Welcome to Mahaffy Law Firm, PC
Commercial, Corporate & Appellate Law Services
Welcome to Mahaffy Law Firm, PC
Commercial, Corporate & Appellate Law Services
Areas of Practice
Practice Areas
The Mahaffy Law Firm deliberately stays with specific areas of practice knowing that with focus comes in-depth experience, knowledge and the skills to best solve your legal problems.
We bring toughness and creativity in court while seeking helpful ways to resolve client conflicts beforehand.
Commercial Litigation - Corporate & Partnership Law
Contract disputes, RICO and confidentiality, Trade Secrets/non-competition (including contract creation and negotiation).
Within Corporate Law we manage everything from Business Formation to Dissolution & Dispute Resolution.
Appellate Law Services
Backed by years of experience and success, Mahaffy Law Firm, P.C., working directly for clients or in conjunction with trial attorneys, quickly assess each case, determining potential routes forward and advising accordingly. For attorney’s already busy with other client work, Mahaffy Law alleviate the pressures and struggles of appellate work, keep your resources free and protect your reputation through effective appellate services.
Complex Asset Family Law
Family Law and divorce cases involving complex asset distribution such as family businesses & publicly traded shares, valuation, gifting, insider trading and other SEC regulations.
Real Estate
All aspects of negotiation, preparation of documents and litigation. Our team includes an Arizona licensed realtor.
Appellate Services
Knowledgeable Appellate Law Practice
As a non-attorney client looking to appeal a decision, any understanding or perspectives you could have gained from your trial may not aid you in any appeal.
As attorneys know, appellate work requires knowledge and experience of different rules, procedures and standards to achieve success. In short, appellate work requires a different mindset. An attorney not accustomed to the appellate process can find appellate work far more time consuming and may potentially prevent other profitable work.
Mahaffy Law Firm, P.C., attorneys have extensive experience in briefing and arguing cases in federal and state appellate courts. Our experience includes handling cases in which our attorneys were involved with the trial or summary disposition, as well as those cases in which we were brought in to handle the appeal after the conclusion at the trial court level. We understand how disorientating and upsetting a negative ruling for our clients can be and look to provide calm, informative communication regarding their case. For attorney’s, we know the obligations and risks you face and work with you using tried and tested techniques to preserve your relationship with your client and increase your chances of success should an appeal be necessary. This leaves you free to concentrate on other client related work and better able to meet important deadlines.
Experienced Appellate Advocates
At Mahaffy Law Firm, P.C., decades of experience allow us to accurately evaluate the merits of a potential appeal. We analyze complex legal issues, research the backgrounds and tendencies of the members of an appellate panel, and effectively communicate our client's position to the appellate panel through written briefs and oral presentations. Mahaffy Law Firm, P.C., stays at the cutting edge of the law through its appellate work and helps shape Arizona law on critical issues facings its clients.
Our attorneys have advocated for clients in appeals from both Arizona administrative proceedings and Arizona trial proceedings and can handle appeals before the superior court sitting in its appellate capacity, the Arizona Court of Appeals and the Arizona Supreme Court. Mahaffy Law Firm, P.C.'s appellate work has led to a published decision on key areas of Arizona real estate law. Our attorneys have also successfully pursued and defended appeals in several other jurisdictions, including in other state courts and the United States Courts of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
With Mahaffy Law Firm, P.C., you receive the benefit of fresh, experienced eyes that will determine the chances of success and the best way to achieve it. Mahaffy Law Firm, PC. will be your dedicated support, taking away the additional stress, thought processes and resources required for appellate work allowing you to focus on your core competencies.
Case Results
Continually achieving successful outcomes for our clients, the Mahaffy team understands just how important your case is and what is needed to succeed.
New Case Law
Created new case law in Arizona requiring payment of land owners proportionate share of costs to maintain private roadway easement. Freeman v. Sorchych, 226 Ariz.242, 245 P.3d 927 (App.2011).
Trade Secrets
Jury verdict in favor of clients (defendants) in 7-day trial where plaintiff sought $3 million for alleged violation of the Arizona trade secrets act and breach of contract.
State, Federal & Bankruptcy Courts
Settlement and dismissal of all claims ($29 million claim) for clients after 8 years of contentious litigation in state and bankruptcy courts against a national company.
Multiple Lawsuits
Dismissal of all claims for clients (defendants) in $48 million alleged Ponzi scheme (75 named defendants in 4 different lawsuits).
Permanent Injuction
Successfully obtained a permanent injunction against a former employee attempting to steal trade secrets from international organic food company; and also negotiated complex contracts with large food companies and producers.