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Sam Ciatu

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Primary Practice Area

Business

Language

English

About

I am a seasoned Arizona attorney with experience in a broad variety of real estate and business matters. I often work with real estate developers, investors and property owners on development matters and transactions of all types. I also work with business owners, entrepreneurs, start-ups and non-profits on formation matters, contracts and compliance. Please visit www.ciatulaw.com for a complete list of my practice areas.My background includes practice in both large and mid-size law firms; serving as in-house counsel in the homebuilding and resort development industries; and executive level roles in the hospitality, food & beverage, entertainment, recreation and non-profit sectors. My legal education included an emphasis in business, real estate and tax law, and I have an undergraduate degree in business administration.My business experience allows me to go beyond textbook legal answers and provide practical structuring and advice. Plus, as a sole practitioner working for a select group of clients from a home office with no overhead, I remain responsive and can offer very affordable rates.

Practices Areas

Business

Real Estate

Language

English

Contact

Sam Ciatu - Attorney at Law6501 E Greenway Pkwy Ste 103 758Scottsdale, AZ, 85254-2067

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Reviews

Alex
May 23, 2017

I've consulted with Sam regarding complex transactions involving my start-up, and have referred colleagues within the Arizona start-up/entrepreneurial community to him as well. He's experienced and knows how to satisfy the needs of small business owners--my go to for all things start-up!

John
January 30, 2017

Mr. Ciatu set up an LLC in which we held investment properties, assisted with details in purchasing properties and tax consequences in selling properties, and when all properties were sold facilitated the closing of the LLC. In my experience Mr. Ciatu is very knowledgeable about both taxes and real estate. He is a highly conscientious, highly ethical person who is quick to respond to any questions or concerns. I deeply appreciated working with him.

Timothy
January 25, 2017

I have known Mr. Ciatu for twenty years and have worked with him on several major development projects and consulted with him on my business matters. He is a consummate professional and a trusted adviser.

anonymous
January 23, 2017

Sam helped my company with a number of real estate development documents including sales contracts, hoa documents, and various ancillary development document needs. At every step his work has been thorough, on time, and maintained a great relationship with our team.

Michael
January 23, 2017

I recently used Sam to prepare a Development Services Agreement for a $30,000,000 real estate development project. The agreement covered a broad range of issues from strategic planning through entitlement, construction administration, lease up and stabilization monitoring. I was very pleased with the service and his deep understanding of real estate transactions. I have also used Sam on various other residential development projects over the years. I would highly recommend Sam.

K A "Jake"
January 22, 2017

Sam reviewed several of our Trust and related documents assembled over the last several years. His review was quick, thorough and complete; culminating in a detailed summary, follow-up meeting and recommendations. Everything was smooth and effortless on our part. Very pleased.

Carrie
January 18, 2017

I've been fortunate enough to have Mr. Ciatu work with two of my companies. First, with his expertise in logistics and setting up proper legal documentation for an attached non-profit and work within that non-profit on day to day operations. He is very detailed in all aspects of his work and I was completely confident in his abilities and getting the job done. He did a remarkable job. So when I needed assistance with my new company regarding international expansion and help with potential investors, he was the first and only attorney I needed and trusted to call.

Sharon
January 18, 2017

Sam not only resolved my issue swiftly...but with minimum stress on my part. First...and very importantly he asked good questions...he really listened and understood. He then explained clearly the information I needed to provide. He gave me an estimate of his time, contingencies and a fair cost estimate. Based on my prior experience with attorneys...Sam is a class above. I highly recommend him to everyone who asks me for a referral.

Deb
January 18, 2017

I have worked many times with Sam in real estate matters. He was counsel for the developer I worked for in Arizona. Lucky for us, Sam was always prompt and available. Knowledgeable in the matters we were seeking aid/information for and quick to refer to another attorney if he felt the issue was not in his scope of work.

GARY
January 18, 2017

Sam and i have consulted on numerous Retail, Commercial and Multi-Family projects over the past 25 years, and I have had excellent experience with his professional expertise and his contribution to the success of each project we collaborate on. Sam's knowledge of Real Estate Law, tax implications of alternative methods of project development and his ability to produce a viable structure to insure a successful outcome has proven to be a credible asset for my firm and clients. Sam is a forthright, hard working individual, that I would readily recommend to clients and consultants for future work throughout the west.

Alex
May 23, 2017

I've consulted with Sam regarding complex transactions involving my start-up, and have referred colleagues within the Arizona start-up/entrepreneurial community to him as well. He's experienced and knows how to satisfy the needs of small business owners--my go to for all things start-up!

John
January 30, 2017

Mr. Ciatu set up an LLC in which we held investment properties, assisted with details in purchasing properties and tax consequences in selling properties, and when all properties were sold facilitated the closing of the LLC. In my experience Mr. Ciatu is very knowledgeable about both taxes and real estate. He is a highly conscientious, highly ethical person who is quick to respond to any questions or concerns. I deeply appreciated working with him.

Timothy
January 25, 2017

I have known Mr. Ciatu for twenty years and have worked with him on several major development projects and consulted with him on my business matters. He is a consummate professional and a trusted adviser.

anonymous
January 23, 2017

Sam helped my company with a number of real estate development documents including sales contracts, hoa documents, and various ancillary development document needs. At every step his work has been thorough, on time, and maintained a great relationship with our team.

Michael
January 23, 2017

I recently used Sam to prepare a Development Services Agreement for a $30,000,000 real estate development project. The agreement covered a broad range of issues from strategic planning through entitlement, construction administration, lease up and stabilization monitoring. I was very pleased with the service and his deep understanding of real estate transactions. I have also used Sam on various other residential development projects over the years. I would highly recommend Sam.

K A "Jake"
January 22, 2017

Sam reviewed several of our Trust and related documents assembled over the last several years. His review was quick, thorough and complete; culminating in a detailed summary, follow-up meeting and recommendations. Everything was smooth and effortless on our part. Very pleased.

Carrie
January 18, 2017

I've been fortunate enough to have Mr. Ciatu work with two of my companies. First, with his expertise in logistics and setting up proper legal documentation for an attached non-profit and work within that non-profit on day to day operations. He is very detailed in all aspects of his work and I was completely confident in his abilities and getting the job done. He did a remarkable job. So when I needed assistance with my new company regarding international expansion and help with potential investors, he was the first and only attorney I needed and trusted to call.

Sharon
January 18, 2017

Sam not only resolved my issue swiftly...but with minimum stress on my part. First...and very importantly he asked good questions...he really listened and understood. He then explained clearly the information I needed to provide. He gave me an estimate of his time, contingencies and a fair cost estimate. Based on my prior experience with attorneys...Sam is a class above. I highly recommend him to everyone who asks me for a referral.

Deb
January 18, 2017

I have worked many times with Sam in real estate matters. He was counsel for the developer I worked for in Arizona. Lucky for us, Sam was always prompt and available. Knowledgeable in the matters we were seeking aid/information for and quick to refer to another attorney if he felt the issue was not in his scope of work.

GARY
January 18, 2017

Sam and i have consulted on numerous Retail, Commercial and Multi-Family projects over the past 25 years, and I have had excellent experience with his professional expertise and his contribution to the success of each project we collaborate on. Sam's knowledge of Real Estate Law, tax implications of alternative methods of project development and his ability to produce a viable structure to insure a successful outcome has proven to be a credible asset for my firm and clients. Sam is a forthright, hard working individual, that I would readily recommend to clients and consultants for future work throughout the west.

Alex
May 23, 2017

I've consulted with Sam regarding complex transactions involving my start-up, and have referred colleagues within the Arizona start-up/entrepreneurial community to him as well. He's experienced and knows how to satisfy the needs of small business owners--my go to for all things start-up!

John
January 30, 2017

Mr. Ciatu set up an LLC in which we held investment properties, assisted with details in purchasing properties and tax consequences in selling properties, and when all properties were sold facilitated the closing of the LLC. In my experience Mr. Ciatu is very knowledgeable about both taxes and real estate. He is a highly conscientious, highly ethical person who is quick to respond to any questions or concerns. I deeply appreciated working with him.

Timothy
January 25, 2017

I have known Mr. Ciatu for twenty years and have worked with him on several major development projects and consulted with him on my business matters. He is a consummate professional and a trusted adviser.

anonymous
January 23, 2017

Sam helped my company with a number of real estate development documents including sales contracts, hoa documents, and various ancillary development document needs. At every step his work has been thorough, on time, and maintained a great relationship with our team.

Michael
January 23, 2017

I recently used Sam to prepare a Development Services Agreement for a $30,000,000 real estate development project. The agreement covered a broad range of issues from strategic planning through entitlement, construction administration, lease up and stabilization monitoring. I was very pleased with the service and his deep understanding of real estate transactions. I have also used Sam on various other residential development projects over the years. I would highly recommend Sam.

K A "Jake"
January 22, 2017

Sam reviewed several of our Trust and related documents assembled over the last several years. His review was quick, thorough and complete; culminating in a detailed summary, follow-up meeting and recommendations. Everything was smooth and effortless on our part. Very pleased.

Carrie
January 18, 2017

I've been fortunate enough to have Mr. Ciatu work with two of my companies. First, with his expertise in logistics and setting up proper legal documentation for an attached non-profit and work within that non-profit on day to day operations. He is very detailed in all aspects of his work and I was completely confident in his abilities and getting the job done. He did a remarkable job. So when I needed assistance with my new company regarding international expansion and help with potential investors, he was the first and only attorney I needed and trusted to call.

Sharon
January 18, 2017

Sam not only resolved my issue swiftly...but with minimum stress on my part. First...and very importantly he asked good questions...he really listened and understood. He then explained clearly the information I needed to provide. He gave me an estimate of his time, contingencies and a fair cost estimate. Based on my prior experience with attorneys...Sam is a class above. I highly recommend him to everyone who asks me for a referral.

Deb
January 18, 2017

I have worked many times with Sam in real estate matters. He was counsel for the developer I worked for in Arizona. Lucky for us, Sam was always prompt and available. Knowledgeable in the matters we were seeking aid/information for and quick to refer to another attorney if he felt the issue was not in his scope of work.

GARY
January 18, 2017

Sam and i have consulted on numerous Retail, Commercial and Multi-Family projects over the past 25 years, and I have had excellent experience with his professional expertise and his contribution to the success of each project we collaborate on. Sam's knowledge of Real Estate Law, tax implications of alternative methods of project development and his ability to produce a viable structure to insure a successful outcome has proven to be a credible asset for my firm and clients. Sam is a forthright, hard working individual, that I would readily recommend to clients and consultants for future work throughout the west.

Alex
May 23, 2017

I've consulted with Sam regarding complex transactions involving my start-up, and have referred colleagues within the Arizona start-up/entrepreneurial community to him as well. He's experienced and knows how to satisfy the needs of small business owners--my go to for all things start-up!

John
January 30, 2017

Mr. Ciatu set up an LLC in which we held investment properties, assisted with details in purchasing properties and tax consequences in selling properties, and when all properties were sold facilitated the closing of the LLC. In my experience Mr. Ciatu is very knowledgeable about both taxes and real estate. He is a highly conscientious, highly ethical person who is quick to respond to any questions or concerns. I deeply appreciated working with him.

Timothy
January 25, 2017

I have known Mr. Ciatu for twenty years and have worked with him on several major development projects and consulted with him on my business matters. He is a consummate professional and a trusted adviser.

anonymous
January 23, 2017

Sam helped my company with a number of real estate development documents including sales contracts, hoa documents, and various ancillary development document needs. At every step his work has been thorough, on time, and maintained a great relationship with our team.

Michael
January 23, 2017

I recently used Sam to prepare a Development Services Agreement for a $30,000,000 real estate development project. The agreement covered a broad range of issues from strategic planning through entitlement, construction administration, lease up and stabilization monitoring. I was very pleased with the service and his deep understanding of real estate transactions. I have also used Sam on various other residential development projects over the years. I would highly recommend Sam.

K A "Jake"
January 22, 2017

Sam reviewed several of our Trust and related documents assembled over the last several years. His review was quick, thorough and complete; culminating in a detailed summary, follow-up meeting and recommendations. Everything was smooth and effortless on our part. Very pleased.

Carrie
January 18, 2017

I've been fortunate enough to have Mr. Ciatu work with two of my companies. First, with his expertise in logistics and setting up proper legal documentation for an attached non-profit and work within that non-profit on day to day operations. He is very detailed in all aspects of his work and I was completely confident in his abilities and getting the job done. He did a remarkable job. So when I needed assistance with my new company regarding international expansion and help with potential investors, he was the first and only attorney I needed and trusted to call.

Sharon
January 18, 2017

Sam not only resolved my issue swiftly...but with minimum stress on my part. First...and very importantly he asked good questions...he really listened and understood. He then explained clearly the information I needed to provide. He gave me an estimate of his time, contingencies and a fair cost estimate. Based on my prior experience with attorneys...Sam is a class above. I highly recommend him to everyone who asks me for a referral.

Deb
January 18, 2017

I have worked many times with Sam in real estate matters. He was counsel for the developer I worked for in Arizona. Lucky for us, Sam was always prompt and available. Knowledgeable in the matters we were seeking aid/information for and quick to refer to another attorney if he felt the issue was not in his scope of work.

GARY
January 18, 2017

Sam and i have consulted on numerous Retail, Commercial and Multi-Family projects over the past 25 years, and I have had excellent experience with his professional expertise and his contribution to the success of each project we collaborate on. Sam's knowledge of Real Estate Law, tax implications of alternative methods of project development and his ability to produce a viable structure to insure a successful outcome has proven to be a credible asset for my firm and clients. Sam is a forthright, hard working individual, that I would readily recommend to clients and consultants for future work throughout the west.