M. Roxanne Veliz

Roxanne Veliz's practice is concentrated in banking, commercial finance, real estate finance, renewable energy lending, premium finance transactions, franchise lending, loan sale transactions, and loan restructures and workouts. Her experience includes representing financial institutions and borrowers in real estate secured and commercial lending transactions, including extensive experience in commercial projects, construction loans, hotels, restaurants, golf courses and residential loan transactions. Roxanne is also experienced in representing lenders in transactions with Indian tribes and developers of tribal gaming projects.

Community Involvement

•Southern Arizona Legal Aid
•Fundraising Committee (2016-present)
•Board of Directors (2017-present)
•Saints Peter and Paul Catholic School
•School Advisory Board President (2016-2019)
•Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona (2010-2017, 2018-present)
•Trusteeship Committee
•Grant Allocation Committee
•Finance and Investment Committee
•Non Profit Loan Fund of Tucson and Southern Arizona
•Board of Directors and Loan Committee (2017)
•Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc.
•Advisory Board of Directors (1996-2009)
•University of Arizona Law College Association
•Alumni Board of Directors (2002-2014)

Professional Recognition and Awards

•The Best Lawyers in America, Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Finance Law, Real Estate Law (2009-2020)
•Tucson Lawyer of the Year, Banking and Finance Law (2017, 2019)
•Women of Influence, Inside Tucson Business (2013)
•Arizona's Finest Lawyers
•Up-and-Comers, Inside Tucson Business (2003)

Related News & Events

• 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

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

• 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”

• 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”

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

• Nov 22
Inside Tucson Business Honors Snell & Wilmer Attorney Roxanne Veliz at 2013 Women of Influence Awards

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

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

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

• Aug 01
M. Roxanne Veliz Elected to the Women's Foundation of Southern Arizona Board of Trustees

• Jul 29
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• Oct 21
Ninety-Nine Snell & Wilmer Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America 2011

• Aug 01
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