Law Firm Overview

Since 1960, Sacks Tierney has counseled and served appreciative clients, backed by a blend of creativity, talent, integrity and professionalism.

For nearly five decades, the Arizona law firm of Sacks Tierney p.a. has resolved legal problems for its clients with a combination of legal talent, creativity, professionalism and integrity.

The right law firm. Sacks Tierney’s primary focus is to serve the needs of Arizona businesses and entrepreneurs in such areas as real estate, business transactions, construction, employment and commercial litigation. To this core of legal services Sacks Tierney has added an array of niche practices in Indian, automotive, healthcare, water, immigration, intellectual property, tax, estate planning and family law.

Every way one measures it, Sacks Tierney is the right law firm for individuals, entrepreneurs and corporate decision-makers who value excellence in legal skill and responsiveness, and who respect our firm-wide values of:

effectiveness and unyielding professionalism in addressing our clients' challenges and goals;

honesty, integrity and trust;

respect for the individual;

creativity and innovation;

performance that exceeds expectations; and

a refusal to sacrifice quality for financial gain.

The right size. With approximately thirty attorneys, Sacks Tierney has the resources and depth to respond to your most complex legal needs, yet we are able to operate more efficiently and responsively than our larger competitors. When necessary, we can quickly assemble an experienced team to meet your needs and your deadlines.

The right relationships. As a member of the distinguished international law firm consortium Meritas™, we offer the worldwide breadth of knowledge that is normally found only in the largest international firms. Meritas is an integrated, non-profit alliance of more than 170 independent commercial law firms located in over 60 countries. Meritas firms are pre-selected for quality, receive peer review and, like Sacks Tierney, are committed to providing responsive and cost-effective service.

The right priorities. Sacks Tierney p.a. prides itself on its dedication to serving the community through the individual and combined efforts of our attorneys.

The right opportunity. Sacks Tierney is the right law firm for successful attorneys seeking the professional opportunity to exercise their skills and knowledge in a more collegial and fulfilling environment. Our firm has a rich tradition of academic excellence with which few firms – in Arizona or elsewhere – can compete, and we are proud to be the leader among Phoenix-area law firms in our percentage of women shareholders.

The right approach. From its inception, Sacks Tierney has grown to meet the needs of its clientele. Today, our attorneys provide representation in a multitude of legal disciplines. Our firm is sized to provide both general and in-depth expertise, from non-complex to highly specialized matters. We are passionate about and dedicated to the success of our clients. Practical and result-oriented, we never lose sight of our clients' goals. Organized to provide price-competitive legal services in an efficient and streamlined manner, we believe that superior results can be achieved without "over-lawyering" a legal matter.

The right attorneys. Our tradition is excellence. Sacks Tierney is privileged to have amongst its attorneys those who have reached the height of professional excellence and are recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity. We have been uncompromising in our search for the highest caliber legal talent. The investment in our future has paid off. Our attorneys have backgrounds of high achievement that compare favorably with leading law firms anywhere in the country. As a result, Sacks Tierney is listed in Martindale-Hubbell's Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.

Areas of Practice

• Appeals
• Automotive Law
• Bankruptcy, Reorganization and Creditors' Rights
• Business and Corporate Law
• Civil Litigation
• Construction Law
• Dispute Resolution
• Employment Law
• Estate Planning and Probate
• Family Law
• Healthcare Law
• Immigration and Nationality Law
• Indian Law and Tribal Relations
• Intellectual Property Law
• Private Post-Secondary School Law
• Public Utilities Law
• Real Estate Law
• Taxation Law
• Uniform Commercial Code
• Water, Environmental and Natural Resources

West Practice Categories

Alternative Dispute Resolution, Private Judging, Bankruptcy Law, Business & Commercial Law, Commercial Leasing, Uniform Commercial Code, Business Organizations, Reorganizations, Eminent Domain, Construction Law, Construction Contracts, Construction Liens, Government Construction Contracts, Housing & Construction Defects, Employment Law -- Employee, Employment Law -- Employer, Public Utilities, Environmental Law, Water Pollution, Estate Planning, Elder Law, Guardianships & Conservatorships, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney and Appointment, Trusts, Wills, Family Law, Alimony & Spousal Support, Child Support, Childrens' Rights, Collaborative Law, Custody & Visitation, Divorce, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Health & Health Care Law, Immigration & Naturalization Law, Immigration, Naturalization & Citizenship, Intellectual Property Law, Trademarks, Litigation & Appeals, Native Peoples Law, Water & Riparian Rights, Motor Vehicle Accidents -- Defense, Probate & Estate Administration, Estate Administration, Real Estate Law, Commercial Real Estate, Condemnation, Condominiums & Cooperatives, Land Use & Zoning, Taxation Law