Richard A. Block has practiced real estate and business law in Tucson and in
Arizona for over 35 years. He is certified by the Arizona Board of Legal
Specialization of the Arizona State Bar as a Specialist in Real Estate Law. The
Board of Legal Specialization recognizes attorneys in various areas of law, who,
because of experience, training and examination, are awarded certificates of
special competence. Out of a total State Bar membership of over 13,000
attorneys, there are only 110 Arizona attorneys now certified in the field of
real estate law. He has also handled actions on behalf of his clients in over 10
of the State's counties.
Among other worthy accomplishments, Mr. Block
was successful in defending an appeal to the United States Supreme Court
regarding an issue of jurisdiction in the Federal Courts versus the State
Courts.
Mr. Block's practice emphasizes the areas of real estate,
construction, subdivision law, homeowners association, commercial law,
partnership and corporation law. He has a substantial business oriented
transactional background. He has expertise in commercial acquisitions,
development matters, leasing, financing, water and other utility matters,
environmental and zoning matters. He is an experienced negotiator and skilled
draftsman. He currently represents 15 homeowners associations, both large and
small associations, in the Tucson and Green Valley area. Mr. Block handles
matters ranging from the purchase and sale of single family residence to the
purchase and sale of apartment and commercial properties in excess of
$30,000,000.00; in addition, he handles the purchase and sale of businesses
ranging from $50,000.00 to $5,000,000.00, and consults with those businesses on
a regular basis.
Mr. Block works closely with each client to insure the
most effective representation. His diverse legal and business background takes
an innovative progressive approach to law. He believes the Lawyer's role in
today's business society is to maintain a continuing working relationship with
the client. A relationship that creates a positive effort toward reaching an
effective solution for the client's needs. The success of any business venture
depends on the closest attention given to the smallest details. His
comprehensive legal experience specializes in the legal details that are
decisive for solving fundamental problems as well as those of the most complex
and difficult nature.