Neal H. Bookspan
Recognized since 2016
Phoenix, Arizona
Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
Commercial Litigation
Litigation - Real Estate
Neal has extensive experience in real estate, advising clients on the acquisition and sale of all types of commercial property, as well as residential and commercial real estate disputes. He also advises clients on issues related to bankruptcy (debtor/creditor issues), construction, and commercial litigation including the prosecution and defense of complex, multi-party disputes.
Neal views his job to be helping individuals and businesses manage their legal risks whether in a transaction or litigation. This includes representation of a significant number of companies based or doing business in Arizona and other jurisdictions. His practice includes negotiating and drafting all manner of contracts and agreements including for the sale of commercial real estate, with an emphasis on multifamily, and mergers and acquisitions. He has served as a private mediator in both state court and bankruptcy court cases. In every representation Neal’s goal is to complete the scope of work required in the most expedient and economical manner possible, meeting or exceeding client expectations. His pragmatic approach to solving legal issues looks for the practical solution as full scale litigation may not be in the client’s best interests.
Neal also blogs about legal and business issues at businesslawguy's blog: https://businesslawguy.com/
Neal graduated with honors from Drake University School of Law. He is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute, the Turnaround Management Association and is the chair of the Technology Committee of the Arizona State Bar Bankruptcy Section. Neal is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell. He has been named a Southwest Superlawyer continuously since 2013 in business litigation, litigation, real estate, business and corporate, bankruptcy, and construction litigation, including being named as a Top 50 Super Lawyer in Arizona in 2017, 2019, and 2020. Similarly, Neal has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America continuously since 2016.
- E-mail: nhb@jaburgwilk.com
- Direct Phone Number: 602-248-1009
- Phone Number: 602-248-1000
- Lawyer Page: https://www.jaburgwilk.com/our-people/neal-h-bookspan
- 1850 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1200
Phoenix, AZ 85004
- The University of Arizona, B.S. Business Administration, graduated 1989
- Drake University, J.D., graduated 1992
- Arizona, 1992
- Phoenix Conservatory of Music - Board Member, 2018
- American Bankruptcy Institute - Member
- Arizona State Bar Bankruptcy Section - Executive Council
- Maricopa County Bar - Member
- Social Venture Partners - 2014, 2016, 2017 Fast Pitch Mentor
- Turnaround Management Association - Member
- U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, 1992
Jaburg Wilk PC
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- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Real Estate
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Best Lawyers in America- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), 2016, 2017,2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025
Southwest Super Lawyer: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Southwest Super Lawyers Top 50 Arizona 2017, 2019
- Rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell
Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion Platinum 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Phoenix Magazine - Top Lawyer, Banking & Financial, Civil Law Litigation, Commercial Litigation, 2022, 2023
AZ Business Leaders, 2021
- Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona 2020 by AZ Big Media, 2020
- Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona, by Arizona Business Magazine, 2018
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Bankruptcy
- Real Estate Law
Living In a State of Continuous Partial Attention is Bad for Business
Every moment of everyday both digital screens and people are vying for our attention.
Neal H.
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Everyone Deserves To Have a Good Work Experience
A good work experience is an absolute necessity.
Neal H.
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The Only Way Out Is Through: Navigating Professional and Business Challenges
A fundamental truth that separates successful ventures from failed ones is that when facing seemingly insurmountable challenges, the only viable path forward is straight through the difficulty.
Neal H.
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The Calm Person Wins
When emotions run hot and tensions rise, if you maintain your composure, you will inevitably gain the upper hand.
Neal H.
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Working Hard is a Requirement but Not a Guaranty of Success
Hard work is necessary to achieve success, but it doesn’t guaranty it.
Neal H.
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In Life and Business Compromise is a Hard Truth Worth Embracing
Giving up the perfect solution and achieving a workable solution isn’t a weakness.
Neal H.
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Try To Be Better Every Day
The real secret to sustainable growth in business is making “better” your default setting.
Neal H.
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Working Hard is a Requirement but Not a Guaranty of Success
Let me tell you something about success that many people want to ignore....
Neal H.
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The Calm Person Wins
The advantage you take by remaining calm extends far beyond the work.
Neal H.
Bookspan
Living In a State of Continuous Partial Attention is Bad for Business
Every moment of everyday both digital screens and people are vying for our attention.
Neal H.
Bookspan
Everyone Deserves To Have a Good Work Experience
A good work experience is an absolute necessity.
Neal H.
Bookspan
The Only Way Out Is Through: Navigating Professional and Business Challenges
A fundamental truth that separates successful ventures from failed ones is that when facing seemingly insurmountable challenges, the only viable path forward is straight through the difficulty.
Neal H.
Bookspan
A Walk with a Friend: Networking Beyond the Conference Room
Sometimes, the most transformative conversations happen during something as seemingly casual as a walk through your building or your office.
Neal H.
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Figure Out Who You Are and Do It on Purpose
The journey to professional authenticity requires honest self-assessment, feedback from trusted colleagues, and sometimes the courage to pivot away from lucrative but misaligned opportunities.
Neal H.
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