Jeffrey Willis

Jeff Willis has a regional commercial litigation practice. He regularly appears in Federal and State Courts in Arizona, Nevada and California. Over the last forty years, he has tried many cases to verdict before juries and judges. He has also handled a wide variety of other disputes and arbitrations. Jeff is an experienced trial lawyer representing sophisticated clients in a variety of matters before courts and juries in the Southwest.

Representative Presentations and Publications

• Mission Driven - New State Bar President Jeff Willis, Profiled, Arizona Attorney (July/August 2018)
• Book Review: A Space Traveler’s Guide to Business Litigation, 51 Ariz. St. L.J. 427 (2019)

Professional Recognition and Awards

•Snell & Wilmer Mentor Award (2020)
•Distinguished Service Award, Judicial Council of the Ninth Circuit (2001)
•The Best Lawyers in America, Bet-the-Company Litigation, Commercial Litigation (2001-2020), Banking and Finance Litigation (2020)
•Tucson Lawyer of the Year, Bet-the-Company Litigation (2009, 2016)
•Southwest Super Lawyers, Business Litigation (2007-2009, 2011-2020)
•Benchmark Litigation, Local Litigation Star - Arizona, Antitrust, FCPA and Enforcement, General Commercial, Insurance, International Arbitration, Securities (2013, 2016-2018)
•The Best Lawyers in America, Business Edition, Bet-the-Company (2012)
•Lawdragon Top 3000 Leading Lawyers in America (2010-2011)
•Arizona's Finest Lawyers

Community Involvement

•Northern Arizona University Foundation, Board of Directors (2005-present)
•Chair (2017-2019)
•Arizona Justice Project, Board of Directors (2015-present)
•Patronato San Xavier, Board of Directors (2007-present)
•COPE Community Services, Board of Directors (2005-2011)
•Tucson Citizens' Commission on Public Service and Compensation (2009, 2011, 2017)

Other Professional Experience

•Streich Lang, P.A., Director and Partner, Phoenix and Tucson, AZ
•vom Baur, Coburn, Simmons and Turtle, Associate, Washington, DC

Related News & Events

• Apr 19
Southwest Super Lawyers Recognizes 62 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys in its 2019 Rankings

• Aug 15
139 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers Listed as Leaders in Their Fields by The Best Lawyers in America 2019
Eleven Snell & Wilmer attorneys recognized as a 2019 Lawyer of the Year

• Apr 24
Southwest Super Lawyers Recognizes 69 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys in its 2018 Rankings

• Oct 10
Snell & Wilmer and its Attorneys Recognized in the 2018 Benchmark Litigation Rankings

• Aug 15
The Best Lawyers in America 2018 Lists 133 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers as Leaders in Their Field

• Jun 05
Northern Arizona University Foundation Elects Snell & Wilmer Partner Jeffrey Willis to Chair Board of Directors

• Apr 12
Southwest Super Lawyers 2017 Recognizes 69 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys

• Oct 05
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Multiple Snell & Wilmer Offices and Attorneys in 2017 Rankings

• Aug 15
The Best Lawyers in America 2017 Lists 125 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers As Leaders In Their Field
In addition, 15 Snell & Wilmer attorneys recognized as a 2017 “Lawyer of the Year”

• Jun 29
State Bar of Arizona Board of Governors Elects Snell & Wilmer Partner Jeffrey Willis as First Vice President

• Apr 11
Southwest Super Lawyers 2016 Recognizes 73 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys

• Nov 30
Arizona Justice Project Appoints Tucson Partner Jeffrey Willis to Board of Directors

• Oct 12
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Multiple Snell & Wilmer Offices and Attorneys in 2016 Rankings

• Aug 17
The Best Lawyers in America 2016 Lists 128 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers as Leaders in their Field
In addition, 19 Snell & Wilmer attorneys recognized as a 2016 “Lawyer of the Year”

• Jul 06
Snell & Wilmer Tucson Partner Jeffrey Willis Elected Secretary-Treasurer of the State Bar of Arizona

• Apr 10
Southwest Super Lawyers 2015 Recognizes 73 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys

• Aug 18
The Best Lawyers in America 2015 Lists 123 Snell & Wilmer Lawyers as Leaders in Their Field

• Jun 25
Two Cancer Research Grants Funded at Stanford University Through Efforts Led by Snell & Wilmer Attorney Rob Kinas
Global Community Unites Through Cancer Research, Philanthropy and Tennis

• Mar 31
Snell & Wilmer Plays Key Role in ABA Section of Litigation Conference in Arizona

• Aug 19
The Best Lawyers in America 2014 Recognizes 119 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys as Leaders in Their Field

• Aug 12
Super Lawyers 2013 Recognizes 96 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys
Also Names 45 Firm Attorneys to the 2013 Rising Stars List

• Jun 28
State Bar of Arizona Elects Snell & Wilmer Attorney Jeffrey Willis to Board of Governors

• Apr 12
Benchmark Litigation Recognizes Multiple Snell & Wilmer Offices and Attorneys in 2013 Rankings

• Sep 04
The Best Lawyers in America 2013 Recognizes 114 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys as Leaders in Their Field

• Jun 27
Super Lawyers 2012 Recognizes 80 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys

• Sep 06
The Best Lawyers in America Recognizes 99 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys as Leaders in Their Field

• Jul 29
Snell & Wilmer Congratulates its 99 Attorneys Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America 2011

• Jun 20
Super Lawyers 2011 Recognizes 74 Snell & Wilmer Attorneys
Also Names 21 Firm Attorneys to the 2011 Rising Stars List

• Oct 21
Ninety-Nine Snell & Wilmer Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2011

• Oct 20
Snell & Wilmer Obtains Settlement for City of Fresno