Joined Burch & Cracchiolo in 1983

Andy Abraham is certified as a Real Estate Specialist by the Arizona Board of Legal Specialization and has been listed in Best Lawyers in America for Real Estate Transactions since 2008 and in every edition of Southwest Super Lawyers. In the upcoming 2011 edition, Andy was voted among the top 50 lawyers in Arizona by his peers. He is included among Arizona's Finest Lawyers and is an AV® Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 peer review rated attorney in Martindale-Hubbell.

In the course of his 28 years of practice at Burch & Cracchiolo, Andy has successfully tried real property cases to verdict, including adverse possession claims and condemnation matters. He closed over 100 loans, most of which were in excess of $1 million and cured hundreds of title claims. Prior to joining the firm in 1983, Andy served for one year as law clerk to The Honorable Frank X. Gordon, Vice Chief Justice of the Arizona Supreme Court, during 1982-1983.

Concentrating his practice primarily in the areas of commercial litigation, real estate-related litigation and real estate transactions, Andy also has substantial experience in the area of franchisor/franchisee relations. He has served as lead counsel in numerous state and federal court trials.

Honors & Awards

Selected, Best Lawyers in America

Real Estate Law - 2008-2011 edition

Real Estate Litigation - 2008-2011 edition

Selected, Southwest Super Lawyers 2007-2012

Selected, Top 50 Lawyers in Arizona by Southwest Super Lawyers 2011

Selected, Arizona's Finest Lawyers 2011

Ranked AV® Preeminent™ 5.0 out of 5 by Martindale-Hubbell

Representative Engagements

Representation of a national insurance carrier in a federal court trial including claims of breach of contract, bad faith and punitive damages.

Representation of a franchisee in connection with franchise termination proceedings both before state administrative agencies and in the state superior court.

Representation of numerous lenders and borrowers in connection with real estate loan negotiations and transactions.

Representation of landowners in connection with land use general plan amendments and rezoning involving large tracts of undeveloped land.

Representation of landlords and tenants in connection with negotiation and drafting of numerous commercial leases.

Representation of landlords and tenants in numerous litigation matters involving lease-related disputes.

Representation of title companies and insurers with respect to claims and coverage disputes.

Representation of professionals and business owners in partnership-type business disputes and buy-out transactions.

Professional Leadership

Judge Pro Tem

Chairman (2003-2005); Member (1993-2005), Arizona State Bar Board of Legal Specialization

President, Arizona State University College of Law Alumni Association (1993-1995)

Professional Affiliations

American Bar Association

State Bar of Arizona

Community Involvement

Board Member and President, Temple Solel (1990-2004)

Board Member, Casselman Foundation (1995 to present)

Board Member, Steele Foundation (2009 to present)

 (Certified Specialist, Real Estate Law, Arizona Board of Legal Specialization)