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Dean C. Short II

Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A.
  • Recognized Since:
    2005
  • Recognized in:
    Corporate Law
    Sports Law
  • Law School:
    Harvard University Law School
  • Lawyer Page:
    http://gknet.com/attorneys/dea...
  • Website:
    https://www.gknet.com
  • Firm's Phone Number:
    602-530-8000
  • Phone Number:
    602-530-8308
  • E-mail:
    dcs@gknet.com
  • Location:
    2575 East Camelback Road, Suite 1100
    Phoenix, AZ 85016

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Lawyer Bio

Dean is the managing partner of the law firm, shareholder and member of the board of directors of Gallagher & Kennedy.  He practices in all areas of general business and corporate and tax law.  He has amassed extensive experience in the representation of professional sports franchises, including radio and television contracts, sponsorship agreements, player contracts and related business issues.  Dean also has substantial expertise in the development of sports facilities, having served as lead counsel for the largest sports facilities projects in Arizona.

 In 2012, Dean was recognized by Best Lawyers of America as the Phoenix Sports Law “Lawyer of the Year.”  He has also been honored by Southwest Super Lawyers.

Representative Experience

  • Acting as outside general counsel to the Arizona Diamondbacks Major League Baseball team.  In such capacity, Dean served as lead counsel in the development, including financing and construction, of Chase Field.  Dean also represented the Diamondbacks in the development of Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, the spring training home of the Diamondbacks and the Colorado Rockies.
  • Acting as outside general counsel to the Arizona Cardinals National Football League team.  In such capacity, Dean served as lead counsel in the development, including financing and construction, of University of Phoenix Stadium.
  • Acting as local counsel to the Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago White Sox, Seattle Mariners and San Diego Padres in connection with their Cactus League spring training facilities.

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  • Education
  • Bar Admissions
  • Award List
  • Additional Information
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2021 - Sports Law
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2018 - Sports Law
  • Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2012 - Sports Law

Education:

  • Harvard University Law School , JD, cum laude, graduated 1972
  • University of Arizona, BS, magna cum laude, graduated 1969

Bar Admissions:

Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers for:

  • Sports Law, Phoenix (2021)
  • Sports Law, Phoenix (2018)
  • Sports Law, Phoenix (2012)
 

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

  • Corporate Law
  • Sports Law

Special Focus:

  • Contract
  • Corporate
  • General Corporate
  • Owners
  • Sports
  • Transactions
 

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Key: Awarded in Best Lawyers Not Currently Awarded for this Area in Best Lawyers

Firm Details

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Gallagher & Kennedy, P.A.
https://www.gknet.com
 
Headquarters
2575 East Camelback Road, Suite 1100
Phoenix, AZ 85016
602-530-8000
2 Office Locations
in 1 Country

United States

United States

New Mexico

New Mexico

Santa Fe, NM

1239 Paseo de Peralta

Santa Fe, NM 87501

United States

505-982-9523

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