Atty. Josh Messer
Josh is a rising star in the firm’s litigation group. A background in molecular biology and chemistry helps him distill big ideas into scientific arguments to offer a fresh, academic approach to litigation.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Phoenix, AZ · 7+ Years Experience
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About Josh Messer at a Glance
Josh Messer is a business, litigation, and appellate attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Osborn Maledon PA. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Admitted to practice in Arizona (2019). Educated at The University of Arizona (J.D., 2018). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance and Compliance Law (2026). Serves clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Josh Messer
- Josh is a rising star in the firm’s litigation group
- A background in molecular biology and chemistry helps him distill big ideas into scientific arguments to offer a fresh, academic approach to litigation
- Josh has a particular interest in the way the law crosses over with science in the areas of election law, administrative law, and constitutional law
- He has written about interactions between government-mandated Internal Review Boards and First Amendment principles
- Prior to joining Osborn Maledon, Josh completed clerkships at the Arizona Supreme Court, the Arizona Court of Appeals, and the U.S
- District Court for the District of Arizona where he gained an inside view of state and federal law as well as the start-to-finish of the appellate process
- Josh graduated summa cum laude from the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law
- While in law school, he was an articles editor of the Arizona Law Review and was awarded the Dannie Lee Chandler Award for Advancement of First Amendment Values
- He also served as a teaching fellow for several substantive constitutional law classes, distilling complex topics into easy-to-understand information
Practice Areas Explained
Josh Messer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Josh Messer 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
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in Phoenix
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Appellate Practice in Phoenix
Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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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 Josh Messer
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 Josh Messer's practice in the field of business, litigation, and appellate.
7+ Years of Legal Practice
With 7 years in the profession, Josh Messer has developed the procedural fluency and courtroom instincts that come from handling real cases under real deadlines.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and appellate, Josh Messer 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 Josh Messer 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 Josh Messer Handles in Phoenix
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