Marc R Lieberman

Marc R Lieberman

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 42 years

Commercial real estate Lawyer at Scottsdale, AZ
Practice Areas: Commercial, Partnership

8601 N Scottsdale Rd Suite 300, Scottsdale, AZ

About Marc

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Commercial Real Estate 50%

Marc Lieberman is a designated Super Lawyer, was the cover feature of SuperLawyers Magazine for calendar year 2009. His practice is limited to commercial transactions and litigation. As a member of a national law firm, he has the capacity to handle nearly every commercial matter faced by his clients.

43 years

50%
Partnership 50%

Marc Lieberman Chairs the Kutak Rock Institutional Investment Group which documents private equity, hedge fund, commingled real estate and other "alternative investments" for institutional clients throughout the U.S.

34 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 500-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 14 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2011

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 14 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2011

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 40 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1985

Inactive

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 42 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1983

Retired

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Marc R Lieberman

8601 N Scottsdale Rd Suite 300, Scottsdale, AZ, 85253-2742

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Marc R Lieberman's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

8 Client Reviews

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Posted by Craig | October 01, 2013 | Real Estate

Marc Lieberman Is Very Honest

I made a telephone call to Marc Lieberman Monday, 30 September 2013 and left a message. I was very impressed that not only did Marc call me back less than 20 minutes later, but he gave me excellent and honest real estate advice. This was despite the fact that his advice to me would not bring him my b...usiness in this situation. I could tell that Marc had my best interests in mind by the advice he gave me. If I ever do need to hire a real estate attorney in Arizona, I would absolutely hire Marc Lieberman. If you need a top-notch, highly professional and honest real estate attorney, I highly recommend that you hire Marc Lieberman!

Posted by Kayli | February 19, 2013 | Real Estate

Honesty is Lieberman's Middle Name!!

I contacted Attorney Marc Lieberman in January to help me with a real estate transaction that just was out of control...the realtor did not do one thing to sell my home besides list it for sale. The realtor tried to adjust the original contract without my knowledge or permission to change his commis...sion and forced me to use a title company who would not take my calls and tried to make sure he received his new commission rate! I emailed Attorney Lieberman through Avvo shortly after my house was under contract. Within 5 minutes I received an email back with answers from Attorney Lieberman!! After a few days of emailing, Attorney Lieberman advised that I should wait to retain him until I was ready to file a lawsuit. He gave me the cost in advance (ball park) and mentioned that he would assist me with questions until/if that time came. I would have to say Attorney Lieberman is an amazing attorney, he offered to help me at any hour of the day, was honest, and really made an impression with me.

Posted by Ed Schwartz | January 23, 2013

Mr. Lieberman is a fantastic attorney. He combines an uncanny business acumen with an ability to protect our interests.

I would strongly recommend Marc Lieberman as an attorney. He has the ability to work through complex situations and is a true deal maker. He is also very skilled at focusing on the important issues and being very efficient with his time. Marc does not get caught up in the ego battles many lawyers ...get caught up in, which merely costs clients time, money and considerable aggravation. With his soft manner, Marc is able to be both tough and effective, without letting the legal process spin out of control. This is a rare quality found in today's legal profesion. This of course saves money in that he is not just looking to run up the bill. Most importantly, I always feel Marc has the clients best interests in mind when giving advice and providing legal services. Marc also has a great team of professionals he works with and will delegate tasks when appropriate. In summary, I highly recommend Marc Lieberman due to his intelligence, service (always top notch) and his ability to put his clients' interest first.

Posted by Aaron | January 08, 2013 | Business

Marc Lieberman Recommendation

We have been working with Marc over the past 7 years. It's a great comfort to know that Marc and team are there when we need them. They saved us a very large sum of money on our last large business transaction and they are very professional and knowledgeable about these types of transactions. We ...highly recommend Marc and his team to anyone looking for a great legal team.

Posted by Daniel | January 06, 2013 | Business

Commercial business

Mark has always been fair, straightforward and knowledgeable in all of our dealings - he's represented my firm for nearly 20 years

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Marc R Lieberman's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Sargeant

Commercial real estate lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marc Lieberman has one of the best reputations around. The cases he handles in civil litigation and in the pension area are done with consummate professionalism at the highest level."

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William Sargeant

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers

2021

Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers

2020

Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers

2019

Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers

2014

Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers

2013

Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers

2012

Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers

2009

Super Lawyer, Southwest Super Lawyers

1997

Civil Rights Award, Arizona Attorney General

1996

Herb Brooks Leader of Distinction Award, Anti Defamation League

1979

Moeller Prize, Association of Excellence In Journalism

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Senior Partner, Kutak Rock, LLP

Associations

1990 - Present

State Bar of Arizona, Real Property Section

Member

2006 - 2010

Arizona Thurgood Marshall American Inn of Court

Past Chairman and Master

2005 - 2011

Arizona Judicial Performance Commission

Former Member

2000 - 2004

State Bar of Arizona, Ariizona Attorney Magazine

Past Chairman, Board of Editors

1993 - 2000

State Bar of Arizona, Appellate Practice Section

Past Chairman and Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Snyder v. Tucson Police, 198 Ariz. 239, 8 P.3d 1153

Affirmed

Parada v. Parada, 196 Ariz. 428, 999 P.2d 184 (2000)

Affirmed

Thurston v. Judge’s Retirement Plan, 179 Ariz. 49, 876 P.2d 545 (1994)

Reversed

McClead v. Pima County, 174 Ariz. 348, 849 P.2d 1378 (App. 1992)

Affirmed

Cleland v. Corrections Officer Retirement Plan, 169 Ariz. 252, 818 P.2d 237 (App. 1991)

Affirmed

Alexander v. Fund Manager, 166 Ariz. 589, 804 P.2d 122 (App. 1990)

Affirmed

Board of Regents v. Fund Manager, 160 Ariz. 150, 771 P.2d 880 (App. 1989)

Affirmed

Fund Manager v. Department of Public Safety, 157 Ariz. 324, 757 P.2d 128 (App. 1988)

Reversed

Wills v. Pima County PSPRS Board, 154 Ariz. 435, 743 P.2d 944 (App. 1987)

Affirmed

Fund Manager v. City of Phoenix Police Department, 151 Ariz. 487, 728 P.2d 1237 (App. 1986)

Affirmed

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Education

1983

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Indiana University

A.B.

Speaking Engagements

2012

New England Pension Consultants Annual Conference

Legal Threats And Challenges Facing Public Pension Systems Phoenix, Arizona (February 2012).

2011

IPMA Annual Conference

Public Pension Reform: Reducing the Gap Between Assets and Liabilities

2011

IFEBP Annual Conference

“Issues In Securing New Investment Management

2006

IFEBP Annual Conference

“Trustees’ Duties Upon Discovery Possible Fraud Las Vegas

2005

Annual Supreme Court Review

Third Annual Supreme Court Review

2004

Annual Appellate Conference

2004 Appellate Highlights: Working With the Arizona Court of Appeals

1997

National Conference, League of Cities

The Reach of Impact Fees

1997

Annual Land Use Conference

Land Use Law: Development, Regulation and Environmental Issues

1996

CLE International Conference

Land Use Law: Development, Regulation and Environmental Issues

Publications

2012

Report of the National Associaton Of Public Pension Lawyers The Deal is in Delaware-Why Should I Demand Compliance with the UK Bribery Act?

2012

Atttorney At Law Magazine Need New Business: Look Over Your Shoulder

2012

Arizona Attorney Magazine American Companies Abroad-- Complying With The New UK Bribery Act

2011

Arizona Attorney Magazine The Forgotten Founder

2011

Report of the National Association of Public Pension Attorneys The Necessity Of Investigating Investment Management

2011

Benefits Magazine “Key Issues in Securing Investment Managers

2011

Pensions and Investments Magazine A U.K. Act’s Impact on U.S. Investors

2009

Emerald Book Company The Sign of the Anasazi

2005

Arizona Attorney Magazine The Jig Is Up! The Death of Gamesmanship

2005

East Valley/Scottsdale Tribune Social Security: Finding Ways to Fill the Gap East Valley/Scottsdale Tribune (August 2005).

2001

Arizona Attorney Magazine The Enemy Within: Detecting and Fighting Administrator Fraud

2001

Arizona Attorney Magazine The $5,000 Complaint: Why the Rule in Creasy’s Case May Signal Adoption of UPL Legislation

1997

Arizona Attorney Magazine Learned Hand for a Day: The Rewards of Division One’s Pro-Tem Program

1996

Arizona Attorney Magazine The Case for Hate Crime Legislation

1993

Arizona Attorney Magazine The Refinancing Trap: The Hidden Peril of Refinancing Home Mortgage Debt

1993

Arizona Attorney Magazine Eek! Run for Your Lives! It’s the Equity Suckers! Don’t Get Bitten by This Latest Bankruptcy Beast

1991

Arizona Attorney Magazine COLA Wars: The Ongoing Battle to Eliminate Cost-Of-Living Adjustments to the Pensions of Arizona Retirees

1991

Arizona Attorney “The Five Bases of Third-Party Lender Liability: Let the Lender Beware

1990

Career Press (2d Ed.) Your Rights as a Consumer: Legal Tips for Savvy Purchases of Goods, Services and Credit Career Press (2d Ed.).

Languages

English

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