Michael T. Maerowitz, Associate at our Phoenix law office
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Michael T. Maerowitz

Associate
Biography

Mike Maerowitz is an associate in the firm’s real estate group and focuses his practice on zoning and land use planning. Mike represents landowners and developers in navigating the land use entitlement process for all types of developments in various jurisdictions throughout Arizona. These developments range from small urban infill projects to large residential, commercial and industrial developments. He also has experience representing developers and landowners in the acquisition and sale of real estate. Mike assists clients with reviewing and drafting transaction documents, quarterbacking closings and conducting due diligence on title and survey issues.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

  • Arizona


Court Admissions

  • Supreme Court of Arizona


Education

  • Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, Arizona State University (J.D., magna cum laude)
    • Order of the Coif
    • Managing Editor, Arizona State Law Journal
    • William H. Pedrick Scholar
    • Highest Pro Bono Distinction
    • CALI Awards: Legal Advocacy; Business Organizations; Administrative Law; Federal Income Tax
  • Boston College (B.A., Philosophy, cum laude)
Experience

Awards & Recognition

  • The Best Lawyers in America®, Ones to Watch, Real Estate Law (2024-2025)
  • Southwest Super Lawyers®, Rising Stars Edition, Land Use/Zoning (2023-2024)

Previous Professional Experience

  • Gammage & Burnham, PLC
    • Associate (2017-2022)
    • Summer Associate (2016)
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Judicial Extern (2015)

Community Involvement

  • Creighton Community Foundation, Board of Directors (2022-Present)

Representative Presentations and Publications

  • “BNSF Project Near Wittmann Gets First Nod of Approval,” Quoted, AZ Central (February 18, 2023)
  • “Land Use and Zoning Issues,” Presenter, National Business Institute (February 2023)
  • P&Z: Apartment complex decision potponed,” Quoted, The Fountain Hills Times (January 18, 2023)
  • “GLOSSIP v. GROSS: The Insurmountable Burden of Proof in Eighth Amendment Method-of-Execution Claims”, Author, Arizona State Law Journal (2017)