About Rusing Lopez Lizardi & Saffer, PLLC

Rusing Lopez Lizardi & Saffer, PLLC has built a strong reputation for legal excellence, ethical advocacy, and strategic representation since its founding in 1992 by Stanford Law School classmates Mick Rusing and Pat Lopez. From offices in Tucson and Scottsdale, the firm serves businesses and individuals across Arizona with a clear focus on advancing defined objectives. Every matter begins with a careful review of goals, risks, and opportunities. Success is measured not only by courtroom victories but by meaningful results that align with business and personal priorities.

Rusing Lopez Lizardi & Saffer, PLLC develops objective-based legal strategies grounded in thorough preparation and deep industry knowledge. Legal advice is never formed in a vacuum. The firm invests time at the outset to understand each client’s operations, challenges, and long-term plans. This disciplined approach allows tailored solutions designed to reduce risk, control costs, and prevent disputes before they arise. When litigation becomes necessary, experienced trial lawyers present well-prepared cases in state and federal courts, always guided by strategy and precision.

Rusing Lopez Lizardi & Saffer, PLLC, offers comprehensive representation across complex litigation and business transactions. Litigation practice includes trials and appeals involving commercial disputes, insurance defense and coverage, construction matters, toxic tort claims, catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases, employment disputes, and class actions. Transactional services span corporate formation and governance, partnership and limited liability entities, franchise law, real estate and land use, construction law, government contracting, environmental and natural resources law, and general commercial transactions. This breadth of experience allows the firm to address challenges from multiple legal angles.

Rusing Lopez Lizardi & Saffer, PLLC, remains committed to maintaining a professional environment that attracts dynamic clients and accomplished legal talent. Growth over nearly three decades, including expansion to Scottsdale in 2018, reflects a steady dedication to quality counsel and client-focused service. Confidentiality, careful staffing, and efficient budgeting support consistent, high-level representation. The firm’s legacy is defined by preparation, integrity, and a steadfast commitment to achieving client objectives.

Practice Areas

Lawsuits & Disputes
  • Business Litigation
  • Insurance Claims & Insurance Coverage Litigation
  • Product Liability Defense
  • Appellate Representation
  • Personal Injury
  • Professional Malpractice
  • Class Actions
  • Toxic Torts
  • Estates & Trust Litigation
Business & Corporate Transactions
  • Business Formation & Corporate Governance
  • Equity Incentive Plans
  • Mergers, Acquisitions & Divestitures
  • Technology & Emerging Company Venture Financing
  • Contracts
  • Gaming & Native American Law
  • Government Contracts
  • Agriculture
  • Lending & Finance
  • Bank & Credit Union Representation
  • Bond Financing
  • Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy
  • Private Placements
Real Estate Transactions & Development
  • Acquisition & Disposition
  • Finance
  • Construction
  • Commercial Property & Real Estate Development
  • Land Use, Zoning & Condemnation
  • Real Estate & Construction Litigation
Labor & Employment Law
  • Defense of Claims, Administrative Proceedings & Lawsuits
  • Counseling, Compliance & Training
  • Internal Investigations
  • Restrictive Covenants, Confidentiality/Trade Secret & Intellectual
  • Property Rights
  • Employee Handbooks, Contracts & Termination / Severance Agreements
  • Immigration Law
Intellectual Property Transactions & Prosecution
  • Intellectual Property Licenses
  • Patent, Trademark, Copyright
  • Trade Secret Litigation & Prosecution
  • Technology Joint Ventures & Technology Development Agreements
  • Trademarks & Copyright Registration

Fees

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Office locations for Rusing Lopez Lizardi & Saffer, PLLC

Rusing Lopez Lizardi & Saffer, PLLC - Scottsdale

7047 E Greenway Pkwy, Scottsdale, AZ 85254

Rusing Lopez Lizardi & Saffer, PLLC - Tucson

6363 N Swan Rd #151, Tucson, AZ 85718