Monthly Archives: April 2026

Legal Alert: Maricopa Superior Court Rules in Favor of Homebuilders in HBACA v. ADWR

 

Legal Alert: The Superior Court granted Home Builders Association of Central Arizona motion for summary judgment in the homebuilders’ lawsuit against Arizona Department of Water Resources on April 21st, 2026. This could potentially provide a path forward for residential development on groundwater in the Valley.

The Challenged “Rules”

In November 2024, ADWR released an updated groundwater model for the Phoenix AMA. Based on this model, ADWR shifted from site-specific assessments to two new “AMA-Wide” standards. HBACA challenged the following two applications of the Phoenix AMA model:

  • AMA-Wide Unmet Demand Rule: If modeling predicts that even a single well in the Phoenix AMA cannot meet its demand within 100 years, ADWR concludes that groundwater is not physically available anywhere in the domain.

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Breaking News: Gammage & Burnham Attorneys Honored by Super Lawyers® 2026

 

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Gammage & Burnham is proud to announce its recognition for outstanding legal work in multiple practice areas in the 2026 edition of Super Lawyers® The firm continues to earn prestigious National and Regional rankings for our legal capabilities, and we’re particularly proud to once again celebrate our successes earned on our clients’ behalf. Super Lawyers 2026

The distinction earned by these attorneys reflects the rigor and integrity of the selection process. Candidates are first nominated by their peers within the legal community, recognizing excellence and professional respect.

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