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Staying informed about changes in the law and emerging legal issues can be challenging in today’s fast-moving environment. Fowler St. Clair’s attorneys provide timely thought leadership and practical analysis to help you stay ahead. From evolving industry trends to complex regulatory developments and significant court decisions, we offer insights across a broad range of legal topics. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and perspective needed to make confident, informed decisions in an ever-changing landscape.
My Story: Lily Pedersen
Get to know a little more about Lily Pedersen, an associate attorney at Fowler St. Clair. Early Years and Family I was born and raised near Brighton in the United Kingdom by my American mother and a Norwegian father. Growing up, my mum liked to blend our cultures. Although we lived in the U.K., we ... Read more
New Virtual Courtroom: Live In-House at Fowler St. Clair
With the establishment of our virtual courtroom and dedicated video conferencing room, it’s Out with the Old, and In With the New … Normal. The Backstory of our Virtual Courtroom During the 2020 public health emergency, Arizona courts remained open to serve the public; however, in the interest of safety, certain changes in court appearance ... Read more
My Story: Jeff Johnson
Get to know a little more about Jeff Johnson, an associate attorney at Fowler St. Clair. The Beginning Days I was raised in the northeast portion of South Carolina in the small town of Dillon. My upbringing afforded me wonderful opportunities to learn and grow as a child within a close-knit community. Although it was ... Read more
My Story: Nicholas Strom
Get to know a little more about Fowler St. Clair attorney Nicholas Strom. He focuses on real estate, title issues, and civil litigation. The Early Years I grew up in South Bend, Indiana, and was blessed with two loving parents and three younger siblings. Despite coming from modest means, my parents were able to put me ... Read more
Real Estate Wholesaling in Arizona? New Regulations for Investors—HB 2747
If you’re a real estate investor or involved in real estate wholesaling in Arizona you’ll want to be informed about new legislation soon to be enacted. What is HB 2747 (Wholesale real estate buyers; disclosure)? House Bill 2747 (“HB 2747”) is a bi-partisan bill in the Arizona Legislature that will likely be signed into law ... Read more
Scottsdale Law Firm | Fowler St. Clair, PLLC | 10-Year History 2012 – 2022
The year 2022 is a time for reflection as Fowler St. Clair, PLLC is proud to celebrate 10 years, making it a milestone anniversary. Since opening its doors in the Phoenix valley, Sean St. Clair and Andrew Fowler’s partnership began by providing legal services in their law firm located in Gilbert, Arizona. Building Trust with ... Read more
Sean P. St. Clair Celebrated for Dedication to the Field of Law
CHANDLER, AZ, December 02, 2020 — Sean P. St. Clair has been included in Marquis Who’s Who. As in all Marquis Who’s Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection ... Read more
Transfer of Property Rights After Death: Placing Heirs on Title of Real Estate
In this article, we’ll discuss the transfer of property rights after death and the value of placing heirs on a title to real estate. Transfer of Property Rights When someone passes away, there are a number of ways that we can deal with the real estate of that individual. If you’re interested in the options you ... Read more
AZ Supreme Court Order & Executive Orders Regarding COVID 19 – March 2019
We’re going to discuss recent orders from our Arizona Supreme Court along with executive orders from Governor Doug Ducey and how they relate to our clients and others that we work with. This article and the accompanying video (bottom of the page) contain input from Fowler St. Clair attorneys Dustin Shannaker, Brian Locker and Marin ... Read more
Are Holographic Wills Valid?
When we deal with estate planning, I’m often asked if holographic wills are valid. “Can I just go write on a piece of paper and put it in my drawer and that be recognized as a valid will?” And the answer is, maybe. It depends on how you do it. Arizona recognized two types of ... Read more