Jon Frank's practice is concentrated in general real estate, including purchase, sale and development transactions involving income producing property, hotels and resorts, retail, residential, vacant land, solar, alternative energy and other uses; commercial leasing; Mexico real estate law; and zoning and land use.
Representative Matters
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Representative Engagements
- Lead counsel for buyer on $315 million resort hotel acquisition
- Lead counsel for major college football Bowl organization on acquisition of headquarters and development of museum
- Primary counsel for leading fast-food restaurant franchisee on all acquisition, leasing, development, real estate and general matters
- Representation of Fortune 1000 sand and gravel mining company on multiple acquisition, leasing, zoning and land use matters
- Advised major Arizona resort hotel on a variety of real estate matters including sale of resort
- Representation of leading lending institutions on disposition and acquisition of REO properties and commercial finance matters
- Lead counsel for major charitable trust on acquisition of new headquarters
- Represented major Japanese car manufacturer in connection with zoning, land use and real estate issues concerning its proving grounds in Arizona
- Advised leading sports concessions company in procurement of liquor licenses for MLB stadium and NBA arena
- Assisted Arizona Indian Tribe with drafting of alcohol and beverage ordinance
- Representation of multiple clients in the acquisition and sale of major flag hotels and motels
- Representation of multiple clients in the acquisition and sale of apartment complexes
- Representation of multiple hospitals on leasing and acquisition matters
- Primary counsel for leading overnight package delivery company on all leasing and real estate matters
- Representation of multiple commercial and residential real estate development companies on acquisition and development matters, including preparation and development of governing documents, CC&Rs, easements and sales materials
- Representation of bean processing plant company in acquisition and entitlement of facility
- Representation of multiple farmers in connection with leasing, acquisition and state land matters
- Advised solar company in connection with leasing, acquisition, entitlement and permitting
- Routinely represent individuals, small businesses and large companies in connection with a wide range of real estate and commercial finance matters
Education
- University of Kansas (J.D., 1999)
- Kansas Journal of Law & Public Policy
- Emporia State University (B.S., English Literature, 1994)
Court Admissions
- Supreme Court of California
- Supreme Court of Arizona
- United States District Court, District of Arizona
Professional Memberships & Activities
- State Bar of California
- State Bar of Arizona
- American Bar Association
- Snell & Wilmer Hiring Committee, Member
- Arizona-Mexico Commission
Representative Presentations & Publications
Moderator of the Snell & Wilmer Real Estate Seminar Series:
- What is on the Horizon in the Real Estate Market (April, 23, 2009)
- 2008 and Beyond, presented by the Honorable Mayor Phil Gordon (February 28, 2008)
- High Rise Condos and Current Market Trends (November 7, 2007)
- One Scottsdale: Corporate Headquarters & the Lifestyle Center (May 3, 2007)
- The Evolution of Downtown Phoenix (September 21, 2006)
- Scottsdale: A City in Progress (February 2, 2006)
- Addressing an Emerging Crisis: Regional Workforce Housing (November 10, 2005)
- Development Trends in Scottsdale (September 15, 2005)
- Phoenix Opportunity Corridor: The Engine Driving Phoenix Development (April 28, 2005)
Publication
- Legal Issues Involving Distressed Properties, Co-Author, Construction Advisory Report (Winter 2010)
- Brokers Beware, Author, Scottsdale Realtor Magazine (May 2001)
Representative International Transactions & Presentations
- Handled several purchase and sale transactions in Mexico for clients
- Current Trends in Mexican Real Estate Investments and Development, Presenter (September 14, 2006)
Professional Recognition & Awards
- Forty-Under-40, Phoenix Business Journal (2008)
- Honorary Lifetime Membership, Boys & Girls Clubs of America
Community Involvement
- Magical Builders, Founder - Magical Builders initiatives include:
- Renovation of MLB/Arizona Diamondbacks Branch Boys & Girls Club in Phoenix, Arizona
- Renovation of Foundation for Blind Children facility in Phoenix, Arizona
- Construction of MLB & Angels All Star Complex at Pioneer Park in Anaheim, CA (includes Miracle League baseball/softball field)
- Renovation of Santa Ana Boys & Girls Club
- Construction of Youth Softball Field with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
- Renovation of Willie Mays Boys & Girls Club in San Francisco with Major League Baseball
- Renovation of Phoenix Children's Hospital Family Living Center
- Renovation of Detroit, Michigan Boys & Girls Club with Major League Baseball
- Renovation of Westbank Boys & Girls Club in New Orleans, LA with MLB.com
- Renovation of Shadyside Boys & Girls Club in Pittsburg, PA with Major League Baseball
- Kids 4 Kids Toy Drive (2004, 2005 and 2006 Holiday Season)
- Jamma Jingles Pajama Drive (2007 Holiday Season)
- Boys & Girls Club of Santa Ana, Board of Directors
- Orange County Business Council, Board Member
- Orange County United Way Real Estate Mixer, Steering Committee
- Fiesta Bowl Committee, Life Member
- Volunteer Lawyer's Program (1999-2010)
- Arizona Town Hall-Housing Arizona, Participant (2008)
- Cystic Fibrosis Celebrity Golf Tournament, Co-Chair (2009)
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Alumni Chairman Couple (2007)
- Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, AZ's Finest Couples (2006)
- Pope John XXIII Catholic School, Welcoming Family (2007-2008)
- ChildHelp USA, Arizona Board of Directors (2003-2005)
- Valley Partnership, Community Project Committee, Co-Chair (2003)
