Ali J. Farhang - Tucson, AZ
Attorney at Farhang & Medcoff
Business Lawyers in Tucson, AZ
100 South Church Ave Suite 100 Tucson, AZ 85701
- Free Consultation
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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29
Years
Experience
Tucson Business Lawyer
Updated: 09/25/2026
Areas of Practice
- Business
- Business Consultation
- Civil Rights
- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate
- Education and Employment-Based Disciplinary Investigations
- Labor & Employment
- Mediation Services
- Personal Injury
- Sports Law
Attorney Information
Overview
First and foremost, Ali Farhang is a community activist who believes that making positive contributions in ones’ community is an enormous aspect of living a successful and fulfilled life. This passion for community involvement and making a lasting impact was the core principle when he co-founded Farhang & Medcoff.
Ali is also an AV-rated attorney who practices in the areas of labor and employment law, business consultation, commercial litigation and tort law. Ali has litigated a wide variety of employment, traditional labor, corporate and general liability matters. Additionally, he has advised and assisted management clients seeking to enforce restrictive covenants and with respect to a multitude of federal and state compliance issues. Ali also acts as de facto general counsel to a number of significant corporate clients who conduct business across multiple jurisdictions.
When he’s not practicing law, Ali is a proud member of several Southern Arizona associations and non- profits, and is also co-owner of the Tucson Sugar Skulls, a Founder of the “The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl” presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop, and co-host of the popular “Spears & Ali Show” on ESPN Radio.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Recipient, Tucson Business Edge 40 Under 40 Award, 2006 - Present
- Recognized by Best Lawyers®, 2026
- Southwest Super Lawyers®, 2022
- Tucson Lifestyle-Best Lawyer, 2023
- The Best Lawyers in America, 2019 -2021
- Arizona’s Finest Lawyers, 2015 – Present
- Best Lawyers, Tucson Lifestyle Magazine, 2011, 2020
- AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbel, 2010
- Arizona Business Leaders, 2023
- The Rotary Club of Tucson – 4-Way Test Award, 2019
- Father of the Year, Father’s Day Council Tucson, 2019
Other Sources of Feedback About Ali J. Farhang
Included on the 2022 Southwest Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2021 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Southwest Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Southwest Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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University of Denver College of Law, Denver, Colorado, 1997
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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University of Arizona, 1993
B.A. - University of Cambridge, England, 1996
Current Employment Position(s)
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Managing Partner
Classes and Seminars
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"Employers' Rights and Obligations Under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act", Arizona State Bar Employment Section Fall Seminar, 2006 - Present
- Non-Competition Agreements, Arizona State Bar Convention, 2005 - Present
Pro Bono Activities
- Member of the Tucson Conquistadores
- Sigma Chi, Beta Phi Chapter, Housing Corporation Member Organizations
- Southwest Heritage Bank, Board Member
- Sun Corridor, Board of Directors
- “The Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl” presented by Gin & Juice by Dre and Snoop, Founder and Chair
- Tucson Sugar Skulls (Indoor Football League), Co-Owner
- Co-Host of the “Spears & Ali Show” on ESPN Tucson Radio 104.9 FM/1490 AM
- Southern Arizona Leadership Committee, Member
- Salpointe Catholic Varsity Football Coaching Staff, 2015
- Catalina Foothills Varsity Football Staff, 2013 - 2015
- Foothills Chargers Football Organization – President, 2011 - 2012 & Head Coach, 2007 - 2015
- Boys and Girls Club of Tucson, Pro Bono General Counsel
Published Works
Articles
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Non-Compete Agreements With Step-Down Provisions: Will Arizona Courts Enforce Them?, (with Ray K. Harris, Fennemore Craig, P.C.), Arizona Attorney, December, 2005
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Liability of Lawyers to Non-Clients: Is Colorado in Store for a Change, Colorado Bar Association, 1999
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For the Defense Defense Research Institute Magazine
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Marlin M. Volz, How Arbitration Works, 2001
Bar Admissions
- Arizona, 1999
- Colorado, 1997
- U.S. Court of Appeals 10th Circuit, 1998
- Tohono O'odham Tribal Court, 1998
- Supreme Court of Colorado
- Arizona Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court District of Arizona
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Texas
- Hualapai Nation Courts
Other Affiliations
- Employment and Labor Law Continuing Legal Education Section, State Bar of Arizona (Member)
- Labor and Employment Section, State Bar of Arizona (Member, Executive Council)
- Nominating Committee, Pima County Bar Association (Member)
- State Bar of Colorado (Member)
- Arizona Defense Lawyers Association (Member, Young Lawyers Division)
- Arizona State Bar Fall Employment Seminar, 2005 - 2006 (Chairman)
- Arizona Minority Bar Association (Member)
- United States District Court, District of Arizona, Federal Bar Technology Committee (Tucson Attorney Representative)
- YMCA of Metropolitan Tucson (Board Member)
- Metropolitan Tucson YMCA (Chair, Human Resources Committee)
- Fiesta Bowl Committee (Member)
- Morris K. Udall Inn of Court (Member)
- University of Arizona Law College Student Mentor, 2006 - Present
- State Bar of Arizona, Labor and Employment Section, Chair, 2012 - 2013
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Contact
100 South Church Ave
Suite 100
Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone Number: 520-416-4222
Email: Send a message
Website: https://farhangmedcoff.com/
Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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