team-member

Michael Gerity

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Licensed for 27 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Bankruptcy & Debt

Language

English

About

 Mr. Gerity has been admitted to practice law in Arizona state and federal courts since graduating from the Arizona State University College of Law in 1994.  He also is admitted to practice law in Colorado and before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.  Prior to forming Israel & Gerity, Mr. Gerity clerked for the Chief Judge of the Arizona Court Of Appeals, served as a Deputy Public Defender, where he received extensive trial experience, and worked for several years at a large civil litigation law firm in Phoenix.  He then struck out to form his own firm, and also served as of counsel to a prestigious, boutique commercial litigation firm.  In law school, Mr. Gerity "wrote on" as an Associate Note And Comment Editor for the Arizona State Law Journal, received honors in legal research and writing, and was awarded Best Appellate Brief.  Mr. Gerity received his Bachelor of Science degree from Colorado State University in 1990. Mr. Gerity's practice areas include trusts and estate planning, elder law, business and intellectual property, bankruptcy, commercial litigation, and general business representation.  He has taught classes and given presentations on a wide variety of topics, including teaching at a national paralegal college and teaching a series of courses to management personnel at a top-twenty employer in the Phoenix area.  Mr. Gerity has handled over thirty trials and numerous appeals before the Arizona Court of Appeals, the Arizona Supreme Court, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.  When he is not working, Mr. Gerity spends time with his family, and in his "free time" he volunteers for the Phoenix Fire Department as a licensed EMT and sings in a rock cover band.

Practices Areas

Bankruptcy & Debt

Estate Planning

Intellectual Property

Business

Language

English

Contact

202 E Earll DrSuite 440Phoenix, AZ, 85012-2511

Office: (602) 483-6351

Website: N/A

Reviews

Bob R.
March 16, 2020

I retained Mr. Gerity to handle a business controversy that involved employment, intellectual property and independent contractor law. Mr. Gerity was able to achieve the exact result that I desired through negotiations, and without the need for protracted litigation. The opposing party and their attorney were particularly difficult to work with. I was extremely pleased with Mr. Gerity's ability to cut through the obstacles that were imposed, and to skillfully manage the negotiations. I was very impressed with his counsel and skills, and would highly recommend him as an attorney!

Katrina
October 11, 2017

I called around from law office to law office for information about bankruptcy and happen to find Israel & Gerity. I spoke with Lisa, Mr. Gerity's assistant. Lisa is by far one of the most sweetest, most caring person ever! She is definitely fit for the position she's in. She was able to calm my anxiety and keep me at ease throughout the whole experience. She's great with following up and returning calls. Making sure paperwork is completed and turned in a timely manner. Mr. Gerity is professional, courteous, knowledgeable and is a well-respected attorney who cares about his clients and handles their cases well. I am very pleased with the services that was rendered and I will definitely recommend this law office.

Jannah
June 21, 2017

My Daughter and I contacted the office for a consultation, which was free and we were able to get on the books in a very short timeframe. The office staff was very pleasant. When we spoke with the attorney, he quickly shared the various options that his company could provide and what we honestly could do for ourselves. He was very knowledgeable, forthright and honest. A Joy to speak with. We will be following his consultation suggestions and as we get to the point where we need more expertise, we will be going back to him. I would wholeheartedly recommend this law firm and specifically Mr. Gerity to anyone looking for legal guidance.

Chris
November 4, 2016

Fast, very experience lawyer, handle my case quickly and was resolved in a good time with no problems. I would highly recommend.

Michelle
September 1, 2016

Recently we turned to Michael Gerity to handle a complex deal as we finalized the sale of our business. He helped us navigate the confusion as we had never sold a business before, and he handled it with professionalism and compassion. As we moved through the process Michael pointed out areas of exposure that we needed to consider and then helped us address them appropriately. We truly feel that Michael helped create a calm amidst the chaos of selling a business that gave us more of a sense of confidence. Having Michael on our team allowed us to focus on the logistics as he did his job. He was very good at explaining our points of exposure and how we might Michael walked us through the steps that we could expect and began working immediately on contracts put together contracts that covered uthe process itself and his recommendations for our situation. Although our circumstances presented a very tight timeline, Michael was extremely responsive and made himself available over the weekend, via text and with quick response when new information was introduced by our buyer. He helped us maintain a sense of calm throughout what could have been a very nerve-wracking process, and was able to present different scenarios to help us make decisions that were best for our business. The team at Israel & Gerity was nothing but professional and Lisa Hudson who introduced us to Michael was extremely knowledgeable and helpful.

james
June 17, 2016

He was very professional In handling my Case and Patient in Explaining my Options. I would recommend him to anyone, his staff was great and very helpful in all. He did not make me feel Uncomfortable at all very good sense of humor 5 star lawyer.

Joan
October 2, 2015

I first met Mr. Gerity when I was seeking help in an animal custody dispute case that was in civil court (superior and justice) when my normal domain is family court. He was extremely approachable, knowledgeable and engaging with both me and my clients. He knows his stuff and he isn't afraid to try to come up with creative solutions! I would highly recommend him for any civil dispute you find yourself in.

Natalie
April 13, 2012

I purchased a home and the seller had hidden a bunch of facts about the property that made it unbearable financially to maintain. Mr. Gerity defended my case and obtained a judgement that was satisfactory to me. He is a great guy and advocater.

Chris
September 10, 2010

Mr. Gerity was a pleasure to work with to attain trademark approvals for our organization. He articulated our needs well and handled all of the details with professionalism. What was particularly impressive about Mr. Gerity was his ability to recall all details of our situation even when we would call him unexpectedly with a question. He always made himself available and was responsive to our needs. We would highly recommend him. Executive Director, Arizona Non-profit organization

Dr. Hugo
August 26, 2010

Mike knows his stuff; you can trust any matter that you may have to his expertise. I have used attorneys for many reasons and I can sincerely tell you that Michael is the best. His communications and writing skills are excellent and he can get his points across to you and to the other side (and the Judges, off course), I have had Michael appeal issues, arbitrate, defend and litigate for me and I have never lost one caser when he has handled my matters. By the way, I hold a JD, LL.M. and SJD in law. I even taught law for 3 years. I know a good attorney and Michael is the best

Bob R.
March 16, 2020

I retained Mr. Gerity to handle a business controversy that involved employment, intellectual property and independent contractor law. Mr. Gerity was able to achieve the exact result that I desired through negotiations, and without the need for protracted litigation. The opposing party and their attorney were particularly difficult to work with. I was extremely pleased with Mr. Gerity's ability to cut through the obstacles that were imposed, and to skillfully manage the negotiations. I was very impressed with his counsel and skills, and would highly recommend him as an attorney!

Katrina
October 11, 2017

I called around from law office to law office for information about bankruptcy and happen to find Israel & Gerity. I spoke with Lisa, Mr. Gerity's assistant. Lisa is by far one of the most sweetest, most caring person ever! She is definitely fit for the position she's in. She was able to calm my anxiety and keep me at ease throughout the whole experience. She's great with following up and returning calls. Making sure paperwork is completed and turned in a timely manner. Mr. Gerity is professional, courteous, knowledgeable and is a well-respected attorney who cares about his clients and handles their cases well. I am very pleased with the services that was rendered and I will definitely recommend this law office.

Jannah
June 21, 2017

My Daughter and I contacted the office for a consultation, which was free and we were able to get on the books in a very short timeframe. The office staff was very pleasant. When we spoke with the attorney, he quickly shared the various options that his company could provide and what we honestly could do for ourselves. He was very knowledgeable, forthright and honest. A Joy to speak with. We will be following his consultation suggestions and as we get to the point where we need more expertise, we will be going back to him. I would wholeheartedly recommend this law firm and specifically Mr. Gerity to anyone looking for legal guidance.

Chris
November 4, 2016

Fast, very experience lawyer, handle my case quickly and was resolved in a good time with no problems. I would highly recommend.

Michelle
September 1, 2016

Recently we turned to Michael Gerity to handle a complex deal as we finalized the sale of our business. He helped us navigate the confusion as we had never sold a business before, and he handled it with professionalism and compassion. As we moved through the process Michael pointed out areas of exposure that we needed to consider and then helped us address them appropriately. We truly feel that Michael helped create a calm amidst the chaos of selling a business that gave us more of a sense of confidence. Having Michael on our team allowed us to focus on the logistics as he did his job. He was very good at explaining our points of exposure and how we might Michael walked us through the steps that we could expect and began working immediately on contracts put together contracts that covered uthe process itself and his recommendations for our situation. Although our circumstances presented a very tight timeline, Michael was extremely responsive and made himself available over the weekend, via text and with quick response when new information was introduced by our buyer. He helped us maintain a sense of calm throughout what could have been a very nerve-wracking process, and was able to present different scenarios to help us make decisions that were best for our business. The team at Israel & Gerity was nothing but professional and Lisa Hudson who introduced us to Michael was extremely knowledgeable and helpful.

james
June 17, 2016

He was very professional In handling my Case and Patient in Explaining my Options. I would recommend him to anyone, his staff was great and very helpful in all. He did not make me feel Uncomfortable at all very good sense of humor 5 star lawyer.

Joan
October 2, 2015

I first met Mr. Gerity when I was seeking help in an animal custody dispute case that was in civil court (superior and justice) when my normal domain is family court. He was extremely approachable, knowledgeable and engaging with both me and my clients. He knows his stuff and he isn't afraid to try to come up with creative solutions! I would highly recommend him for any civil dispute you find yourself in.

Natalie
April 13, 2012

I purchased a home and the seller had hidden a bunch of facts about the property that made it unbearable financially to maintain. Mr. Gerity defended my case and obtained a judgement that was satisfactory to me. He is a great guy and advocater.

Chris
September 10, 2010

Mr. Gerity was a pleasure to work with to attain trademark approvals for our organization. He articulated our needs well and handled all of the details with professionalism. What was particularly impressive about Mr. Gerity was his ability to recall all details of our situation even when we would call him unexpectedly with a question. He always made himself available and was responsive to our needs. We would highly recommend him. Executive Director, Arizona Non-profit organization

Dr. Hugo
August 26, 2010

Mike knows his stuff; you can trust any matter that you may have to his expertise. I have used attorneys for many reasons and I can sincerely tell you that Michael is the best. His communications and writing skills are excellent and he can get his points across to you and to the other side (and the Judges, off course), I have had Michael appeal issues, arbitrate, defend and litigate for me and I have never lost one caser when he has handled my matters. By the way, I hold a JD, LL.M. and SJD in law. I even taught law for 3 years. I know a good attorney and Michael is the best

Bob R.
March 16, 2020

I retained Mr. Gerity to handle a business controversy that involved employment, intellectual property and independent contractor law. Mr. Gerity was able to achieve the exact result that I desired through negotiations, and without the need for protracted litigation. The opposing party and their attorney were particularly difficult to work with. I was extremely pleased with Mr. Gerity's ability to cut through the obstacles that were imposed, and to skillfully manage the negotiations. I was very impressed with his counsel and skills, and would highly recommend him as an attorney!

Katrina
October 11, 2017

I called around from law office to law office for information about bankruptcy and happen to find Israel & Gerity. I spoke with Lisa, Mr. Gerity's assistant. Lisa is by far one of the most sweetest, most caring person ever! She is definitely fit for the position she's in. She was able to calm my anxiety and keep me at ease throughout the whole experience. She's great with following up and returning calls. Making sure paperwork is completed and turned in a timely manner. Mr. Gerity is professional, courteous, knowledgeable and is a well-respected attorney who cares about his clients and handles their cases well. I am very pleased with the services that was rendered and I will definitely recommend this law office.

Jannah
June 21, 2017

My Daughter and I contacted the office for a consultation, which was free and we were able to get on the books in a very short timeframe. The office staff was very pleasant. When we spoke with the attorney, he quickly shared the various options that his company could provide and what we honestly could do for ourselves. He was very knowledgeable, forthright and honest. A Joy to speak with. We will be following his consultation suggestions and as we get to the point where we need more expertise, we will be going back to him. I would wholeheartedly recommend this law firm and specifically Mr. Gerity to anyone looking for legal guidance.

Chris
November 4, 2016

Fast, very experience lawyer, handle my case quickly and was resolved in a good time with no problems. I would highly recommend.

Michelle
September 1, 2016

Recently we turned to Michael Gerity to handle a complex deal as we finalized the sale of our business. He helped us navigate the confusion as we had never sold a business before, and he handled it with professionalism and compassion. As we moved through the process Michael pointed out areas of exposure that we needed to consider and then helped us address them appropriately. We truly feel that Michael helped create a calm amidst the chaos of selling a business that gave us more of a sense of confidence. Having Michael on our team allowed us to focus on the logistics as he did his job. He was very good at explaining our points of exposure and how we might Michael walked us through the steps that we could expect and began working immediately on contracts put together contracts that covered uthe process itself and his recommendations for our situation. Although our circumstances presented a very tight timeline, Michael was extremely responsive and made himself available over the weekend, via text and with quick response when new information was introduced by our buyer. He helped us maintain a sense of calm throughout what could have been a very nerve-wracking process, and was able to present different scenarios to help us make decisions that were best for our business. The team at Israel & Gerity was nothing but professional and Lisa Hudson who introduced us to Michael was extremely knowledgeable and helpful.

james
June 17, 2016

He was very professional In handling my Case and Patient in Explaining my Options. I would recommend him to anyone, his staff was great and very helpful in all. He did not make me feel Uncomfortable at all very good sense of humor 5 star lawyer.

Joan
October 2, 2015

I first met Mr. Gerity when I was seeking help in an animal custody dispute case that was in civil court (superior and justice) when my normal domain is family court. He was extremely approachable, knowledgeable and engaging with both me and my clients. He knows his stuff and he isn't afraid to try to come up with creative solutions! I would highly recommend him for any civil dispute you find yourself in.

Natalie
April 13, 2012

I purchased a home and the seller had hidden a bunch of facts about the property that made it unbearable financially to maintain. Mr. Gerity defended my case and obtained a judgement that was satisfactory to me. He is a great guy and advocater.

Chris
September 10, 2010

Mr. Gerity was a pleasure to work with to attain trademark approvals for our organization. He articulated our needs well and handled all of the details with professionalism. What was particularly impressive about Mr. Gerity was his ability to recall all details of our situation even when we would call him unexpectedly with a question. He always made himself available and was responsive to our needs. We would highly recommend him. Executive Director, Arizona Non-profit organization

Dr. Hugo
August 26, 2010

Mike knows his stuff; you can trust any matter that you may have to his expertise. I have used attorneys for many reasons and I can sincerely tell you that Michael is the best. His communications and writing skills are excellent and he can get his points across to you and to the other side (and the Judges, off course), I have had Michael appeal issues, arbitrate, defend and litigate for me and I have never lost one caser when he has handled my matters. By the way, I hold a JD, LL.M. and SJD in law. I even taught law for 3 years. I know a good attorney and Michael is the best

Bob R.
March 16, 2020

I retained Mr. Gerity to handle a business controversy that involved employment, intellectual property and independent contractor law. Mr. Gerity was able to achieve the exact result that I desired through negotiations, and without the need for protracted litigation. The opposing party and their attorney were particularly difficult to work with. I was extremely pleased with Mr. Gerity's ability to cut through the obstacles that were imposed, and to skillfully manage the negotiations. I was very impressed with his counsel and skills, and would highly recommend him as an attorney!

Katrina
October 11, 2017

I called around from law office to law office for information about bankruptcy and happen to find Israel & Gerity. I spoke with Lisa, Mr. Gerity's assistant. Lisa is by far one of the most sweetest, most caring person ever! She is definitely fit for the position she's in. She was able to calm my anxiety and keep me at ease throughout the whole experience. She's great with following up and returning calls. Making sure paperwork is completed and turned in a timely manner. Mr. Gerity is professional, courteous, knowledgeable and is a well-respected attorney who cares about his clients and handles their cases well. I am very pleased with the services that was rendered and I will definitely recommend this law office.

Jannah
June 21, 2017

My Daughter and I contacted the office for a consultation, which was free and we were able to get on the books in a very short timeframe. The office staff was very pleasant. When we spoke with the attorney, he quickly shared the various options that his company could provide and what we honestly could do for ourselves. He was very knowledgeable, forthright and honest. A Joy to speak with. We will be following his consultation suggestions and as we get to the point where we need more expertise, we will be going back to him. I would wholeheartedly recommend this law firm and specifically Mr. Gerity to anyone looking for legal guidance.

Chris
November 4, 2016

Fast, very experience lawyer, handle my case quickly and was resolved in a good time with no problems. I would highly recommend.

Michelle
September 1, 2016

Recently we turned to Michael Gerity to handle a complex deal as we finalized the sale of our business. He helped us navigate the confusion as we had never sold a business before, and he handled it with professionalism and compassion. As we moved through the process Michael pointed out areas of exposure that we needed to consider and then helped us address them appropriately. We truly feel that Michael helped create a calm amidst the chaos of selling a business that gave us more of a sense of confidence. Having Michael on our team allowed us to focus on the logistics as he did his job. He was very good at explaining our points of exposure and how we might Michael walked us through the steps that we could expect and began working immediately on contracts put together contracts that covered uthe process itself and his recommendations for our situation. Although our circumstances presented a very tight timeline, Michael was extremely responsive and made himself available over the weekend, via text and with quick response when new information was introduced by our buyer. He helped us maintain a sense of calm throughout what could have been a very nerve-wracking process, and was able to present different scenarios to help us make decisions that were best for our business. The team at Israel & Gerity was nothing but professional and Lisa Hudson who introduced us to Michael was extremely knowledgeable and helpful.

james
June 17, 2016

He was very professional In handling my Case and Patient in Explaining my Options. I would recommend him to anyone, his staff was great and very helpful in all. He did not make me feel Uncomfortable at all very good sense of humor 5 star lawyer.

Joan
October 2, 2015

I first met Mr. Gerity when I was seeking help in an animal custody dispute case that was in civil court (superior and justice) when my normal domain is family court. He was extremely approachable, knowledgeable and engaging with both me and my clients. He knows his stuff and he isn't afraid to try to come up with creative solutions! I would highly recommend him for any civil dispute you find yourself in.

Natalie
April 13, 2012

I purchased a home and the seller had hidden a bunch of facts about the property that made it unbearable financially to maintain. Mr. Gerity defended my case and obtained a judgement that was satisfactory to me. He is a great guy and advocater.

Chris
September 10, 2010

Mr. Gerity was a pleasure to work with to attain trademark approvals for our organization. He articulated our needs well and handled all of the details with professionalism. What was particularly impressive about Mr. Gerity was his ability to recall all details of our situation even when we would call him unexpectedly with a question. He always made himself available and was responsive to our needs. We would highly recommend him. Executive Director, Arizona Non-profit organization

Dr. Hugo
August 26, 2010

Mike knows his stuff; you can trust any matter that you may have to his expertise. I have used attorneys for many reasons and I can sincerely tell you that Michael is the best. His communications and writing skills are excellent and he can get his points across to you and to the other side (and the Judges, off course), I have had Michael appeal issues, arbitrate, defend and litigate for me and I have never lost one caser when he has handled my matters. By the way, I hold a JD, LL.M. and SJD in law. I even taught law for 3 years. I know a good attorney and Michael is the best