Rob Northrop spent the first several years of his professional career in real estate development, investments, and business operations. Much of that time was involved in dealing with a variety of complex and sophisticated issues, including managing lawyers in high stakes litigation. Rob’sfirst-hand business experience has given him considerable insight in the frustrations clients go through – mitigating risks while maximizing profits. As a result of that experience, he takes a multi-disciplinary approach in fashioning resolutions and communicating with his clients so they know where they are at every step of their case.
Rob focuses his practice on resolving business and real estate disputes for clients, includingclient representations in litigation matters and settlement negotiations. Rob is also experienced in consulting, advising and assisting clients on their operations from a businessman’sperspective, the efficiency and effectiveness of which are at the forefront of understanding a client’s needs.
When Rob isn’t advocating on behalf of his clients, he volunteers for the Arizona Association of Realtors, the America Mock Trial Association and Arizona High School Mock Trial Program through the State Bar Foundation, and the Arizona State Bar Professionalism Advisory Council. During college and prior to attending law school, Rob was a volunteer and mentor as a big brother in the Big Brother/Big Sister program. Otherwise, he is enjoying the great outdoors Arizona offers, and spending time with friends, family, and loved ones.
Areas of Practice
- Business Law
- Real Estate Law
- Civil and Commercial Litigation
Bar Admissions
- State Bar of Arizona | July 2016
- US District Court; District of Arizona| May 2017
- 9th Circuit Court of Appeals | October 2019
- US Supreme Court | March 2021
Education
- Arizona Summit Law School (fka Phoenix School of Law)
- J.D., 2015
- Arizona State University
- B.A., 2003
Honors and Awards
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars – 2020, 2021, 2022
- Expertise.com Best Business Lawyer in Scottsdale 2022
Published Works
- “Creditors’ Foreclosure Rights After Chapter 7 Bankruptcy”
- Arizona Attorney, September 2019 (Co-Author)
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Arizona State Bar Professionalism Advisory Council | 2020-2023
- Arizona Association for Justice/Trial Lawyers Association | 2016 – Present
- America Mock Trial Association – Judge; Regional Competition | 2017-Present
- Arizona High School Mock Trial Program – Judge; Regional & State Competitions | 2017-Present
- We the People…The Citizen and the Constitution – Arizona State Competition Judge | 2018
- American Inns of Court | 2017
- American, Maricopa County and Scottsdale Bar Associations | 2016 – 2017
- National Association of Realtors, Arizona and Scottsdale Chapters | 2011 – Present
- Arizona Association of Realtors – Mediator/Arbitrator | 2012 – Present
- Arizona Association of Realtors – Professional Standards Committee; Vice-Chair – 2018; Chair – 2019
- Urban Land Institute – Young Leaders; Membership Committee; Urban Plan (2010) | 2009-2012
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona – Volunteer/Mentor | 2009-2012