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About Bret
Biography
Bret is an accomplished executive and attorney with extensive experience and expertise in franchise, business, and real estate law. His practice focuses on franchising, general business transactions, mergers and acquisitions, corporate formation and restructuring, alternative dispute resolution, and real estate law including leasing, lending, acquisition, development and landlord/tenant issues. Prior to forming Warshawsky Seltzer, PLLC, Bret worked in private practice at two of the Southwest’s preeminent business and real estate law firms. Bret was also in-house counsel at a few of the nation’s premier corporations, including Swift Transportation Company, National Developers Group of Companies and two nationally franchised restaurant companies.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Business
20%
23 years | 200 cases
Contracts and Agreements
20%
23 years | 200 cases
Real Estate
20%
23 years | 300 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Arizona for 22 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2003
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023
Location
Warshawsky Seltzer PLLC
9943 East Bell Road, Scottsdale, AZ, 85260-2530
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Bret J Seltzer's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Quality Contracting, Agreements, and Education
When looking for an attorney for our corporate and franchise needs we looked for someone wanting to not only take action with speed toward our goals, but educate all partners in our company at the same time. When we were introduced to Bret we knew from the first engagement that his skill set and dir...
Posted by William | December 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Recommended
Bret is a very thorough and competent professional who has our company's best interests in mind. We appreciate having him as part of our team.
Posted by Amanda | December 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Highly Recommend
I recently worked with Bret on some documents I needed for my business and I needed them quite quickly. Without hesitation and with kindness and professionalism, he produced exactly what I was looking for, exactly when I needed it. What more could you ask for! He treated me with respect and walked...
Bret J Seltzer's Lawyer Endorsements
"Bret Seltzer is prompt, thorough, and dedicated to his clients. I would recommend his services to anyone looking for representation in a franchising law matter."
"I have had the pleasure of working with Bret on several matters. He is extremely competent in the area of franchise and distribution law. Bret's insight and knowledge of the franchise franchise registration and disclosure requirements clearly comes from years of practice in these niche areas of law. I strongly endorse Bret Seltzer."
"Bret has tremendous business experience that makes him a valuable legal and business advisor for clients in any line of business."
"I've had the pleasure of practicing law with Bret Seltzer for two years, and he is one of the most talented and dynamic attorneys I know. Bret's background in business and law informs his approach to assisting his business clients."
"Bret's a tremendous attorney that I've had the privilege of working alongside with on several projects over the years. He's diligent, knowledgeable, and brings a wealth of business-side experience to his legal practice that few lawyers can lay claim to. Bret's always one of the first attorneys that comes to mind when I need to refer out a client. You can't do much better than Bret Seltzer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Bret's solid business background brings a pragmatic approach to a variety of business law issues"
"I endorse this lawyer."
Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.
Suspension issued in AZ, 2023
updated on 09/28/2023Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Honors
2022
Legal Eagle, Franchise Times
2021
Legal Eagle, Franchise Times
2021
Top Franchise Suppliers, Entrepreneur Magazine
2020
Legal Eagle, Franchise Times
2020
2020 Top Franchise Suppliers, Entrepreneur Magazine
2019
Best Lawyers in America - 2020 Edition, Best Lawyers in America
2018
2018 Top Franchise Suppliers List, Entrepreneur Magazine
2018
Best Law Firms, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers
2014
Boutique Law Firm of the Month, Attorney At Law Magazine
N/A
Pedrick Scholar, Arizona State University College of Law
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Founding Partner, Warshawsky Seltzer, PLLC
2012 - 2013
Founding Partner, Seltzer Law Group, PLLC
2011 - 2012
Corporate Counsel, Boomtown Entertainment
2006 - 2011
Attorney, Chester & Shein, PC
2005 - 2006
General Counsel, National Developers Group of Companies
2004 - 2005
Attorney, Combs Law Group, PC
Associations
2003 - Present
State Bar of Arizona, Real Property SectionMember
2003 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2003 - Present
State Bar of Arizona, Small firmMember
2001 - 2003
Corporate and Business Law Students SocietyPresident and Founder
Sample of Legal Cases
Retail Shopping Centers
Successful Closings
Education
2003
Arizona State University
JD - Juris Doctor
2000
University of New Mexico
MBA - Master of Business Administration
1999
University of New Mexico
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2005
Various Real Estate Brokerages
Hot Legal Topics in Real Estate
2004
Various Investment Companies
Hot Legal Topics in Real Estate
2004
Realty Executives
Hot Legal Topics in Real Estate
Publications
2014
Attorney at Law Magazine
Boutique Law Firm of the Month
Languages
English