Atty. Thomas A. "Tom" Maraz

Atty. Thomas A. "Tom" Maraz

Tom’s practices include a broad range of complex commercial litigation, including business, construction, condemnation, trust and mass tort litigation. He has represented clients in numerous mediations and trials in both state and federal court, arguing before both divisions of the Arizona Court of Appeals, the Arizona Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Phoenix Phoenix 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Thomas A. "Tom" Maraz at a glance

Thomas A. "Tom" Maraz is a business, construction, and litigation attorney based in Phoenix, Arizona, practicing at Milligan Lawless PC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in Arizona (1986). Educated at The University of Arizona (J.D., 1986) and Arizona State University (BA, 1980). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serands clients in Phoenix, AZ and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Tom’s practices include a broad range of complex commercial litigation, including business, construction, condemnation, trust and mass tort litigation. He has represented clients in numerous mediations and trials in both state and federal court, arguing before both divisions of the Arizona Court of Appeals, the Arizona Supreme Court and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Tom has handled exclusively civil litigation matters for more than 25 years, and has substantial experience in commercial, construction, business lien and trust disputes of all types, including breach of contract and fiduciary duties, fraud and misrepresentation, condemnation and valuation, and professional liability.

Tom was recognized by Best Lawyers in America as the 2015 “Phoenix Lawyer of the Year – Construction Law”. Prior to joining Gallagher & Kennedy, he was a legislative assistant to Senator Frank Murkowski for the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

REPRESENTATIVE CASES
  • BT Capital, LLC v. TD Service Co. of Arizona, 5/4/2012, 228 Ariz. 188
  • Neeme Systems Solutions, Inc. v. Spectrum Aeronautical, LLC, 3/24/2011, 226 Ariz 577
  • Cachet Residential Builders, Inc. v. Gemini Ins. Co., 3/17/2009, 2009 WL 692324, 2009 U.S. Dist. Lexis 21507
  • In re Turner-Dunn Homes, Inc., 9/30/2008, 2008 WL 5046698
  • Doe v. Miles, 190 Ariz. 173 2/18/1997
  • Burns v. Jaquays Min. Corp., 11/15/1989, 162 Ariz. 186
  • Villareal v. State, Dept. of Transp., 4/20/1989, 160 Ariz. 474
  • Nikolous v. Superior Court In and For Maricopa County, 6/21/1988, 157 Ariz 256
  • Cothrunv. Schwartz, 3/29/1988, 156 Ariz. 459
  • Burns v. Jaquays Min. Corp., 12/10/1987, 156 Ariz. 375

    Practice Areas Explained

    Thomas A. "Tom" Maraz's Areas of Practice

    Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Thomas A. "Tom" Maraz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

    Business & Corporate Law

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

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    Construction Law

    Thomas A. "Tom" Maraz is one of 40,689 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Arizona →

    Civil Litigation

    Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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    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 Thomas A. "Tom" Maraz

    Where is Thomas A. "Tom" Maraz's law office located?
    Thomas A. "Tom" Maraz's law practice is located in Phoenix, Arizona. The firm is Milligan Lawless PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
    What practice areas does Thomas A. "Tom" Maraz handle?
    Thomas A. "Tom" Maraz focuses on business, construction, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Arizona.
    How long has Thomas A. "Tom" Maraz practiced law?
    Thomas A. "Tom" Maraz has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
    Where did Thomas A. "Tom" Maraz go to law school?
    Thomas A. "Tom" Maraz earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (BA, 1980).
    How can I contact Thomas A. "Tom" Maraz for a consultation?
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    What awards or recognition has Thomas A. "Tom" Maraz received?
    Thomas A. "Tom" Maraz's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate.

    Education

    J.D.
    The University of Arizona
    - 1986
    BA
    Arizona State University
    - 1980

    Awards

    Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Real Estate
    - 2026
    Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
    - 2026
    Lawyer of the Year — Construction Law (Phoenix)
    - 2015

    Bar Admissions

    Arizona
    Admitted: 1986

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