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✨ About
About Francis Slavin
Mr. Slavin (Buzz) has over 35 years experience in Government and Administrative Law, founding Phoenix’s Premier Real Estate Litigation Firm.
He has testified as an expert witness in Maricopa County Superior Court in 3 jury trials involving legal malpractice and one bench trial involving rezoning and development feasibility. He also served as an expert witness for the City of Santa Fe in a lawsuit in Santa Fe County, New Mexico brought by the owner of a proposed master planned community and testified only at deposition.
“After so many years of experience, our firm can quickly break down a problem into its critical components, put the right team on it and solve it, thereby saving our clients time and money.” – Francis J. (Buzz) Slavin
⚖️ Practice Areas
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Gov & Administrative Law
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Real Estate Law
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Municipal Law
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Business Law
Credentials & Experience
🎓 Education
University of Cincinnati College of Law
J.D. (1968)
Law
University of Cincinnati
B.A. (1965)
Economics
📋 Bar Admissions
Arizona State Bar Association
Member
Member
Member
American Bar Association
Member
Member
Member
Maricopa County Bar Association
Member
Member
Member
Ohio State Bar Association
Member
Member
Member
State Bar of Arizona
Member
Member
Member
State Bar of Arizona Disciplinary Board
Member
Charter Member & Chairman
Member
Order of the Coif
Member
Member
Member
💼 Professional Experience
Founder
Francis J. Slavin, P.C. 1990 - Current
Judge Pro Tempore
Superior Court of Arizona in the County of Maricopa 1980 - 1990
Shareholder & Director
Fennemore Craig Law Firm 1973 - 1983
🏆 Awards & Recognition
AV Preeminent Peer Rating
Martindale-Hubbell
Very Good Rating
Avvo
Top Commercial Litigation Lawyer in Phoenix
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📚 Publications
- Arizona Construction Law and Mechanics Liens
- Professional Education Systems
- Vested Rights and Equitable Estoppel in Arizona
- Zoning Seminar Lecturer, State Bar of Arizona