James A. Whitehill - Tucson, AZ
Attorney at Whitehill Law Offices, P.C.
Real Estate Law Lawyers in Tucson, AZ
2730 E. Broadway Boulevard Suite 160 Tucson, AZ 85716
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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40
Years
Experience
Tucson Real Estate Law Lawyer
Updated: 02/16/2026
Areas of Practice
- Real Estate Law
- Business Organizations
- Probate & Estate Administration
- Estate Planning
- Business & Commercial Law
- Contracts
- Foreclosure & Alternatives
- Lending & Secured Transactions
- Loan Workouts
- Creditors' Rights
- Foreclosures
- Workouts
- Secured Transactions
- Uniform Commercial Code
- Employment Law -- Employer
- Title Insurance
Attorney Information
Overview
James A. Whitehill is Certified as a Specialist in Real Estate Law by the State Bar of Arizona. For over 20 years he has concentrated his practice on real estate law, business and estate planning. As a native Tucsonan, Mr. Whitehill brings his practical knowledge of the Tucson community to help resolve your legal problems. Please contact him by e-mail or telephone to discuss how he can assist you.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Outstanding Young Lawyer, State Bar of Arizona, 1995
- Young Man of the Year, Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona, 1997
- American Bar Association, Fellow of the Young Lawyers Division, 1996
- Meritorious Service Award, Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona, 2009
Other Sources of Feedback About James A. Whitehill
Included on the 2007 Southwest Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of Arizona College of Law,
Tucson,
Arizona, 1985
J.D.
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University of Arizona College of Law,
Tucson,
Arizona, 1985
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Non Legal Education
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Knox College,
Galesburg,
Illinois, 1981
B.A.
Honors: cum laude
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Knox College,
Galesburg,
Illinois, 1981
Current Employment Position(s)
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Partner
Representative Clients
Apex Banner and Sign
Bassuk Brothers Management, Inc.
Excelsior Real Estate
Gerson's Used Building Materials, Inc.
PCS, Inc.
PICOR Commercial Real Estate Services, Inc.
Yorktown Corporation
Bar Admissions
- Arizona, 1986
- U.S. District Court District of Arizona, 1987
Specialties and Certifications
- Certified Real Estate Specialist, State Bar of Arizona, 1998-Present
Other Affiliations
- American Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section (Member)
- American Bar Association, Business, Corporate and Commercial Law (Member)
- State Bar of Arizona, Sections of Real Estate, Business Law, Probate & Trust (Member)
- State Bar of Arizona, Young Lawyers Division (President)
- State Bar of Arizona, 1993 - 1994 (Member, Board of Governors)
- State Bar of Arizona, 1993 - 1994 (President, Young Lawyers Division)
- Pima County Bar Association, 1988 - 1989 (Board of Directors)
- Pima County Bar Association, 1988 - 1989 (President, Young Lawyers Division)
- Jewish Family and Children's Service, 1986 - 1987 (Past President)
- Jewish Federation of Southern Arizona (Board Member, 1996-Present)
Fraternities and Sororities
- Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity
- Pi Sigma Alpha
- Sigma Nu
Reviews
Customer Reviews for James A. Whitehill
Highlights
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1.0 Value
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0.5 Quality of Service
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1.0 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2025-2026I would not recommend James Whitehill for probate matters. Mr. Whitehill charged significantly more than initial agreement and often failed to return phone calls or provide timely updates. Most concerning was a clear conflict of interest. He also represented the party contesting the probate and billing me for their legal fees. I believe this conduct was unprofessional and a serious breach of ethical standards
Contact
2730 E. Broadway Boulevard
Suite 160
Tucson, AZ 85716
Phone: 520-314-8779
Fax: 520-326-4670
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.jameswhitehill.com
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