Mr. Hodges is a litigator whose practice focuses on commercial, real estate, bankruptcy, and business disputes, with an emphasis on bank director and officer liability in the wake of bank failures. He also has experience in representing attorneys in disciplinary proceedings before the State Bar.
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Hodges served as a law clerk to the Honorable James A. Teilborg of the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. Before embarking on his legal career, he played professional baseball for two seasons in the Houston Astros minor league system.
Representative Engagements
- Representation of a national bank in more than 100 actions involving a variety of claims and counterclaims, including claims for deficiency, breach of contract, breach of the implied duty of good faith and fair dealing, fraud, and waste
- Representation of former directors and officers of several failed financial institutions concerning the FDIC’s investigation, mediation, and litigation process
- Representation of several national financing companies in a variety of bankruptcy and state court proceedings, including stay-lift matters and replevin actions
- Representation of a multi-million dollar lottery winner in probate proceedings concerning assets valued in the millions
Admitted to Practice
Court Admission
- U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, 2008
Education
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J.D.
, Regent University School of Law
, 2007
summa cum laude
Editor in Chief, Law Review
Academic Merit Scholarship
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B.A.
, Texas Tech University
, English, 2003
magna cum laude
Student-Athlete Highest Merit Award
President’s List
Dean’s List
