Legal and Tax Information Referrals and Resources

We highly recommend you consult with a real estate attorney PRIOR to foreclosing OR short selling your property. There are legal implications no matter which direction you go. The following attorneys typically charge $250 to $350 for a one hour consultation. When you call confirm their fees. If you do not have an attorney, here are a few we recommend:

Stoops, Denious, Wilson & Murray PLC , Michael Denious (Real Estate) - 602-274-7700

Berens, Kozub, Lord & Kloberdanz PLC, Bill Kozub (Real Estate), 480-624-2777

Mack Drucker and Watson, Dax Watson, (Real Estate), 602-778-9900

Combs Law Group, Christopher Combs, (Real Estate and Bankruptcy) 602-957-9810

Blum Law Office (Personal Bankruptcy Attorney), Brian Blum, 480-292-8423

Lake and Cobb PLC, Don Fletcher (Bankruptcy Attorney), 602-523-3007

Bradford Accounting, (Tax Consulting), 480-317-9588

LPL Financial, (Tax Consulting), 623-376-2617

If you cannot afford a consultation with a real estate attorney you can obtain a half hour consultation with an attorney from the Maricopa County Bar Association for approximately $35. Be aware that these attorney may not be specialized in real estate law. Their contract information is:

MCBA Lawyer Referral Service, 602-257-4434

The Arizona Supreme Court announced a new statewide initiative, Lawyers Helping Homeowners, which is comprised of volunteer lawyers. This program will provide informational clinics for homeowners who may be facing foreclosure and answer individual questions that are posted to the program website. They also may meet with eligible homeowners who may be faced with pending foreclosure and tenants who may lose their housing due to their landlord's foreclosure.

Lawyers Helping Homeowners: www.azlawhelp.org

This information is provided as a courtesy only and should not be construed as legal advice or a guarantee of services or information. Please research any person or agency listed and confirm their rates and fees when contacting them.