Dean J. Formanek

Dean J. Formanek

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2007
Awarded Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Real Estate Law
Works at
Warner Angle Hallam Jackson & Formanek PLC

11 Best Lawyers awards

Warner Angle Hallam Jackson & Formanek PLC logo

Biography

Dean Formanek offers experience in a vast array of real estate law-related issues. In his law practice and numerous speaking engagements, Dean demonstrates in-depth knowledge of topics that include business and real estate, including leasing, title insurance, mixed use developments, options, financing, lien enforcement and purchasing assets from bankruptcy estates.

Dean is listed in The Best Lawyers in America®, is a Super Lawyers honoree, and is a member of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys, an elite group with elected membership numbering approximately 400 lawyers nationwide and only five in Arizona.

He is a frequent guest lecturer on business entity selection and considerations for MBA classes at Arizona State University and speaks to numerous legal and business audiences on real estate finance, sales and leasing.

Works at
Warner Angle Hallam Jackson & Formanek PLC

11 Best Lawyers awards

Warner Angle Hallam Jackson & Formanek PLC logo

Locations

Education

  • The University of Iowa, J.D., graduated 1983
  • The University of Iowa, B.B.A. with Distinction, graduated 1980

Bar Admissions

  • Arizona, 1983

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court, District of Arizona, 1983
  • U.S. Supreme Court, 1983

Affiliations

  • American College of Mortgage Attorneys - Member
  • State Bar of Arizona - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Real Estate Law
Additional Areas of Practice:
  • Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
  • Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
  • Construction Law
  • Litigation - Real Estate
Awards:
  • AV-Preeminent® Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®

    Super Lawyers, 2009-2018

    The Best Lawyers in America® (Real Estate Law), 2007-present

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