David Lee Allen

David Lee Allen

Jaburg & Wilk PC • Phoenix, AZ
Bankruptcy DebtReal Estate

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About

David’s practice has spanned more than 35 years, representing both individuals and large institutional clients, in both litigation and transactional matters, with an emphasis on real estate and business related matters. David actively practices in both Arizona and California, and is also an Arizona licensed real estate broker. Prior to joining Jaburg Wilk in 2007, David founded and managed his own law firm in Beverly Hills, California, and later served as in-house counsel for a multi-faceted real estate company located in Scottsdale, Arizona. David understands that legal services are not always affordable, and takes pride in working closely with his clients to understand their goals, and to achieve those goals, whenever possible, through a negotiated settlement. In those cases that cannot be settled, David has an excellent track record of success, and he recently obtained a substantial punitive damage award for his clients following a lengthy jury trial. David has expertise in complex business and real estate litigation. He practiced law in California for over 20 years before relocating to Arizona. His extensive experience in litigation and business transactions provides his clients a large depth of resources and experience. He served as in-house counsel for a large commercial real estate developer, brokerage and property management. He has represented clients in acquisition, development and leasing for retail developments in Arizona. David has extensive experience with landlord/tenant issues including lease negotiation and problems that may arise from non-performance up to and including lockouts. Because of his transactional experience, he is well equipped to negotiate and document troubled assets work-outs or to litigate various real estate matters.

About Bankruptcy Debt Law

Bankruptcy attorneys help individuals and businesses overwhelmed by debt find relief through bankruptcy or debt restructuring. They guide clients through the process to a fresh start. Common matters include chapter 7 bankruptcy, chapter 13 bankruptcy, debt negotiation, creditor harassment.

Credentials

Education
1977 Pepperdine University School of Law JD 1974 California State University, Northridge BS
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Publications
2022 This concept of waiving your rights unless you take immediate legal action is in contrast the statutory “statute of limitations” period during which legal action can usually be taken to redress a wrong. Speak Up Now or It’s Too Late 2020 This issue arises in the context of contracts when a party asserts that their conduct, which would otherwise be deemed to be a breach of the contract, was legally “excused” by virtue of the other side having breached first. Does a Prior Breach Excuse a Counter Breach 2020 There are many situations, both in real estate transactions and in non-real estate transactions, when a party to a contract wishes to transfer, or assign, its contractual rights to somebody else. The Assignability of Contracts 2019 Many real estate contracts include an “arbitration provision,” whereby the parties to the contract agree that they will resolve any disputes which may arise between them through arbitration, and not through the judicial system. To Arbitrate or Not to Arbitrate 2019 The reason that many people want to live in a community that is governed by “Codes, Covenants and Restrictions” (“CC&R’s) is to have the peace-of-mind that comes with knowing that everybody in the community is “playing by the same rules.” The Neighbor with Four Barking Dogs
Associations
Arizona organizations (state) Member
Updated: Mar 08, 2026