Neal H. Bookspan

Neal H. Bookspan is a shareholder at Jaburg Wilk in Phoenix, Arizona, with extensive experience in commercial litigation, real estate, construction law, and bankruptcy. For more than three decades, Neal has represented clients across Arizona and beyond in both transactional matters and high-stakes disputes, helping businesses and individuals manage legal risks with practical, cost-effective strategies.

Neal earned his J.D. with honors from Drake University School of Law in 1992 and holds a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Arizona (1989).

Neal’s practice focuses on real estate transactions and disputes, including the acquisition and sale of commercial property—particularly multifamily assets—as well as contract drafting and negotiation. He advises clients on business formation, mergers and acquisitions, construction disputes, and creditor/debtor issues. Neal also serves as a mediator in both state and bankruptcy courts, offering a balanced approach that helps clients avoid unnecessary litigation when possible.

With a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset, Neal is known for handling complex, multi-party disputes and navigating challenges such as construction defects, lien claims, payment issues, and bankruptcies. He has helped clients save struggling businesses, resolve shareholder disputes, and recover significant losses through creative settlement strategies.

Neal’s professional accolades reflect his standing in the legal community. He is AV® Preeminent™ rated by Martindale-Hubbell, a Martindale Client Champion Platinum recipient (2017–2025), and has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America since 2016. He has also been named a Southwest Super Lawyer every year since 2013 and included in the Top 50 Arizona Super Lawyers in 2017 and 2019. Neal is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute and the Turnaround Management Association and chairs the Technology Committee of the Arizona State Bar Bankruptcy Section.

Neal H. Bookspan’s dedication to client service, legal insight, and practical problem-solving has made him a trusted advisor for Arizona businesses and professionals seeking dependable, results-driven legal support.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Jaburg Wilk Law Firm
• Member, American Bankruptcy Institute
• Executive Council, State Bar of Arizona, Bankruptcy Section
• Member, Turnaround Management Association
• Member, Maricopa County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Arizona

Education

• Drake University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Arizona
  BS in Business Administration

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