Atty. Les Raatz

Atty. Les Raatz

Les Raatz is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate, estate planning & administration and 6 other areas of law. Les received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois-Urbana in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years.

Phoenix Phoenix 48 yrs experience 48 year
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Profile Summary

About Les Raatz at a glance

Les Raatz is a Member based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Dickinson Wright PLLC. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Texas (1978), U.S. Tax Court (1979), U.S. Supreme Court (1981), and Arizona (1986). Educated at University of Illinois-Champaign (J.D., 1977) and University of Illinois-Urbana (B.S. Accountancy, 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Maricopa County and American. Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Les Raatz is a lawyer practicing business law, corporate, estate planning & administration and 6 other areas of law
  • Les received a B.S. degree from University of Illinois-Urbana in 1974, and has been licensed for 48 years
  • Les practices at Dickinson Wright PLLC in Phoenix, AZ

Practice Areas Explained

Les Raatz's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

Les Raatz is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Arizona →

Trusts

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Probate

Les Raatz is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Arizona →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Les Raatz is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Arizona →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Les Raatz is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business 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 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 Les Raatz

Where is Les Raatz's law office located?
Les Raatz's law practice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm is Dickinson Wright PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Les Raatz handle?
Les Raatz focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
How long has Les Raatz practiced law?
Les Raatz has 48+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1978.
Where did Les Raatz go to law school?
Les Raatz earned their education at (J.D., 1977); (B.S. Accountancy, 1974).
How can I contact Les Raatz for a consultation?
You can contact Les Raatz 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 Les Raatz received?
Les Raatz's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois-Champaign
- 1977
B.S. Accountancy
University of Illinois-Urbana
- 1974

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1978
U.S. Tax Court
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1981
Arizona
Admitted: 1986

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