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James R. Hienton MEMBER
Email James R. Hienton
Telephone: (602) 254-9900 / Fax: (602) 254-8670
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| James R. Hienton, a member of the firm,
has practiced commercial and tax law in Phoenix for over 25 years.
His practice includes the investigation of corporate practices and
procedures; campaign finance and disclosure matters; merger,
acquisition and disposition of businesses; the formation of business
entities; commercial financing transactions; and rendering general
corporate and business advice to clients. As a certified tax
specialist of the Arizona State Bar Association, Mr. Hienton works to
structure business transactions in a most tax-effective manner.
He has handled the acquisition and disposition of many different types
of businesses, including auto dealerships, banks, radio stations and
rental equipment companies in transaction amounts from $100,000 to
over $100,000,000.
Mr. Hienton's tax background has enabled him to develop an
extensive estate planning practice. He has represented numerous
clients in state and local tax matters, including lobbying a State
Sales Tax exemption through the Arizona Legislature.
Additionally, he has extensive experience in advising non-profit
organizations and has prepared, filed and obtained numerous tax-exempt
rulings. A Phoenix native, Mr. Hienton has experienced first-hand the
tremendous economic growth in the metropolitan area and has worked
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PRACTICE AREAS /
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Financial Institution Representation
- Corporate Law
- Estate Planning
- Contracts
- Other Transactional Practice
- Non-Profit Organizations
EDUCATION / HONORS
- Washington University, College of Law, L.L.M. (1977)
- Arizona State University, College of Law, J.D. (1975) Cum Laude
- Arizona State University, Graduate School of Business Administration, (1974)
- University of Arizona, B.A., Education, (1972), With High Distinction
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- State Bar of Arizona
- Maricopa County Bar Association
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COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Valley Leadership V
- Past Member, Board of Directors, Arizona Theatre Company
- Board of Directors and Past President, North Central Phoenix Homeowners Association
- Elder and Finance Chairman, Valley Presbyterian Church
- Board of Directors, Stearns Bank, N.A.
- Counsel to various political candidates and campaigns
COURT ADMISSIONS
- Arizona Courts
- Federal Courts
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