About John
John N. Thorpe: Experienced Business Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution Attorney in Scottsdale, Arizona
John N. Thorpe is a distinguished attorney practicing at Frazier Law's Business Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution practice. With expertise spanning closely held companies and family businesses, complex commercial litigation, constitutional law, education law, government relations, and sophisticated high-stakes legal matters, John offers comprehensive counsel to clients facing various disputes.
Practice Areas
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Complex Commercial Litigation
- Educational Institutions' Legal Issues (Education Law)
- Government Relations Practice
- Constitutional Law
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Matters
Education and Credentials
Bachelor of Arts in Economics, Latin American Studies, and Humanities from Arizona State University, where he taught junior-high and high-school classes for several years.
- Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University: Magna Cum Laude Graduation
- Articles Editor on the Arizona State Law Journal
- Magna Cum Laude recipient
- Active member of various student groups during law school, including:
- Arizona Law Review Board of Editors (2018-2019)
- Captain of the Mock Trial Team
- Treasurer of Student Bar Association
- Vice President of Policy and Advocacy for the National Hispanic College Attorney's Association (NHCAA)
Legal Experiences and Achievements
Clerked under Honorable Carolyn B. McHugh, United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit (2016-2017), and Honorable Bridget S. Bade, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (2017-2018).
- Interned at a large law firm where he gained invaluable experience in areas such as class actions, appeals, internal investigations, and Indian law.
Affiliations
Public Interest Lawyer at the Goldwater Institute where he represents clients primarily in free speech, school choice, regulatory reform, and property rights. John is also a board member for the Phoenix chapter of the Christian Legal Society, and serves on the School Governing Board for Great Hearts Arizona, a network of classical, liberal-arts charter schools.
Bar Admissions
- Arizona State Bar Association (ASBA)
- American Bar Association (ABA)
Languages
Awards and Recognitions
- Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2023 by Best Attorney USA for his work in Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Commercial Litigation, and Government Relations Practice.
Judith M. Bader Award for Excellence at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University (2018), awarded to only 5% of law students each year by the ASBA and the American Jurisprudence Awards, recognizing his exemplary contributions.
First Recognized in Ones to Watch since 2023 at Frazier Law PLLC for his exceptional expertise and leadership in Business Litigation and Alternative Dispute Resolution practice.
