Lawyer John Matthew Derstine, graduated from University of Arizona, B.A., with distinction, 1984 University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, California, J.D., 1987 Law Review: Hastings Constitutional Law Quarterly, Note and Comment Editor, is now employed by Roshka DeWulf & Patten, PLC at One Arizona Center 400 East Van Buren Street, Suite 800 Phoenix, AZ 85004.

While being a member of American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Litigation; Business Law; Environment, Energy & Resources, Forum on Construction); State Bar of Arizona; Federal Bar Association; Maricopa County Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section, John Matthew Derstine is one of the more than one million lawyers in United States. Before choosing John Matthew Derstine as your lawyer, you should consider whether John Matthew Derstine offers free consultation, (if not) how much the initial interview costs, if there is any hidden attorney fees, what's the fee schedule, whether he or she has good community reputation and is able to provide a list of good references. You can also contact the Board of Professional Responsibility of the state bar, to find out if John Matthew Derstine has ever been placed under any disciplinary actions. Please be aware that, though John Matthew Derstine's office is located at Phoenix, AZ, he or she might belong to the bar association of other states.

You should also ask how long the lawyer has been in practice, how much experience he or she has in cases like yours, and more importantly, the outcomes of those cases! Focus of the lawyer's practice and years of experience are also very important factors in your evaluation process. The more focused the lawyer's practice areas, the better service he or she could provide. So do not make decisions solely on one or two factors. Only hire lawyers you feel comfortable with as they will represent you and your interests, and you will be sharing private details about your life with them.

John Matthew Derstine has been admitted in 1987, Arizona; 1987, U.S. District Court, District of Arizona; 1987, Arizona Supreme Court; 1990, U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit. His or her practice areas include Commercial Litigation; Construction Litigation; Bankruptcy Litigation; Creditors Rights; Public Utility; Energy.

John Matthew Derstine's college and law school education includes University of Arizona, B.A., with distinction, 1984, University of California, Hastings College of the Law, San Francisco, California, J.D., 1987 Law Review: Hastings Constitutional Law Quarterly, Note and Comment Editor. Other biographical background includes Matt Derstine has a diverse business litigation, bankruptcy and utility practice.His litigation practice focuses on the representation of parties involved in disputes over commercial loan transactions, foreclosure and receivership, commercial leases, shareholder and partnership matters, energy trading and supply contracts, secured transactions and construction contracts.In his bankruptcy practice, Matt has extensive experience representing secured lenders, trade creditors, equipment lessors, commercial landlords and tenants, counterparties to wholesale energy contracts, parties in preference and avoidance proceedings, and mechanic’s lien claimants.Matt’s utility practice also includes extensive experience with siting transmission facilities and sale transactions involving distributed generation facilities. Classes & SeminarsProgram Chair: The Coming Commercial Real Estate Storm, 2010Regular Presenter: State Bar of Arizona Course on ProfessionalismPresenter: NBI Collection Law Tips and Strategies 2007 – 2009Presenter: Ninth Circuit & Arizona Law Update: New Cases and Controversies, Arizona State Convention, Bankruptcy Section, 2002Honors & AwardsMartindale-Hubbell Preeminent AV Rating for 10+ yearsThe Best Lawyers in America: Bankruptcy and Creditor-Debtor Rights / Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Litigation – Bankruptcy, 2011 – 2013Super Lawyers, Commercia. You should contact other lawyers and law firms nearby before choosing your legal representatives.

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