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Michael B Irish
also known as Michael Irish
About Michael
Biography
Michael Irish is a fully-functioning transactional business & real estate attorney, focusing his practice (iLaw, PLLC - Founded 2018) on contract work, looking to transition into a General Counsel or in-house type role. Michael is also a licensed mediator, tries to resolve all conflicts, and is planning on using these talents someday behind the bench in the judicial ranks. Michael is the sole Republican 2024 Candidate for Justice of the Peace - Moon Valley, also the only licensed attorney running, so it should be a no-brainer...but the general public is allowed to vote.
• Specializations: contracts, corporate business, real estate, landlord-tenant (commercial and residential), and private lending
• Engages in the acquisition, development, financing, leasing, sale and management of office, industrial, retail and mixed-use properties, incl. negotiating/drafting construction contracts, leases (office, industrial, residential, ground and retail), purchase and sale agreements, CC&Rs, development agreements, acquisition, development, construction and permanent financing and all other types of lending transactions
• Represents property owners in regards to all matters relating to the ownership and management of commercial real estate, in addition to representing both lenders/borrowers in a variety of finance transactions (loan originations - workouts of troubled loans)
• Assists landlords, property/asset managers and other clients in regards to resolving landlord-tenant disputes, FED (eviction) actions, rent collections, and the enforcement of creditors’ rights in bankruptcy, in addition to other types of commercial and real estate litigation
• Provides counseling as well as services in forming limited liability companies, partnerships and corporations, drafting operating agreements, partnership agreements, joint venture agreements, shareholders agreements and buy/sell agreements, employment agreements, non-competition and confidentiality agreements, negotiating and documenting all other forms of business transactions
• Managed document review projects, discovery motions; experienced in taking and defending depositions, legal research, preparing legal memoranda: Complaints, Answers, demand letters, AZ Corporation Commission filings, corporate dissolutions, and liquor licensing
Practice Areas
20
Practice Areas
Business
30%
15 years
Real Estate
30%
15 years
Commercial Real Estate
5%
15 years
Contracts and Agreements
5%
15 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-500 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Arizona for 14 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Location
iLaw, PLLC
532 E. Maryland Ave, Suite F, Phoenix, AZ, 85012
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Practice Areas
Contracts & Agreements (9)
Real Estate (9)
Business (6)
Lawsuits & Disputes (5)
Corporate & Incorporation (3)
Landlord & Tenant (3)
Residential (2)
Commercial (1)
Consumer Protection (1)
Debt & Lending Agreements (1)
Employment & Labor (1)
Entertainment (1)
Intellectual Property (1)
Land Use & Zoning (1)
Limited Liability Company (LLC) (1)
Mergers & Acquisitions (1)
Probate (1)
Trusts (1)
Showing 6 - 10 of 16 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by Susan | June 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant
Help with Landlord/Tenant Issue
Most grateful for Mr. Irish's help with our landlord/tenant issue. Having him represent us regarding this issue has given us total piece of mind. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone.
Posted by Kimberly VanHorn | May 17, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Worked with Michael & was treated with expert advice
My husband and I hired Michael Irish to help us with a housing situation when I was pregnant and did not need the unwanted stress. We knew that we needed to connect with an expert in the field. We hired Mike and he was excellent to work with. We felt that he was timely and always followed up with us ...
Posted by Kenneth | April 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Probate
Great Lawyer!!!
Michael helped us when we needed to get our vacation owner properties transferred out of our deceased parents names, and into our names as their children. I highly recommend Michael, as an excellent lawyer! Kenneth
Posted by Anthony | April 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements
Professional & quick
Needed an attorney to draw up a contract & promissory note for business purchase. Michael had come recommended to me. After initial consultation I hired him. He was able to get everything I need done in a very quick, professional, and detailed way. And he was even able to work around an upcoming end ...
Posted by Tegan | April 29, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Knowledgeable and very helpful
I hired Michael to put a demand letter together for a lawsuit re: Unjust Enrichment. He got a plethora of documents from me and was able to understand what had happened in the case. He is patient, knowledgeable and friendly. I appreciate all he did for me.
Michael B Irish's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is innovative and has a strong business sense. I have known Michael Irish for several years, am confident in his client relations and inclination to provide straight-forward legal advice and representation. He is a prime candidate for any legal and social endeavor he pursues."
"Michael is a great lawyer and a good friend. He has been very helpful in a professional capacity and a friend of the firm. Highly recommended and endorsed!"
"I endorse this lawyer. He is experienced and knowledgeable in corporate business, real estate, landlord/tenant (commercial and residential), and private lending matters."
"I endorse Mr. Irish. When it comes to contracts and business, no one does it better."
"I have referred clients to Mr. Irish on a number of occasions and have sought his advice on cases on which I am working. Mr. Irish is extremely knowledgeable and very easy to work with. I am very particular to whom I refer clients as it is a reflection on myself as well. Any client I have referred to Mr. Irish has had nothing but good things to say about him and I know I can trust any client I refer to him is in very good hands."
"Michael is a great attorney, knowledgable about many areas of law and easy to work with. No nonsense straight to the point and how he can help. I refer my clients to him because I know they will be in good hands."
"Michael is a knowledgeable attorney with a no-nonsense attitude (a fantastic quality!). I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have know Michael for over 12 years. He is diligent and always puts clients’ needs first."
"I endorse this lawyer. Whenever I have had real estate issues arise in my practice, I have always been able to count on the advice and counsel of Michael Irish. He is an excellent lawyer."
"Mr. Irish is a fantastic advocate. He is proficient in Business, Real Estate, and Transactional law. Mr. Irish is second to none as an advocate; his skills benefit the client like no other attorney. Mr. Irish shows strength through confidence. Do yourself a favor and hire Mr. Irish."
"Michael is a very analytical and diligent attorney. I strongly recommended him as your attorney."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2021
10 Years of Excellence, Martindale-Hubbell®
1996
MVP, Baseball Coach
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Managing Attorney, iLaw, PLLC
2011 - 2018
Associate Attorney, Brier, Irish, Hubbard & Erhart, PLC
Associations
2020 - Present
Certified Mediators of ArizonaMediator
2016 - Present
Sports Lawyers AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Arizona State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Biz and RE
Education
2022
Harvard University - edX
CS50L for Lawyers - Computer Science
2011
Phoenix School of Law
JD
2011
Arizona Summit Law School
JD
2007
University of Arizona
Bachelor's
2003
Brophy College Prep
High School
Speaking Engagements
2020
Justice of the Peace Moon Valley
2020 Republican Nominee
2020
Brophy Student Career Day
The Legal Career - Life of a Lawyer
2019
N/A
N/A
Publications
2019
N/A
N/A
2011
Law Review
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Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
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