Paul D. Ellsworth

Paul D. Ellsworth is a Phoenix real estate and business lawyer who focuses on commercial property and business transactions. His real estate practice includes acquisitions, sales, development, financing, commercial mortgages, leasing, conveyancing, and workouts. He handles office and shopping center transactions as well. His business practice covers formation, organization, succession planning, business transfers, buy-sell agreements, joint ventures, limited liability companies, and closely held businesses.

Ellsworth earned his J.D., magna cum laude, from the J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University. He was elected to the Order of the Coif and named a J. Reuben Clark Scholar. He served on the Brigham Young University Law Review and became its Lead Note and Comment Editor. He earned his B.A., magna cum laude, from Brigham Young University with Highest Honors and recognition as a University Scholar and Spencer W. Kimball Scholar.

Ellsworth began practicing law in Salt Lake City before moving his practice to Arizona, where he has focused on real estate and business transactions since 1984. He has served as a partner in large and midsized law firms. His work involves structuring commercial real estate deals, negotiating leases, arranging financing, transferring business interests, and advising private companies on organizational and ownership matters. His transactional background spans more than four decades.

Paul D. Ellsworth is certified as a specialist in real estate law by the State Bar of Arizona Board of Legal Specialization. He is a member of the State Bar of Arizona and has earned an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell. His background combines extensive commercial real estate experience with business transaction work involving owners, investors, and privately held companies. His practice reflects long-standing experience with property, financing, ownership, and business planning matters.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Ellsworth Cobb & Allen PLC
• Member, State Bar of Utah
• Member, State Bar of Arizona

Licensed State

• Arizona
• Utah

Education

• J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University
  Juris Doctor (JD) Magna Cum Laude
• Brigham Young University
  Bachelor of Arts, Graduating: Magna Cum Laude

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