Atty. Edwin D. Fleming
Joined Burch & Cracchiolo in 1984 A native of Arizona, Ed Fleming began working with Burch & Cracchiolo as a law clerk while still in law school and, through nearly 30 years with the firm, Ed has proven to be one of the top trial lawyers and business minds in Arizona. Ed is a peer review rated AV® Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 attorney by Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in the 2011 edition of Southwest Super Lawyers.
Business & Corporate Law & More Attorney · Serving Phoenix, AZ · 42+ Years Experience
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About Edwin D. Fleming at a Glance
Edwin D. Fleming is a Shareholder based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Burch Cracchiolo P A. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on formation, business, real estate, m&a, and estate litigation. Admitted to practice in Arizona United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit United States District Court for the Di (1984). Educated at Arizona State University College of Law (J.D., 1984) and University of Arizona (B.S. Business, 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Edwin D. Fleming
- Joined Burch & Cracchiolo in 1984 A native of Arizona, Ed Fleming began working with Burch & Cracchiolo as a law clerk while still in law school and, through nearly 30 years with the firm, Ed has proven to be one of the top trial lawyers and business minds in Arizona
- Ed is a peer review rated AV® Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 attorney by Martindale-Hubbell and is listed in the 2011 edition of Southwest Super Lawyers
- He currently serves on the Firm's Executive Committee
- Ed's undergraduate degree in Business Administration, with an emphasis in finance and economics, along with his active management role in a family business, allows him to relate to his business clients' needs and concerns
- He is a trusted advisor to a host of business clients who turn to him for advice and counsel on matters from day-to-day transactions to dispute resolution
- While Ed is a believer in conflict resolution through methods other than costly trials, he is known to be a relentless advocate for his clients in situations where trial is necessary or inevitable
- As a litigator, Ed represents both plaintiffs and defendants in complicated commercial disputes
- He has successfully prosecuted and defended professionals, including lawyers and accountants, in dozens of cases and represented multiple clients in cases involving financial fraud and securities issues
- His diverse experience includes shareholder derivative actions, civil employment litigation, and state and federal racketeering claims
- Ed has extensive experience in real estate litigation matters, including claims brought by bank and lending institutions against real estate developers and contractors, as well as claims made by and against general contractors and subcontractors
- Honors & Awards Selected, Arizona Business Magazine Top Lawyers 2012 Selected, Southwest Super Lawyers, 2011-2012 Ranked AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 Representative Engagements Business and Corporate Law Representing businesses in mergers and acquisitions, real estate matters, general business matters and transactions
- Business Litigation Representing businesses and individuals in contract, partnership and shareholder claims, lender liability, business torts, construction, employment, financial fraud, distribution and franchise disputes and other litigation
- Real Estate Litigation Representing developers, purchasers, contractors, sellers and lenders in litigation arising out of real estate transactions
- Representation of landlords and major tenants in commercial lease disputes
- General real estate issues, including contract and commission disputes and broker errors and omissions
- Professional Leadership Judge Pro Tem, Maricopa County for 6 years Profit Sharing Plan Trustee, Burch & Cracchiolo State Bar of Arizona, Fee Resolution Committee State Bar of Arizona, Volunteer Lawyers Professional Affiliations American Bar Association State Bar of Arizona Maricopa County Bar Association Association of Trial Lawyers of America Arizona Trial Lawyers Association Community Involvement Chairman, Board of Directors, and Honorary Board Member, Esperanza, 2001 to present Presentations and Publications Lecturer, Professional Liability, Arizona Society of CPAs Lecturer, Professional Liability and Professionalism, Phoenix Tax Workshop Lecturer, Professionalism Seminars, State Bar of Arizona
Practice Areas Explained
Edwin D. Fleming's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Edwin D. Fleming handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Phoenix.
Business Formation in Phoenix
Edwin D. Fleming is one of 35,326 formation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse formation attorneys in Arizona →
Business & Corporate Law in Phoenix
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Edwin D. Fleming is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Arizona →
Real Estate Law in Phoenix
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Edwin D. Fleming is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Arizona →
Mergers & Acquisitions in Phoenix
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Estate & Trust Litigation in Phoenix
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Jurisdictional Context
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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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Phoenix Choose Edwin D. Fleming
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 Edwin D. Fleming's practice in the field of formation, business, real estate, m&a, and estate litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Edwin D. Fleming brings 42+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering formation, business, and real estate, Edwin D. Fleming 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 Edwin D. Fleming 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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Common Legal Issues Edwin D. Fleming Handles in Phoenix
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