Atty. Daniel Mestaz
After graduating from NYU law school, I spent nine years at blue-chip law firms in Los Angeles. As a BigLaw commercial litigation partner, I represented movie studios and fortune 100 companies in document heavy cases that rarely went to trial.
Commercial Litigation Attorney · Serving Phoenix, AZ
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About Daniel Mestaz at a Glance
Daniel Mestaz is a business and litigation attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Mestaz Law. Admitted to practice in California, The State Bar of California and Arizona, State Bar of Arizona. Educated at New York University (J.D., 1996) and University of Southern California (B.A., 1993). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Bet-the-Company Litigation (2026). Serves clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Daniel Mestaz
- After graduating from NYU law school, I spent nine years at blue-chip law firms in Los Angeles
- As a BigLaw commercial litigation partner, I represented movie studios and fortune 100 companies in document heavy cases that rarely went to trial
- But I always wanted to be a real trial lawyer
- So I resigned my partnership, moved to Arizona, and tried serious felony cases for a few years
- As a commercial trial lawyer with nearly 30 years of courtroom experience, I am now the owner and leader of Mestaz Law, a boutique litigation firm
- My opponents typically include the largest firms in the state, including in matters involving breach of contract, business torts, business divorce, trade secrets, non-compete/non-solicitation covenants, lost profit claims, and unfair competition
- For example, I often represent company owners or executives who have been deprived of equity, companies battling those accusations, and companies who have been duped into fraudulent investments or who have been accused of fraud or other misconduct
- I also have expertise in electronic discovery
- My team and I use the latest technology to efficiently gather, filter and use — to the client’s benefit — the electronic evidence important to the case, without getting mired in irrelevant details
- The key to victory, whether at trial or before trial, is mastering the facts, documents, and evidence so that no matter what happens, the crucial piece of evidence will be on screen within seconds
- I pair custom technology--the Chron--with state of the art trial presentation software to do that
- The ability to immediately, visually display that evidence to the client, witness, opposing counsel, judge, or jury, at any stage of the proceedings, is an enormous advantage
- Superior preparation, after all, is the key to both efficiency and victory, whether by leveraging a favorable settlement or ultimate success in the court room
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Daniel Mestaz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Phoenix.
Business & Corporate Law in Phoenix
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Civil Litigation in Phoenix
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Why Local Counsel Matters in Phoenix
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 Phoenix 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 venue, 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.
Phoenix Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Phoenix-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Why Clients in Phoenix Choose Daniel Mestaz
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Daniel Mestaz's practice in the field of business and litigation.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, The State Bar of California and Arizona, State Bar of Arizona, Daniel Mestaz can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business and litigation, Daniel Mestaz can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Phoenix
A Phoenix-based practice means Daniel Mestaz attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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