Atty. John Thorpe
John N. Thorpe works in Frazier Law's Business Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution practice.
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About John Thorpe at a glance
John Thorpe is a family law, business, litigation, and government attorney based in Scottsdale, Arizona, practicing at Frazier Law PLLC. They have 8+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2018. Admitted to practice in Arizona, State Bar of Arizona (2018), Arizona, State Bar of Arizona (2018), Arizona, State Bar of Arizona (2018), and Arizona, State Bar of Arizona (2018). Educated at Arizona State University (J.D., 2018) and Arizona State University (J.D., 2018). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Government Relations Practice (2026). Serands clients in Scottsdale, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John N. Thorpe works in Frazier Law's Business Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution practice
- He represents clients in areas including business disputes, education law, complex commercial litigation, constitutional law, and government relations
- John’s clients benefit from his intimate understanding of the federal court system, his passion for legal writing, and his background in sophisticated, high-stakes, and sometimes high-profile litigation
- John graduated magna cum laude from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, where he was an Articles Editor on the Arizona State Law Journal, and an active member of various student groups
- After graduation, John clerked for the Honorable Carolyn B. McHugh on the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, then for the Honorable Bridget S. Bade on the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- He also worked at a large law firm, where he focused on class actions, appeals, internal investigations, and Indian law. In addition to his work at Frazier Law, John currently works as a public interest lawyer at the Goldwater Institute, where he litigates against the government primarily in the areas of free speech, school choice, regulatory reform, and property rights
- John also serves on the board of directors for the Phoenix chapter of the Christian Legal Society, and on the School Governing Board for Great Hearts Arizona, a network of classical, liberal-arts charter schools
- Before law school, John taught junior-high and high-school Latin, Economics, and Humanities
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Thorpe handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
John Thorpe is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Arizona →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
John Thorpe is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Arizona →
Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
John Thorpe is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Arizona →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Arizona
Practicing law in Arizona. Legal matters in Arizona are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Scottsdale are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Arizona state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Arizona brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Arizona courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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Cases Handled (2)
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Supreme Court of California · 2008In re Shaputis 44 Cal. 4th 1241 (respondent)
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Supreme Court of California · 2008In re Lawrence 44 Cal. 4th 1181 (respondent)
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