Paul F. Eckstein

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.

Professional Recognition

• American Jewish Committee Judge Learned Hand Award, 2007
• Listed in The International Who’s Who of Business Lawyers, 2005 - 2007
• Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education Walter E. Craig Distinguished Service Award, 2004
• Listed in Chambers USA, “America’s Leading Commercial Litigation Lawyers,” 2003 - 2007
• Listed in The Business Journal “Best of the Bar,” 2003 - 2006
• Listed in The Best Lawyers in America, 1983 - 2007
• 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

Professional Leadership

• 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 - present; Chair, Presidential Search Committee, 1990 - 1991 and 2002 - 2003
• Arizona State University, Law Society, Board of Directors, 1978 - present; President, 1991 - 1992
• Arizona Center for Law in the Public Interest, Board of Directors, 1974 - 1983; President, 1980 - 1982