Greg Gillis has over 35 years of trial experience in a wide variety of construction disputes, commercial litigation matters, and having litigated cases in 13 of 14 counties in Arizona.

Education

  • J.D., University of Nebraska (1986)
  • B.A., University of Nebraska (1982)

Alternative Dispute Resolution Training

  • American Arbitration Association; Mediator Conference, (2025)
  • State Bar of Arizona Construction Section, Tips and Tricks for Getting the Upper Hand in Construction Arbitrations, (2024)
  • American Arbitration Association, ACE-24-Disclosure Dynamics in Arbitration, (2024)
  • National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, Advanced Mediation Training Course, (2024)
  • State Bar of Arizona, Balancing Power in Mediation to Enhance the Quality of Mediation Agreements, (2024)
  • State Bar of Arizona ADR Section, Arizona ADR Experts; A Critical Guide For Success, (2024)
  • American Arbitration Association, Transparent Connections; A Comprehensive Framework for Arbitrator Disclosure in the Era of Social Media, (2024)
  • American Arbitration Association, ACE-23-Panelist Safety and Security, (2023)
  • State Bar of Arizona Construction Section, Winning Strategies for Construction Lawyers; Mastering the Facts, Developing the Law and Preparing Your Case, (2023)
  • State Bar of Arizona ADR Section, Test Your ADR Knowledge│Jeopardy, Wait…Wait Don’t Tell Me, and Ethical Dilemmas (What Would You Do), (2023)
  • State Bar of Arizona, Help Me Help You Optimizing, The Mediation Process, (2023)
  • American Arbitration Association; Mediator Panel Conference, (2023)
  • American Arbitration Association, AC2-22-Process Essentials for AAA Arbitrators, (2022)
  • State Bar of Arizona, Alternative Dispute Resolution for Real Estate, (2022)
  • State Bar of Arizona, ADR Section Critical Negotiation Skills and Tools for ADR, (2022)
  • State Bar of Arizona, ADR Section, Case Law Update, (2021)
  • State Bar of Arizona, ADR Section, Probate Mediations-Getting to a Signed Settlement Agreement, (2021)
  • American Arbitration Association, ACE 21-Impartiality: Do You Know Where Your Biases Are? (2021)
  • State Bar of Arizona, ADR Talks, (2021)
  • State Bar of Arizona, Fly on the Wall: Is this Okay? Mediator and Arbitrator Techniques and How to Use Them in Your Practice, (2021)
  • State Bar of Arizona, ADR Section, Discovery In Arbitration: Balancing Proportionality, Efficiency and Party Self-Determination, (2021)
  • State Bar of Arizona, ADR Section, High Conflict Mediation-Dealing With High Conflict Personalities, (2021)
  • State Bar of Arizona, Mediation Preparation for Lawyers and Mediators, Including How Any Lawyer Can Become a Mediation Advocate, (2021)
  • State Bar of Arizona, The History and Distinction Between Labor and Employment Arbitrations and Powers of an Arbitrator Are What you Give the Arbitrator, (2021)
  • State Bar of Arizona, Alternatives to the Typical ADR Process, (2021)
  • American Arbitration Association, Best Practices for Arbitrators in Expedited/Fast Track Arbitrations, (2021)
  • State Bar of Arizona, ADR Section, Arbitration and Mediation Case Law Update 2020, (2020)
  • American Bar Association, Forum on Construction Law Video Arbitration: What to Consider Before Jumping In, (2020)
  • American Arbitration Association, Cyber Security: A Shared Responsibility, (2020)
  • State Bar of Arizona, Zooming into ADR: Mediations and Arbitrations, (2020)
  • American Bar Association, ADR in the Wake of COVID-19, (2020)
  • State Bar of Arizona, Private Arbitration Update, (2020)
  • American Arbitration Association ACE 19-Case Finances: What Arbitrators Need to Know, (2019)
  • State Bar of Arizona, Handling Righteous Indignation, (2019)
  • State Bar of Arizona, Peering into the Arbitrator’s Brain, ADR Talks, (2019)
  • State Bar of Arizona, A Model Mediation Settlement Agreement (with forms), (2019)
  • State Bar of Arizona, What Every Arbitrator Should Know About Receiverships in Arbitration, (2019)
  • State Bar of Arizona, Can Freud Help? The 2018 Interplay of Psychology and Negotiation/Mediation Strategy, (2019)
  • State Bar of Arizona, Drafting Effective Submission Agreements, (2018)
  • State Bar of Arizona, Faith-Based Alternative Dispute Resolution: Alternatives to Secular Courts, (2018)
  • American Arbitration Association, Sexual Harassment Presentation for AAA Panelists, (2018)
  • State Bar of Arizona, Mediation Is the New Trial, (2018)
  • American Arbitration Association – Roundtable, Conducting Effective, Tone-Setting Pre-Hearings and Resolving Discovery Disputes, (2018)
  • American Arbitration Association – Advocates Program, Simplifying Your Case for Arbitrators and the Value of Formal Rules and Administration, (2018)
  • American Arbitration Association, 2018 AAA Construction Conference, (2018)
  • State Bar of Arizona, Vocal Traits and Hidden Bias, (2018)
  • American Arbitration Association, Final Awards and Functus Officio: Tailoring Flexible Accessories to Suit a Strict Doctrine, (2017)
    State Bar of Arizona, Best Practices in Employment Arbitration from the Arbitrator and Advocate Perspectives, (2017)
  • State Bar of Arizona, Mediation Skills Across Practice Areas, (2017)
  • State Bar of Arizona, Mediation in Evolution: Challenges and Opportunities, (2017)
  • State Bar of Arizona, Arbitration Talks, (2017)
  • American Arbitration Association, Best Practices in Commercial Arbitration, (2016)
  • Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University, Private Arbitration Update, November (2016)
  • American Arbitration Association, Ethical Considerations for Arbitrators, Mediators and Advocates, (2016)
  • American Arbitration Association, Essential Mediation Skills for the New Mediator, (2015)
  • American Arbitration Association, Avoiding Ten Common Missteps Arbitrators Make, (2015)
  • State Bar of Arizona, Preparing for a Construction Mediation: A Mediator’s Perspective, (2014)
  • State Bar of Arizona, Powerful Preparation and Persuasion: 12 Secrets to Mediation Success, (2014)
  • State Bar of Arizona, AAA Arbitration Rules Update, (2014)
  • State Bar of Arizona, Ethical Perils and Pitfalls for Arizona Mediators and Arbitrators, (2013)
  • State Bar of Arizona, Best Practices in Construction Arbitration and Mediation, (2012)

Bar & Court Admissions

  • Arizona (1987)
  • U.S. District Court, District of Arizona (1987)
  • Nebraska (1988 Inactive)
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit (1995)
  • U.S. Supreme Court (1996)

Honors & Awards

  • AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell® (2010 – 2025)
  • The Best Lawyers in America®: Commercial Litigation, Construction Law (2013 – 2025); Construction Litigation (2021 – 2025); Arbitration (2023 – 2025), Mediation (2024)
  • Super Lawyers: Construction Litigation (2014 – 2025)
  • Arizona’s Finest Lawyers Foundation
  • Arizona’s Top Lawyers, AZ Business Magazine (2010, 2016)
  • AZ Business Leaders (Law: Construction), AZ BIG Media (2015 – 2018)

Professional & Industry Memberships

  • American Bar Association: Forum on Construction Law (Chair, Division 7, Insurance, Surety & Liens, Membership and Marketing Committees; Division 1, Alternative Dispute Resolution)
  • American Arbitration Association: Construction, Large Complex Case, Commercial and Consumer Panel of Neutrals
  • National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals
  • State Bar of Arizona: Alternative Dispute Resolution Section (Chair, 2021-2022; Executive Council Member 2019 – 2025); Member, Construction Law Section; Member, Bankruptcy Section
  • Maricopa County Bar Association: Construction Law Section
  • Scottsdale Bar Association
  • Judge Pro Tempore, Maricopa County Superior Court (2014 – 2025)

Community Leadership

  • SAE Phoenix Alumni Inc.: Director (2015 – 2025)
  • North Bible Church: Elder (2016 – 2020)
  • Children’s Cancer Network: Director (2013 – 2019)
  • Arizona Builders Alliance: Associate Member (2025)
  • American Subcontractors Association of Arizona: Associate Member (2025)
  • Credit Management Association: Associate Member (2025)

Presentations

  • American Bar Association, Forum on Construction Law, Division 7, A Lien Discharge Bond was posted. I’ll be paid for my Mechanic’s Lien – Won’t I? June (2025)
  • American Subcontractors Association of Arizona, Inc., Types of Unconscionable Provisions, December (2024)
  • State Bar of Arizona Construction Section, Tips and Tricks for Getting the Upper     Hand in Construction Arbitrations, December (2024)
  • State Bar of Arizona Construction Section, Winning Strategies for Construction       Lawyers: Mastering the Facts, Developing the Law and Preparing Your Case, (2024)
  • State Bar of Arizona ADR Section, Test Your ADR Knowledge│Jeopardy, Wait…Wait  Don’t Tell Me, and Ethical Dilemmas (What Would You Do), (2023)
  • Arizona ADR Forum Fall Newsletter, The Unintended Consequences of Statutes of  Limitations in Arbitration, (2020)
  • Southwest Business Credit and Construction Conference (webinar), My Customer Filed Bankruptcy: Now What?, July (2020)
  • State Bar of Arizona, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, Zooming into ADR:    Mediations and Arbitrations, June (2020)
  • “Stop Notices: Securing Payment on Arizona Commercial Construction Projects” (webinar) May (2020)
  • “COVID-19: The Intersection of Lien Law and Bankruptcy” (webinar) April (2020)  
  • Arizona Builders Alliance, Project Manager Development Program, February (2020)
  • Southwest Business Credit Services, Unique Issues in Arizona Construction Law: What Credit Managers Need to Know, October (2019)
  • American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law, (co-presenter), The Intersection of Bankruptcy Preferences and Mechanics’ Lien Waivers: A Wrong Turn Can Be Costly, August (2019)
  • Arizona Builders Alliance, Payment Issues: Prompt Payment, Mechanic’s/Materialman’s Liens and other Collection Issues, April (2019)
  • Southwest Business Credit and Construction Conference, (with forms), My    Customer Filed Bankruptcy: What Must I Do?, April (2019)
  • State Bar of Arizona, Alternate Dispute Resolution Section, Model Mediation Settlement Agreement, January (2019)
  • State Bar of Arizona, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section, A Model Mediation Settlement Agreement (panel moderator), January (2019)
  • Southwest Business Credit Services, Stop Notices: The Little-Known Way to Get Paid on Commercial Construction Projects, October (2018)
  • Arizona Builders Alliance Webinar, (co-presenter), Preliminary Notices to Mechanics’ Liens: Fact from Fiction, May (2018)
  • Arizona Builders Alliance, Project Manager Development Program, February (2018)
  • Arizona Subcontractors Association of Arizona, Commercial General Liability, Additional Insured Coverage, and Completed Operations Issues, October (2017)
  • Arizona Builders Alliance, ABCs of ADR, October (2017)
  • Arizona Builders Alliance Legal Roundtable (panelist), A ‘Legal Audit’ of Your Business Practices, October (2017)
  • Arizona Minority Contractors of America, Risk Management: Roles of Preliminary Notices and Mitigating Risk, June (2017)
  • Arizona Builders Alliance (webinar), The Importance of Pre-Construction Property Identification and Assigning Risk, June (2017)
  • Southwest Business Credit and Construction Credit Conference, Uniform Commercial Code and Other Secured Transactions, April (2017)
  • Southwest Business Credit and Construction Credit Conference, My Customer Filed Bankruptcy, What Must I Do?, April (2017)
  • American Subcontractors Association of Arizona, Arizona Mechanic’s and Materialmen’s Liens, March (2017)
  • Arizona Builders Alliance, Project Managers Development Program, Contract Administration and Legal Issues, March (2017)
  • Southwest Business Credit Services Legal Insights Educational Series, ABCs of ADR, March (2017)
  • Southwest Business Credit and Construction Credit Conference, Arizona Lien Law, April (2016)
  • Southwest Business Credit and Construction Credit Conference, Personal Guarantees, April (2016)
  • Arizona Builders Alliance, Preventing and Resolving Construction Disputes: An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure, January (2016)
  • American Bar Association, Forum on Construction Law (Arizona Contributor), 50-State Lien Law Pamphlet, (2016)
  • Southwest Business and Construction Credit Conference, Arizona Lien Laws: What You Need to Know, April (2016)
  • Southwest Business and Construction Credit Conference, Personal Guarantees, April (2016)
  • Arizona Builders Alliance, Project Manager Development Program, Contract Administration and Legal Issues, February (2016)
  • Arizona Builders Alliance, Preventing and Resolving Construction Disputes: An Ounce of Prevention Is Worth a Pound of Cure, January (2016)
  • National Business Institute, Construction Arbitration: What You Need to Know Now, (2016)
  • Southwest Business Credit Services, Legal Insights Educational Series, Legal Implications of Same-Sex Marriage on Your Credit Decisions, September (2015)
  • Southwest Business Construction Credit Conference, Construction Lien Law in Arizona, April (2015)
  • Southwest Business Construction Credit Conference, Lien Foreclosures and Lien Priority Issues for Credit Managers, April (2015)
  • Scottsdale Bar Association, Yes, No or Maybe So? Drafting Effective Mandatory ADR  Provisions, (2015)
  • Arizona Builders Alliance, (Legal Roundtable), Understanding and Protecting Your Payment Rights, November (2014)

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