Each year, PTK magazine — a publication of AZ Big Media — honors the talented people and compelling projects across Arizona’s commercial real estate landscape. Each day leading up to the PTK launch party, we will be spotlighting the influential professionals and projects featured in the 2027 edition of PTK. Today, meet the Arizona real estate attorneys to know in 2027.
AZ Big Media will host a launch party to commemorate the 2027 edition of PTK in on Oct. 29, 2026. The Presenting Sponsors for the PTK 2027 edition magazine launch party are Lincoln and Harvard Investments; the Premier Sponsor is Wolverine Builders; the Event Sponsors are DFDG Architecture and Layton; the Photobooth Sponsor is Chasse Building Team; the Digital Sponsor is ModLogics Commercial Furniture Solutions; the Social Media Sponsor is Tempe Mechanical; the Red Carpet Sponsor is Concord General Contracting; the Entertainment Sponsor is Gensler; the Appetizer Sponsor is Stevens-Leinweber Construction; the Dessert Sponsor is Arizona Escrow & Financial; the Lanyard Sponsor is BPR Companies; the Beverage Sponsor is LGE Design Build; the Valet Sponsor is Clayco; the Interactive Champagne Wall Sponsor is PDO, a studio of RDC; the Floral Sponsor is Empire Paving; the Seating Sponsor is Corporate Interior Systems; the Champagne Sponsor is Milhaus; and the Floral Provider is PJs Flowers. For more information, click here.
Arizona real estate attorneys to know in 2027

Christopher Raddatz
Member, Gammage & Burnham
BACKGROUND: With a reputation for providing insightful and practical legal guidance, Raddatz assists clients in structuring deals, drafting leases and managing development projects, insurance, land surveys and legal descriptions. His expertise extends to dispute resolution, with a focus on boundary disputes, title insurance claims and issues related to land surveys and legal descriptions. His deep understanding of these complex topics, coupled with his ability to articulate practical solutions, has earned him a reputation as a sought-after speaker and presenter on these matters.

Christopher Rogers
Managing attorney, Law Offices of Scott M. Clark
BACKGROUND: Rogers oversees case strategy, workflow and quality control to ensure consistent, high-caliber results while mentoring attorneys and support staff through training, coaching and clear accountability standards.
SURPRISING FACT: Prior to becoming an attorney, he spent several years working as a corporate accountant. This experience gave him a strong foundation in financial analysis, business operations and attention to detail — skills that continue to complement his legal work today.

Geoff Semro
Principal, Biskind, Hunt & Semro
BACKGROUND: Semro’s practice includes the representation of developers and investors in the sale, acquisition, financing, leasing and development of commercial and residential real estate.
SOURCE OF PRIDE: “Expanding both our landbanking and development practices. I find it very satisfying to practice at a small boutique law firm but have the opportunity to represent numerous large institutional clients.”

James Senften
Real estate attorney, Gammage & Burnham
BACKGROUND: In his real estate practice, Senften regularly represents private developers, landowners, homebuilders and healthcare institutions in all types of commercial real estate transactions. He also frequently represents clients in connection with real estate joint ventures and Arizona State Land Auctions.
SOURCE OF PRIDE: Representing a regional bank in documenting a $75 million loan to a real estate developer for the acquisition of a major Las Vegas hotel.

Laura Lo Bianco
Partner, Womble Bond Dickinson
BACKGROUND: With more than 25 years of experience, Lo Bianco advises clients in the areas of formation of organizations, mergers, acquisitions, real estate transactions, business counseling, and compliance with the law and best practices.
SURPRISING FACT: “I was an inaugural season ticket holder for Arizona’s first arena football team, the Arizona Rattlers. I was drawn to the high energy, fast paced version played in the arena, with loud music, screaming fans and indoor fireworks. The experiences sitting behind the Rattlers’ bench are memorable, sharing wins and losses with the players, traveling to a World Championship game, and introducing my family to one of my favorite interests.”