Jeffrey Willis has a regional commercial litigation practice. Over the last decade, he has assisted clients in federal and state litigation in Arizona, Nevada, and California involving patent infringement, shareholders' rights, toxic and environmental torts, corporate governance, referenda and initiative challenges, creditors' rights, trade secrets, antitrust, and commercial fraud. Jeff is a seasoned trial lawyer whose complex litigation experience has resulted in favorable verdicts and settlements for his clients.
Professional Memberships & Activities
· Fellow, American Bar Foundation, Arizona State Chair (2009-present)
· American Bar Association
- House of Delegates (2004-2008)
- Section of Litigation
-- Access to Justice Committee, Co-Chair (2007-2009)
-- Legal Services Training Committee, Co-Chair (2004-2007)
· State Bar of Arizona, Board of Governors (2002-2007)
· Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education, Board of Directors (2004-2010)
· National Conference of Lawyers and CPAs (2007-2010)
· Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference, Executive Committee (1998-2001)
· District of Arizona Lawyer Representative to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference (1996-2001), Chair (1997-1998)
· Federal Bar Association, Tucson Chapter, President (1996-1997)
Professional Recognition & Awards
· The Best Lawyers in America®, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation (2001-2012)
- Lawyer of the Year (2009)
· The Best Lawyers in America®, Business Edition, Bet-the-Company (2012)
· Lawdragon Top 3000 Leading Lawyers in America (2010-2011)
· Arizona's Finest Lawyers (2011)
· Southwest Super Lawyers®, Business Litigation (2007-2009, 2011-2012)
· Super Lawyers®, Business Litigation - Corporate Counsel Edition (2008-2010)
· Distinguished Service Award, Judicial Council of the Ninth Circuit (2001)
Community Involvement
· Patronato San Xavier, Board of Directors
· COPE Community Services, Board of Directors (2005-2011)
· Northern Arizona University Foundation, Board of Directors
· Tucson Citizens' Commission on Public Service and Compensation, Member (2009, 2011)
Other Professional Experience
· Streich Lang, P.A., Director and Partner, Phoenix and Tucson, AZ
· vom Baur, Coburn, Simmons and Turtle, Associate, Washington, DC
News & Events
04/13/2012, Southwest Super Lawyers 2012 Recognizes 50 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys in Phoenix and Tucson
09/06/2011, The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 99 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys as Leaders in Their Field
07/29/2011, Snell & Wilmer Congratulates its 99 Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2011
06/20/2011, Super Lawyers® 2011 Recognizes 74 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys
Also Names 21 Firm Attorneys to the 2011 Rising Stars List
10/21/2010, Ninety-Nine Snell & Wilmer Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2011
10/20/2010, Snell & Wilmer Obtains Settlement for City of Fresno
08/01/2009, Ninety-Eight Snell & Wilmer Attorneys Listed in Best Lawyers in America 2010
07/10/2009, Law & Politics Selects 75 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys as 2009 Super Lawyers
02/23/2009, Snell & Wilmer Attorneys David Sprentall and Jeffrey Willis Named 2009 "Lawyers of the Year" by Best Lawyers