(6/6/43 – 5/24/12)

For nearly forty years, the late Mr. Peskind served as a trusted legal advisor for a broad range of clients, helping them with complex real estate and commercial transactions and disputes, both nationally and in Arizona. In addition to his keen understanding of real estate and commercial legal issues, EJ knew business from the inside out – he was an active real estate developer in the Valley, and served for ten years as general counsel for a major Phoenix-based real estate development company. A distinguished, veteran litigator, EJ approached his service to clients from a sophisticated tactical and strategic vantage point, as he helped them overcome legal challenges and positioned them to avoid future conflicts.

E.J. started his career in Chicago at McDermott, Will & Emery, one of the nation’s largest law firms. Although he credited this preeminent firm with helping him hone his skills, EJ believed strongly in the “new model” of a lean, responsive law firm that could supply clients with the personal services of experienced, effective attorneys in a cost-effective manner.

E.J. authored Arizona-specific articles for a wide variety of legal and business publications.

Prior Affiliations

As noted above, EJ began his legal career at McDermott, Will & Emery, and eventually transitioned to Brown & Bain in Phoenix. After several years, he helped found a successful Scottsdale based firm. He also engaged in solo practice for a number of years prior to becoming a founding partner of Walker & Peskind.

Education

Bachelor of Science (Accounting), with honors | University of Illinois, 1965
Juris Doctor, cum laude | University of Michigan, 1968

Topics of Articles in Publication of General Circulation
  • Lien Rights for Commercial Real Estate Brokers
  • Private Condemnation in Arizona
  • Real Estate Development on Indian Land in Arizona
  • Community Property and the Doctrine of Commingling
  • Homeowners Associations and the Battle of the Satellite Dish
  • The Risk of Lead Paint in Residential Property
  • Landlord’s Liability for Crimes Against Tenants Committed by Third Parties
  • Defenses to Actions by Lenders Against Guarantors of Real Estate Loans
  • Construction Law Primer for the General Practice Attorney
  • A Discussion of Arizona’s “Lemon Law”
  • Distinguishing an “Easement” from a “License” and from a “Profit a Prendre” (a presentation before The Arizona Trustee Association), August 1997

Law Review Publications
  • Peskind, “Regulation of the Financial Press: A New Dimension to Section 10(b) and Rule 10b-5,” 14 St. Louis University Law Journal 80 (1969).
  • Ellman and Peskind, “Building Houses and Building Cases. The Implied Warranty of Workmanlike Construction and Habitability,” 32 Arizona Attorney (January 1996).
  • Peskind, “Strategic Public Relations, A Marketing Tool for All Law Firms,” 34 Arizona Attorney (May 1998).

Bar Memberships
  • 1968, Illinois and Missouri
  • 1969 Alaska
  • 1971, United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois and the United States Court of Appeals, Seventh Circuit
  • 1972, United States Supreme Court
  • 1972, Arizona, United States District Court, District of Arizona and United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit

State Bar Activities

(Past Chairman), Law Practice Management Section, State Bar of Arizona