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Matthew Harrison

Matthew Harrison

Harrison Law, PLLC
  • Business Law, Estate Planning, Construction Law ...
  • Arizona, Utah
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Biography

Matthew Harrison is the founding member of Harrison Law and has been practicing law for over 25 years. Prior to founding Harrison Law, Mr. Harrison was an attorney with a nationally-recognized surety, construction, and fidelity law firm in Phoenix, Arizona, where his practice focused on complex civil litigation. Previously Mr. Harrison was a Deputy County Attorney with the Maricopa County Attorney's Office for over seven years where he held leadership positions and mentored less-experienced attorneys. Matthew Harrison has combined these experiences into a law firm that has established itself both locally and nationally as a highly-regarded law firm. Mr. Harrison has extensive experience in both civil and criminal law. He also has significant trial court and arbitration experience, which includes being lead counsel in over 40 jury trials. He is rated as an AV© Preeminent Attorney by Martindale Hubbell and a Sustaining Member of Arizona’s Finest Lawyers. Mr. Harrison has represented clients on legal issues involving claims and litigation from a few thousand dollars to claims and litigation in excess of 100 million dollars. He is the author or co-author for several legal publications and is a presenter at CLE programs.

Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Estate Planning
Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
Construction Law
Construction Contracts, Construction Defects, Construction Liens, Construction Litigation
Real Estate Law
Commercial Real Estate, Condominiums, Easements, Eminent Domain, Homeowners Association, Land Use & Zoning, Mortgages, Residential Real Estate, Water Law
Insurance Claims
Bad Faith Insurance, Business Insurance, Property Insurance
Environmental Law
Additional Practice Areas
  • Commercial Law and Litigation
  • Surety and Fidelity Law
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Contingent Fees
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Free consultations occasionally provided depending on the legal issue of subject matter.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Arizona
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Utah
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9th Circuit
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Languages
  • English: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
Attorney/Owner
Harrison Law, PLLC
- Current
Judge Pro Temopre
Maricopa County Superior Court
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Assigned to both civil and criminal matters. As a Judge Pro Tem, Mr. Harrison has also successfully conducted multiple Settlement Conferences, which have resulted in a resolution of the litigation.
Associate Attorney
Mann, Berens & Wisner, LLP
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Deputy County Attorney
Maricopa County Attorneys' Office
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Associate Attorney
Transier and Anderson
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Education
Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University
J.D. (1997) | Law
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Honors: CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Family Law Fall 1996 Pedrick Scholar (Dean’s List) 1995 Arizona State University Regents’ Academic Scholarship
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Brigham Young University
B.A. (1994) | Political Science/International Relations
Activities: Phi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honor Society), B.Y.U. Chapter
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Awards
AV Preeminent
Martindale-Hubbell
A+ Rating
Arizona Better Business Buruau
Victim Rights Services Award
Maricopa County Attorney's Office
Professional Associations
IR Global Network
Member Firm
- Current
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Arizona's Finest Lawyers
Sustaining Member
- Current
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Arizona Better Business Buruau
- Current
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Small Business Alliance
Member
- Current
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Maricopa County Bar Assocation
- Current
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American Bar Association
- Current
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Arizona State Bar
Member
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Utah State Bar
Member
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Williams Air Force Base Restoration Advisotry Board
Board Member
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Publications
Articles & Publications
Arizona Building Codes Update
Lorman
Building Codes--A Legal Overview
Lorman
How Prompt Payment Laws Affect the Surety,
Surety Claim Insitute
Prompt Payment Laws and the Surety
AmericanBar Assocation Spring Conference
Building Codes-A Legal Overview
Lorman
Recent Developments in Arizona Law of Implied Warranties, which was presented at Arizona Construction Law 2010 - Examining Trends Over the Past 10 Years
Arizona State Bar
Legislative Delegation and Presidential Authority: A Discussion of the Antiquities Act and the Establishment of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument—A Call for a New Judicial Examination
Journal of Environmental Law and Litigation
Speaking Engagements
Arizona Building Codes Update, Phoenix/Arizona
Lorman Education
Websites & Blogs
Website
Website
Blog
Harrison Law
Contact & Map
Harrison Law, PLLC
4365 East Pecos Rd., Suite 139
Gilbert, AZ 85295
Telephone: (480) 988-7407
Cell: (480) 320-2310
Fax: (480) 320-2059
Monday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Tuesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Wednesday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Thursday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM
Saturday: Closed (Today)
Sunday: Closed