Orcutt, '07, Provides Expert Testimony Before the Arizona Senate Judiciary Committee on Statute of Limitations for Appraisers and Mortgage Brokers

12 Mar 2018    

Michael Orcutt

Michael Orcutt, ’07, a Partner in the Phoenix office of the Lipson Neilson law firm, was selected by the Coalition of Arizona Appraisers to provide testimony before the Arizona Senate Judiciary Committee on a bill sponsored by Senator Kate Brophy McGee that would create a statute of limitations specific to appraisers, appraisal management companies, and mortgage brokers. Mr. Orcutt testified in favor of this bill on February 15, 2018, and after his testimony the Senate Judiciary Committee voted unanimously in favor of the bill. Senator Brophy McGee has asked Mr. Orcutt to continue his involvement and work with her as a primary supporter of this bill as it progresses.

Mr. Orcutt is an experienced commercial litigator with a particular emphasis on real estate, construction, and insurance matters. He has written several published articles and is the co-author of the Real Estate Broker Liability chapter of the Arizona Tort Law Handbook published by the State Bar.

Founded in 1985, the Lipson Neilson law firm has grown from three founding members to thirty-four attorneys located in three states, Arizona, Nevada, and Michigan. The firm is widely known for its excellence in the professional liability lines, offering invaluable insight and experience to its clients across all industries. You can learn more at www.lipsonneilson.com.