Attorney Profiles

Bruce R. Heurlin

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Tucson business attorney Bruce R. Heurlin practices primarily in the areas of complex business litigation, real estate litigation, securities arbitration and litigation, and white collar criminal defense, such as mortgage fraud, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and False Claims Act.

Mr. Heurlin, a former federal prosecutor, also maintains an active practice in the areas of federal white-collar criminal defense and security clearance litigation. Throughout his career, Mr. Heurlin has represented both individuals and entities on a wide array of complex business matters involving both litigation and business transactions, in all state and federal courts. Mr. Heurlin has tried approximately 60 jury trials and argued approximately 60 appeals, most in the federal courts. Mr. Heurlin is a former Arizona licensed real estate agent, has represented Coldwell Banker, and was counsel for the Tucson Association of Realtors.

Mr. Heurlin has earned the prestigious AV Preeminent Attorney from Martindale-Hubbell, signifying the highest standards of ethical and legal ability. He has been chosen by his peers as one of THE BEST LAWYERS IN AMERICA, for Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense, White Collar, and Litigation – Securities; was named one of Tucson’s Best Lawyers for Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation – Real Estate, Litigation – Securities, Real Estate Law; was named a Southwest Super Lawyer for Business Litigation, Securities Litigation, Criminal Defense; White Collar; was named by Professional Research Services as a Top Lawyer in Tucson, is rated 10 out of 10 by Avvo.

Practice Areas:

Administrative / Regulatory Defense
Bad Investments / Stockbroker Arbitration
Business & Financial Litigation
IRS Criminal Defense
Local Counsel
Real Estate Disputes & Transactions
SEC / Arizona Securities Division Investigations & Defense
Security Clearances
White Collar Criminal Defense

Education:

J.D., The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law
B.S., Drake University
Recipient: American Jurisprudence Awards for Constitutional Law and Federal Jurisdiction; University Scholarship Awards

Admissions:

Memberships:

State Bar of Arizona
Sections on: Administrative Law; Business Law and Corporate and Business Litigation Subsection; Real Property
Pima County Bar Association
Chairperson, Environmental and Natural Resources Law Section
Federal Bar Association
Charter Member, President, and National Delegate, William D. Browning Federal Bar Association
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice
Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education – Patron

Biography:

Honors:

AV Preeminent Rated Lawyer by Martindale-Hubbell
Selected: “The Best Lawyers in America” and “Southwest Super Lawyers,” – both Business Litigation and White-Collar Criminal Defense, General Commercial Litigation and White Collar Criminal Defense
Who’s Who in Law Education

Recipient:

U.S. Department of Justice Special Achievement Award
The University of Arizona Alumni Association Distinguished Citizen Award and Law College Association Appreciation Award
Fredric F. Kay Distinguished Service to the District of Arizona Award, William D. Browning Federal Bar Association

Additional Experience:

Trial Attorney, Criminal Division, U.S. Department of Justice, Washington, D.C. (Honors Program)
Special Attorney, District of New Mexico
Assistant U.S. Attorney
Chief, Controlled Substances Unit and Chief, Civil Section, District of Arizona, Tucson
Judge Pro Tempore, Pima County Superior Court
Criminal Justice Act Panel, Public Defender
Criminal Justice Act Panel, Federal Court

Additional Professional Licenses

Licensed Real Estate Salesman, Arizona.

Professional and Civic Memberships

Board of Arbitrators, FINRA (formerly NASD Regulation, Inc.)
Board of Visitors, James E. Rogers College of Law, The University of Arizona
Board of Directors, Investment Vice President, and President, Law College Association, James E. Rogers College of Law, The University of Arizona
Board of Directors, The University of Arizona Alumni Association
Board of Directors, American Red Cross, Tucson Chapter
Greater Tucson Leadership
Lawyer Representative and Chair, Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference
Lawyer Representatives Coordinating Committee
Rules of Practice Advisory Committee for the District of Arizona
Chairperson, Merit Selection Committee for U.S. Magistrate Judges
State Chair, U.S. Supreme Court Historical Society
Ninth Judicial Circuit Historical Society
Master and President, Morris K. Udall Inn of Court

Teaching:

Lecturer, Basic Business Law, Eller College of Management, The University of Arizona
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Law, James E Rogers College of Law, The University of Arizona: Trial Practice; Pretrial Litigation; Federal Criminal Law and Procedure; Issues in Federal Criminal Justice
Member of Faculty:
U.S. Attorney Generals’ Advocacy Institute
National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Arizona College of Trial Advocacy

Speaker:

Numerous legal seminars

Kevin M. Sherlock

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Business attorney Kevin M. Sherlock practices in the areas of business litigation, entity formation, formation and dissolution of business transactions, and employment law. Mr. Sherlock has extensive experience in drafting entity formation documents and advising businesses and individuals on the best entity to choose to meet their business needs. Mr. Sherlock also advises both employers and employees on issues relating to employment contracts, restrictive covenants not to compete, anti-piracy covenants, and other employment law issues.