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Elley Law PLC maintains a general practice with an emphasis on civil litigation, real estate, and business law. Rich is a licensed member of the State Bar of Arizona and is admitted to practice in all state courts in Arizona, the United States District Court of Arizona, and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Rich began his career in law with the Northrop Grumman Corporation where he gained hands-on experience with multi-billion dollar contracts and contract negotiation. After leaving Northrop, he completed an internship at Maxey Law Office in Spokane, Washington, focusing on litigation in family, criminal, and personal injury law.
Rich received his Doctorate in Jurisprudence from Gonzaga University School of Law where he was awarded the Excellence in Business Anti-Trust CALI award and graduated with the honor of Cum Laude. Additionally, Rich was a long-time multi-state licensed loan originator and has over two decades of experience in real estate finance and lending.
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State: Arizona
Acquired: 2011
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Posted by Nicole | August 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Litigation
Attorney
Mr. Elley is a fantastic litigator! He is well-prepared and communicates well with clients! He will do an excellent job litigating your case and obtaining a favorable outcome!
Posted by Thom | August 12, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Personal Injury
Representation for Personal Injury
Mr. Elley was our Counsel for a Personal Injury Lawsuit. Mr. Elley was prepared from the beginning to the end of the case. His preparation prior to the "Depositions", "Jury Selections" and the "Trial" were beyond my expectations. His preparation reminded me of my High School football coach putting...
Posted by Kathy | July 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Experience
I have used Rich twice. He is extremely responsive and very knowledgeable. His prices are more than fair while still getting top notch service and results.
Posted by Michael | May 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Business
A Professional & An Outstanding Attorney for the situation at hand!
Mr. Elley was Alert and Knowledgeable of our situation and kept us informed of our status as our case progressed through out the Year and a half it took to come to an agreement in which our case was triumphantly successful!!! Mr, Elley without a doubt should definitely be considered for your legal bu...
Posted by Ray | March 29, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
A Trustworthy Lawyer
I was very impressed with Richards ability to ask all the right questions getting the information he needed to make sound decisions leading to Victory.
"Richard is an extremely focused, intelligent, and dedicated lawyer. I have known him for several years and have asked him for his trusted advice on multiple occasions. I highly recommend Richard to anyone who is need of an attorney."
"Richard Elley is a thoughtful and intelligent attorney and I know that he is a hard worker. I have always been impressed by his professionalism and I would recommend consulting with him for legal services."
"Richard's business acumen is unique among attorneys in Arizona. Most attorneys know the law fairly well and some of them are personable. Richard, though, has nearly a decade of experience in the mortgage industry, he knows the law, AND he is personable. I know he will be the first person I call when I organize my business. I strongly suggest you call Richard for a consult, you will not regret it."
"Richard Elley is an excellent choice for an attorney, no matter what your legal needs, but especially when dealing in areas of business, real estate, landlord/tenant issues, and/or litigation. I've known Richard for many years now and would encourage anyone needing legal assistance in AZ to get in touch with him prior to settling for another attorney."
"I've known Richard since law school. Calm and collected with a wealth of experience before and after school, Richard is someone you can count on. He's a good man and a great professional."
"I endorse Richard Elley. Richard was a former colleague of mine and always demonstrated a great deal of professionalism, preparation, and knowledge in the task at hand."
"I have referred several individuals to Richard who were in need of legal help surrounding various legal matters touching on property. I have heard nothing but positive feedback from those individuals I have referred to him."
"I have worked with Richard for the past four years, and in that time have come to rely on him to assist me with my real estate work. He is very knowledgeable in many facets of real estate, including mortgages, title issues, undisclosed defects and liens. He is also my go-to guy for residential and commercial evictions. He is always looking for a good solution for his clients, whether that be litigation, mediation, or some other way to resolve disputes. I like that he is always focused on the best result for the client, and getting to that result as quickly and efficiently as possible."
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2021
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2020
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
Avvo Clients' Choice Award, Avvo
2009
CALI Excellence for the Future Awards, The Center for Computer-Assisted Legal Instruction
2011 - Present
Attorney, Elley Law PLC
2010 - Present
Corporate Counsel, NationsChoice Mortgage
2012 - Present
9th Circuit Court of AppealsAdmitted to Practice
2011 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaAttorney Member
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2010 - Present
United States District Court for the District of ArizonaAdmitted to Practice
Dismissed in favor of client
2010
JD - Juris Doctor
2016
Fair Housing and Fair Lending
2015
HUD's New Origination Handbook
2015
TILA RESPA Integrated Disclosures (TRID) Implementation
2014
Bullying and Sexual Harassment in the Workplace
2013
FTC Online and Cell Phone Disclosures, Overview of New Rules
2011
Nuts and Bolts of an AML Program for Residential Mortgage Lenders and Originators
2015
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When being served a summons? Is it legal for them to tape a copy of the summons to your front door? Isn't a signature required?
27 Dec 2018
Is my spouse required to sign a disclaimer deed in a cash land transaction in AZ?
17 Dec 2018
My neighbors tree uprooted from his back yard, went through his fence and landed in my front yard.
07 Sep 2015