Paul Eckstein's practice is focused on civil litigation (including appellate matters) involving commercial, legal malpractice, constitutional, Indian law and political law issues. He also frequently serves as a mediator and arbitrator. He also teaches Constitutional Law at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University.
Ranked by Chambers USA 21 Years in a Row
Litigation
Professional Recognition
- U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona (Phoenix Division), “Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year,” 2022
- Ranked by Chambers USA as “America’s Leading Lawyers" for Commercial Litigation, 2003 – 2023
- Ranked by Chambers USA as a "Senior Statespeople," 2021 – 2023
- State Bar of Arizona “Member of the Year,” 2018
- Listed in The Best Lawyers in America: Appellate Practice; Arbitration; Bet-the-Company Litigation; Commercial Litigation; Ethics and Professional Responsibility Law; Gaming Law; Litigation - Antitrust; Litigation - First Amendment; Litigation - Intellectual Property; Media Law; Mediation; Native American Law, 1983 – 2024; Administrative / Regulatory Law; Government Relations Practice, 2023 – 2024
- Listed in Super Lawyers Magazine as a "Southwest Super Lawyers," 2007 – 2023
- Selected by Southwest Super Lawyers as one of the "Top 50 in Arizona," 2007 – 2015
- Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University Gold ‘n Gavel Award, 2016
- Named the Best Lawyers’ Phoenix "Bet-the-Company Litigation Lawyer of the Year," 2012, 2014; "Phoenix Appellate Practice Lawyer of the Year," 2010, 2013
- Listed in Benchmark Litigation’s Guide to America’s Leading Litigation Firms and Attorneys as a "Local Litigation Star" in Antitrust and Commercial Litigation
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals "John P. Frank Award," 2011
- Arizona Advocacy Network "Defender of Democracy Award," 2011
- American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow, 2010
- Maricopa County Bar of Association "Hall of Fame," 2009
- Listed in The International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers, 2005 - 2009
- "Burton Award for Legal Writing," 2008
- American Jewish Committee "Judge Learned Hand Award," 2007
- Arizona Foundation for Legal Services and Education "Walter E. Craig Distinguished Service Award," 2004
- Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest "Public Interest Law Award," 1989
- "Jewish National Fund Tree of Life Award," 1986
- "Arizona Civil Liberties Union Libertarian of the Year Award," 1985
- "Arizona Press Club Distinguished Service Award," 1984
- Peer Review Rated AV in Martindale-Hubbell
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Professional Leadership
- American College of Trial Lawyers, Fellow
- American Law Institute, Member, 2020
- Arizona Town Hall, Member, Board of Directors, 2002 – 2006
- The Morrison Institute for Public Policy, Member, Board of Advisors, 2001 – 2005
- National Board of Directors, Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Member, 2000 – present
- Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Chair, 1996 – 1997; Board of Directors, 1983 – 2005
- Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference, Lawyer Representative, 2000 – 2002
- Rhodes Scholarships, Arizona Selection Committee, Chair, 1989 – 1995; Member 1998 - 2002; Region VIII Selection Committee, Chair, 1996 – 1997
- Pomona College, Board of Trustees, 1983 – 2014, 2020 – present; Emeritus Board Member, 2014 – 2020; Chair, Presidential Search Committee, 1990 – 1991 and 2002 – 2003
- Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest, Board of Directors, 1974 – 1983; President, 1980 – 1982
Related Employment
- Pomona College, Politics Department
- (Free Expression), Senior Seminar, 1991
- (The Fiction of American Politics), Senior Seminar, 1997
- Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University
- (Professional Responsibility), 1996
- (Constitutional Law I), 2016 – 2020