Atty. Scott A. Malm
Scott Malm concentrates his practice on litigation and dispute resolution for businesses and individuals. He primarily advises and represents title insurance companies and their insureds, escrow agents, lenders, developers, brokers, contractors, and similar clients in trial and appellate courts at the state and federal level.
Commercial Disputes & More Attorney · Serving Phoenix, AZ · 29+ Years Experience
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About Scott A. Malm at a Glance
Scott A. Malm is a Member based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on residential, business, real estate, estate litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Arizona and (1997), U.S. District Court, Arizona (1997), and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (1998). Educated at University of Arizona (J.D., 1997) and University of Arizona (B.A., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of 2005-2008) •Judge Pro Tempore, Maricopa County Superior Courts (2005-current, Professional Associations •State Bar of Arizona •Real Estate Law Advisory Commission. Serves clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Scott A. Malm
- Scott Malm concentrates his practice on litigation and dispute resolution for businesses and individuals
- He primarily advises and represents title insurance companies and their insureds, escrow agents, lenders, developers, brokers, contractors, and similar clients in trial and appellate courts at the state and federal level
- Scott is recognized in Real Estate Law by Best Lawyers in America , is rated AV-Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell, representing the highest rating in legal ability and ethical standards, and has been recognized in the Southwest Super Lawyers list for Real Estate Law
- Scott has handled numerous mediations as a Judge Pro Tem for Maricopa County Superior Courts
- He is also available as a mediator and arbitrator for real estate, title, escrow, and business disputes
- Legal Updates & Firm News Aug 16, 2024 - General Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C
- Attorneys are once again Recognized as “Best Lawyers” and “Ones to Watch” in the 2025 Edition of The Best Lawyers in Americ Aug 23, 2023 - Press Release The Best Lawyers in America 2024 Names Gust Rosenfeld Attorneys “Lawyer of the Year”
- “Ones to Watch”
- and “Best Lawyers” Professional Recognition • The Best Lawyers in America, Litigation - Real Estate
- Real Estate Law (2020-2026) • Southwest Super Lawyers, Real Estate Law (2012-2013 and 2025) • Phoenix Magazine 2022 Top Lawyers - Arbitration and Mediation
- Real Estate • Featured “Innovator” in the Phoenix Business Journal (August 2009) Presentations & Publications •ABA’s Real Estate, Condemnation & Trust Committee Title Insurance Regional CLE Program, Host and Speaker (January 2025) • Arizona State Bar, Real Property and Construction Law Sections (2011-present) • Land Title Association of Arizona and Arizona State Escrow Assoc
- Conferences (2008-present) • National Business Institution: Boundary Law and Real Estate Titles (2002-present) • National CLE Conference, Law Education Institute: Title Insurance (2007 and 2009) • Author, Arizona Journal of Real Estate and Business: “Abstractor Liability” (2004) • Arizona Trustee Association: Equitable Subrogation (2002 and 2012) • Panelist, “Arizona’s Homestead and Judgment Lien Law Amendments,” State Bar Convention (2022) Community Involvement •Youth Sports Head Coach, including multiple Coach of the Year awards (2007-present) •Gilbert Christian Schools (former president and board member, 2009-2014) •Electronic Recording Commission (appointed by Governor, 2006-2007) •Arizona Town Hall (report chairman, panel chairman, panel recorder, 2000-2009) •Chandler-Horizon Rotary Club (former president and board member, 1998-2008) •Actors Theatre of Phoenix (former executive committee and board member, 1998-2001)
Practice Areas Explained
Scott A. Malm's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Scott A. Malm handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Phoenix.
Residential Real Estate in Phoenix
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Business & Corporate Law in Phoenix
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Scott A. Malm 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.
Scott A. Malm is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Arizona →
Estate & Trust Litigation in Phoenix
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Mediation & Arbitration in Phoenix
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Scott A. Malm is one of 73,315 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Arizona →
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 Scott A. Malm
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 Scott A. Malm's practice in the field of residential, business, real estate, estate litigation, and adr.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Scott A. Malm brings 29+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Arizona and, U.S. District Court, Arizona, and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, Scott A. Malm can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering residential, business, and real estate, Scott A. Malm 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 Scott A. Malm 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 Scott A. Malm Handles in Phoenix
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