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4.1 /5.0
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Joseph M Udall
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With over 30 years of experience in estate planning and business law, Joseph M. Udall holds an "AV" Rating from Martindale-Hubbell, recognizing his professional excellence. A magna cum laude graduate of BYU and summa cum laude graduate of ASU Law, Mr. Udall served as Articles Editor for the *Arizona State Law Journal* and clerked for Judge Charles E. Wiggins of the U.S. Court of Appeals.
He authored Bankruptcy Litigation and Practice: A Practitioner's Guide, and is admitted to practice in Arizona courts and the U.S. District Court. Fluent in Spanish, Mr. Udall actively participates in the State Bar's Business Law and Probate & Trusts sections.
Mr. Udall's long record of community service includes serving as:
- Member, City of Mesa Planning and Zoning Board
- Director, Industrial Development Authority of Maricopa County
- Member, Maricopa County Charter Committee
- Member, City of Mesa Transportation Citizens Advisory Committee
- Chairman, City of Mesa Housing Advisory Committee
- Member, Board of Directors and the Alumni Council of Arizona State University Alumni Association
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We provide a full range of business legal services in Mesa and throughout Arizona.
Our firm offers reliable advice and capable implementation for various estate planning strategies.
We help individuals minimize or avoid probate through sound, practical estate planning.
Practice Areas
10
Practice Areas
Business
45%
Commercial Real Estate
20%
Corporate and Incorporation
15%
Banking
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Licenses
Licensed in Arizona for 33 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 1992
No misconduct found
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Joseph M Udall's Reviews
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Posted by Pat | July 22, 2015
He helped me with a probate
Mr. Udall helped me with a probate for my father. He made a very difficult and complicated situation easy for me. Call him if you need a smart and understanding lawyer.
Posted by Carmela | May 5, 2014
A TRUE GENTLEMAN
I needed to do a will and powers of attorney after my divorce. I found Mr. Udall to be extremely patient with my many questions, issues, and taking the effort to understand my personal situation and concerns. He took his valuable time with me, and never gave me the impression that I was on a fast-...
Posted by anonymous | November 8, 2017 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Blunt, unhelpful and not very courteous.
Was blunt, unhelpful and cut me off during the final part of the very brief couple minute initial discussion we had, clearly seeing me as a waste of his time, and said "I've got to run", in the middle of me speaking. Couldn't allow for any final professional closure of our conversation and had to int...
Joseph M Udall's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have had the privilege of clerking for Mr. Udall. His expertise and practical nature inspire confidence in his clients, and provides a positive experience and positive results for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is knowledgeable and experienced."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joe is extremely thorough and very competent. Can't go wrong with Joe."
Mark Atchley
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William Udall
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Experience
Honors
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2024
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
1992
Valedictorian, Arizona State University Law School
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Partner, Law Firm of Joseph M. Udall, PLC
1900 - Present
Principal, Joseph M. Udall, PLC
1998 - 2001
In House Attorney, One World Online.com
1996 - 1998
Partner, Osborn Maledon
1993 - 1996
Associate, Meyer Hendricks Victor Osborn & Maledon
1992 - 1993
Law Clerk to Judge Charles Wiggins, US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
Associations
2010 - 2013
Arizona State University Alumnai AssociationAlumni Council Member
2006 - 2009
Arizona State University Alumni AssociationBoard of Directors
2002 - 2002
City of Mesa, Transportation Citizens Advisory CommitteeChairman
1999 - 2001
One World Online Charitable Foundation ("OWOCF") a 501(c)(3) charitable foundationDirector
1997 - 1999
City of Mesa, Arizona Planning and Zoning BoardBoard of Directors
1996 - 1998
Industrial Development Authority ("IDA") for the County of Maricopa, ArizonaBoard of Directors
1996 - 1996
Maricopa County Charter CommitteeElected Committee Member
Education
1992
Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Brigham Young University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Publications
1997
Wiley Law Publications
Bankruptcy Litigation & Practice: A Practitioner's Guide
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
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