Michael J Harper

Michael J Harper

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 28 years

Litigation Lawyer at Payson, AZ
Practice Areas: Litigation, Real Estate, Personal Injury

111 W Cedar Lane Suite C, Payson, AZ

About Michael

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Litigation 35%

29 years

35%
Real Estate 35%

29 years

35%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 405-405 per hour

Contingency

33%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 28 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1997

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Michael J Harper

111 W Cedar Lane Suite C, Payson, AZ, 85541-0001

Law Offices of Michael J Harper

3514 N. Power Road, Bldg. 1, Suite 103, Mesa, AZ, 85215

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Michael J Harper's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Appeals

Posted by Ken | December 07, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

Construction Litigation

My wife and I were involved in a Civil Court Litigation case with a Contractor whom we had won a lawsuit against in the Arizona Superior Court and the Arizona Registrar of Contractors involving abandonment of a construction project. Although the lawsuit was settled in our favor the Contractor and his... lawyer sued us in a Justice Court where a Justice of the Peace was presiding as Judge. Not knowing the formalities of this Courts procedures, we hired Mike to represent us against this contractors claims. After a lengthly battle between the two parties, the Judge finally agreed with Mikes position that the contractor violated state laws and he dismissed the case, However, in the ruling, the Judge indicated that no attorney fees would be applicable and that the case was dismissed without prejudice. Mike knew that this was wrong and fought to overturn the Judges decision with the Superior Court of Arizona. The Superior Court agreed with Mikes arguments and the Justice Court ruling was overturned. Due to Mikes do diligence, we won the legal battle against a very questionable contractor and lawyer who presented Mike with continuously untrue statements and claims.

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Michael J Harper's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jan Buescher

Real estate lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Without hesitation, I give Mike the highest endorsement possible. He possesses the utmost integrity, works incredibly hard and cares about his clients. Not only am I a fellow attorney but I am also a client of Mike's. I can say that he listens to his clients needs and concerns and works creatively to meet those needs. Mike's accomplishments are notable and it is with pleasure to provide this endorsement."

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Steven Rensch

Litigation lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I worked with Mike for 7 or 8 years. He is very smart and creative, and has the rare knack of being firm, even stern, without being degrading. This lawyer covers a lot of ground."

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Steven Rensch

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates

2017

10 Best, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

1997

Order of the Coif, Arizona State University College of Law

1997

Dean's Award, Arizona State University

Work Experience

2015 - Present

President, Harper Law Offices, PC

1997 - 2014

Partner, Walker & Harper, PC

Associations

2010 - Present

Arizona Trial Lawyers Association

Education

1997

ASU

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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