

Overview
Robert “Rob” Northrop spent the part of his professional career in real estate development, investments, and business operations. Much of that time was involved in dealing with a variety of complex and sophisticated issues, including managing lawyers in high stakes litigation. Rob’s first-hand business experience has given him considerable insight in the frustrations clients go through – mitigating risks while maximizing profits. As a result of that experience, he takes a multi-disciplinary approach in fashioning resolutions and communicating with his clients so they know where they are at every step of their case.
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Rob focuses his practice on resolving business and real estate disputes for clients, including client representations in litigation matters and settlement negotiations. Rob is also experienced in consulting, advising and assisting clients on their operations from a businessman’s perspective, the efficiency and effectiveness of which are at the forefront of understanding a client’s needs.
Credentials
Education
Arizona Summit Law School (f/k/a Phoenix School of Law), 2015, J.D.
Arizona State University, 2003, B.A.
Bar and Court Admissions
State Bar of Arizona, 2016
U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, 2017
State Bar of Arizona, 2016
9th Circuit Court of Appeals, 2019
U.S. Supreme Court, 2021
Honors and Awards
Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2020-2025
Expertise.com Best Business Lawyer in Scottsdale, 2022
Professional Associations and Memberships
Arizona State Bar Professionalism Advisory Council | 2020-2023
Arizona Association for Justice/Trial Lawyers Association | 2016 – Present
America Mock Trial Association – Judge; Regional Competition | 2017-Present
Arizona High School Mock Trial Program – Judge; Regional & State Competitions | 2017-Present
We the People…The Citizen and the Constitution – Arizona State Competition Judge | 2018
Scottsdale Bar Association
National Association of Realtors, Arizona and Scottsdale Chapters
Arizona Association of Realtors – Mediator/Arbitrator
Arizona Association of Realtors – Professional Standards Committee; Vice-Chair – 2018; Chair – 2019
Urban Land Institute – Young Leaders; Membership Committee; Urban Plan (2010) | 2009-2012
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona – Volunteer/Mentor | 2009-2012
Publications
“Creditors’ Foreclosure Rights After Chapter 7 Bankruptcy” Arizona Attorney, September 2019 (Co-Author)

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