<p>Areas of Concentration:<p> 
Business Litigation <p>
Representing businesses, financial institutions and individuals in contract, distribution and franchise disputes, stock valuation disputes, securities fraud, partnership and shareholder claims, lender liability, RICO claims, public procurement disputes,  breach of fiduciary duty claims, business torts, Lanham Act claims, ERISA, and other  litigation. <p>
Construction Law <p>
Representing public and private owners, general contractors, major subcontractors and design professionals on public and private projects in contract drafting and negotiation, claims preparation, arbitration and trial of claims, surety claims, job site injuries and design professional liability issues. Jeff served for many years as the General Counsel for the Arizona Builder's Alliance, Arizona's largest organization of commercial building contractors, and as a commercial and construction arbitrator with the American Arbitration Association. He serves as Co-Chairman of the firm's Construction Law Practice Group.<p> 
Real Estate Litigation <p>
Representing title companies and insureds in litigation relating to title insurance coverage, escrow liability, land trust and account servicing responsibilities. Representation of developers, purchasers, sellers and lenders in litigation arising out of transactions. Representation of landlords and major tenants in commercial lease disputes. General real estate issues, including contract and commission disputes and broker error and omissions.