David L. Allen

David has expertise in complex business and real estate litigation. He practiced law in California for over 20 years before relocating to Arizona. His extensive experience in litigation and business transactions provides his clients a large depth of resources and experience. He served as in-house counsel for a large commercial real estate developer, brokerage and property management.

He has represented clients in acquisition, development and leasing for retail developments in Arizona. David has extensive experience with landlord/tenant issues including lease negotiation and problems that may arise from non-performance up to and including lockouts. Because of his transactional experience, he is well equipped to negotiate and document troubled assets work-outs or to litigate various real estate matters.

Often times the challenge is to identify what result is truly in the best interest of his clients. Too often, whether in the context of contract negotiations or in the context of litigation, the focus may shift to “winning” a particular point, regardless of whether or not that is in the best interest of the client. David assists his clients through both the negotiation or litigation process always keeping the big picture in mind. In addition to being an attorney, David is a licensed real estate broker.

Associations and Memberships

-Practicing law in California & Arizona for more than 26 years

-Experience handling complex business and real estate litigation

-Knowledgeable about litigation issues specific to real estate

-Extensive experience working out troubled real estate assets

-Drafting contracts and litigating disputes arising out of contracts

-Real Estate Broker licensed in Arizona

-International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), Former Member

-Board of Directors- Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art

Bar Admissions

-Arizona, 2000

-California, 1977

Education

-J.D. Pepperdine Law School, 1977

-B.S., California State University, 1974