Atty. Ralph D. Harris
Joined Burch & Cracchiolo in 1990 Ralph Harris is a peer review rated AV® Preeminent attorney in Martindale-Hubbell. Ralph's practice includes commercial litigation, employment litigation and personal injury litigation, with emphasis on business, commercial and contract related disputes.
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Ralph D. Harris is a Shareholder based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Burch Cracchiolo P A. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, business, real estate, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in Arizona United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit United States District Court for the Di (1981). Educated at Ohio Northern University (B.A. Political, 1978) and Arizona State University College of Law J.D. 1981 Staff Arizona State University College of Law J.D. Arizona State Law Journal (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Joined Burch & Cracchiolo in 1990 Ralph Harris is a peer review rated AV® Preeminent attorney in Martindale-Hubbell
- Ralph's practice includes commercial litigation, employment litigation and personal injury litigation, with emphasis on business, commercial and contract related disputes
- He has a particular interest in environmental law issues and has written extensively on the topic
- Ralph brings strong analytical skills and financial acumen to the table, which, combined with his instincts for negotiation, allow his clients to resolve disputes efficiently and effectively
- When the situation demands, however, Ralph is an ardent advocate and proven trial attorney
- Prior to joining Burch & Cracchiolo, Ralph spent four years with other law firms in Arizona where he practiced primarily real estate and commercial litigation
- He also served as an Adjunct Professor of Business Law at Grand Canyon University in Phoenix for 10 years
- Honors & Awards Ranked AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 Representative Engagements Defended the sellers of real property in a jury trial for claims of misrepresentation supposedly made by their real estate broker Represented the plaintiffs in a jury trial pertaining to the events surrounding termination of a sub-franchise agreement for a restaurant chain Defended a husband and wife who signed a personal guaranty for their son's purchase of a business where the issue in a U.S
- District Court trial was the validity and enforceability of the guaranty Represented the designer of an experimental aircraft in a partnership dissolution and accounting action which was tried as an adversary proceeding in the U.S
- Bankruptcy Court for the District of Arizona Represented an insured business in a declaratory judgment jury trial regarding the existence and amount of liability insurance that covered a serious automobile accident Tried a condemnation action in Yavapai County (Prescott), Arizona Defended a real estate appraiser in a gross negligence and appraisal malpractice jury trial Handled environmental common law claims for the owner of a gravel pit which was contaminated with diesel fuel by a third party Handled dozens of matters for a variety of farmers and farm related businesses across the state of Arizona, including produce farming operations Represented numerous plaintiffs and defendants in employment related actions pertaining to covenants not to compete, and actions for sexual and racial discrimination/harassment Represented numerous plaintiffs in personal injury and professional negligence claims Represented a number of plaintiffs and defendants with regard to corporate successor liability and other claims in the nature of piercing the corporate veil Provides general legal advice and counsel to a variety of individuals and businesses regarding business and commercial matters Professional Leadership Adjunct Professor, Grand Canyon University, 1994 - 2004 Professional Affiliations American Bar Association State Bar of Arizona Environmental & Natural Resources Law Section The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Community Involvement Pro Bono Counsel, Make-a-Wish International Former speaker, Association of Managerial Accountants Presentations and Publications Ralph has published articles and regularly lectures on a number of business law related topics Contributing Author, State Bar of Arizona, Arizona Environmental Law Manual (1995) Article, "Trespassing Pollutants: Use of Trespass in Environmental Litigation," Arizona Attorney, December 1992 Casenote, "Civil Rights Act- Sections 1983 and 1985 Actions Against Deprogrammers," Volume 1979, Number Four, Arizona State University Law Journal, 1979
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Ralph D. Harris is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Arizona →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Ralph D. Harris is one of 7,721 employment contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment contracts attorneys in Arizona →
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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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