M&G News
From all of us to all of you… we’re wishing you a happy and safe holiday…
Whether you already own an existing limited liability company (LLC) or are starting a new company next year, Arizona has a new set of laws for LLCs…
Recently, on November 29, 2018, after sitting through a 4 day jury trial in Maricopa County Superior Court, an eight-person jury panel rendered its…
A day after Katie Lebowitz and David Dronning closed on their newly renovated north Phoenix house last summer, they found water all over their…
Arizona has a prevalence of default judgments that can be difficult to set aside or dismiss. With recent changes to Arizona law, judgments are now…
(This article was originally posted in Real Estate Agent Magazine)
This young real estate law boutique firm is setting…
Booming Real Estate Firm Is Growing Business, Reputation
By Creating A Culture Very Different from Traditional Firms
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It is easy to get excited about building a custom home. For most people, it is a long-term goal to build their dream home. There are so many…
Benjamin Gottlieb recently argued a case at the Arizona Court of Appeals regarding a neighbor obtaining an easement over our client’s land. The oral…
Congratulations to Brandon Bodea, our law clerk that passed the July 2018 Bar Exam! We’re excited to have him on our…
A homeowner’s association (“HOA”) will generally have benefits and drawbacks that should be completely understood before purchasing a new…
Real estate commission disputes—determining if a broker is entitled to a commission, which broker gets paid, how much, and when—can happen to the…
If you own and manage rental properties, you may have heard about some of the possible benefits of forming a limited liability company (“LLC”) to…
This young real estate law boutique firm is setting its own course to success with a laid-back culture and two experienced partners – Patrick…
On September 11, 2018, the Arizona Court of Appeals issued a published opinion regarding the award of attorneys’ fees in a Quiet Title action. …
Whether you are starting a new business or have been operating for decades, sound agreements and valid contracts are an essential component to the…
A quitclaim deed is one of the common options to transfer ownership of a property in Arizona. Quitclaim deeds can be used in a variety of…
Buying a new home can be an exciting and stressful process. You search through endless listings and visit many different houses before making your…
Airbnb and other online short-term rental services have created a way for homeowners around the world to create cash flow for their properties. In…
Millions of golfers around the world dream of owning a property on a golf course in Arizona. Most people think it’s as simple as picking a house…
If you plan on putting your home up for sale, there are laws in Arizona that detail what must be disclosed to any buyer. Most sellers will have…
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TOP REAL ESTATE LAW FIRM is seeking a full-time Client Intake Specialist to join the M&G Team. This is an exciting…
Powering your home with solar panels is obviously a popular topic in Arizona, with as many sunny days as we have here. Since solar panels can lower…
On July 1st, 2018, several new provisions of and amendments to the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedures went into effect. While the new provisions were…
Check out The Maricopa County Bar Association’s post featuring Ben Gottlieb from Monday, July…
Monsoon season in Arizona is an unpredictable time of year. The heavy rains, winds, thunderstorms, and even hail can wreak havoc on your home. Many…
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Today we’d like to introduce you to Patrick MacQueen and Benjamin Gottlieb.
Firm has…
MacQueen & Gottlieb announced the hiring of Thomas W. Howard as a paralegal. Howard comes to M&G from the Phoenix firm Bonnett Fairbourn…
MacQueen & Gottlieb, PLC (M&G) announced the hiring of Kenneth Joseph Hill as an attorney with the firm, continuing the rapid growth of the…
MacQueen & Gottlieb PLC have hired attorney Kenneth J. Hill of Ahwatukee. MacQueen himself is a Club West resident.
Hill comes to M&G from the…
A homeowners’ association (“HOA”) is intended to protect the interest of all members of a community so that the community is great place to…
Every business owner needs to be prepared for inevitable legal challenges and pitfalls as they start and grow a company. There are some essential…
TOP REAL ESTATE LAW FIRM is seeking a full-time litigation paralegal to join the M&G Team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing…
After a lender forecloses on a property, they will attempt to recover the money lent on the home by selling it. Lenders are often unable to…
Every business owner should have a clear succession plan in place that details what will happen when they are no longer willing or able to run…
TOP REAL ESTATE LAW FIRM is seeking a highly productive full-time litigation attorney to join the M&G Team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a…
Rachel Werner hired at MacQueen & Gottlieb
MacQueen & Gottlieb, PLC, (M&G) announced the hiring of Rachel Leigh Werner, a 2015…
We thought it was a good time to share an updated picture of our…
Partners Patrick MacQueen & Benjamin Gottlieb named 2018 Super Lawyers: Rising Stars. This is Patrick’s seventh consecutive year and Benjamin’s…
We are proud to announce that attorney Benjamin Gottlieb prevailed in a recent jury trial which concluded on April 24, 2018. Mr. Gottlieb represented…
Partner Patrick MacQueen and Kelly Zitlow Group on The American Dream TV Show on Fox/KUTP 45 from Sunday 4/15/2018. They discussed the real estate…
If you are a commercial real estate landlord in Arizona and your tenant is more than five days late on their rent payment, then you may have the…
Property line disputes can be particularly difficult and tedious to resolve. You want to pursue resolution in your favor if you believe there…
Signing a long-term commercial lease can be an intimidating process. Most businesses need a place to operate so it might be tempting to lease…
Patrick MacQueen recently sat down with Cornerstone Home Lending to share some tips for real estate professionals looking at homes in HOA…
On June 6, 2017, attorney Patrick R. MacQueen argued an important case before the Court of Appeals involving real estate issues and the legal…
Most people are familiar with the process for a residential real estate purchase. It starts with the buyer making an offer and the seller…
We are excited to announce that we made the “Top 3 Law Firm: Real Estate” in the 2018 edition of Ranking Arizona! Please take a moment and vote…
All property owners in Arizona are required to pay their property taxes for the first half of the year on October 1st and the second half of…
Business partnerships can end for a variety of reasons. This can be the result of disagreements on the future of the partnership or business. …
Buying a business can be an exciting and stressful time. Yet, the excitement and anticipation of owning a business can result in hastily…
If you own residential real estate as an investment and you lease your property, it is foreseeable that you may need to terminate a rental…
It is not uncommon for business owners to find themselves in a situation where they have a customer or client that has not paid their bill. These…
It should not be a surprise to anyone that lives in Arizona that water is a scarce commodity. Allowing for continued development throughout the…
The state of Arizona enacted Revised Statutes Section 35-405 on April 1, 2011, which established the legal option to hold real property in an…
Real estate fraud is an unfortunate part of purchasing real estate anywhere and Arizona is certainly no exception. Scams and fraud involving real…
Understanding zoning and land use law in Arizona is essential to making the best use of your real estate and property. Nearly all real estate…
Whether you are considering purchasing your first commercial property or you own multiple commercial properties, you need to understand that…
Many employment contracts contain non-disclosure agreements and non-compete clauses in the restrictive covenants. It may be tempting to sign…
Trusts can be excellent estate-planning tools in Arizona, but they require more work than most people realize. Trust administration involves…
The last thing a homeowner wants to encounter are legal issues with a homeowners’ association (HOA) in Arizona. Unfortunately, these kinds of…
Unfortunately, foreclosure is a frightening reality. It can be much more stressful and frustrating when you don’t understand the process or…
An Arizona Limited Liability Company (AZ LLC) is a legal entity created by the state. You can use a limited liability company to start and run…
Quiet title actions are the main legal process used to determine who owns a particular piece of real estate in Arizona. Partition actions are…
At MacQueen & Gottlieb, our attorneys have combined experience in estate planning in Arizona. Don’t make the mistake of leaving things up…
At MacQueen & Gottlieb, we have experience with construction defects and in protecting consumer rights in Arizona. Our attorneys have…
On June 6, 2017, attorney Patrick R. MacQueen argued an important case before the Court of Appeals involving real estate issues and the legal…
We are pleased to announce that attorneys Patrick R. MacQueen and Benjamin L. Gottlieb have been selected to the Southwest Super Lawyer Rising Star…
Recently, Benjamin L. Gottlieb was professionally recognized by the Phoenix Business Journal a “People on the Move” in the legal services…
Question: 5 years ago I purchased a home in Tempe, Arizona (the “Property”) for $400,000. My girlfriend Sara moved in with me shortly after I…
We are excited to announce that tomorrow, February 7, 2017, we will be interviewing candidates at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona…
We are pleased to announce that attorney Patrick MacQueen will be included in an upcoming hard cover book about Homeowner…
In 2015, Benjamin successfully handled a 3 day jury trial involving a hotly-contested real estate dispute. The opposing party appealed, and recently…
Patrick MacQueen Selected To Southwest Super Lawyer Rising Star List
We are pleased to announce that attorney Patrick R. MacQueen has…
In a 3 day jury trial concluding on December 7, 2016, attorney Benjamin L. Gottlieb prevailed on behalf of his clients in a Quiet Title / Adverse…