Don C. Fletcher

Over 20 years experience in complex real estate and bankruptcy matters representing commercial landlord and tenants as well as financial institutions and real estate developers.

[+] Commercial Real Estate Representation and Clients

Don Fletcher currently represents both large and small owners of retail, office and industrial real estate. Some clients include the world's largest owner of retail shopping centers as well as one of the largest REIT that owns retail properties. Some of Mr. Fletcher's clients own one or two commercial buildings and urban centers. Through Mr. Fletcher's years of experience, he has represented landlords in many areas including default of commercial leases due to non-payment of rents and other lease violations, and various collection activities including lockouts, landlord lien sales, forceful entry and detainer actions and general civil litigation.

[+] Bankruptcy Representation and Clients

Don Fletcher currently represents various landlords in cases where tenants have filed for bankruptcy. He also has represented various developers as they have sought to restructure their debt both in and out of the bankruptcy process. He has successfully confirmed Chapter 11 plans of reorganization for companies in the area of real estate, entertainment, manufacturing and for those providing professional services. He also handles a wide range of debtor cases including professionals and consumers needing bankruptcy relief.

[+] Professional and Community Activities

Don Fletcher has long been involved with various professional and community affairs. He currently is a member of the International Conference of Shopping Centers which is the world's largest collection of professionals involved with retail shopping operations. He has made presentations at the annual ICSC Law Conference. He also serves on the Bankruptcy Task Force for the ICSC. He currently is a member of the American Bankruptcy Institute which is the largest organization of bankruptcy lawyers in the United States. He also is a member of the Bankruptcy Section of the State Bar. He frequently speaks at various professional sessions on commercial landlord and tenant matters as well as related bankruptcy matters. He has received several awards and accommodations including the Honors Program Attorney with the United States Justice Department and in 2008 was named "Top Lawyer" by the Arizona Business Magazine. He recently completed his term as chairman of the Phoenix Chapter of the J. Reuben Clark Law Society and currently serves with Boy Scouts of America in the Salt River District.