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Arizona Business Law
Although Arizona business law encompasses many issues, the following issues are often of particular importance.
- Structures (partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies - LLCs, limited partnerships - LPs, etc.)
- Employment law
- Property Law (real property, personal property, & intellectual property)
- Secured Transactions
- Negotiable Instruments
- Taxation
Douglas K Cook is an Arizona business lawyer with over 40 years of experience as a practicing attorney. Although Douglas K Cook's office is located in Mesa, Arizona, he represents clients throughout the Phoenix, Arizona Metropolitan area including the following east valley cities: Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Tempe, Chandler, & Gilbert.
Last Updated on September 1, 2011
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