Timothy N. Forsman

Tim Forsman is a trusted corporate and transactional attorney known for his strategic guidance in complex mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and compliance matters. His practical, results-oriented approach makes him an invaluable advisor to private companies and nonprofits navigating high-stakes legal challenges.

Tim Forsman co-chairs Gammage & Burnham’s Corporate and Finance practice, where he draws on his extensive experience to provide comprehensive legal counsel on a wide range of corporate matters. His practice is focused on advising private companies and nonprofit organizations through complex transactions, including domestic and cross-border mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate restructurings, and minority investments. Tim’s skill in navigating the intricacies of corporate governance, compliance, and risk management allows him to help clients achieve their business objectives while minimizing legal and operational risks.

Regarded as a strategic problem solver, Tim is known for his hands-on, business-minded approach to corporate law. Whether working on a major merger or guiding a startup through its early stages of growth, Tim is valued for his ability to distill complex legal issues into actionable solutions. He is particularly sought after for his ability to craft custom strategies that align with his clients’ long-term goals, and he is widely recognized as a “go-to” resource for corporate transactions in Arizona.

Tim’s legal acumen is grounded in his top-ranked academic background. He graduated first in his class from the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, receiving the John S. Armstrong Award and accolades as a Willard H. Pedrick Scholar and a Rebecca and Michael Berch Scholar. During law school, Tim earned CALI awards in contracts, constitutional law, professional responsibility, evidence, conflict of laws, and jurisprudence. He also served as Executive Articles Editor for the Arizona State Law Journal and completed an externship with the Arizona Supreme Court Staff Attorney’s Office.

Outside of his practice, Tim is dedicated to supporting the Arizona business community, participating in legal and business organizations, and maintaining strong ties to the local economy. His problem-solving approach and commitment to his clients’ success make him a go-to attorney for corporate and transactional matters in Arizona and beyond.

Court Admissions

• State Bar of Arizona

Significant Representations

• Assist with documentation of and closing of major real-estate secured loan for acquisition of multi-state real estate portfolio.
• Formation of bankruptcy-remote entity structure in connection with commercial mortgage-backed securities requirements.
• Represent major health care non-profit organization with respect to Stark / Anti-Kickback compliance for vendor contracts and medical office leases, and for compliance with federal grant requirements.
• Served as lender’s counsel in connection with a complex, multi-tranche acquisition and development loan for a world-class resort in Hawaii.

Professional & Community Involvement

• Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix, Board Member and Outreach Committee Chair