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I am a seasoned Arizona attorney with experience in a broad variety of real estate and business matters. I often work with real estate developers, investors and property owners on development matters and transactions of all types. I also work with business owners, entrepreneurs, start-ups and non-profits on formation matters, contracts and compliance. Please visit for a complete list of my practice areas.
My background includes practice in both large and mid-size law firms; serving as in-house counsel in the homebuilding and resort development industries; and executive level roles in the hospitality, food & beverage, entertainment, recreation and non-profit sectors. My legal education included an emphasis in business, real estate and tax law, and I have an undergraduate degree in business administration.
My business experience allows me to go beyond textbook legal answers and provide practical structuring and advice. Plus, as a sole practitioner working for a select group of clients from a home office with no overhead, I remain responsive and can offer very affordable rates.
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6501 E Greenway Pkwy Ste 103 758, Scottsdale, AZ, 85254-2067
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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Professionalism
Posted by John | January 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Limited Liability Company (LLC)
John P, L.P.
Mr. Ciatu set up an LLC in which we held investment properties, assisted with details in purchasing properties and tax consequences in selling properties, and when all properties were sold facilitated the closing of the LLC. In my experience Mr. Ciatu is very knowledgeable about both taxes and rea...
Posted by Carrie | January 19, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Business
Corporate
I've been fortunate enough to have Mr. Ciatu work with two of my companies. First, with his expertise in logistics and setting up proper legal documentation for an attached non-profit and work within that non-profit on day to day operations. He is very detailed in all aspects of his work and I was co...
Posted by David | January 17, 2017 | Real Estate
Consultation Experience Review
Sam has provided two of my clients with exceptional service in preparation of Covenants Conditions and Restrictions and Homeowners Association documents for their new subdivision projects. While consulting with Mr. Ciatu I found his service to be both professional and responsive to meet the clients ...
Posted by GARY | January 17, 2017 | Real Estate
Owner, Architectural Firm
Sam and i have consulted on numerous Retail, Commercial and Multi-Family projects over the past 25 years, and I have had excellent experience with his professional expertise and his contribution to the success of each project we collaborate on. Sam's knowledge of Real Estate Law, tax implications ...
Posted by Deb | January 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate
Knowledgable, professional and works hard for you!!
I have worked many times with Sam in real estate matters. He was counsel for the developer I worked for in Arizona. Lucky for us, Sam was always prompt and available. Knowledgeable in the matters we were seeking aid/information for and quick to refer to another attorney if he felt the issue was not...
"Sam is an experienced and highly ethical attorney who truly cares about his clients. Highly recommended!"
"I have known Mr. Ciatu for several years. We worked very closely together on a complex matter involving real estate and creditor issues. From this experience I learned that Mr. Ciatu is extremely bright, analytic, reasoned, and extremely organized with great attention to detail. He is an effective communicator with a thoroughly enjoyable personality. I found Mr. Ciatu to excel in real estate matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Mr. Ciatu for more than 20 years and have worked with him on several complex and sophisticated real estate projects. Mr. Ciatu is extremely knowledgeable and professional. He is a pleasure to deal with and exemplifies the highest standards of the legal profession."
"Sam is an excellent attorney. His diverse legal background gives him an outstanding advantage that assists his clients in real estate transactions. What's more, Sam is truly a pleasure to work with. I highly endorse Sam Ciatu!!"
Business lawyer
1982 - Present
Attorney & Business Consultant, Sam Ciatu, Esq.
1997 - 2011
Vice President & General Counsel, Bison Homes Development & Hospitality Group
1993 - 1997
Senior Vice President & General Counsel, ILX Resorts
1990 - 1993
Director of Marketing & Special Events, Rawhide Western Theme Park
1989 - 1990
Developer & General Manager, Scottsdale Brewery, Restaurant & Entertainment Complex
1986 - 1989
Attorney, Brown & Bain, P.A. (now Perkins Coie)
1982 - 1986
Attorney, Murphy & Posner, L.L.P.
2012 - Present
Purpose BoundDirector
2005 - Present
Real Property Section - State Bar of ArizonaMember
1982 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
I am a transactional attorney and do not engage in a litigation practice.
1982
LL.M - Master of Laws
1981
JD - Juris Doctor
1978
BS - Bachelor of Science
2017
English