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David L Blackledge
also known as Blackledge Legal
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Biography
Blackledge Law, PLLC founder David Blackledge focuses on two practice areas:
Assisting startups and emerging businesses as an affordable, part-time in-house counsel, and specific expertise and practical knowledge of government contracting, procurement, and post-award government program management and compliance.
He is a 30 year veteran of the technology world and worked in key management areas including sales and operation of early stage businesses, many venture-backed.
David brings a unique skill set to understanding his client issues and business concerns.
Mr. Blackledge holds a BS in Management from the Pennsylvania State University, an MBA in Finance and International Business from George Washington University, both with honors, post-graduate work in Mergers and Acquisitions at UCLA, and a JD from the Arizona State University College of Law.
David is a member of several professional associations focusing on the technology community as well as an active angel investor in both Phoenix and Tucson. At the Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, David specialized in the law of science and technology.
There David won several CALI awards in business law signifying significant academic achievement.
Activities included board membership in community service groups such as the Corporate and Business Law Society (CABLS) and a student ambassador in the schools admissions office. He was also a senior associate in the Innovation Advancement Program (IAP) legal and business consulting clinic.
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Licensed in Arizona for 13 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2012
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Blackledge Law PLLC
Po Box 2727, Scottsdale, AZ, 85252-2727
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Posted by Valorie | August 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Business
All-Star Startup Attorney
Mr. Blackledge's 30 years of rich experience with technology startups, emerging businesses and capital investment groups combined with his blossoming legal practice make him an ideal attorney for entrepreneurs. His guidance has helped me clear obstacles on the path to success with my startup, Stellar...
Posted by Michael | August 13, 2015 | Business
Great Business lawyer who knows the most underrated skill any professional can have.
I have worked with David Blackledge for nearly 3 years. He has always provided my clients with sound legal advice. Prompt, professional, courteous and to the point. David knows the most underrated skill any professional can have is the ability to listen. He listens to the details of the case and d...
David L Blackledge's Lawyer Endorsements
"David is a very smart attorney with significant experience in the business world. His legal evaluations are very thorough. Clients can be certain that he will identify any potential issues in their business documentation and that he will recommend the most effective course of action to either avoid or resolve any problems."
"David is one of the rare attorneys out there, who has had the great experience of working in the business world and finding significant success as an entrepreneur before becoming an attorney. This insight makes him a phenomenal option for business owners and professionals. On top of all of his intelligence and knowledge, he is also a kind person, who gives back to this world more than he takes."
"David is an exceptional attorney who greatly cares about his clients legal problems and their successes. I have had the fortune of working jointly with him on a number of matters. His background with government contracts permits him to have a level of expertise that other attorneys do not have. He is creative and is an end-game thinker. I would recommend David to anyone looking for excellent business advice."
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Estate planning lawyer
Experience
Honors
2015
Section Chair, ARIZONA STATE BAR – E-COMMERCE SECTION.
2014
Innovation Advancement Program legal clinic, Arizona State University
2012
CALI, Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Adjunct Professor – Business Law, GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY
2014 - Present
Attorney and Firm Founder, BLACKLEDGE LAW, PLLC
2012 - 2015
Attorney, QUARLES & BRADY, LLP
2011 - 2011
Senior Associate, Innovation Advancement Program legal clinic, SANDRA DAY O’CONNOR COLLEGE OF LAW CLINIC
2011 - 2011
Student attorney, Rule 38 Student Attorney, Innovation Advancement Program legal clinic
2010 - 2010
Judicial Extern, MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT, Civil Division
2005 - 2012
Director, Government Sales, DRIVECAM, Inc.
2002 - 2005
Vice President, Business Development/Operations, RL PHILLIPS
Associations
2014 - Present
ARIZONA TECHNOLOGY INVESTORS FORUM (ATIF) and DESERT ANGELSMember of the screening committee
2014 - Present
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY MENTORINGMentoring and legal assistance to student companies
2011 - Present
Corporate and Business Law Society (CABLS)Board Member
2010 - Present
Senior AssociateIAP legal and business consulting clinic.
2014 - 2015
State Bar of Arizona, E-Commerce SectionChair
Education
2012
Arizona State University College of Law
JD
1983
The George Washington University
MBA
1979
The Pennsylvania State University
B.S.
Languages
English