Bryan J. Gottfredson Experienced Commercial Litigator and Trusted Corporate Advisor.

Education

  • J.D., University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law (2006)
  • B.A., cum laude, Economics, University of Arizona (2001)

Bar & Court Admissions

  • Arizona
  • Texas
  • U.S. District Court, District of Arizona

Honors & Awards

Bryan has been recognized by top legal and industry publications for his work, including:

  • Best Lawyers® Lawyer of the Year in Real Estate Litigation for Scottsdale (2023)
  • Best Lawyers in America®: Real Estate Litigation, Insurance Litigation, Banking and Finance Litigation, and Commercial Litigation (2021 – 2024)
  • Super Lawyers (Business Litigation) (2021 – 2024)
  • America’s Top 100 Bet-The-Company Litigators (2023)
  • AV-Preeminent Rating® from Martindale-Hubbell, a testament to his peers high regard
  • Phoenix Magazine Top Lawyer (2024)

Professional & Industry Memberships

  • American Bar Association: Section of Litigation, Trial Practice Committee, Articles and Newsletter Editor, Web Editor
  • State Bar of Arizona: Executive Committee, Securities Regulation Law Section State Bar of Texas
  • NAIOP, the Commercial Real Estate Development Association

Community Leadership

A committed community leader, Bryan has served on various nonprofit boards and is an active Scottsdale Charros member. His service reflects a dedication to supporting Arizona beyond the courtroom. Other leadership organizations include:

  • University of Arizona Law College Association: Board of Directors
  • Hon Kachina Council: Former Member, Board of Directors
  • Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: “Arizona’s Finest Couples” Honoree
  • Men’s Arts Council, Phoenix Art Museum: Former Member

Representative Matters

Bryan has achieved multi-million dollar recoveries and significant legal victories for his clients, including:

  • Negotiating complex buyouts of shareholder interests in LLCs and corporations.
  • Minority shareholder litigation cases involving breach of fiduciary duty and minority oppression.
  • Litigating high-stakes disputes involving complex business contracts, mergers and acquisitions, and claw backs.
  • Securing multi-million dollar recoveries for landlords in commercial real estate disputes.
  • Creditors’ rights matter involving banks, financial institutions, and lenders, using effective pre-judgment remedies to protect their interests.