Laura Sever Blanco, ADR Attorney in Phoenix, Arizona
Over 40 years of legal practice · focused on ADR, Business, and Education
MemberatGust Rosenfeld P.L.C.
Phoenix, AZ
Practicing adr in Phoenix since 1986.
- 40+
- Years practicing
- 2
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Laura Sever Blanco is a member based in Phoenix, AZ. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Education. Laura has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C..
- Based in
- Phoenix, AZ
- Experience
- over 40 years
- Known for
- ADR · Business · Education
- Handles ADR, Business, and Education matters from Phoenix, AZ.
- Over 40 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Laura Sever Blanco: Laura Sever Blanco is a member based in Phoenix, AZ. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Education. Laura has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C..
Areas of practice
Legal matters Laura takes on
Laura concentrates on adr, business, education, and real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Laura handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
ADR
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ADR cases in Phoenix, Arizona
Laura takes adr matters in Phoenix, Arizona. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Laura agrees to represent you.
Business cases in Phoenix, Arizona
Laura takes business matters in Phoenix, Arizona. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Laura agrees to represent you.
Education cases in Phoenix, Arizona
Laura takes education matters in Phoenix, Arizona. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Laura agrees to represent you.
Real Estate cases in Phoenix, Arizona
Laura takes real estate matters in Phoenix, Arizona. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Laura agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Laura Sever Blanco — adr lawyer in Phoenix
Laura Sever Blanco is a member based in Phoenix, AZ. The practice focuses on ADR, Business, and Education. Laura has over 40 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C..
Laura Sever Blanco concentrates her practice on real estate transactional law and general corporate law. Laura’s experience includes a wide range of real estate transactions, including commercial, retail, and residential acquisitions, financing, development, leasing, and regulatory issues. Her corporate law expertise includes business formation, commercial transactions, lending, and capital formation.
Laura has represented lenders and borrowers in complex loan transactions, national retailers, national and local home builders, and federal regulatory agencies. Her commercial finance experience includes negotiating senior and subordinated loan documents, loan modifications and workouts, land bank financing, large commercial project refinancing, and mezzanine financing.
Laura serves as a mediator and arbitrator in various commercial and corporate disputes, including real estate acquisitions, development, financing, leasing, and regulatory issues. She also has experience with disputes involving business formation, financing, and contract disputes.
Before joining Gust Rosenfeld, Laura was general counsel for a local homebuilder. Laura has served as in-house counsel for a real estate developer and one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the world.
Legal Updates & Firm News
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Professional Recognition
•The Best Lawyers in America, Real Estate Law (2021 - 2026)
Community Involvement
•Family Promise of Greater Phoenix (Board Member)
•Salvation Army Phoenix Advisory Board (former member)
•Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest (former Board Member)
How Laura handles adr matters
Laura Sever Blanco concentrates her practice on real estate transactional law and general corporate law. Laura’s experience includes a wide range of real estate transactions, including commercial, retail, and residential acquisitions, financing, development, leasing, and regulatory issues. Her corporate law expertise includes business formation, commercial transactions, lending, and capital…
Who Laura represents
Laura reviews new inquiries case-by-case for adr, business, and education matters in Phoenix and the surrounding Arizona area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Valparaiso University School of Law
J.D. · 1986
Iowa State University
B.A. Political · 1979
Jurisdictions
Laura's state bar admissions
U.S. District Court,
1986 · ACTIVE
Arizona
1986 · ACTIVE
Laura studied at J.D. in Valparaiso University School of Law and B.A. Political in Iowa State University.
Law school and academic background
Laura completed J.D. in Valparaiso University School of Law and B.A. Political in Iowa State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Laura runs in Arizona is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Affiliations
Laura's professional memberships and bar associations
Professional Associations •State Bar of Arizona •Real Property Section •Business Law Section •Probate Section •Maricopa County Bar Association •Real Estate Section •American Bar Association •AZCREW
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Locations
Laura Sever Blanco's office in Phoenix
Laura's primary office is at One E. Washington Street, Suite 1600, Phoenix, AZ, 85004-2553. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Gust Rosenfeld P.L.C.
One E. Washington Street, Suite 1600
Phoenix, AZ 85004-2553
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How to hire Laura Sever Blanco — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new adr attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Laura usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Laura charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Laura's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Laura will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a adr attorney in Phoenix, Arizona
A short list to run through before you commit: How many adr matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Laura
Laura discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in adr practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every adr matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Laura confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Laura's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many adr practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Laura Sever Blanco
How much does it cost to hire Laura for a adr case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Laura walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Laura offer a free consultation?
Laura charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Laura's office. Some adr attorneys offer free consults — check Laura's current terms during booking.
How long do adr cases in Arizona typically take?
Simple adr matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Laura gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Laura take my case if I'm outside Phoenix?
Laura is licensed in Arizona. Matters governed by Arizona law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Laura will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Laura?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Laura will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Laura accepting new adr clients right now?
Laura's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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