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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: Andrew Fowler
I am a second-generation native of Arizona. I was raised in the towns of Cave Creek and Carefree, Arizona. From an early age, my parents instilled in me the importance of hard work and taking pride in my work. During my childhood, my father owned a plant nursery which was also where my family lived. ... Read more
3 Real Estate Legal Issues Facing Brokers
Sean St. Clair presents three common Real Estate legal issues in transactions that can be overcome with proper training. Video 1: Dealing with Real Estate Agency Law and Fiduciary Duty When we deal with agency, we are looking at the Commissioner’s Standards and the first thing that we have to look at is A.A.C. R4-28-1101, ... Read more
My Story: Sean St Clair
Get to know a little more about Sean St. Clair. Sean is a founder of Fowler St. Clair. Growing Up I grew up in Downey, California, a working-class suburb of Los Angeles. I always wanted to work in a position helping people, but never wanted to be an attorney. I was going to be the first ... Read more
What are iBuyers and How Will They Affect your Real Estate Sale
iBuyers are a common trend in our real estate industry. iBuyers are companies that will buy homes for cash without those homes ever going onto the open real estate market. The most common and well-known iBuyers are: What are the advantages of Selling to an iBuyer There are a number of advantages to selling a ... Read more
Legal Document Preparer Certification
If you would like to enter the legal field, but do not want to be an attorney, one possibility is to become a certified legal document preparer. Being a certified legal document preparer can provide opportunities for you to help others and learn about various aspects of the legal world. To become a certified legal ... Read more
Homeowners Association Problems: Dealing with an Overbearing HOA
Are you dealing with Homeowners Association problems? If so, you need to know the following: HOA Rights Homeowners Associations have the right to govern some community rules. However, there are state and federal laws restricting what they can do. HOA’s Have the Right To: More importantly, homeowners have certain rights. It’s important to know your ... Read more
Litigation Basics: Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statements
Continuing the series on Litigation Basis, this section delves into Chapter 3 which discusses disclosure statements. Contact Fowler St. Clair for any litigation services you might need if you live in Phoenix, Scottsdale or Mesa, AZ. Rule 26.1 Disclosure Statements The purpose of a Rule 26.1 disclosure statement is to fairly, accurately, and candidly apprise ... Read more
Decanting Arizona Trusts
Decanting is a term wine aficionados and lovers of fine brandy know all too well. The term takes on a different meaning, however, when it is applied to Arizona trusts. What is Decanting? Decanting a trust is not an explicit term found in the Arizona Revised Statutes (the practice is based on an Arizona statute, ... Read more
Fowler St. Clair Helping People in Malawi, Africa
Fowler St. Clair is excited to announce that three of its attorneys, Andrew Fowler, Sean St. Clair and Dustin Schanaker will be traveling to Malawi, Africa and will draw on their collective legal experience to aid Malawian’s in need. Serving with Missional Law They will be serving with Missional Law, a non-profit organization that works ... Read more