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Charles W Lotzar
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Biography
With more almost 30 years of legal experience, Mr. Lotzar has distinguished himself among business leaders, fellow attorneys and his community. After a successful tenure as a senior partner at Kutak Rock LLP, Mr. Lotzar opened Lotzar Law Firm, P.C. in August 2005, to pursue other entrepreneurial interests. Mr. Lotzar’s extensive legal experience has earned him various accolades from the media and his peers. Since 1991, he has held the highest rating possible with Martindale Hubbell, a worldwide database of legal practitioners and he is specifically recognized as one of the country’s “Preeminent Lawyers.” In 2005, he was recognized by the Phoenix Business Journal’s “Best of the Bar,” “Top Three – Reader’s Choice” and “Peer Recognition – Attorneys’ Picks, as well as for constructing one of Institutional Investor Magazine’s “Deals of the Year” in 1991. Mr. Lotzar has also been recognized by Best Lawyers since 2013 and Super Lawyers since 2014. Mr. Lotzar was a contributing author in The Real Book of Real Estate: Real Experts, Real Stories, Real Life by Robert T. Kiyosaki, published by the Perseus Books Group, May 12, 2009. Mr. Lotzar focuses on solving problems and making deals happen. He applies his experience from prior transactions to develop innovative and effective solutions to complex problems for innovative entrepreneurial individuals and companies. His legal practice areas include business planning, business transactions, real estate development and real estate finance, including the issuance of tax-exempt bonds and syndication of low-income housing tax credits. Mr. Lotzar has extensive experience dealing with public contracts and issues related to public officials and he has been involved in bond financings with an aggregate value in excess of $5 billion. Mr. Lotzar earned his Bachelor of Arts in Business from Michigan State University in 1982 and his Juris Doctorate from the University of Detroit School of Law in 1985. He and his wife, Mary Sue, also an attorney with Lotzar Law Firm, P.C., have been married since 1987, reside in Scottsdale, and they have 3 children. Mr. Lotzar displays his commitment to his community through:
Member of the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Metropolitan Phoenix 2011 – Present.
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Licensed in Texas for 14 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in Michigan for 39 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Licensed in Arizona for 40 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Licensed in Utah for 13 years
State: Utah
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Lotzar Law Firm, P.C.
8687 E Via de Ventura, Suite 115, Scottsdale, AZ, 85258
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Posted by Aimee | April 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Tax
One of the Best
Chuck came recommended to me by a trusted colleague, and he more than lived up to his reputation. My nonprofit organization hired Chuck to help us with the AZ Tax Credit. He was professional, highly skilled in tax law, expedient, and an absolute pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend Chuck -...
Posted by Chantelle | April 01, 2015
Insightful, Experienced
Thank you so much to Chuck Lotzar and the Lotzar Law firm, who provided kind, focused, insightful, and extremely helpful advice. His level of experience is unparalleled.
Posted by Andrew | February 17, 2015
Superb Lawyer
When I think of the best in Phoenix, I think of Chuck. I have hired Chuck on numerous occasions and I keep going back. He is the consummate professional, he is friendly and I feel strongly protected by him. I highly recommend Chuck Lotzar.
Posted by Craig | February 06, 2015
Chuck Lotzar is my go-to guy!
I have know Chuck for many years, and have used him for a variety of different legal matters. He is extremely trustworthy, knowledgeable and helpful. I have never been disappointed, and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for legal services.
Posted by Jay | January 27, 2015 | Real Estate
Recommend Chuck Lotzar
I have known Chuck for more than 25 years. His expertise and knowledge in real estate transactions ( partnerships, bond issuance's and regulations) has been extremely helpful to our organization in mitigating the many risks involved. Understands the need for cost-effectiveness within budgeted guideli...
Charles W Lotzar's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have nothing but the highest respect for the abilities of Charles Lotzar in the fields of affordable housing development and finance--including tax exempt bond financing and tax credit financing. I have served as counsel for investors in projects that Mr. Lotzar's clients have developed. I have also referred my developer clients to Mr. Lotzar when their work took them to Arizona. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Very good lawyer. High quality of practice and very client driven. Takes very good care of his clients."
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Experience
Honors
2022
America's Most Honored Lawyer, American Registry
2022
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2021
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2020
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2018
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindael Hubbell
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers
2005
Top Three – Reader’s Choice, The Phoenix Business Journal
2005
Peer Recognition – Attorneys’ Picks, The Phoenix Business Journal
2005
Best of the Bar, The Phoenix Business Journal
2005
Top Three – Reader’s Choice, The Phoenix Business Journal
1995
Community Contribution Award, Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc.
1991
Deals of the Year, Institutional Investor Magazine
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Founder & President, Lotzar Law Firm, P.C.
1995 - 2005
Partner, Kutak Rock LLP
Associations
2012 - Present
State Bar of UtahMember
2011 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2011 - Present
Boys & Girls Clubs of the ValleyDirector
2005 - Present
Arizona Housing AllianceMember
1995 - Present
American Bar AssocaitionMember
1988 - Present
National Association of Bond LawyersMember
1987 - Present
State Bar of MichiganMember
1985 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2004 - 2005
Arizona Business LeadershipPresident
2001 - 2007
Arizona Business LeadershipDirector
Education
1985
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1982
Michigan State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Arizona Community Facilities District Law Change
Arizona Community Facilities District Law Change
2016
The Low Income Housing Tax Credit
The Low Income Housing Tax Credit
2015
2015 Advanced Real Property: U.S. Supreme Court Decision Texas v. Inclusive Communities
U.S. Supreme Court Decision Texas v. Inclusive Communities, Disparate Impact and the Fair Housing Act
2012
Tucson IDA Regular Board Meeting
Bond Issues and the Industrial Development Authority
2012
Tucson IDA
Arizona County Improvement District Financing
2008
Arizona Tax Exempt Bonds
Federal Tax Law Rules for Public Infrastructure Financing
2007
Tucson IDA General Board Meeting
IRC Section 501(c)(3) Financing of Healthcare Projects with Industrial Development Revenue Bonds
2006
Tucson Industrial Development Authority
Bond Issues/Refinancing’s Orientation
2005
National Council of State Housing Agencies - Housing Credit Conference
Blending Subsidies - HOME and HUD - approximately 1,500 attendees
2004
National Native American Tribal Finance Conference
Financing Housing in Indian Country including Tax-Exempt Bonds and Tax Credits - approximately 150 attendees
2003
Current Challenges in the Market - approximately 110 attendees
Current Challenges in the Market - approximately 110 attendees
2003
Reznick, Fedder & Silverman, PC, CPA's Western Regional Developers Conference
Current Challenges in the Market - approximately 110 attendees
2003
Smith's Native American Indian Finance Conference conducted at the Foxwoods Resort
Public Finance in Indian Country - approximately 450 attendees
2003
Low Income Housing Tax Credit Application Workshop cosponsored with Boston Capital
Current Challenges in the Market - approximately 40 attendees
2003
Annual Meeting of Kirkpatrick Pettis Investment Banking Firm
Survey of Current Issues in Capital Markets - approximately 70 attendees
2003
Bank of America, N.A
Public Finance in Indian Country - approximately 75 attendees
2002
Ernst & Young LLP
How to develop infrastructure with public financing - cosponsored
2002
Tucson Metropolitan Housing Conference
Numerous presentations related to the Apache Dawn transaction utilizing the HUD Section 184 Program
2001
GMAC, GE Capital and Comerica Bank
Tax-exempt financing of Manufacturing Facilities Workshop cosponsored
2000
Maricopa County
Rolling Option Contracts
1999
Maricopa organizations (county)
Simplified Structure of Typical Conduit Revenue Bond Issue
1999
Maricopa County Industrial Development Authority
Maricopa County Orientation Outline
Publications
2009
Vangard Press
The Real Book of Real Estate
Languages
English