David W Degnan

David W Degnan

4.6
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 16 years

Real estate Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Real Estate, Family, Contracts & Agreements

4105 N. 20th St., Suite 220, Phoenix, AZ

About David

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Real Estate 70%

17 years | 1,000 cases

70%
Family 20%

12 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 500-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 16 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2009

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David Degnan

4105 N. 20th St., Suite 220, Phoenix, AZ, 85016

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David W Degnan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

Posted by Alan | September 14, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

300 dollars for a 30 minute hour long consult with an unprepared lawyer

Was pretty unimpressed with my experience here. The lawyer, Mr. Degnan, seemed very unprepared for our meeting which was a 300 dollar hour long consult and I felt the whole time he was just trying to rush me out. I could quickly tell he hadn't read the documentation or lease I had sent him based on... a couple questions I asked early in the meeting. He barely seemed to know much at all, accurately, of my current situation. His solution to my situation was for him to quickly write up some draft of a letter he said I should send the business I was having an issue with and just kind of left that as the answer "here I wrote up what you should say just send them a letter like this." No talk of what could happen after that, how I should follow up based on how the business replies to that letter, what the consequences of the letter could be, nothing really. Just here real quick send a letter like this to them, that's what you should do - followed by like a facial expression of hope that I would just be satisfied with that and leave. Which, eventually, I did since he seemed so disinterested in the whole thing. He also had to get up literally 5 or 6 times to print out general laws that apply to the situation I was in since, as I said, he was unprepared. So, 300 dollars for 30 minutes of a lawyer that seemed ready for me to be out the door the second I came in. It was clear he didn't see my case as something he would want to take on, which is completely fine with me. But at least be prepared and give me the time I'm paying for. Put some actual effort into the person who is paying for your time. I would give 1 star, but I'm giving 2 because he was at least open to me emailing him follow-up questions after the meeting which I thought was cool.

Posted by Pati | August 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Skilled, Knowledgeable and Wins!

It was a privilege to have Mr. Degnan and his law firm represented us in a recent real estate matter. He is open, communicates well, makes sure his clients understand exactly what is occurring, professional yet friendly, expeditious, fair in his fees, compassionate and provides advice that is guided... by the law and his legal experience. His staff were extremely helpful at a moments notice. I would highly recommend his services!

Posted by Donald May | September 29, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Knowledgeable, reasonable, prompt

I found Mr. Degnan on yelp. I needed a good real estate attorney in a hurry to review papers for a closing. He was amazingly through and prompt. His secretary Caralee makes doing business with him an extra pleasure. Oh, on other thing... he is super reasonable!

Posted by Leslie | March 6, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Foreclosure

Mr. Degnan is very professional and wise. Highly recommend his service. My situation was a mess and he listened to ALL the details and helped in all the ways possible. I was dealing with a horrible realtor from AZ & Associates Real Estate Group that the state had assigned to my case. They where to... protect my credit and made one poor decision after another. Mr. Degnan was amazing, he came up with brilliant ideas and solutions and was the one that had the right idea to get the property sale to close before being foreclosed. Mr. Degnan's education and seemingly endless resources also stopped the realtor from putting me in further damaging situations. I am indebted to him. Thank you thank you.

Posted by anonymous | November 23, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Wrongful liens

My case involved liens being placed on my home by a man I didn't know or ever did business with. I eventually lost this home to a foreclosure as I was unable to refinance due to the wrongful liens. The Attorney never offered to take my case so he wasn't hired. I looked into to it myself and believe m...y statutes of limitations is up as it was seven years ago.

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David W Degnan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Randal Hutson

Real estate lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Degnan is a top-notch real estate attorney. If I had a real estate issue, I would not hesitate to hire David. He is extremely well versed in the area of real estate law, as well as those related areas of practice."

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Adam Studnicki

Unknown lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Degnan's continuing dedication to the law and his clients is admirable."

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Samuel Saks

Unknown lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sean Cleary

Real estate lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Janis Pelletier

Power of attorney lawyer | Mar 10

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Skabelund

Real estate lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked with David with mutual clients. David is very caring attorney who will put the client first. I highly recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2008

CALI Antitrust Award Winner, CALI Excellence for the Future Award

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner, Degnan Law, PLLC

2009 - 2014

Attorney, Various Law Firms

Associations

2009 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Lender Liability

Bank ended up funding the loan, paying for all expenses (including my fees)

Real Estate Board Complaint

Dismissed

HOA Dispute

The HOA dropped its claim for assessments

Deficiency Action

Settled on courthouse steps

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Education

2009

Oklahoma City U

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Arizona State University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2015

National Business Institute: The Law of Jury Selection Voir Dire and Jury Selection

2015

National Business Institute Seminar: Case Law Update Construction Defects: A step by step guide to unraveling claims

2014

Everything You Don't Know About E-Discovery (But Wish You Did) Making Electronic Discovery Usable in the Court Room

2013

Real Estate Case Law Update

Real Estate Non-Disclosure Issues

2013

Credit Restoration following a Short Sale or Foreclosure

Short Sales and Beyond

2013

Applying the Rules of Evidence: What Every Attorney Needs to Know Electronic Discovery Update

2012

Vendor Selection E-Discovery

2012

Records Management, Email and Beyond: Best Practices for Government Law Offices

Records Management

2012

E-Discovery, Public Records and Metadata

E-Discovery

2012

E-Discovery and Cloud Computing Tips for All Lawyers

Cloud Computing

Publications

2015

Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business Resolving Unmarried Property Disputes

2012

The Public Lawyer Controlling the Costs of Electronic Discovery for Government Attorneys

2011

Minnesota Journal of Law, Science and Technology Accounting for the Costs of Electronic Discovery

2010

Mass Transit Magazine Transit in the Digital Age

2009

ABA Pretrial Practice and Discovery Newsletter The Forgotten Step in Electronic Discovery: Admissibility

2008

ABA Pretrial Practice and Discovery Newsletter Seven Questions (and Some Answers) on Electronic Discovery

2007

ABA Pretrial Practice and Discovery Newsletter (Fall 2007). Ephemeral Data: New Traps for the Unwary

Languages

English

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