Mr. Olexa’s broad-based practice includes commercial and personal injury litigation, real estate litigation and transactions, business formation and corporate transactions, and estate planning.
Martindale Rating
AV Preeminent®
Education
- J.D., Villanova University School of Law (1994)
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- B.S., LaSalle University, Business Administration (1991)
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- maxima cum laude
Bar Admissions
- Admitted to Practice
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- Arizona (1995)
- Pennsylvania (1994)
- New Jersey (1994)
- Court Admission
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- U.S. District Court, District of Arizona (1995)
Awards And Honors
- AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated
- Top 10 Defense Verdicts in Arizona 2010, Arizona Attorney
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Personal/Civil Memberships
- West Maricopa County Bar Association
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- President (2011 – 2012)
- Treasurer (2010)
- Secretary (2009)
- State Bar of Arizona
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- Member, Civil Jury Instructions Committee (2003 – 2005)
- American Bar Association
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- Maricopa County Bar Association
Industries
- Commercial Litigation
- Business Formation and Corporate Transactions
- Estate Planning
- Labor and Employment Litigation
- Personal Injury Defense
- Real Estate Transactions and Litigation
Presentations And Publications
- Articles
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- Author, “Ethical Wills: Conveying More Than Just Your Assets to Beneficiaries,” The Record Reporter (2015)
- Author, “Op-Ed: Read this before locking out a
- Author, “Dangers on the Roadway,” Advocate, Arizona Trial Lawyers Association (2003)
- Author, “Benefits From Industry Victory In Buckman Are Likely to Be Limited,” Pharmaceutical & Medical Device Law Bulletin (2001)
- Blogs
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- “Questions Concerning an Irrevocable Trust? Where to Look for Answers and How to Make Changes,” Phoenix West Valley Law (April 2017)
- “The ‘Sound Mind’,” Phoenix West Valley Law (2016)
- “Do You Have an Exit Strategy from Your Business?,” Phoenix West Valley Law (2015)
- “Contractual Arbitration Provisions: Are They Worth Keeping in Your Business Contracts?,” Phoenix West Valley Law (2015)
- “Does Your Will Contain a Profession of Your Faith?,” Phoenix West Valley Law (2014)
- “The Beneficiary Deed – Is It Right for You?,” Phoenix West Valley Law (2014)
- “Lockout of a Commercial Tenant: The Pitfalls,” Phoenix West Valley Law (2014)
- “Attention Realtors: Are You Engaging in the Unauthorized Practice of Law?,” Phoenix West Valley Law (2013)
- “What Duties Does Your HOA Owe You?,” Phoenix West Valley Law (2013)
- “Arizona Supreme Court Declines to Expand Economic Loss Doctrine,” Phoenix West Valley Law (2013)
- “Arizona Business Owners: Is that “Hold Harmless” Language in the Contract You Present to Customers Actually Providing You Protection,” Phoenix West Valley Law (2013)
- “Are Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreements Employees Sign Enforceable in Arizona?,” Phoenix West Valley Law (2013)
- “Statute of Frauds Language Clarified by Arizona Court of Appeals,” PhoenixWest Valley Law (2013)
- Presentations
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- “RAJI 4th,” State Bar of Arizona, Punitive Damages (2005)
- “Bringing Claims Against Major Foreign Manufacturers,” Arizona Trial Lawyers (1998)
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