Atty. Thomas A. Longfellow
Joined Burch & Cracchiolo in 1986 For nearly 25 years, Thomas Longfellow has been assisting Arizona clients with important personal matters, including divorce, custody, and related family law matters. Tom also handles select commercial litigation cases.
Business Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Phoenix, AZ · 40+ Years Experience
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About Thomas A. Longfellow at a Glance
Thomas A. Longfellow is a Partner based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Burch Cracchiolo P A. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on divorce, family law, business, child support, and paternity. Admitted to practice in California (1986) and Arizona United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit United States District Court for the Di (1988). Educated at Santa Clara University College of Law (J.D., 1986) and Arizona State University (B.S. Business, 1983). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Thomas A. Longfellow
- Joined Burch & Cracchiolo in 1986 For nearly 25 years, Thomas Longfellow has been assisting Arizona clients with important personal matters, including divorce, custody, and related family law matters
- Tom also handles select commercial litigation cases
- Tom's clients include business owners and entrepreneurs, sports and entertainment celebrities and other high-profile individuals
- He is astute at resolving cases in the most efficient and least disruptive manner in order to minimize the interruption to the lives of his clients and their families
- Nonetheless, Tom is an aggressive advocate, willing to take cases to trial and on appeal when necessary to protect the interests of his clients
- Representative Engagements Settled marital and child support issues worth millions of dollars for clients Regularly provides counsel and representation for clients in Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act matters Negotiated numerous premarital agreements, dealing with protected assets in the tens of millions of dollars Handles complex child custody, financial and jurisdictional issues on behalf of clients Other Relevant Employment Audit staff, Touche Ross (now Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu International) 1983-1984 Professional Affiliations American Bar Association State Bar of Arizona Family Law Section Maricopa County Bar Association Reported Cases Matter of Estates and Trusts of M. Pilafas, 836 P.2d 420, 1992
Practice Areas Explained
Thomas A. Longfellow's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas A. Longfellow handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Phoenix.
Divorce in Phoenix
A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Family Law in Phoenix
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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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.
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Child Support in Phoenix
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Paternity 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 Thomas A. Longfellow
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 Thomas A. Longfellow's practice in the field of divorce, family law, business, child support, and paternity.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Thomas A. Longfellow brings 40+ 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 California and Arizona United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit United States District Court for the Di, Thomas A. Longfellow can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering divorce, family law, and business, Thomas A. Longfellow 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 Thomas A. Longfellow 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 Thomas A. Longfellow Handles in Phoenix
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