Overall Rating
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This is an aggregated review score of Avvo and Lawyers.com reviews.
5.0 /5.0
62 Client Reviews
$ 500-500 per hour
About Jeffrey
Biography
We are an AV Preeminent-rated, commercial practice law firm offering a wide range of services for large, medium and small businesses, both publicly-traded and privately owned, including banks, life insurance companies, commercial mortgage brokers, credit unions, aerospace and automobile manufacturers, homebuilders and real estate developers.
In particular, we emphasize: commercial real estate transactions; commercial real estate finance transactions; acquisitions and sales of businesses; limited liability companies and corporations; construction law; and franchising.
We advise and solve problems for business owners, business buyers and sellers, commercial real estate lenders and borrowers, commercial real estate sellers and buyers, commercial real estate landlords and tenants, commercial construction contractors and subcontractors, design professionals, and franchisors and franchisees.
(NOTE: AV Preeminent (5.0 out of 5.0) is the HIGHEST RATING awarded to a law firm or a lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell National Legal Directory and is the result of an extensive and confidential review by the attorney's peers in the legal community. The AV rating indicates "very high to preeminent legal ability" and demonstration of "the highest professional and ethical standards.")
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Commercial Real Estate
45%
40 years
Business
35%
40 years
Construction and Development
10%
40 years
Franchising
10%
34 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2022 2021 2020
Licenses
Licensed in Arizona for 39 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 1986
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Schoen, P.C.
4939 West Ray Road, Suite 4-503, Chandler, AZ, 85226
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Online Presence
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Jeffrey A Schoen's Reviews
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Posted by Jeff | April 14, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Recommend Jeff Schoen
Jeff Schoen is a very knowledgeable, reliable and detail oriented attorney. He is very timely in his requests and responses and keeps the client informed of every stage of the legal process and upcoming procedures. He is a wealth of knowledge in his field to draw on and is respected. Highly recomm...
Posted by Matthew | November 10, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Lawyer, Trustworthy Man
Jeff has been my company's go-to counsel for several years. He has been an invaluable resource navigating complex real estate deals, asset purchase transactions, and employment law issues. He is very good at helping break down complicated things into understandable lay person language. He takes th...
Posted by Heather | August 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Recommend!
My husband and I decided to contact Jeff after reading all of his positive Google reviews. We were starting a freight hauling business and needed an LLC. Jeff answered all of our questions and took care of everything. We were surprised at how fast the process was. He even brought up some important ti...
Posted by Courtney | August 7, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Efficient, communicative and detail-oriented
Jeffrey Schoen was a pleasure to work with. He provided a timeline and communicated very well along the way to ensure the business move and transfer of ownership were successful. I appreciated his expert services in a time of need. Thank you!
Posted by Justin | July 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Knowledgeable Commercial Real Estate Attorney
We thoroughly enjoyed working with Jeffrey Schoen. My family and I were involved in a complex commercial real estate transaction that transpired over many months. Jeff always responded quickly with thorough evaluations of our next steps and cogent legal advice. He followed through with our many ques...
Jeffrey A Schoen's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jeffrey is a wealth of knowledge about business law, as well as real estate. It has been my pleasure to get to know him as a fellow attorney and am happy to endorse him."
"I have known Jeffrey Schoen for years. He has a great reputation in the community, and works hard for his clients. I highly recommend him for commercial real estate and business matters."
"Jeff is an experienced commercial transaction attorney, having handled both real estate financing, sales, leasing, etc. as well general commercial matters. He also contributes to the body of knowledge available in our profession by writing columns for professional magazines, etc. A further testament to his professional standing is the AV preeminent rating which Jeff has received from Martindale-Hubbell. I would not hesitate to refer a friend or client to Jeff! Robert Erven Brown"
"I had the good fortune of associating with Jeff some years back and he was the utmost professional. Jeff brought decades of knowledge and experience to the client. I was able to trust the work he produced in the commercial realm, as did our client. His work was meticulous and I highly recommend him. Jeff is ethical, trustworthy, and a true professional."
"I endorse this lawyer. Jeff has been very helpful and skilled in handling real estate and business matters for clients whom I have referred to him when I could not represent them due to some conflict or need for separate counsel. I've always had positive feedback from such clients, and I'm happy to continue to recommend him."
"Jeff is very professional and experienced in representing clients involved in franchising."
"I referred an international client to Jeff. His work showed an attention to detail and an excellent command of the issues involved in that business and real estate related matter. I have absolute confidence recommending him to anyone seeking legal services."
"I endorse this lawyer. As a fellow lawyer in the community Jeff is a pleasure to work with, is very competent and experienced."
"It is with great pleasure that I endorse Jeff Schoen as one of the most conscientious, intelligent and articulate business lawyers I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Jeff and I were business partner's for many years, during which we shared an office suite, while maintaining separate practices in different practice areas of law. I regularly recommend Mr. Schoen to my family, friends and professional colleagues throughout Arizona who are in need of legal assistance with commercial real estate, franchising, business formation and other general business legal needs. If you need a competent, ethical and caring attorney on your side, call Jeff."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Top 3 Real Estate Lawyers - Chandler, AZ, ThreeBestRated.com
2026
Rated 5.0 out of 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell®
2026
AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell®
2026
Southwest Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers
2025
AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Southwest Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers
2025
Rated 5.0 out of 5.0, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2025
Client Champion Platinum, Martindale-Hubbell®
2025
Top 3 Real Estate Lawyers - Chandler, AZ, ThreeBestRated.com
2024
Top 3 Real Estate Lawyers - Chandler, AZ, ThreeBestRated.com
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Top 3 Real Estate Lawyers - Chandler, AZ, ThreeBestRated.com
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2023
Member, Arizona's Finest Lawyers
2022
Commercial Law Firm of the Year-Arizona, Corp Today Magazine
2022
Top 3 Real Estate Lawyers - Chandler, AZ, ThreeBestRated.com
2020
Top Lawyers of Arizona, The Arizona Republic
2020
Recognized, The Heritage Registry of Who's Who
2019
Business Law Firm of the Year - Arizona, Corporate Insider
2019
Arizona's Top Rated Lawyers, National Law Journal
2019
Top Rated - Business, Legal Leaders Magazine - Arizona's Top Rated Lawyers
2018
Top Business Lawyers - Arizona, Corporate Insider
2017
Top Lawyers In Arizona, The Legal Network
2016
America's Most Honored Professionals - Top 1%, America's Most Honored
2016
Preeminent Lawyer, Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers by Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Best Business Law Firm - Arizona, Acquisition International Magazine
1982
Certificate of Master Instructor Pilot, United States Air Force, Air Training Command
1978
Top Graduate, Class 78-21, Pilot Instructor Training School, United States Air Force, Air Training Command
Work Experience
1994 - Present
Founding Shareholder (Partner), Law Offices of Jeffrey A. Schoen, P.C.
1993 - 1994
Partner, Polese, Hiner & Nolan, P.A.
1990 - 1992
Associate, Polese, Hiner & Nolan, P.A.
1989 - 1990
Associate General Counsel, Chase Bank of Arizona
1986 - 1988
Associate, Storey & Ross, P.C.
Associations
1986 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1986 - Present
Arizona State BarMember
1996 - 1997
American Association of Franchisees & DealersChairman of the LegaLine Council Accreditation Subcommittee
1996 - 1997
American Association of Franchisees & DealersSecretary of the LegaLine Council
1995 - 1999
American Association of Franchisees & DealersMember, Steering Committee of LegaLine Council
1986 - 2023
Maricopa County Bar AssociationMember
Education
1986
Arizona State University Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
Arizona State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2012
Minimizing Engineering Liability Exposure
Understanding (and Minimizing) Liability under Contract
2011
Advanced LLC Issues
Current Updates and Emerging Trends
2008
Minimizing Engineering Liability Exposure
Avoiding Liability Under Contracts
2007
Commercial Leases: How to Do Them Right!
Commercial Leases
2005
Real Estate Purchase and Sale Transactions
Real Estate Purchase and Sale Transactions
2005
Negotiating, Drafting and Enforcing Commercial Leases in Arizona
Commercial Leases
2005
Commercial Real Estate Transactions
Commercial Real Estate Transactions
2004
Arizona Commercial Real Estate Transactions: From Listing to Closing
Commercial Real Estate Transactions
2003
Commercial Leases: How to Do Them Right!
Commercial Leases
1998
Client Counseling Competition
Judge
1997
Negotiation Competition
Judge
1997
Client Counseling Competition
Judge
1996
Negotiation Competition
Judge
1996
Client Counseling Competition
Judge
1995
Negotiation Competition
Judge
Publications
2012
Minimizing Engineering Liability Exposure by HalfMoon Seminars
Understanding (and Minimizing) Liability under Contract
2011
Advanced LLC Issues by National Business Institute
LLCs: Current Updates and Emerging Trends
2007
Commercial Leases: How to Do Them Right! by Sterling Education Services
Commercial Leases (Overview)
2005
Commercial Real Estate Transactions by Professional Education Systems Institute
Real Estate Purchase and Sale Transactions (Overview)
2005
Negotiating, Drafting and Enforcing Commercial Leases in Arizona by Sterling Education Services
Commercial Leases (Overview)
1996
Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business
A Primer on Commercial Loans
1996
Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business
Purchasing Franchises
1996
National Mortgage Broker
A Primer on Commercial Real Estate Loans
1996
Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business
Options and Rights of Refusal
1995
Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business
Entering into Contracts Using Faxed Signatures
1995
Arizona Journal of Real Estate & Business
Forms of Holding Title to Real Estate
1986
Arizona State Law Journal by ASU College of Law
Airport Noise: How State and Local Governments Can Protect Airports from Urban Encroachment
Languages
English