James D. Griffith
Free ConsultationEstate Planning Lawyers in Scottsdale, AZ in Scottsdale, AZ
About James D. Griffith
Attorney James D. Griffith is the owner of Endurance Business Law, PLLC. Jim is an experienced, compassionate attorney who helps business and estate-planning clients attain their goals, identify and reduce legal risks, and protect assets. His legal experience includes business and transactional matters, civil litigation, estate planning and probate, real estate, and other practice areas. Jim strives to work collaboratively with clients by understanding their business and estate-planning needs from a real-world perspective and providing effective, practical solutions that minimize disruptive problems and support the client’s business and personal goals. Jim has lived in Arizona for decades and has seen the forty-eighth state grow and prosper. Jim completed a bachelor's degree in history at Western Illinois University, and he completed his law degree at Phoenix School of Law. While in law school, he served as Editor in Chief of Phoenix Law Review. When not practicing law, Jim enjoys running and reading.
Education
Legal Education
- Phoenix School of Law, Phoenix, Arizona
- J.D.
Non Legal Education
- Western Illinois University
- B.A.
- Major: History
Current Employment Position(s)
- Attorney
Published Works
Articles
- Tribal Jurisdictions and the Unauthorized Practice of Law, Ariz. Att'y, March, 2017
- Overview of the multijurisdictional and ethical issues related to tribal regulation of the unauthorized practice of law within tribal lands.
- The Model Tribal Secured Transactions Act: Self-Determination and Tribal Economic Development, Ariz. Att'y, July/Aug, 2014
- Analysis of MTSTA and issues related to adoption and implementation by tribal nations in United States.
- Claims "Arising Out of Contract" under Arizona's Attorneys' Fees Statute: Fact Patterns in the Case Law, 2 Phoenix L. Rev. 311, 2009
- Note analyzing case law and determining when a legal claim is based on a contract issue for purposes of Arizona's attorneys' fees statute.
- Blog Post: Property Tax Lien Foreclosures in Arizona, Endurance Business Law, PLLC
- The tax-lien foreclosure process can be difficult to navigate for anyone who does not understand the tax-lien laws and procedures. A wise investor’s best choice may be to retain an attorney to handle the lawsuit that forecloses on the property owner
- Blog Post: The Value of an Estate Plan for You and Your Family, Endurance Business Law, PLLC
- Although passing away and the inability to make decisions can be difficult to consider, the value of an estate plan outweighs the difficulty because a good plan can ease the burden on family members during those difficult times. An estate plan sets
Bar Admissions
- Arizona, 2011
- U.S. District Court District of Arizona, 2012
Other Affiliations
- State Bar of Arizona, October, 2011 - Present
- American Bar Association, May, 2012 - Present
- Scottsdale Bar Association, October, 2025 - Present
Attorney Details
| Full Name | James D. Griffith |
| Firm | Endurance Business Law, PLLC |
| Address | 9590 E. Ironwood Square Dr., Suite 230 V3, Scottsdale, AZ 85258 |
| Phone | 480-864-6648 |
| Website | www.endurancebusinesslaw.com |
| Website | www.endurancebusinesslaw.com |
| New Clients | ✓ Currently accepting |
| Consultation | ✓ Free initial consultation |