Donald "Don" Bivens
About Donald Bivens
Donald Bivens is a lawyer based in Scottsdale, AZ and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2001. Donald Bivens is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Scottsdale, Arizona
- Arbitration
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
- Litigation - Securities
- Mediation
Current Firm: Don Bivens PLLC
Education: The University of Texas, J.D., graduated 1977
Location: Scottsdale, AZ
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