Unique perspective for complex real estate issues
T.J. Mitchell helps clients obtain legislative, quasi-judicial and administrative governmental approvals, including:
- Zoning due diligence and zoning/use verifications
- Rezoning cases
- Use permits
- Variances
- Special use permits
T.J.’s experience during law school working in the legal department of a large technology company allows him to understand what clients expect from their legal counsel. T.J. takes the time to understand his clients’ unique challenges, goals and values. His experience as a former securities litigator enables T.J. to approach each case with a unique perspective that allows him to work through complex land use issues in ways that mitigate risk, build consensus among stakeholders and reduce the chance of litigation.
Outside of real estate and land use/zoning matters, T.J. frequently collaborates with other Quarles attorneys to assemble teams best suited to accomplish a client’s objectives.
Capabilities
Professional Recognitions
- Southwest Super Lawyers® Rising Stars, (2023: Land Use/Zoning, Real Estate)
Professional & Civic Activities
- Planning & Zoning Commissioner, District 3, Maricopa County Planning & Zoning Commission (2022-present)
- Valley Young Professionals (Board of Directors Chair, 2022-present; Vice-Chair, 2021-2022; Member, 2019-2021)
- Maricopa County Bar Association, Young Lawyers’ Division (Board of Directors Member, 2021-present)
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona (Big, 2020-present)
- Translational Genomics Research Institute (“TGen”) (Ambassador, 2018-present)
- Disabled American Veterans (Volunteer Attorney, 2018-2020)
- Greater Phoenix Chamber’s Valley Young Professional (Chair of the Board of Directors)
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Education
- Arizona State University College of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2018)
- Order of the Coif
- University of Arizona (B.A., magna cum laude, 2015)
Bar Admissions
- Arizona
Court Admissions
- U.S. District Court, District of New Mexico
- U.S. District Court, District of Arizona
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado