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- 5.0
- Since 1965
- 61 yrs
- Bar admissions
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- In office
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Since 1965
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- 1960
Areas of practice
Practice focus
David C. Tierney represents clients in Scottsdale, Arizona across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About David C. Tierney
Mr. David C. Tierney is a lawyer practicing civil litigation, construction law, arbitration and mediation and 3 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Brandeis University in 1962, and has been licensed for 61 years. David practices at Sacks Tierney P.A. in Scottsdale, AZ.
Credentials
Education
Harvard University
J.D. · 1965
Brandeis University
B.A. · 1962
Jurisdictions
Bar admissions
U.S. Supreme Court a
1971 · ACTIVE
Arizona
1969 · ACTIVE
U.S. District Court,
1969 · ACTIVE
Massachusetts
1965 · ACTIVE
Recognition
Awards & honors
AV Preeminent
Affiliations
Professional memberships
American Bar Foundation
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Super Lawyers® Top 50 Lawyers in Arizona, 2009-2012
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The Best Lawyers in America (Arbitration, Commercial Litigation, Construction Litigation, Mediation, Real Estate Litigation), 2003-2015
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Arizona's Finest Lawyers, 2010-present. ARTICLES AND PRESENTATIONS“Drafting an Effective ADR Clause,” State Bar of Arizona, Construction Law Section, November 2013, and ADR Section, May 2014
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“Arbitration in Arizona: Changes Have Arrived,” www.sackstierney.com, March 2013
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“Arizona Construction Law Practice Manual (2nd Ed. 2011),” Contributing Editor“Construction Quality: Do It Right or Pay the Price” (co-editor), www.doitrightllc.org, Prentice-Hall, 2011
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“Arbitration in Arizona: Changes Are Coming,” www.sackstierney.com, September 2010
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“Arbitration and Mediation 'Nuts and Bolts' for Owners and Contractors,” Lorman Education Services, March 2010
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“The Law Regarding Indemnity, a Crucial Factor in Control,” Lorman Education Services, March 2009
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“Errors and Omissions in Plans and Specifications: Spearin and Kubby Cases,” Lorman Education Services, March 2009
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“Overview of New AIA Contract Documents,” Lorman Education Services, March 2009
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“Mediation vs. Arbitration – Trends in Alternative Dispute Resolution in Arizona,” Lorman Education Services, March 2009
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“Maximizing/Uncovering the Hidden Value in Construction Schedules through Buy-In and Collaboration in Arizona,” Lorman Education Services, December 2008
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“The Arizona Mechanics Lien Law and Stop Order Law as Recently Amended: the New Definition of 'Completion,'” seminar text
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“Construction Defect Litigation,” seminar text“'Unless and Until' Clauses: Slow Pay for Subcontractors,” 1989 Arizona Contractors Association Almanac and State Bar Construction Law Section Newsletter, March 1990
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“Some Key Changes in the New 2007 AIA Documents,” April 2008
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“Controlling the Means of Construction: New Exposure for Architects on Construction Jobs,” Southwest Contractor, January 1985
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“Our Prisons: Upside Down & Backwards Priorities,” Tempe Daily News, August 1984
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“Alternatives to Incarceration,” Scottsdale Progress, Saturday Magazine, January 1980
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“Prison Crisis: a Need for Rehabilitative Programs” (co-author), Weekly Gazette Convention Issue, May 1979
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“Arizona Corrections: Accomplishments and Unfinished Business” (co-author), ARIZONA BAR JOURNAL, August 1978
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Litigation Manual (Contributing Editor), Maricopa County Bar Association. COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP: St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center Community Board: Past Chair
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Arizona Behavioral Health Corporation: Board of Directors
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Arizona Foundation for Behavioral Health: Board of Directors
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Phoenix Community ToolBank: Board of Directors
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Restorative Justice Resources Coalition, Inc.: Chairman
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Arizona Coalition for Tomorrow: Past President
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Irish American Cultural Institute: Past Chair
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Arizona State University College of Law: Former Adjunct Professor of Construction Law
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Maricopa County Self-Insured Trust Fund: Past Chair, Board of Trustees
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Valley Leadership, Inc.: Past Member, Board of Directors
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Arizona Policy Forum, Vice President, 1998-2006
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Provost's Advisory Committee, ASU West, 1997-2004
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Arizona Prison Industries, Chairman, Board of Trustees, 1981-1987
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Governor's Commission on Computers in Education: Chair, 1984-1985
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Maricopa County Nonpartisan Commission on Trial Court Appointments, 1975-1979
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Peace Corps: Volunteer, 1966-1969. Member: American Bar Association
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State Bar of Arizona: Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, Past Chair
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Construction Law Section, Past Chair
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Co-editor, “Construction Law Practice Manual”
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American Arbitration Association: Commercial Panel, Construction Panel, Construction Mediation Panel
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Locations
Office locations
Sacks Tierney P A
4250 North Drinkwater Boulevard, 4th Floor
Scottsdale, AZ 85251-3693
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What areas of law does David C. Tierney practice?
David C. Tierney focuses on ADR, Appellate, Construction, Litigation, and Real Estate.
Where is David C. Tierney located?
David C. Tierney primarily serves clients in Scottsdale, Arizona, with an office at 4250 North Drinkwater Boulevard, 4th Floor.
How experienced is David C. Tierney?
David C. Tierney has 61 years of legal practice, having been licensed since 1965.
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