Atty. E. Jeffrey Walsh

Atty. E. Jeffrey Walsh

E. Jeffrey Walsh is a commercial litigator who has practiced law for over 40 years.

Phoenix Phoenix 47 yrs experience 47 year
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About E. Jeffrey Walsh at a glance

E. Jeffrey Walsh is a Shareholder; Co-Chair, Construction Law Practice based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, m&a, construction, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (Inactive) Arizona Supreme Court of the United States U.S. Court of Appeals for the Nin (1979). Educated at University of Pittsburgh School of Law (J.D., 1979) and University of Notre Dame (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Served as both sole arbitrator and panelist in arbitration of multimillion-dollar disputes. Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • E. Jeffrey Walsh is a commercial litigator who has practiced law for over 40 years
  • Having previously served as co-chair of Greenberg Traurig's Construction Law Practice and head of the Phoenix Litigation Group, he represents plaintiffs and defendants in business, commercial and construction disputes
  • He takes cases on an hourly rate and on alternative billing arrangements
  • Mr. Walsh has been recognized for more than fifteen years in Best Lawyers in America for commercial litigation, construction litigation and real estate litigation
  • He has also been recognized over the past thirteen years by Southwest Super Lawyers, including, since 2009, as one of its Top 50 Attorneys, in AZ Business Leaders’ 'Top Attorneys of Arizona', in Arizona Business Magazine's 'Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona', and in the Business Journal's 'Best of the Bar in Phoenix Metropolitan Area.' His practice focuses on resolution of business, construction and other commercial disputes in litigation, arbitration and in other venues, and on appeal
  • He has served as lead trial counsel in over 40 trials, arbitrations and evidentiary hearings for injunctive relief, appointment of a receiver, imposition of a constructive trust, and other relief
  • He has also briefed and argued over two dozen appeals for public and private sector clients
  • He has appeared in courts in Arizona, California, Pennsylvania, Nevada, Michigan, Colorado, New York, Texas, Indiana and Louisiana
  • Concentrations •Business Litigation •Representing businesses, corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, as well as shareholders, members, partners and individuals in contract, purchase and sale, distribution and franchise disputes, stock valuation disputes, oppressed shareholder and other corporate governance claims, breach of fiduciary duty claims, fraud, securities fraud and other business torts, Federal False Claims Act claims, Lanham Act claims, arbitrations, and other litigation. •Construction Law •Representing public and private owners, general contractors, major subcontractors and design professionals on public and private projects in contract drafting and negotiation, claims preparation, arbitration and trial of claims, surety claims, and design professional liability issues. •Real Estate Litigation •Representation of owners, developers, purchasers, sellers, ground lessees, and lenders in contract and tort litigation arising out of transactions
  • Representation of landlords and major tenants in commercial lease disputes
  • General real estate issues, including title disputes, contract and commission disputes and broker error and omissions
  • Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Listed, The Best Lawyers in America, Commercial Litigation
  • Construction Law
  • Litigation - Construction
  • Litigation- Real Estate, 2005-2026 •Team Member, a Law360 'Real Estate Practice Group of the Year,' 2023 •Team Member, U.S
  • News - Best Lawyers, Best Law Firms Edition, 'Law Firm of the Year,' Real Estate - Litigation, 2017 and 2022 •Listed, AZ Business Magazine, 'Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona,' 2015-2017, 2019-2021 and 2024 •Listed, AZ Business Leaders, 'Top Attorneys of Arizona,' 2016, 2017, 2022-2023 •Listed, Super Lawyers magazine, Southwest Super Lawyers, 2007-2026 •'Top 50 Attorneys in Arizona,' 2009-2016 and 2018-2023 •Listed, The Legal 500 United States, Real Estate and Construction - Construction, 2009, 2012, 2014 and 2016 •Rated, AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5.0

Practice Areas Explained

E. Jeffrey Walsh's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases E. Jeffrey Walsh handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

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Construction Law

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Estate & Trust Litigation

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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 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 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about E. Jeffrey Walsh

Where is E. Jeffrey Walsh's law office located?
E. Jeffrey Walsh's law practice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm is Greenberg Traurig, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does E. Jeffrey Walsh handle?
E. Jeffrey Walsh focuses on business, real estate, m&a, construction, estate litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has E. Jeffrey Walsh practiced law?
E. Jeffrey Walsh has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did E. Jeffrey Walsh go to law school?
E. Jeffrey Walsh earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1976).
How can I contact E. Jeffrey Walsh for a consultation?
You can contact E. Jeffrey Walsh directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has E. Jeffrey Walsh received?
E. Jeffrey Walsh's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Pittsburgh School of Law
- 1979
B.A.
University of Notre Dame
- 1976

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania (Inactive) Arizona Supreme Court of the United States U.S. Court of Appeals for the Nin
Admitted: 1979

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