Author Archives: James Claymon

Gammage & Burnham Ranks No. 4 in Top Law Firms Poll

In a newly released poll, Ranking Arizona has ranked Gammage & Burnham no. 4 among the top law firms in Arizona with 22-40 attorneys. Ranking Arizona is Arizona’s largest business opinion poll that annually ranks companies based on those with whom voters want to do business. 2020 has already been a big year for Gammage & Burnham, with the addition of several new attorneys and a big move into our new office. As has been the case for the past 37 years, our attorneys and staff remain committed to diligently serving our clients’ diverse needs to achieve the best outcomes in 2020 and beyond.

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Gammage & Burnham Secures Entitlement Approval for Greenwood Brewery Project on Roosevelt Row

Congratulations to Gammage & Burnham clients Greenwood Brewing and Made, LLC on the land use entitlement approvals for Greenwood Brewing Brewery & Taproom!  We are happy to be part of helping Megan Greenwood, Greg Esser and Cindy Dach bring a unique combined microbrewery and art space to Roosevelt Row.

Gammage & Burnham partner Manjula Vaz and associate Mike Maerowitz recently secured approval of land use entitlements for Greenwood Brewing Brewery & Taproom coming to Roosevelt and 5th Street in downtown Phoenix. This new adaptive reuse project will serve locally brewed beer in a welcoming bar and beer garden environment at Roosevelt and 5th Street. 

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Chris Raddatz Elected to Valley Youth Theatre Board

Gammage & Burnham partner Chris Raddatz was recently elected to serve on the Board of Directors for local nonprofit Valley Youth Theatre.

Gammage & Burnham has sponsored the Downtown Phoenix community theater for many years, supporting their mission to bring the magic of theater to kids of all ages and socio-economic backgrounds. Chris will be able to help the theater reach its goals by fundraising and promoting VYT programs throughout the Valley.

Learn more about Valley Youth Theatre at www.vyt.com.

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Richard Burnham Elected to Board of Directors for Arizona Center for Nature Conservation

Founding Partner Richard Burnham was recently elected to the Board of Directors for the Arizona Center for Nature Conservation dba the Phoenix Zoo.

The Arizona Center for Nature Conservation operates the Phoenix Zoo and the South Mountain Environmental Education Center. The ACNC advances the stewardship and conservation of animals and their habitats while providing experiences that inspire people and motivate them to care for the natural world.

Dick has served on the board in the past from 1990 to 1999, when it was known as the Arizona Zoological Society, and from 1993 to 1996 he served as President.

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Legislative Changes Help Rethink Restaurants and Bar Areas in Shopping Centers

Posted  by Camila Alarcon

 

This year’s Liquor Omnibus Bill (H.B. 2281), signed by Governor Ducey on April 26, 2019, is chock-full of new alcohol licensing opportunities for retail centers. Restaurants and bars will be able to overlap liquor licenses and sell alcohol in shared spaces. For owners and managers of retail spaces of over 400,000 square feet, the Department of Liquor Licenses and Control will establish a pilot program to allow the consumption of alcohol throughout pedestrian common areas.

Both of these changes constitute a complete turnaround from the one business, one license rule.

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