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We had a blast celebrating the KenTUKee Derby with the Ahwatukee Chamber of Commerce this past Saturday. The proceeds benefit the Foundation…
Every city and county in Arizona has its own unique set of laws regarding zoning, land use, and the administration and enforcement of these laws.…
Ben Gottlieb tees off for the Ahwatukee Chamber of Commerce’s 22nd Annual Chamber Masters Golf Tournament. We’re proud to sponsor this…
If you’re looking to get into the medical marijuana business in Tempe, Arizona, but want to avoid a zoning catastrophe, there are some…
The Arizona Foothills “Best of Issue” has been released. Socks off to MacQueen and Gottlieb PLC for becoming “The Best” in just 2 ½ years!…
We are excited to announce that Attorney Benjamin Gottlieb was selected to the Southwest Super Lawyers Rising Stars List for the third consecutive…
With another annual Tax Day upon us, it’s a great time to reconsider whether you should create a limited liability company (LLC) to help protect…
We’ve all heard about the horror stories of home remodeling and construction jobs where a licensed contractor wasn’t used. For that matter, there…
Article originally published in Jewish News
When Benjamin Gottlieb opened his own law firm a couple years ago, he was just 31.
A 2010…
PHOENIX — A state law allowing short-term rentals in neighborhoods has been a cash cow for so many property owners throughout Arizona, but in…
M&G is a proud sponsor of the 22nd annual Ahwatukee Chamber Masters Golf Tournament. (Read Full Article Here)
Hello Ahwatukee businesses and…
Business owners have a legal obligation to properly classify their workers in Arizona. The two most common classifications are independent…
We are pleased to officially announce that Ranking Arizona has named MacQueen & Gottlieb as the #1 Real Estate Law Firm in Arizona in 2019! …
MacQueen & Gottlieb makes 2 new hires
Arizona’s top-ranked real estate law firm, MacQueen & Gottlieb PLC (M&G) today announced the…
Construction projects are complicated undertakings that require stringent focus, management, strategic planning, and execution. While it is…
MacQueen & Gottlieb hires another attorney
Patrick T. Nackley has joined MacQueen & Gottlieb, PLC (M&G), Arizona’s top-ranked real…
On November 29, 2018, after sitting through a 4 day jury trial in Maricopa County Superior Court, an eight-person jury panel rendered its verdict in…
As we celebrate the luck of the Irish this St. Patrick’s Day, it’s a good time to remember how important it is to have a plan for when the luck…
For many people, the allure of starting an online business is clear. Running your own successful online company can mean you have the freedom to…
MacQueen & Gottlieb adds paralegal
MacQueen & Gottlieb, the top-ranked real estate law firm in Arizona, today announced another addition to…
If you’re wondering what it takes to be one of the Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona, experts say you might want to start subscribing to the “it takes a…
Eric Perlman joins MacQueen & Gottlieb
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MacQueen & Gottlieb, PLC (M&G), one of the top real estate law firms in…
We are excited to announce that Patrick MacQueen has been selected as recommended adviser in Arizona for 2019 by Real Estate Law Experts – The…
If you’ve ever tangled with an HOA you know what a headache it can be, complicating sales and driving business away. Patrick R. MacQueen, Esq…
Tying the knot is a dream for many wooing couples. You already know your partner well enough to want to pop the question to them. But how much do you…
Most people are familiar with the purpose of a will. A last will and testament can be used to detail your assets, property, possessions and how…
In Arizona, a lender uses a trustee’s sale to secure payment when they have an interest in a home or other property secured by a deed of trust. …
Arizona faces real challenges regarding a sustainable water supply for the growing population. The state has developed aggressive water supply…
(This article was originally posted on AZBigMedia.com)
MacQueen & Gottlieb, PLC, (M&G) one of Arizona’s leading real estate law firms, has…
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If a homeowner sells their home for less than what they own the lender, this is referred to as a short sale. This can be a lengthy and complicated…
Any contractor, supplier, or service provider may place a lien on real property in Arizona in most circumstances where they rendered services and…
Have you heard of blockchain? Initially known for its role in keeping track Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology has begun to…
Happy New Year to one and all! We’re thrilled to begin 2019 in style after being voted #1: Best Real Estate Law Firm by Arizona Foothills 2019! A big…
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
Close your eyes and picture…
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…
Client Intake Specialist
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…
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…
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…