$ 185-485 per hour
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Donald W. Hudspeth
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About Donald
Biography
There are at least three sound business reasons to use our firm:
First, I was a business owner before I became a lawyer. I know from experience, not just books, what it's like to run your own business.
Two, I was an Adjunct Professor and taught business law in the Barrett Honors College at the W.P. Carey School of Business at ASU.
Three, I've practiced business law representing business owners just like you for more than 25 years.
Oh, and by the way, I was a real person before I became a lawyer -- and still am.
Check our reviews and testimonials on line. Clients say they like doing business with an attorney who understands and cares about them.
Are you a business owner? The Hudspeth Law Firm only practices business law for business owners
The business of our firm is business. We only represent businesses and only handle business matters.
Are you a business with a contract or other matter in dispute? We only do commercial litigation
We help establish your brand & business value with trademark, copyright and IP protection.
Helping national & international companies do business in Arizona and Arizona companies go global
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Business
30%
40 years | 1,000 cases
Litigation
30%
33 years | 100 cases
Contracts and Agreements
15%
16 years | 1,000 cases
Limited Liability Company (LLC)
15%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Arizona for 37 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 1988
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2009. Returned to good standing in 2009
Location
The Law Offices of Donald W. Hudspeth, P.C.
3200 North Central Avenue, Suite 2500, Phoenix, AZ, 85012-2713
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Online Presence
Other places you can find Donald online.
Donald W. Hudspeth's Reviews
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Posted by Sylvia | September 1, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Mr. Hudspeth is the best business attorney I know.
I went to Mr. Hudspeth hoping that he would represent me on a business contract. But after reviewing my entire contract and having two of his staff attorneys research my case, he came to the conclusion that I would be better served by an attorney with expertise in securities law. Mr. Hudspeth did no...
Posted by Frank | June 15, 2015
Top Quality Advise
Over the years I have used the largest and best known law firms from around the nation and the world. During the many years that I have utilized Don Hudspeth for legal advice on a broad list of issues I have found he and his team to be every bit as effective as the largest international firms. As a ...
Donald W. Hudspeth's Lawyer Endorsements
"I worked with Mr. Hudspeth and his Firm on several litigation matters. He is an consummate professional and is always looking out for his clients' best interests. I was able to secure favorable outcomes with his Firm's assistance. I would strongly endorse using his firm."
"Don is an intelligent, experienced, and savvy business attorney who has helped several of my family members and friends. I could not recommend him higher for any business or commercial issue."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer returned to good standing in 2009.
Reinstated from Suspension issued in AZ, 2009
updated on 04/10/2019Attorney has been reinstated to practice law.
Suspension issued in AZ, 2009
updated on 07/26/2015Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Donald’s comment:
“AX was depositing trust deposits into the firm operations account. I did not catch this because I was overwhelmed while my office manager was out taking care of her daughter during and after repeated brain surgeries. The cure was just to move the money into the right account. No client was hurt or even complained. A former boss & State Bar President said I was the "most honest person he had ever met." I will never understand the State Bar's lack of empathy or understanding.”
Honors
2022
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2022
AZ Business Leaders, Arizona Business Magazine
2022
Listed, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
2021
Arizona Business Leader, Arizona Business Magazine
2021
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
Top Lawyers, Arizona Business Magazine
2021
Top Attorneys, Newsweek
2021
Listed, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Top Attorneys, Newsweek
2020
Top Lawyers, Arizona Business Magazine
2019
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Top Attorneys, Newsweek
2019
Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers, Martindale-Hubbell®
2017
Top Attorneys, Newsweek
2016
25 Years of Practice Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top Rated Lawyers, Legal Network
2016
Top Attorneys, Newsweek
2016
Top Attorneys, Newsweek
2015
Top Attorneys, Newsweek
2015
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top Attorneys, Newsweek
2013
Top Attorneys, Newsweek
2013
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Certificate of Appreciation, Barrett, the Honors College W.P. Carey School of Business ASU
1999
Certification- Summer Program of Instruction for Lawyers, Harvard University Law School
1990
Volunteer Lawyer of Month, Maricopa County Bar Association
1988
Fellow of the Arizona Bar Foundation, Arizona Bar Foundation
1988
Certificate of Commendation, Maricopa County Volunteer Lawyers Program
1972
Fellowship, Wichita State University -Philosophy Dept.
Work Experience
1992 - Present
President / CEO, The Law Offices of Donald W. Hudspeth, PC
2006 - 2006
Faculty Member, Barrett Honors College
2003 - 2007
Professor of Business Law at Arizona State University, Arizona State University
1997 - 1997
Founder, LawTalk radio program
1989 - 1990
Adjunct Instructor of Law, American Institute
1989 - 1989
Substitute Legal Counselor for Students, Glendale Community College
1978 - 1986
Owner/Operator, chain retail stores - major malls
1972 - 1978
Owner/Operator, chain of bars and owned real estate
1970 - 1972
Teaching Assistant Incident to Graduate School Fellowship, Wichita State University, Wichita KS
1969 - 1970
Economics Research Assistant, Wichita State University, Wichita KS
Associations
Maricopa County Bar Association
Member
State Bar of Arizona
Member
American Bar Association
Member
2001 - 2002
Biltmore Area PartnershipVice President
2000 - 2003
Biltmore Area PartnershipBoard Member
1999 - 2000
Arizona Biltmore Estates Home Owners AssociationPresident
1999 - 2002
Save Open Space CommitteeChairman
1998 - 2000
Biltmore Terraces Home Owners AssociationPresident
1997 - 2003
Arizona Biltmore Estates Home Owners AssociationBoard Member
1996 - 2000
Biltmore Terraces Home Owners AssociationBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Getting Past Thompson v. Harris: A New Standard of Constructive Eviction in Arizona
Won case appeal
Education
2019
Oxford University Merton College
Attended Class
1999
Harvard University Law School
Summer Program of Instruction for Lawyers
1988
Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1972
Wichita State University
MS - Master of Science
1972
Phi Kappa Phi
National Honor Society
1970
Wichita State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Comerica Bank Scottsdale Business Owners
Starting Your Own Business
2013
Arizona Summit School of Law
International Law Workshop
2012
Phoenix College of Law
Starting Your Own Law Firm
2012
National Convention of Wedding Planners
Common Contract Mistakes
2012
Law on the /edge Weekly Radio Program
Founder & Host "Law on the Edge" Weekly radio program -Topics in Law
2008
ASU Edson Entrepreneurial Institute
Ten Common Mistakes Business Owners Make
1999
Arizona Small Business Association
Business Law
1998
Maricopa Small Business Development Center
Business Law
1998
Financial News Radio 1510 Phoenix
Founder & Host "LawTalk" Weekly Radio Program
1997
Phoenix College
Business Law
Publications
2020
Barnes and Noble
Black Hat White Hat, ONE MINUTES LECTURES ON BUSINESS AND LAW
2015
LexisNexis publication
Follow the Money: The Whys and Wherefores of Commercial Litigation
2012
2001
1rst Books ISBN 0-75962-060-1
Law on the Edge Sex and the Constitution
1999
Accents Publication ISBN 0-967170-0-9
Inside the Firm The Inside Story on Choosing and Using a Lawyer
1995
Languages
English
Spanish
Mandarin
Activity
Legal Answers