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May Lu, Business Attorney in Phoenix, Arizona

Over 18 years of legal practice · focused on Business, Family Law, and M&A

Phoenix, AZ

Practicing business in Phoenix since 2008.

18+
Years practicing
1
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May Lu is an attorney based in Phoenix, ARIZONA. The practice focuses on Business, Family Law, and M&A. May has over 18 years of legal experience.

Based in
Phoenix, ARIZONA
Experience
over 18 years
Known for
Business · Family Law · M&A
  • Handles Business, Family Law, and M&A matters from Phoenix, ARIZONA.
  • Over 18 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026).

About May Lu: May Lu is an attorney based in Phoenix, ARIZONA. The practice focuses on Business, Family Law, and M&A. May has over 18 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by May Lu

May concentrates on business, family law, and m&a. Each area below outlines the kind of case May handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Business cases in Phoenix, Arizona

May 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 May agrees to represent you.

Family Law cases in Phoenix, Arizona

May takes family law 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 May agrees to represent you.

M&A cases in Phoenix, Arizona

May takes m&a 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 May agrees to represent you.

Biography

About May Lu — Over 18 years of Arizona business experience

May Lu is an attorney based in Phoenix, ARIZONA. The practice focuses on Business, Family Law, and M&A. May has over 18 years of legal experience.

May Lu serves the transactional needs of businesses and their owners by assisting them with business formations of limited liability companies and corporations, sales and purchases of businesses/mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations (such as conversions sand domestications), recapitalizations, succession and exit planning strategies, general business planning, joint ventures, owner agreements such as operating agreements, buy-sell agreements, and shareholder agreements, and other commercial agreements. She also provides guidance to businesses concerning business divorce, disputes among owners, and related fiduciary duties.

May has been selected for the past three years by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© for her work in Corporate Law. She also has been recognized as one of the Super Lawyers Southwest Rising Stars since 2012 in the area of Mergers and Acquisitions. May is the Co-Vice Chair of the Middle Market and Small Business Committee (“MMSB”) of the American Bar Association’s Business Law Section (“ABA”) and is actively involved with the Short Form Model Acquisitions Agreement Joint Task Force of the ABA’s Mergers and Acquisitions and MMSB Committees.

Working with May on a business matter

May Lu serves the transactional needs of businesses and their owners by assisting them with business formations of limited liability companies and corporations, sales and purchases of businesses/mergers and acquisitions, reorganizations (such as conversions sand domestications), recapitalizations, succession and exit planning strategies, general business planning, joint ventures, owner agreements…

Who May represents

May reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business, family law, and m&a matters in Phoenix and the surrounding Arizona area.

Credentials

May Lu's legal education and bar admissions

  • The University of Arizona

    J.D. · 2007

Jurisdictions

May's state bar admissions

  • Arizona, State Bar o

    2008 · ACTIVE

May studied at J.D. in The University of Arizona.

Law school and academic background

May completed J.D. in The University of Arizona. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice May runs in Arizona is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of May Lu

May has received 5 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Mergers and Acquisitions Law (2026).

Locations

Office locations for May Lu in Phoenix, Arizona

May's primary office is at Phoenix, Arizona, 85004. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Phoenix, Arizona 85004

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Hiring guide

How to hire May Lu — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with May usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

May charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain May'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; May will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a business attorney in Phoenix, Arizona

A short list to run through before you commit: How many business 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 May

May discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every business 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. May confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

May's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about May Lu

  • How much does it cost to hire May for a business case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. May walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does May offer a free consultation?

    May charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain May's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check May's current terms during booking.

  • How long do business cases in Arizona typically take?

    Simple business 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. May gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can May take my case if I'm outside Phoenix?

    May 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 — May 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 May?

    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. May will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is May accepting new business clients right now?

    May's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Business attorneys serving Phoenix, Tucson and Scottsdale in Arizona

May handles business matters throughout Arizona. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.

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