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Pursuing Arizona Michael Gerity
Michael Gerity

Michael Gerity

Estate Planning, Business and Bankruptcy Pros

27 years of experience

Estate Planning, Business Law, Bankruptcy, Intellectual Property, Trademarks, Probate

Arizona

Biography

Michael Gerity is a distinguished attorney in Arizona who brings a wealth of experience to every case. Whether representing a client with a commercial or intellectual property dispute, or providing legal advice for a business entrepreneur, Mr. Gerity is an aggressive and reliable lawyer who knows how to get the results clients need. He is AV Preeminent Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell in recognition of his high ethical standards and professional ability and has been selected by the American Institute of Legal Counsel for its 10 Best in Arizona list in client satisfaction for 2016 in the Litigation, Lawsuits & Disputes Division. His law firm has also been selected for inclusion in the Law Firm 500 as one of the top 100 fastest growing firms in the entire country. Mr. Gerity has been admitted to practice law in Arizona State and Federal courts since graduating from the Arizona State University College of Law in 1994. He also is admitted to practice law in Colorado and before the United States Patent and Trademark office. Prior to forming Israel & Gerity, PLLC, Mr. Gerity clerked for the Chief Judge of the Arizona Court of Appeals, served as a deputy public defender, where he received extensive trial experience, and worked for several years at a large civil litigation law firm in Phoenix. He then formed his own firm, and also served as Of Counsel to a prestigious boutique commercial litigation firm. In law school, Mr. Gerity was an Associate Note and Comment Editor for the Arizona State Law Journal, received honors in legal research and writing, and was awarded Best Appellate Brief. Mr. Gerity received his Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University in 1990. Mr. Gerity has taught classes and given presentations on a wide variety of topics. Mr. Gerity’s practice areas include business formation and representation, bankruptcy, estate planning and trusts, general civil litigation and commercial litigation, and intellectual property. View More ›


Fees

Free Consultation


Practice Area

Estate Planning
Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills,
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes,
Bankruptcy
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief,
Intellectual Property
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Debt Relief,
Trademarks
Trademark Litigation, Trademark Registration,
Probate
Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests,

Languages

English: Spoken, Written

Spanish: Written


Professional Experience

Owner
Estate Planning, Business and Bankruptcy Pros
2015 - Current

Education

Arizona State University

J.D. (1994) | Law

Arizona State University
Colorado State University

B.S. (1990) | Biology, anatomy, psychology

Colorado State University

Awards


Professional Associations

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Counsel

Member

2016 - Current

National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Counsel
Arizona Consumer Bankruptcy Counsel

Member

2016 - Current

Arizona Consumer Bankruptcy Counsel
American Bar Association

Member

2015 - Current

American Bar Association
Colorado State Bar # 29202

Licensed Attorney

1998 - Current

Colorado State Bar  # 29202
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office # 41776

Licensed Attorney

1998 - Current

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office  # 41776

Websites & Blogs

website
Estate Planning, Bankruptcy and Business Pros

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Offices

202 East Earll Drive Suite 440 Phoenix, AZ 85012
Telephone: (602) 274-4400
Fax: (602) 274-4401
Notice: We are maintaining close to normal business hours during these trying times, and are available by phone or video if you would prefer.



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