice, which covers acquisitions, dispositions and leasings.
"He is calm under pressure, thorough and pragmatic."

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.
"He is a brilliant lawyer who is reliable when it comes to scheduling."
"He certainly plays a key role in the firm and is performing well."

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

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

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.
"John is a great practitioner and the type of person you want on the other side of deals."
Ranked Lawyers at
Lewis Roca
Arizona






Members
Provided by Lewis Roca
Adam Reich
Amy Altshuler
Frances Haynes
Head of Department
Joe Chandler
Linda Mitchell
Mark Patton
Molly Magestro
Tyler Carrell
Industries
Provided by Lewis Roca
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