Gammage & Burnham is pleased to announced that Chambers USA 2018: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has ranked six of the firm’s attorneys and our largest practice group among the best in the U.S.
Chambers and Partners, which produces “Chambers USA,” is a client referral organization that researches and subjectively ranks attorneys and law firm practice groups nationwide. It ranks firms and lawyers who are considered leaders in their profession.
The firm earned rankings in two of its core areas:
Zoning/Land Use (Band 1) and Real Estate (Band 3).
The list of ranked attorneys include:
- Grady Gammage Jr. (Senior Statesperson – Land Use/Zoning Law)
- Stephen W. Anderson (Band 2 – Land Use/Zoning Law)
- Manjula Vaz (Band 3 – Land Use/Zoning Law Law)
- Thomas J. McDonald (Band 3 – Real Estate Law)
- Jeffrey J. Miller (Band 3 – Real Estate Law)
- Joseph P. Richardson (Band 3 – Corporate Law)
As a firm we are grateful for the notable ranking based on the kind words shared by clients. See some client comments below included in our Real Estate listing in Chambers USA 2018.
Gammage & Burnham PLC
Chambers Commentary (based on Chambers research)
What the team is known for
Large practice comprising many real estate specialists. Frequently handles complex transactional matters but is primarily known for its land use and zoning capability. Often works on behalf of clients such as home builders, developers and investors. Has experience on a range of mandates such as master-planned communities and commercial leasing. Its expertise extends to acquisitions and sales of of both undeveloped and developed property.
Strengths
One client praises the team’s attention to detail, saying: “They just don’t make mistakes and they don’t miss things. They are very conscientious and thorough.”
Another client enthuses that the lawyers are “responsive, thorough and get the job done right.”
Work highlights
Represented the Arizona State University Foundation in relation to a joint venture with Pacific Retirement Services for the development and operation of a continuing care senior living community to be developed on the Tempe campus.
Acted on behalf of Lennar Homes in the acquisition of several parcels at the Verrado master-planned community.
Notable practitioners
Peers label Grady Gammage Jr as “the person in land use and zoning,” calling him “a prolific author, writer and speaker.” One source adds: “He is the best, he is just very engaging and thorough.” He is held in high esteem by clients and peers with his diverse 40-year career including zoning work for multiple major commercial projects ranging from office buildings to residential areas.
Stephen Anderson is labeled by one source as “a very active good guy with a high level of integrity.” Anderson is active in retail and residential projects in both Arizona and California. With regard to his real estate expertise, he is renowned for his prominence as a zoning and land use lawyer.
Peers commend “the very bright” Thomas McDonald, saying: “He is excellent and he thinks of things others usually don’t. He’s a great technician.” He is the head of the firm’s Arizona real estate department and has experience in construction law and commercial transactions, as well as public-private partnerships.
Sources note that Jeffrey Miller is “well regarded and well respected within the community.” Impressed clients label him “excellent” and appreciate that he is “relationship oriented.” His primary expertise covers commercial lending, commercial transactions and business organizations.
Based in Tempe, Manjula Vaz is noted by her peers for being “fabulous, really smart, engaging and easy to work with.” One client enthuses that “she has never failed in a task for us.” Her practice focuses on all aspects of zoning and the negotiation and implementation of development agreements.
Joseph Richardson of Gammage & Burnham PLC is regarded by market commentators as a “great tactical securities lawyer who is very pragmatic.” With over 30 years of experience in the Arizona corporate legal market, Richardson has had extensive dealings in M&A and corporate governance as well as representing issuers in private placements of securities and public companies in securities offerings.
Congratulations to all the Chambers ranked attorneys from Gammage & Burnham and special thanks to our fantastic clients!
