Garrett J. Olexa

Garrett J. Olexa Member

P: 602.262.5863
F: 602.495.2683
L: Peoria

Mr. Olexa is a litigator and transactional attorney who has a broad-based practice that includes both commercial and personal injury litigation, real estate litigation and transactions, business formation and business transactions, employment issues, and estate planning.

Representative Engagements

  • Representation of Employers, Employees and Independent Contractors in business formation, contract drafting, general business and employment advice, and litigation
  • Representation of Commercial Landlords and Tenants in Landlord/Tenant disputes, litigation, and lease negotiations
  • Representation of Business Owners and Commercial Contractor and Home Owners in breach of contract claims
  • Representation of both Parties in Real Estate Breach of Contract, Negligence, and Quiet Title Actions
  • Representation of national manufacturer of pool chemicals in class action product liability litigation
  • Representation of defendant national liquor manufacturer in breach of contract action
  • Representation of national manufacturers in multiple product liability cases
  • Representation of plaintiffs (both persons and corporations) against manufacturers
  • Estate planning advice and preparation

Articles, Publications and Presentations

  • Author, "Dangers on the Roadway , " Advocate, Arizona Trial Lawyers Association  (April 2003)
  • Author, "Benefits From Industry Victory In Buckman Are Likely to Be Limited , " Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Law Bulletin  (August 2001)

Presentations

  • Presenter, "RAJI 4th”, State Bar of Arizona, Punitive Damages (February 2005)
  • Presenter, “Bringing Claims Against Major Foreign Manufacturers,” Arizona Trial Lawyers (December 1998)

Honors, Appointments and Awards


Professional Affiliations

  • American Bar Association
    Member
  • City of Phoenix Committee
    Neighborhood Revitalization and Housing Subcommittee , Member , 2005
  • State Bar of Arizona
    Civil Jury Instructions Committee , Member , 2003-2005
  • Maricopa County Bar Association
    Member
  • Association of Trial Lawyers of America
    Member
  • West Maricopa County Bar Association
    Secretary , 2009-2010
    Treasurer , 2010-present

Admitted to Practice

  • Arizona, 1995
  • Pennsylvania, 1994
  • New Jersey, 1994

Court Admission

  • U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, 1995

Education

  • J.D. , Villanova University School of Law , 1994
  • B.S. , LaSalle University , Business Administration, 1991
    maxima cum laude