Corporate Law Real Estate Law
Janet G. Betts
Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2011 
Firm
Spencer Fane LLP
277 Best Lawyers awards
Awarded Practice Areas
Biography
Janet Betts is a Member of the Real Estate and Business and Corporate Departments. She has represented landlords, tenants, nonprofits, real estate developers and owners, and purchasers and sellers of businesses.
Firm
Spencer Fane LLP
277 Best Lawyers awards
Overview
- Illinois Institute of Technology, J.D., graduated 1979
- Illinois Institute of Technology, J.D., graduated 1979
Client Testimonials
Awards & Focus
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
- Corporate Law
- Real Estate Law
Awards:
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Premium Rated Lawyer
- Recognized as One of Arizona’s “50 Most Influential Women” by AZ Business Magazine
- Top Lawyers in Arizona, Arizona Business Magazine, 2010
News & Media
Additional Information
- Publications and Presentations
- Author, “Meeting the Challenges of Running a Law Firm”, chapter in the book entitled Managing a Law Firm published by Aspatore (2010 edition)
- Author, “Transacting Business in Arizona as Foreign Corporation,” one chapter of a series of portfolios: “Doing Business in States Other Than The State of Incorporation,” Number 84 of the Corporate Practice Series, The Bureau of National Affairs, Inc. (BNA) (2006, 2009 and 2015 editions)
- Representative Matters
- Represents developers in the acquisition and development of mixed-use and commercial properties and residential communities
- Represents individuals in the formation of partnerships, corporations, limited liability companies, after considering tax and securities issues
- Represents nonprofit organizations in their organizational and fund-raising matters
- Represents both landlords and tenants in leasing matters
- Represents family-owned real estate companies in their acquisition, financing, development, leasing, sale and joint venture activities
- Represents land planners, health food, cabinetry, media, manufacturing, computer, appliance, real estate agents/brokers and political consultants in their corporate and business activities
- Represents purchasers and sellers of businesses (whether through the sales/purchase of assets or stocks)
- Represents hotels and other hospitality entities in entitlement work, contract work (service contracts, banquet contracts), leases (equipment, rooms, retail store within the hotel), letters to guests due to injury or complaint, liquor licensing (including on-site and special events through catering), spa and product contracts, waivers/disclaimers for guests, ADA for pools, staircases, walkways, access, etc., and expansion plans (ballroom and parking).
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