Cameron C. Artigue

Cameron Artigue is a prominent appellate practitioner and one of Arizona’s leading thinkers on land use issues.  With more than seventy reported appellate decisions to his name, his depth and breadth of experience are sought after by clients nationwide.  Cameron handles complex legal challenges for both private and public sector clients based on his experience with all facets of land use law and litigation. 

Cameron’s extensive experience in land use law includes structuring and challenging agreements to ensure compliance with state and local regulations. This proactive approach not only mitigates legal risks for clients but also positions them favorably in the competitive landscape of real estate and development.

In addition to private practice, Cameron is the co-author of Arizona Land Use Law, the definitive guide long published by the Arizona State Bar. For more than 20 years he has taught at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law and the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. Cameron is a Board member of the Rocky Mountain Land Use Institute in Denver and regularly presents at its annual conference.

With a career built on knowledge and experience, Cameron Artigue continues to be a leading advocate for land use issues in Arizona, helping clients achieve their objectives while navigating the complexities of the law. His dedication to the field has earned him consistent recognition from Martindale-Hubbell, Super Lawyers, and Best Lawyers.

Court Admissions

• State Bar of Arizona
• United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
• United States District Court, District of Arizona
• Supreme Court of the United States

Published Opinions

• South Point Energy Center, LLC v. ADOR, 253 Ariz. 30 (2022) (taxability of improvements on tribal lands)
• Abbott v. Banner Health Network, 239 Ariz. 409 (2016) (enforceability of settlement agreements)
• Turken v. Gordon, 223 Ariz. 342 (2010) (Gift Clause challenge to development agreement)
• Center Bay Gardens, L.L.C. v. City of Tempe City Council, 214 Ariz. 353 (App. 2007) (standing to challenge zoning approvals)
• Scenic Arizona v. City of Phoenix Board of Adjustment, 228 Ariz. 419 (App. 2011) (billboard regulation)
• Ponderosa Fire District v. Coconino County, 235 Ariz. 597 (App. 2014) (security for subdivision improvements)
• Korte v. Bayless, 199 Ariz. 173 (2001) (constitutionality of state trust land reforms)
• Home Builders Ass’n of Central Arizona v. City of Maricopa, 215 Ariz. 146 (App. 2007) (enforcement of development agreement)
• Sedona Private Property Owners Ass’n v. City of Sedona, 192 Ariz. 126 (App. 1998) (municipal growth control ordinance)

Professional & Community Involvement

• Arizona State University W.P. Carey School of Business, Adjunct Professor
• Arizona State University Sandra Day O’Connor School of Law, Adjunct Professor
• Arizona Theater Company, Long-time Trustee
• Valley Presbyterian Church Foundation, Trustee