Kenneth Frakes

Partner @Bergin, Frakes, Smalley & Oberholtzer, Pllc

Phoenix, AZ, US

Ken focuses on disputes arising out of contract claims and commercial torts, including claims related to real estate and development, construction law, partnership disputes, collections, the uniform commercial code, and employment matters. Ken also acts as an outside general counsel to various businesses advising them on every day legal issues.Ken is also well versed in issues related to raw land development. As the former general counsel to a large land investment company, he handled hundreds of millions of dollars in real estate transactions, managed zoning issues, oversaw several business organizations and partnerships, and dealt with commercial issues that confront businesses on a daily basis. Ken has participated in every aspect of the legal process: pre-litigation dispute resolution, mediations and arbitrations, administrative agencies, bench and jury trials in state court and federal courts, appellate work in the Arizona Court of Appeals and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and filed an Amicus brief in the United States Supreme Court. Ken’s approach to practicing law is business-minded and solutions oriented. His clients benefit from strong advocacy skills that he developed over years of litigation and sound business advice, which is grounded in his experience as general counsel to various businesses.

Arizona State University

J.D., Law

Tufts University

Master's degree, Philosophy

University of Arizona

Bachelor's degree